Mission Head

About The Role
The Kaushalyam Mission Head will be responsible for the goal of impacting 35000 youth over the next 3 years in the Pimpri Chinchwad area. They will be responsible for program outcomes by deploying effective program strategies. They will also manage stakeholder relationships with Government, Donor, Ecosystem partners for skilling and placements. They will ensure that the agenda No Youth Left Behind is met and youth are offered livelihood services as per their needs.

Your Role In Supplementing The Organisational Goals
I. Drive the impact with Precision and Purpose

• Take ownership of delivering on the Kaushalyam programs bold vision by translating strategy into action. Youll lead the charge in driving key performance indicators (KPIs) to meet and exceed — annual targets.
• You'll guide the program team to deliver with consistency, quality, and scale. Whether it's refining operations, solving bottlenecks, or pushing the boundaries of what's possible, you'll be the champion of focus, accountability, and high standards.
• Your leadership will ensure that every milestone is met — not just efficiently, but with impact.

II. Build a High-Performance Team Culture

• You'll be the energy behind a high-impact team, inspiring, coaching, and enabling them to do their best work every day. With a clear eye on outcomes, you'll help team members stay accountable for achieving their numbers and how it connects to the larger mission.
• You'll champion a data-driven culture, strengthening dashboards and monitoring systems that keep us focused on what matters most. You'll tap into the team's insights, spark new ideas, and mentor individuals to grow in their roles and careers.

III. Drive Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Be the force behind smarter, faster, and more impactful program delivery. You'll continuously explore, test, and implement new approaches to boost efficiency, quality, and scalability — whether through small refinements or bold innovations.
• Working hand-in-hand with senior leadership, you'll prioritize high-impact ideas and turn them into action, ensuring that every improvement moves the needle on our mission.

IV. Collaborate with Purpose

• You'll be a vital link between the program, leadership, and partners, from aligning with senior management to actively managing relationships with government and external stakeholders.
• You'll also work closely with HR and department heads to keep the program running smoothly.

What You Bring To The Table

• A Master's degree in Social Work, Development Studies, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in program leadership, preferably within the youth development or nonprofit sector
• A track record of leading high-performing teams, delivering results through collaboration, clarity, and inspiration
• A sharp data mindset — you know how to turn insights into smart decisions and actionable strategies
• Strong skills in planning, execution, and project management, with the ability to keep both the big picture and the fine details in focus

The role holder must be

• Youth-First Champion – Deeply committed to the growth, well-being, and empowerment of young people
• Sharp & Analytical – You notice the small things that others miss and use data to drive smart decisions
• Systems Thinker – You see the bigger picture, understand complexity, and create solutions that last
• Data-Savvy – Confident with numbers, able to draw insights from data and translate them into action
• Operationally Strong – Well-versed in the principles of project and program management; you make things run smoothly
• Exceptional Communicator – Clear, compelling, and confident across written and verbal communication
• Self-Starter & People Leader – You lead yourself with discipline and help others grow with intention
• Master of Focus – Skilled at cutting through noise to zero in on what truly matters
• Impact-Driven – Results aren't just a goal — they're your guiding star
• Calm & Collected – Thrive in dynamic settings and bring steady energy when it counts
• Reliable & Accountable – Dependable, detail-oriented, and deeply committed to delivering on your word

Additional Requirements
Fluent in Hindi, English, and Marathi

Willing to commit to the role for at least 2-3 years.

Available for program-related travel.

Skills: youth development,livelihood,government,ngo