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A Not for Profit Foundation is looking for an Associate Director for Full Time Employment - Work out of Client Office in Delhi :Indicatively, looking for8-10 years of experiencebut open to considering even senior profiles.The Associate Director would be responsible for : -Leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects, Owning senior government and partner relationships, -Managing teams across projects and driving prioritisation, problem-solving, and overall delivery quality for the Strategic Projects team to deliver time-bound, high-impact work that supports India’s economic growth and human capital development agenda. -To lead the Team members who will use a consulting-style toolkit (problem structuring, analysis, stakeholder management, clear communication) to move projects from ambiguity to execution-ready outputs. -The role will involve close, hands-on work with State and Central government stakeholders and partner organisations, and will require strong ownership, pace, and the ability to deliver under tight timelines.Key skills needed: ● Problem solving and analysis: Strong ability to break down ambiguous problems, structure them clearly, and apply rigorous analytical thinking. This includes comfort with data, policy and economic analysis, rapid research, and translating insights into clear, execution-ready recommendations. ● Stakeholder management: Ability to work closely with senior government officials and partners, understand incentives and constraints, manage multiple viewpoints, and build trust. This role requires clear communication, sound judgment, and the confidence to engage at senior levels. ● Project and program management: Strong ownership of outcomes, with the ability to plan workstreams, manage tight timelines, track progress, and unblock issues. Comfort with fast-paced, time-bound engagements where delivery and follow-through matter as much as analysis. ● Communication: Ability to communicate complex ideas simply and persuasively. This includes drafting clear policy notes, analytical memos, and presentations, as well as confidently articulating insights, recommendations, and trade-offs in discussions with senior stakeholders. ● Team leadership (where applicable): Ability to manage and mentor small, high-performing teams, delegate effectively, and maintain pace and quality under pressure. This includes coordinating across internal and external teams to deliver collectively.