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About TCS FoundationTCS Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Tata Consultancy Services, invests in programs that create large-scale social impact through technology, partnerships, and community engagement. Guided by Tata values of integrity, excellence, and responsibility, TCS Foundation empowers communities by connecting people to opportunities, building equitable pathways, and promoting skills for the digital economy. We design and invest in strategic programs across education, digital literacy, employment, health, and sustainability to uplift underserved populations in line with Tata’s 150-year legacy of community commitment. TCS Foundation operates at the intersection of technology, community and purpose - building systems that enable individuals and communities to thrive in the digital economy.About the TCS Community & Livelihood ProgramTCS Community & Livelihood Program is TCS Foundation’s integrated flagship program that advances a learning-to-empowerment continuum through a tech-enabled, partnership-driven model. Community & Livelihood Program focuses on (a) strengthening literacy and capability outcomes through a comprehensive package consists of functional, financial, digital literacy aspects, awareness of key citizen entitlements and disaster risk reduction, aimed to reach 100 million by 2030 and (b) equipping women from underserved communities with digital skills, entrepreneurship pathways, and access to income-generating opportunities. It aims to empower 1 million beneficiaries by 2030 through a collaborative model that integrates government, private sector, and civil society partners.Position OverviewThe Program Head will lead the strategic direction, governance, operations, partnerships and national scale up of the Foundation’s flagship Community & Livelihood Program. The role carries full accountability for program vision, outcomes, scale, sustainability, and institutional impact, ensuring a cohesive approach from foundational capability building to economic participation. The incumbent will serve as a subject matter expert in gender equity, women’s economic empowerment, foundational literacy & numeracy FLN, driving advocacy and engagement with government, industry, and ecosystem partners, while aligning with TCS Foundation priorities and Tata values.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Program Stewardship• Define, own, and evolve the long-term vision, strategy, and theory of change for TCS Community & Livelihood, ensuring the program remains scalable, innovative and aligned with emerging trends in FLN, women’s economic empowerment and digital inclusion.• Position TCS Community & Livelihood as a flagship program within TCS Foundation with clear outcome ownership and sustainability focus.• Develop and operationalize a five-year scale-up roadmap for women and girls in India, Help support the Global gender equity work, Multi-module literacy pathways, Integrate innovation, digital tools, and gender-responsive approaches into program delivery.Program Governance & Delivery• Exercise final decision-making authority on program design, implementation models, partner selection, and scale-up within approved frameworks.• Provide oversight across geographies to ensure quality, consistency, and impact at scale.• Provide curriculum and module stewardship for Community & Livelihood Program’s literacy package• Balance expansion with long-term viability of women-led enterprises and community ecosystems.• Conduct regular field visits to review progress, ensure partner alignment, and document impact.Partnerships & Ecosystem Engagement• Build and sustain strategic partnerships with government bodies (e.g., SLM, MSDE, NRLM, Mission Shakti, NSDC), private sector, and multilateral agencies.• Engage with industry networks, policy institutions and think tanks to advance the agenda of literacy and women’s digital & economic empowerment.• Represent TCS Community & Livelihood program in external forums, collaborations, board reviews, policy dialogues, and national platforms to strengthen program visibility and influenceFinancial Accountability• Own program budgets, financial planning, utilization efficiency, and outcome linked investments within approved limits.• Ensure transparent financial reporting, budget utilization, and effective risk mitigation.Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)• Establish robust MEL frameworks to measure program effectiveness and informed decision-making.• Use program insights and data to identify trends, track beneficiary progress, and capture social return on investment.• Document case studies, success stories, and lessons to drive continuous learning and advocacy.• Present program progress, outcomes, and insights to senior leadership and governance bodies.Team Leadership & Capacity Building• Lead, mentor, and build a high performing multidisciplinary program leadership team.• Build capacity of staff and partner organizations through ongoing training, cross learning, and exposure visits.• Strengthen internal and partner capacity on managing gender and cultural dynamics while in community settings.• Drive strong cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders like TCS Business and Foundation leaders, Finance, HR, Communications, Technology teams.Thought Leadership & Representation• Serve as the public voice of the program, representing in conferences, social sector forums, and ecosystem convenings.• Collaborate with communication teams to strengthen storytelling, visibility, and advocacy efforts.Reporting RelationshipThis role reports to the Head of TCS Foundation Strategic Programs and works closely with the Foundation CEO.Qualifications & Experience• Postgraduate degree in Social Work, Public Policy, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Economics, or a related field.• 15–18 years of experience in program management, design, and scale-up within development or CSR sectors.• Proven expertise in FLN, women’s economic empowerment, skilling, livelihoods, and digital inclusion.• Demonstrated experience in government partnerships and ecosystem collaboration at state or national levels.• Strong exposure to grant management, compliance, and budgeting in multi partner programs.• Experience working with CSR foundations, large institutions, or development ecosystems is strongly preferred.Key Competencies• Strategic program leadership and systems thinking• Strong governance, financial acumen, and risk orientation• Senior stakeholder and partner management• Impact measurement and outcome-driven decision making• People leadership and organizational capability building• Fluency in Hindi and EnglishPersonal Attributes• Deep commitment to women empowerment and inclusive development• High integrity, sound judgment, and accountability• Ability to lead in complexity and ambiguity• Strong alignment with Tata values and purpose-led leadershipWhy Join UsAs Program Head for the Community & Livelihood Program at TCS Foundation, you will lead one of the Foundation’s flagship initiatives designed to improve foundational literacy & learning outcomes and equip women from underserved communities with digital skills, entrepreneurship pathways & access to income-generating opportunities.You will work at the intersection of government systems, private sector partnerships and community organizations to shape a collaborative model that reaches 1 million women and 100 million neo-literates by 2030. The role offers the opportunity to influence how technology-enabled livelihoods and entrepreneurship models can expand opportunities for women across India, while working within one of the country’s most respected corporate philanthropy platforms. This position provides a rare chance to combine strategic leadership, ecosystem engagement and large-scale program execution in a mission-driven environment that values purpose, innovation and long-term impact.