PAL Works Manager (Contract)

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About the Organization

We are a global group working to build a more sustainable planet and inclusive societies where all people can thrie. As a diverse, purpose-driven community of professionals, it works in collaboration with local communities and global networks to create bold and equitable solutions and develop the next generation of impact leaders.  Dalberg brings together strategy and management consulting, equity-centered community design, data, research, implementation, and communications to achieve its mission of solving the most pressing challenges of our time through systemic change. We are from everywhere, at home anywhere - an African and American company as much as an Asian, Latin American, Middle Eastern, and European one. 

Job Description

As a Manager anchoring the Secretariat, you will work closely with Dalberg’s Secretariat leads as well as working group leads (senior members of some of the leading EdTech/education organizations), serving as the bridge between diverse stakeholders to shape strategy, build coalitions, and turn bold ideas into real change for millions of students. This role is based in Delhi with some travel within India and prior experience managing large, multi-stakeholder education programs, and strong networks in the EdTech space, will be a significant advantage.

This is a 6-month contract, extendable for up to 2 years with scope for promotion to ‘Program Director for PAL Works’ depending on performance and fundraising outcomes.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystem Engagement

• Support in representing PAL Works at high-profile forums, conferences, and sector convenings, positioning the collaborative as a thought leader and changemaker.
• Act as the collaborative’s ‘connector-in-chief’ – be on the lookout for strategic partners, including government stakeholders, donors, EdTech players, and researchers to expand the collaborative’s membership as well as to forge partnerships that can help maximize the collaborative’s impact and value for members
• Be the face of the collaborative and lead the onboarding process end-to-end for organizations seeking membership through inbound enquiries or our outreach ensuring their seamless integration into the collaborative

Program Management and Member Engagement

• Inspire and guide collaborative-wide strategic planning, ensuring a shared vision and seamless alignment across members, working group leads, and the Steering Group.
• Provide strategic support to working group and members to help them deliver high quality outputs, elevate key outputs for Secretariat and Steering Group leadership reviews leads, and identify opportunities to leverage synergies across the collaborative.
• On a more day to day basis, serve as the driving force for the collaborative bringing members together through purposeful check-ins energizing discussions, driving decisions, and ensuring momentum carries through to meaningful action.
• Proactively track progress, celebrate wins and help identify and mitigate potential risks.

Fundraising, Events & Thought Leadership

• Drive resource mobilisation efforts in collaboration with the Steering Group, securing both core and catalytic funding from diverse sources (e.g., institutional philanthropy, CSR and membership fees).
• Develop and deliver creative revenue-generating services for members/external partners (e.g., potential event sponsorships, fee-based convenings)
• Design high-impact convenings (e.g., funder roundtables, Annual PAL Summit) that strengthen the community, attract new supporters, and spark collaboration.
• Champion PAL Works’ story working with the members to produce compelling narratives, thought pieces, and case studies that inspire action.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant fields (e.g., Business Administration, Public Policy, International Development, Education, Economics) with an excellent academic record.
• 5–7 years’ experience in consulting, ed/EdTech or social impact organizations, with proven program and stakeholder management skills. Government engagement experience is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical abilities (quantitative and qualitative), with experience in data analysis and problem solving.
• Track record of managing multiple workstreams, engaging senior stakeholders, and implementing robust project management systems.
• Experience with multi-stakeholder consortiums, government settings, or the education/EdTech sector is a plus.
• Passion for Ed/Tech/education, public policy, and social impact.

Languages & Tools

• Fluency in English is a must; fluency in Hindi (spoken and read) and ability to write professional memos in Hindi is a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).

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