Lead – Education Practice
Employment type: Fixed Term contract
Location: New Delhi / Gurgaon / Mumbai / Bengaluru (with travel as required)
About Sattva
We Partner to deliver social impact at scale.
Sattva Consulting is a global impact consulting firm from India. Since 2009 we have been engaging with communities, business and government to achieve societal impact at scale.
We believe that civil society, business and government all have a critical role to play in building an equitable and sustainable world, and we actively partner with all stakeholders to enable impact through our advisory and orchestration services, knowledge and data platforms which we have built as public goods for the ecosystem, and collaborative solutions and partnerships.
Our teams are based in India, Singapore, Denmark and the UK, but as a global organisation our work has spanned 25 countries and 5 continents. For more information, please visit: www.sattva.co.in
Education Practice
Sattva’s Education Practice works with leading global, regional and domestic foundations, multilateral organisations and governments to design and deliver large-scale, convergent programmes that drive systemic change in education, life skills and gender. The practice works closely with public education systems – in partnership with philanthropy, civil society and government – to align funding, strategy and implementation toward shared outcomes, and positions this work for global influence through research, evidence-building and policy engagement.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Lead to anchor and grow Sattva’s Education Practice. This is a senior leadership role for someone with deep expertise in education – particularly public education systems – who can shape the practice’s strategic agenda, provide oversight of complex, multi-donor programmes, build trusted relationships with senior influencers across the education ecosystem, and represent the practice’s work in national and global forums..
Key Responsibilities
Education Leadership & Portfolio Management
Shape the Education practice’s strategic agenda and identify key priority areas within education that Sattva should focus on
Support the business teams (across Foundations, non-profits and CSR) in closing strategic education deals that build the credibility and expertise within the sector
Support in effective delivery of education projects by complementing the team’s expertise with deep cross-cutting understanding of education – spanning early childhood care and education, primary, secondary, life skills and socio-emotional learning.
Provide strategic guidance in helping key donors and partners design flagship initiatives to address critical challenges in education, playing an active role in program design
Anchor the practice’s work with public education systems, drawing on experience of working with states and state education systems to enable performance management, learning and adaptive strategy.
Partnerships & External Representation
Build and deepen relationships with senior influencers and decision-makers across the education ecosystem – foundations and philanthropic funders, multilateral and academic institutions, and central and state government stakeholders.
Represent the practice’s work at national and global forums and conferences, building strategic visibility and influence, and positioning the practice’s programmes as global reference points through international research bodies and learning networks.
Conceptualise and lead flagship summits and convenings that bring together senior leaders from government, philanthropy, civil society and academia to influence national discourse and policy alignment.
Team & Client Management
Build, mentor and manage a high-performing team to deliver on practice priorities and project commitments.
Develop, manage and grow working relationships with clients and key stakeholders, taking overall accountability for client success.
Ensure strong project management, financial oversight and overall profitability across the practice’s portfolio of engagements.
Qualifications and Experience
At Sattva, our goal is to realise impact on the ground and drive a collective win by engaging with multiple stakeholders. We are looking for individuals who align with our mission of alleviating poverty in our lifetime and have the following profile:
15+ years years of experience in education with prior experience in designing and executing education programs and working with key stakeholders in the education ecosystem.
Deep understanding of, and experience working with, public education systems, including central and/or state governments and state education systems.
Academic credibility in education, such as a Master’s degree in education or a related field, is a strong plus (not mandatory).
Breadth across education sub-domains – early childhood care and education, primary, secondary, life skills and socio-emotional learning – rather than a single narrow specialisation.
Prior experience in consulting and/or ecosystem organisations (e.g., multilateral or global development institutions), enabling a strong grasp of client context, is an advantage.
Experience engaging with the philanthropy ecosystem, with an existing network of philanthropic funders, is a strong plus.
Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills, with experience representing organisations at national and global forums.
Self-driven, high-energy and entrepreneurial, with the ability to build and grow a practice area.
Why Sattva?
It's not about us really- Because IMPACT is everybody’s business.
Create Impact: Make an impact with the work you do and the solutions you design
Work Environment: Thrive in a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative environment
Learn & Grow: Challenge yourself to learn, grow, and deliver the best you can
Future Ready: Work on critical issues of today that will affect our collective tomorrow
How to Prepare?
This is your opportunity to showcase not only your qualifications but also your unique personality and passion for making a meaningful impact. Approach your application with intentionality, ensuring that each word reflects your commitment to excellence and aligns seamlessly with the values of Sattva.
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Next Steps
Together towards a sustainable world with opportunity for all!
Sattva is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, caste, creed, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected and/or marginalized characteristics. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are essential to our business and we foster an environment of respect and a culture that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We are committed to providing all employees with education, training, and development opportunities to create a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and included.
Please note: The organization follows a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy, under which employees are required to use their personal laptops for work purposes, subject to compliance with the company’s information security and IT policies. Necessary tools for operating, like MS office etc, will be provided.
