SHIKHA INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION
Head of Partnerships
ABOUT SHIKHA INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION
Established in 2022, Shikha Institute of Education is on a mission to transform education at scale. We are building a high-quality, affordable, and scalable education system that enables every child to access meaningful learning experiences and realise their full potential.
Our work spans curriculum and assessment design, educational research, pedagogy, teacher development, school leadership, and academic systems. By strengthening each of these building blocks, we seek to create lasting improvements in student learning outcomes and support whole-school transformation.
We believe that every child deserves an education that nurtures curiosity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and a lifelong love for learning. If you are passionate about shaping the future of education, we would love to hear from you.
YOUR ROLE
- Lead government engagement: Serve as the primary contact with state and central education departments, SCERTs, and schools.
- Drive flagship projects: Represent Shikha on PMUs, track implementation, and ensure timely delivery of commitments under MoUs.
- Build strategic collaborations: Cultivate trusted networks with senior officials, draft and finalize MoUs/partnership agreements, and unlock opportunities for systemic change.
- Shape insights: Identify gaps, challenges, and opportunities in implementation; channel field learnings back into Shikha’s curriculum and training programs.
- Represent Shikha nationally: Travel across India for reviews, consultations, monitoring visits, and present outcomes and policy briefs.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Experience: 8–10 years of total professional experience, including relevant experience working with government stakeholders. Experience in working with the education sector.
- Education: Master’s degree in Public Policy, Business Administration, International Development, or a related field (graduates from premier institutes preferred).
- Expertise: Deep understanding of government systems, policy processes, and education sector dynamics. Strong understanding of school systems, including curriculum, pedagogy, and assessments models.
- Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Mindset: Smart, proactive, empathetic, and solutions-oriented. Demonstrated ability to quickly absorb complex contexts and adapt.
- Flexibility: High willingness to travel frequently and operate across diverse geographies.
WHY JOIN US
Collaborate with a mission-driven team in a culture of empowerment, creativity, and continuous learning. At Shikha, ideas matter more than hierarchy- experiment, take ownership, and drive real impact in education.
JOB TYPE: Full time
LOCATION: Borivali, Mumbai (with extensive travel across India)
REPORTS TO Director
SALARY: Competitive, commensurate with skills and experience
CONTACT:
[email protected], [email protected]
Application Question(s):
- Do you have relevant experience in working with government stakeholders?
- Do you have relevant experience in working with the education sector?
Education:
Work Location: In person
