Division Manager

Open Links Foundation (OLF) is an IT-based non-profit organization founded by Sanjay Dalmia (IIT Delhi, IIM Ahmedabad) with a mission to strengthen the government school ecosystem and make government schools aspirational for all.

OLF aims to improve quality of education in government schools by (a) supporting and motivating teachers (b) partnering with district administration to improve program implementation efficiency for programs like FLN, scholarship practice tests, poetry recitation etc...

The program name is Vinoba. It simplifies and saves time for teachers. It helps in easy data collection and analysis for administrators. It has Facebook like features for sharing and learning and a vibrant teacher community.

The model is now well established with tangible improvements in outcomes. OLF works with over 55,000 schools, over 190,000 teachers and impacts over 4mln students in 33 districts (18-Maharashtra, 12-Chhattisgarh, 1-MP, 1-Bihar, 1-Gujarat). OLF is supported by eminent advisors and visionary funders. For more information visit www.openlinksfoundation.org.

Role Description:

The Divisional Manager plays a pivotal role in leading the successful implementation and scaling of the Acharya Vinoba Bhave Shikshak Sahayak Program across multiple districts within divisions. This role acts as a strategic bridge between the State Leadership team and district-level execution, ensuring alignment with program objectives, ensuring effective partnerships with government stakeholders, and enabling data-driven improvements through close support of Program Managers and Project Officers. The Divisional Manager will ensure that government partnerships are strengthened, teams are empowered, and program delivery is both impactful and sustainable.

Our Culture: What We Stand For?

At OLF, we are not just running programs—we are building a movement to transform education in India. We look for individuals who share our Vision, Mission, Values, and DNA and are enthusiastic about making a change in education.

Vision : Empowering students through holistic education, that helps them lead fulfilling lives and drive positive societal change.

Mission: Make government schools aspirational by improving quality of education through

• Supporting and motivating teachers and administration.
• Improving Program Implementation efficiency at district level Using technology and behavioural science.

As a Division Manager at Open Links Foundation, you’ll:

✔️ Drive 100% implementation of the Vinoba Program across assigned districts

✔️ Build and sustain strong relationships with government officials & key stakeholders

✔️ Mentor and guide Program Managers & Project Officers to foster collaboration and ownership

✔️ Use data insights to monitor program effectiveness and support continuous improvement

✔️ Ensure operational, financial, and administrative excellence across all districts

✔️ Contribute to state-level strategy and scale impactful practices for improved learning outcomes

What We’re Looking For?

🎓 Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Policy, Rural Management, Economics, Education, or related field

💼 10+ years of experience in education, NGO leadership, or managing large-scale programs

👥 5+ years in leadership roles managing cross-functional teams or multi-district programs

🏛️ Proven ability to collaborate with district administrations, Zilla Parishads & DIET systems

🌍 Deep commitment to strengthening government schools and transforming education outcomes

Remuneration:

₹9.0 – 11.0 LPA (Based on experience)

Apply:

https://bit.ly/OLF-Job-Application