Reliance Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Reliance Industries Limited, aims to play a catalytic role in addressing India’s development challenges through innovative and sustainable solutions. Led by Founder and Chairperson Smt. Nita Ambani, Reliance Foundation is relentlessly working to facilitate transformative changes for the overall wellbeing and higher quality of life for all. Reliance Foundation is focused on addressing the nation’s development challenges in rural transformation, education, health, sports for development, disaster management, women empowerment urban renewal and arts, culture and heritage, and has touched the lives of more than 72 million people across India, in more than 55,400 villages and several urban locations.

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Job Purpose

Reliance Foundation’s vision is to establish a model for transforming the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) landscape in India to ensure that all 3 to 6-year-old children achieve age-appropriate child development outcomes, enabling them to achieve their full potential, taking advantage of education and other opportunities in the future. Reliance Foundation’s ECCE programme thus aims to improve pre-school education of 3 to 6-year-old children across India, with a focus on those from low income and marginalised communities by 2030, aligned with the vision of National Education Policy 2020 and thus contributing to the national priority of achieving Quality Education (SDG 4).

Roles & Responsibility and Outcomes (KPI)

Roles & Responsibility

Stakeholder Management

• Develop and articulate a strategic vision for ECCE programs, aligning with organizational goals and priorities.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the ECCE team, ensuring a cohesive and collaborative work environment.
• Lead the design and development of innovative and evidence-based ECCE programs.
• Foster stronger relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, educational institutions and community partners.
• Collaborate with external partners to enhance the impact and reach of ECCE Programs.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of professionals dedicated to ECCE program success.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, educators, and stakeholders to ensure program effectiveness.
• Manage the budget for ECCE programs, ensuring effective allocation of resources to meet the program goals.

Advocacy and Public Relations:

• Monitor expenses and financial performance, making recommendations for optimization.
• Integrate new findings and technologies to enhance the quality and relevance of ECCE programs.
• Stay abreast of research, trends, and innovations in early childhood education.
• Represent the organization in public forums and advocate for the importance of ECCE.
• Build positive relationships with policymakers, and the community to enhance program visibility.

Key Stakeholders/ Collaborators

• District and block officials of Department of Women and Child Development (WCD) and Education
• District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs)
• NGOs working with young children in the district
• Field implementation partner(s)

Experience & Educational Requirements

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Scope of Work

• a) People Management Scope (Range of no. of Direct Reports):
• b) Geography Coverage (Country-wide/ Region-wide / Location-wide / Other)
• c) Corporate Coverage (Company-wide / Business or Function-wide / BU or Sub-function-wide / Other):

Necessary:

• Minimum 10 years of experience with a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education Administration, or a related field.
• Proven leadership experience in managing and developing comprehensive educational programs, preferably in ECCE.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development principles and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with local and national regulations related to ECCE.

Nice to Have:

• Strategic thinker with the ability to drive organizational change.
• Financial acumen with experience in budget management.