Delhi, Fluency in English

Shapes how the world experiences Labhya's story. A high-impact role at the intersection of fundraising, communications, and thought leadership. Use the power of words to mobilise resources, inspire partners, and bring visibility to children through writing compelling grant proposals, powerful impact stories, speeches, and annual reports.

Role Expectations

*All the tasks mentioned below would be key to your role. The following requirements are not mentioned in order of priority.

• Co-write and support the development of high-stakes documents, including grant applications, concept notes, funding decks, and reports for global funders and institutional partners.

• Work closely with the fundraising and leadership teams to tailor proposals and communication materials for different donors and grant opportunities.

• Craft compelling child-centred stories using data and research for proposals, reports, presentations, newsletters, social media, and short films.

• Simplify complex ideas, translate program data and outcomes into compelling, impactful narratives.

• Collaborate with internal teams (program, research, fundraising) to gather content, create briefs, and deliver high-quality outputs on time.

• Write powerful impact stories around wellbeing, mental health and other parts of the program.

• Adapt and execute Labhya's tone and voice consistently across all platforms.

• Develop content for speeches, campaigns, and sector publications.

• Maintain and evolve Labhya's brand voice across platforms - balancing humility, gratitude, and excellence.

• Support leadership with thought pieces, op-eds, and key messaging.

• Create engaging captions, newsletters, and short-form content tailored for social media and donors.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in grant writing, development communications, journalism, copywriting, or similar roles.

• Strong interest in Social Emotional Learning (SEL), mental health, psychosocial development, and children's wellbeing is preferred.

• Prior experience writing/co-writing donor proposals, fundraising decks, reports or writing for global philanthropic organizations, multilateral donors, or government funders is preferred.

Characteristics

• This is not just a writing role - it is a strategic role that requires intellectual agility, creativity, and sharp communication skills to translate complex ideas into simple, powerful narratives.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and other tools such as Canva.

• Skilled at designing presentations and ideating infographics, and structured multi-page documents (PDFs, decks, reports).

• Fluent in English - written and spoken; knowledge of Hindi, Bengali, or Gujarati is a plus.)

• Deeply committed to integrity, transparency, and trust in both process and relationships.

• Open to experimentation, learning, and collaboration in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment.

• A self-starter & problem solver who acts with urgency and can find effective solutions to complex challenges.

• Exceptional writing skills with the ability to craft content that is clear, compelling, and adaptable across audiences (donors, partners, educators, public).

• Comfortable working closely with leadership, programs, design, and other teams.

• Flexibility to adapt, unlearn, and relearn to write authentically in Labhya's unique voice and style.

• Storytelling ability to adapt and execute based on platforms and audiences.

If you're someone who's driven by purpose, excited to build, and energised by ambiguity in the service of children's wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you. We care more about your drive, alignment, and willingness to build in the grey than ticking every box

Delhi, Fluency in English

Support Labhya's fundraising and partnership efforts by managing communication, research, and operations to strengthen relationships with existing donors and our fundraising efforts expanding the reach of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programs to millions of children across India.

Role Expectations

*All the tasks mentioned below would be key to your role. The following requirements are not mentioned in order of priority.*

• Manage communications with existing and prospective donors including emails, proposals, reports, and engagement materials.
• Support the end-to-end grant application process, including timelines, coordination, and submissions.
• Curate materials for donor presentations, and events, ensuring clarity, timeliness, and quality.
• Conduct research on donor landscapes, sector trends, and program models to inform fundraising strategy.
• Maintain internal knowledge systems, including donor documentation, note-taking, and databases.

• Support strategic planning for partnerships and fundraising initiatives.

• Assist in assembling and analyzing data to support decision-making.

• Ensure prompt follow-up and execution across all fundraising engagements.

• Coordinate with multiple teams across the organization to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of tasks.

Experience

• 1-3 years of professional experience in any industry (experience in a startup or NGO is an advantage).

• No prior fundraising experience (Acceptable)

• Experience in research, communications, or operations is a plus.

Characteristics

• Highly proactive and prompt, able to manage communications across time zones.

• Strong project management and time management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Curious, adaptive, and eager to learn, with the ability to execute tasks even in new contexts.

• Collaborative and comfortable working with cross-functional teams.

• Confident in relationship management and coordination.

• A self-starter with a problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.

• Willingness to travel across India as required by program and partnership needs.

If you're someone who is passionate about education, curious about wellbeing, and excited to make learning joyful for children, we'd love to hear from you. We care more about your drive, alignment, and openness to learn than ticking every box.

Gandhinagar, Fluency in Gujarati

Lead program in Gujarat by building government partnerships, leading the state team, facilitating trainings, and supporting implementation and documentation.

Role Expectations

*All the below-mentioned tasks would be key to your role. The following requirements are not mentioned in order of priority.

• Develop strong working relationships with various government officials in Gujarat government schools and education departments. Liaison and coordination with the concerned government officials regularly.

• Maintain and build new relationships and strengthen existing relationships with government officials in Gujarat.

• Develop a strong working relation with mentor teachers and wellbeing program coordinators of as many schools as possible.

• Work closely with the state team to support the completion of any tasks related to the effective state-wide implementation of the program as needed.

• Support in the data collection and documentation of the on-ground impact.

• Work on documentation of reports, research, and other professional outputs according to the organizational guidelines and government requirement.

• Collaborate and support other teams in conducting impact visits of partners, donors, and internal team members.

• Support with any miscellaneous requests from the government officials for successful implementation of the program.

• Act as a bridge between concerned government officials and our Curriculum & Training team to support capacity building and program implementation.

• Document and communicate the research and SEL-related gaps/stressors that the state government officials/school officials face.

• Represent Labhya to its multilateral partners, if needed, conduct meetings to strengthen existing and form new relationships.

• Facilitate teacher training sessions to build capacity and prepare detailed training modules (develop interactive lesson plans/activities for different training programs).

• Support in forming a team for the state and manage the human resource capital that may join Labhya in the State.

• Leading and training the state team of Labhya to drive the impact in the state.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or a related field.

Experience

• 4-7 years of on-ground experience with children/youth and government officials in teacher training and program implementation is required.

• Prior experience in education, teacher training and mental health as well as government relations, curriculum and setting up state-level teams to create maximum impact.

Characteristics

• Strong problem-solving, communication, relationship-building, project planning, documentation and team leadership skills are non-negotiable.

• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Forms).

• Fluent in Gujarati, Hindi and English (written and spoken)

• Strong interest in Social Emotional Learning (SEL), mental health, and psychosocial development.

• A self-starter who acts with urgency and can find effective solutions to complex challenges.

• Detail-oriented, curious, and excited by working with large datasets to derive meaningful insights.

• Comfortable with frequent travel and being on-ground to support Labhya's programs and research.

• Open to experimentation, learning, and collaboration in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment.

• Deeply committed to integrity, transparency, and trust in both process and relationships.

If you're someone who's driven by purpose, excited to build, and energized by ambiguity in service of children's wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you. We care more about your drive, alignment, and willingness to build in the grey than ticking every box.

Delhi, Fluency in English and Hindi

Support and strengthen people systems by managing recruitment, HR operations, and team wellbeing to foster an inclusive and high-performing culture at Labhya.

Role Expectations

*All the below-mentioned tasks would be key to your role. The following requirements are not mentioned in order of priority.*

• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, from job posting to candidate onboarding.

• Conduct initial screenings and preliminary assessments.

• Maintain accurate recruitment records and provide regular updates on hiring progress.

• Maintain and update employee records in HRMS and drive data accuracy.

• Manage employee lifecycle formalities from joining to exit.

• Coordinate induction sessions for new hires and maintain onboarding trackers.

• Maintain accurate records on process and performance.

• Resolve individual grievances/queries to support teams and managers.

• Help ensure smooth communication of policies and processes.

• Build a talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.

• Plan and execute employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.

• Support the team in building and upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability across all people processes.

• Use feedback and data to iterate on processes and ensure they remain relevant, equitable, and aligned with evolving team needs.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's/Master's in any field.

Experience

• Overall 1 to 2 years of experience, with at least a year in HR Generalist.

Characteristics

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) & Google Tools (Sheets, Docs, Slides).

• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.

• Must be proficient in Hindi & English (written and spoken).

• A self-starter who acts with urgency and can find effective solutions to complex challenges.

• Detail-oriented, curious, and excited by working with large datasets to derive meaningful insights.

• Comfortable with frequent travel and being on-ground to support Labhya's programs and research.

• Open to experimentation, learning, and collaboration in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment.

• Deeply committed to integrity, transparency, and trust in both process and relationships.

If you're someone who's driven by purpose, excited to build, and energised by ambiguity in service of children's wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you. We care more about your drive, alignment, and willingness to build in the grey than ticking every box.

Delhi, Fluency in Hindi and English

Lead the design and implementation of SEL programs across states, ensuring strategic alignment, program fidelity, and strong government partnerships. Oversee curriculum contextualization, training design, and data-driven program improvement. Support cross-functional teams to stay aligned, collaborate, and continuous learning across all areas of work.

Role Expectations

*All the below-mentioned tasks would be key to your role. The following requirements are not mentioned in order of priority.

Program Strategy & Leadership

• Provide technical expertise and strategic leadership to design, contextualize, and implement Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programs across diverse states.

• Develop and oversee multi-year strategic plans for program rollout across state partners, in collaboration with various teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and highest levels of implementation fidelity.

• Identify enablers and barriers to effective program implementation using field insights.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Labhya's SEL approach with government stakeholders and other external partners.

Curriculum & Pedagogy

• Ensure that all SEL program content created at Labhya is age-appropriate, evidence-based, culturally relevant, and aligned with national/state education frameworks, Labhya's theory of change, and child developmental milestones.

• Embed principles of equity, inclusivity, and trauma-informed care within the curriculum, training modules, and delivery models.

• Regularly review, iterate, and contextualize teaching-learning materials and training content based on on-ground feedback and monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) data.

Training & Capacity Building

• Design, lead and facilitate high-quality training experiences for teachers, and relevant government stakeholders, creating clear and actionable entry points for SEL within education systems.

• Drive capacity-building initiatives to enhance the teams capabilities in SEL, pedagogy, facilitation, and program design.

• Promote continuous team learning through coaching, feedback, and structured opportunities for professional development and leadership.

Program Implementation & Fidelity

• Ensure the highest levels of program fidelity through close collaboration with state and field teams.

• Establish and maintain effective coordination mechanisms between program, operations, and MEL functions to support smooth and consistent implementation.

• Use data and structured feedback loops to iteratively improve the quality of curriculum, design and training towards effectiveness.

People Leadership

• Lead, inspire, and support a multidisciplinary team of curriculum designers, program managers, and trainers by fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and high performance.

• Model high-performance leadership, provide strategic direction, and ensure team alignment with organizational values and goals.

• Promote team retention and professional growth through coaching, feedback and opportunities for leadership.

Educational Qualification

Masters degree in Education & Curriculum Design or a related field from a Tier-1/Tier-2 university/college.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of proven work experience in the education/edtech segment leading and designing programs at scale.

• Experience of coaching and mentoring teams across geographies is mandatory.

• Prior experience of working with children or youth is highly preferable.
  

Characteristics

• Nuanced understanding of SEL, education, learning, & children/adolescents pedagogy

• Ability to distill learnings from program data and contribute to thought leadership.

• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, Canva and Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Forms) and Excellent in Data Management.

• Fluent in English and Hindi (written and spoken); knowledge of Bengali or Gujarati is a plus.

• Strong interest in Social Emotional Learning (SEL), mental health, and psychosocial development.

• A self-starter who acts with urgency and can find effective solutions to complex challenges.

• Detail-oriented, curious, and excited by working with large datasets to derive meaningful insights.

• Comfortable with frequent travel and being on-ground to support Labhya's programs and research.

• Open to experimentation, learning, and collaboration in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment.

• Deeply committed to integrity, transparency, and trust in both process and relationships.

If you're someone who's driven by purpose, excited to build, and energised by ambiguity in service of children's wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you. We care more about your drive, alignment, and willingness to build in the grey than ticking every box.

Delhi, Fluency in Hindi and English

A high-impact role at the intersection of content creation, facilitation, and on-ground implementation that requires creativity, empathy, and adaptability to bring SEL to life across diverse classrooms.

Role Expectations

All the tasks mentioned below would be key to your role. The following requirements are not mentioned in order of priority.

• Develop grade/organization specific teaching and learning material primarily pertaining to the concept of social emotional learning (SEL)

• Contextualize curriculum wrt different geographies and socio-cultural contexts

• Facilitate in-person as well as online teacher/trainer training sessions to build capacity as well as prepare detailed training modules (develop interactive lesson plans/activities for different training programs) for their clarity

• Support in documenting & structuring existing programs within the organization

• Working alongside state teams of Labhya to ensure effective implementation of programs with non-profit multilateral and government partners

Educational Qualification

• Bachelors/Masters in education, social science, design education, or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in education, facilitation, training, or curriculum design.
• Strong interest or experience in Social Emotional Learning (SEL), wellbeing, or child development.
• Prior experience creating lesson plans, training content, or facilitating workshops preferred.

Characteristics

• Skilled in lesson plan and PPT creation with a user-centric, creative approach.

• Strong facilitation and articulation skills to engage diverse audiences.

• Excellent observation, analytical, and interpersonal skills to translate classroom insights into program improvements.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite; familiarity with digital learning tools is a plus.

• Fluent in Hindi and English : written and spoken.

• Deeply committed to integrity, humility, and continuous learning.

• A self-starter who thrives in collaborative, fast-moving environments.

• Open to intense field travel as required by program demands.

If you're someone who is passionate about education, curious about wellbeing, and excited to make learning joyful for children, we'd love to hear from you. We care more about your drive, alignment, and openness to learn than ticking every box.

Tripura, Fluency in Hindi, English and Bengali

Supports the on-ground implementation and monitoring of Labhya's Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) program in partnership with the state government. Ensures high-quality delivery through effective coordination, capacity building, data management, and stakeholder engagement.

Role Expectations

All the tasks mentioned below would be key to your role. The following requirements are not mentioned in order of priority.

• Manage a dedicated team of Field Supervisors in the state with respect to reporting, coordination, training, data completion, and any need-based support.

• Conduct regular field visits to monitor program implementation and ensure adherence to guidelines and timelines.

• Regularly review field team performance, provide feedback, and build their capacity through ongoing coaching and mentoring.

• Troubleshoot challenges in real-time, escalate issues when necessary, and ensure timely resolution.

• Oversee program implementation across assigned districts, ensuring that program milestones, quality benchmarks, and timelines are consistently met.

• Work closely with the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) team to ensure effective implementation of program activities and high-quality data collection from the field.

• Contribute to the creation of performance dashboards and reports for internal reviews and decision-making.

• Develop teaching and learning materials focused on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) for different grades or contexts.

• Design and facilitate online and in-person training and capacity-building sessions for enumerators, teachers, and other stakeholders.

• Conduct refresher training and follow-up learning circles to reinforce capacity building and improve delivery quality.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Education, Social Science, or a related field.

Experience

• 1-2 years of proven experience in teacher training, facilitation, or program implementation.

• Prior experience in on-ground or field-based roles is preferred.

• Exposure to training facilitation, monitoring, or stakeholder coordination will be an advantage.

• Understanding of Social Emotional Learning (SEL), mental health, or child psychology is preferred.

Characteristics

• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing Bengali (non-negotiable).

• Knowledge of other regional dialects in Tripura will be preferred.

• Strong relationship-building, communication, and coordination skills.

• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.

• Proficient in Google Tools (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and comfortable with digital reporting systems.

• Highly motivated, empathetic, and driven by children's wellbeing.

• A self-starter who acts with urgency, takes initiative, and learns quickly.

• Comfortable with regular travel across districts for field visits, training, and coordination.

• Open to experimentation, collaboration, and feedback in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment.

• Deeply committed to integrity, transparency, and trust in both process and relationships.

If you're someone who is driven by purpose, excited to build, and energized by working closely with communities in service of children's wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you. We care more about your drive, alignment, and willingness to learn than ticking every box.

Delhi, Fluency in Hindi and English

Anchors the Program team to achieve high-quality delivery of curriculum, training, and systems for effective functioning. Builds team effectiveness and collaborates with state teams, M&E, and partners to maximize program impact.

Role Expectations

*All the tasks mentioned below would be key to your role. The following requirements are not mentioned in order of priority.

• Lead programs at Labhya, including curriculum design and training for all partners, as well as designing and conducting teacher training at the State level in collaboration with state teams.

• Working along with various teams like the M&E team to iterate the program for maximising impact, state teams to ensure the program is delivered in accordance with the state and stakeholder needs.

• Manage and support the Program teams delivery by setting clear goals, roles, and accountability structures and strong project management skills.

• Design systems and processes that enable efficiency, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across the Program team.

• Prioritize program streams and initiatives to ensure focus on the most impactful areas, balancing short-term needs with long-term goals.

• Mentor and develop Program team members to build leadership capacity and ownership within the team

• Regularly review progress across program streams and adjust priorities, plans, or processes as needed to stay aligned with organizational strategy

Educational Qualification

• Masters degree in a field related to Education.

Experience

• 5+ years of proven work experience in the education sector, including content creation/curriculum development, team management, is non-negotiable.

• Prior experience of designing and executing trainings is non-negotiable.

• Nuanced understanding of SEL & behaviour change in children & youth will be preferred
  

Characteristics

• Ability to manage multiple projects towards timely delivery with the highest standards of excellence.

• Leads team with a balance of empathy and high expectations.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

• Organisational and time management skills.

• Highly motivated, persevering, and achievement-oriented attitude.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) & Google Tools (Sheets, Docs, Slides)

• Strong interpersonal and planning skills.

• Excellent in Data Management.

• Strong interest in Social Emotional Learning (SEL), mental health, and psychosocial development.

• A self-starter who acts with urgency and can find effective solutions to complex challenges.

• Detail-oriented, curious, and excited by working with large datasets to derive meaningful insights.

• Comfortable with frequent travel and being on-ground to support Labhya's programs and research.

• Open to experimentation, learning, and collaboration in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment.

• Deeply committed to integrity, transparency, and trust in both process and relationships.

If you're someone who's driven by purpose, excited to build, and energised by ambiguity in the service of children's wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you. We care more about your drive, alignment, and willingness to build in the grey than ticking every box.

Delhi, Fluency in English and Hindi

Optimise the operations of the executive team and provide a range of administrative and strategic support for the day-to-day needs of the Leadership Team.

Role Expectations

*All the below-mentioned tasks would be key to your role. The following requirements are not mentioned in order of priority:

• Liaison & Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact between the founders and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring clear, timely, and effective communication.

• Meeting & Call Management: Attend all calls and meetings with the founders, both internal and external, ensuring active participation and documentation of key takeaways.

• Documentation & Action Items: Capture comprehensive meeting minutes and action points, then distribute to relevant stakeholders for follow-up.

• Scheduling & Time Management: Organize, prioritize, and manage the founders dynamic schedules, ensuring smooth coordination of meetings and engagements.

• Written & Verbal Communication: Draft sensitive and confidential written communications for various stakeholders as directed by the founders, maintaining professionalism and discretion.

• Cross-Department Coordination: Collaborate with department heads to ensure timely execution of tasks and collection of work reports as requested by the founders.

• Issue Resolution & Escalation: Monitor ongoing projects and escalate relevant issues or concerns promptly, ensuring minimal disruptions.

• Event & Meeting Coordination: Manage agendas, minutes, and follow-ups for all meetings, events, and strategic conversations involving the founders.

• Research & Presentation Support: Conduct research, synthesize findings, and prepare insightful documentation and presentations to support the founders in high-stakes meetings, conferences, and public appearances.

• Project Management: Initiate & execute overall end to end projects while keeping track of the progress of new initiatives and ongoing projects, ensuring timely updates and adjustments.

• Travel & Logistics Management: Coordinate travel arrangements for the founders, including flights, accommodations, itineraries, and event logistics, ensuring a seamless and hassle-free travel experience.

Educational Qualification

Bachelors or Masters degree in any field.

Experience

Previous experience of working closely with the executive team in a fast-paced environment.

Characteristics

• Proficient in Shorthand: Skilled in using shorthand for fast and accurate note-taking.

• Typing speed of ~130 words per minute.

• Comfortable with calls at US timings.

• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

• Proactive problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• High level of adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication.

• Excellent in Data Management.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) & Google Tools (Sheets, Docs, Slides).

• A self-starter who acts with urgency and can find effective solutions to complex challenges.

• Detail-oriented, curious, and excited by working with large datasets to derive meaningful insights.

• Comfortable with frequent travel and being on-ground to support Labhya's programs and research.

• Open to experimentation, learning, and collaboration in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment.

• Deeply committed to integrity, transparency, and trust in both process and relationships.

If you're someone whos driven by purpose, excited to build, and energised by ambiguity in service of children's wellbeing, wed love to hear from you. We care more about your drive, alignment, and willingness to build in the grey than ticking every box.