Head / Sr. Manager Academy

About The Role:
The Capacity Accelerator Program (CAP) aims to transform care practices in Child Care Institutions (CCIs), by addressing the severe limitations in funding, access to expertise and contextualized support that they face.
We are on the lookout for individuals who are driven to make an impact in the child-care ecosystem and are excited by the prospect of catalysing organizational development and transformation at Child Care Institutions.
Being an early-stage non-profit organization, individuals who are versatile and looking for more than just a regular 9 to 5 job are more likely to enjoy the role. If you are excited about making a serious commitment to the childcare sector, with an intent to stay and grow in the organization, we would love to chat with you.
As a Sr. Manager/Head, you will play a key role in shaping the direction of the program by bringing field insights, data and learnings into program strategy and decision-making. Working closely with the leadership team, you will contribute to the evolution of our approach to organisational capacity-building across the sector.
Through the role, you will develop a working knowledge of all domains that impact adult outcomes for children and organizational sustainability such as - healthcare, education, mental health, life skills, fundraising, staff development etc. You will also develop expertise in program implementation, operational planning, people management and co-ordination.
Key Responsibilities
Own the strategic direction and outcomes of the Capacity Accelerator Program, leading implementation across partner Child Care Institutions wholly owning program impact.
Architect and continuously evolve program systems, SOPs, and learning frameworks by translating field insights, research, and partnerships into scalable, evidence-based practices.
Build, mentor, and manage a team of Embedded Managers, setting clear direction and creating an environment for effective, autonomous execution.
Design and lead high-impact capacity-building initiatives for CCI leaders, staff, and caregivers advancing organizational development across the partner network.
Maintain a strong field presence to sustain trust with CCI partners and surface ground-level insights that inform strategic decisions.
Lead the program's monitoring, evaluation, and learning agenda — designing assessment frameworks, commissioning rigorous evaluations, and translating findings into strategic decisions that sharpen program direction and demonstrate impact at scale
Drive a rigorous learning and improvement cycle – commissioning, interpreting, and acting on data to refine program design and elevate outcomes across the portfolio.
Preferred Experience
10+ yrs (Head) / 7+ yrs (Sr. Manager) of experience in education, public health or allied sectors, with significant experience managing people, working with communities, institutions or children, and leading Training and L&D initiatives.
Experience or strong interest in program design, research and childcare.
Partnership management experience.
Ability to take decisions at a strategic level.
Experience having led or played a critical role in an end to end project.
Experience leading teams through ambiguity, change, and operational complexity.
Experience in organizing and facilitating in-person training/workshops, and/or content creation/curriculum development.
Documentation and report writing experience.
Experience working in an entrepreneurial environment.
Familiarity with Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu or Tamil is good to have.
Skills & Abilities
Ability to travel frequently and organize around efficient travel arrangements.
Ability to adapt to frequent changes in field conditions, objectives and on-ground requirements.
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
Good interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Good email/telephonic and in-person communication. Good writing skills.
Comfortable working with tools like Google Suite, MS Office etc., and able to adapt to and learn new tools as required.

Work arrangement
No