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The Foundation is seeking an experienced and visionary professional to lead its Education Portfolio with a dual mandate:- Drive large-scale public education support efforts in partnership with state governments and leading NGOs, with a focus on foundational literacy and numeracy, inclusion, vocational training, and teacher capacity. - Lead the strategic planning and execution for setting up a new university or higher education institution focused on entrepreneurship, values-based leadership, and nation-building.The role demands a combination of systems thinking, policy fluency, on-ground execution expertise, and institution-building experience.Role Requirements:- Master’s degree (or higher) in Education, Public Policy, Development Studies, or a related field from a reputed institution. - 12-15 years of relevant experience in India, with at least: - 5 years in public education reform (e.g., state reform programs, FLN, government partnerships) - 5 years in higher education strategy, academic institution building, or related roles - Proven track record of working with government systems and/or large-scale NGO programs. - Demonstrated understanding of education policy, pedagogy, curriculum, assessments, and academic governance. - Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills.