Locations: Maharashtra
- Nashik Division (1) and Ch. Sambhajinagar Division. (1) OBJECTIVE: The Division Manager will be responsible for leading the successful implementation and scaling of the Acharya Vinoba Bhave Shikshak Sahayak Program across all districts in the division, ensuring alignment with program objectives, effective partnerships with government stakeholders and data-driven improvements through close support of Program Managers and Project Officers. The Division Manager will ensure that government partnerships are strengthened, teams are empowered and program delivery is both impactful and sustainable. The role will report to the Chief Operating Officer (COO). OLF's implementation model involves field-level teams of 2-3 project officers in each district with associated management structure. The Division Manager will lead the Program Managers and Project Officers across all districts in the division, with responsibility for program delivery, government partnerships and team development. Key Deliverables for the position are as follows:
• Program Implementation and Impact: Ensure 100% implementation of the Vinoba Program across all assigned districts, with district-level strategic plans aligned to local priorities and executed well. Identify and scale the practices that improve student learning outcomes across districts.
• Government and Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and sustain strong relationships with district and block-level officials (Collectors, ZP CEOs, DEOs, BEOs, DIETs) to secure long-term support for the program. Represent OLF in government forums, reviews and key stakeholder meetings, and resolve implementation challenges through effective use of OLF tools and resources.
• Leadership and Team Development: Build a team of Program Managers and Project Officers who own their outcomes, through regular guidance,



mentoring and professional development. Create a culture of collaboration, innovation and ownership across district teams.
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Continuous Improvement: Use data insights and monitoring tools to review program effectiveness and guide decisions. Ensure timely and accurate reporting from districts, prompt course correction where needed, and institutionalised practices for regular reviews, learning and program refinement.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure every district adheres to OLF’s operational, financial and administrative standards, with sound resource planning, fund management and budget compliance. Contribute to state-level strategy and organisational development. Qualifications and Experience
• A bachelor’s / master’s degree in Social Work, Public Policy, Rural Management, Economics, Education, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years in education, NGO leadership, or managing large-scale programs, including at least 5 years in a leadership or administrative role managing cross-functional teams or multi-district programs.
• Proven experience in collaborating with district administration, Zilla Parishads, and DIET systems.
• Strong dedication to improving education in government schools.
• Strong team leadership, data analysis, planning and budget management skills, and comfort with MS Office, Google Workspace and tools like Google Spreadsheets, Tableau and Asana. Language: Robust written and verbal communication skills in Marathi, Hindi and English. APPLICATION PROCESS:
• To help us understand your interest better, please ensure you submit the Statement of Purpose in the OLF Form.
• Selection Process: Initial Screening Call – Interview
- Advanced Assignment (if required)
- Final Interview Please apply through the following link: https://bit.ly/OLF-Job-Application Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps.

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