Deshpande Foundation

Head Strategy & Program Analysis

Job Position Head Strategy & Program Analysis

Department name CEO Office

Reporting to CEO

Location Hubballi, Karnataka

Level/Grade

Education Must have an MBA from a reputed top rated institute or an equivalent degree.

Experience 4-7 years of experience; in NGOs or development sector will be a plus. - Prior experience in EdTech sector would be a plus.

Tentative Date of Joining ASAP

About the Position:

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated professional who will be based in Hubballi, Karnataka and play a significant role in building the Deshpande Skilling’s platform of the future.

Key responsibilities & accountabilities:

  • Program Scaling & Business Strategy: Develop strategic plans to scale and enhance Deshpande Skilling’s programs effectively.
  • Market Research & Benchmarking: Conduct in-depth research to understand beneficiary needs and study industry best practices for continuous improvement of the programs.
  • Quality Assurance: Establish and implement holistic quality control systems for skill development programs to ensure impactful learning and outcomes.

Key Competency and skills

  • Analytical strategist with experience in business planning, market research, and program evaluation.
  • Outstanding communication and presentation skills
  • Fluency in English; basic Hindi required; Kannada is a plus.
  • Ability to work across departments.
  • We expect the candidate to be a mature and inventive self-starter who is comfortable collaborating with people with diverse educational backgrounds.