Climate Asia - Deputy Chief Executive Officer - Education

About the Organisation

Our partner is a pioneering organisation dedicated to building inclusive, high-quality education systems for children and communities across India.

They are looking for a Deputy CEO who will partner closely with their Founder / CEO to strengthen operations, academic delivery, and fundraising - while ensuring their work stays rooted in feminist and inclusive values.

Role Overview

The Deputy CEO will serve as second-in-command, providing strategic and operational leadership across the organization's diverse programmes. This role demands a leader with classroom credibility, large-scale operational experience, and strong fundraising acumen. They will directly oversee programme quality, staff performance, fundraising strategy, and stakeholder engagement while representing the organization with donors, government, and partners.

This is a full-time, on-site role, requiring a long-term commitment of 5+ years.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Executive Support

• Act as Deputy to the Founder / CEO, driving both operational and academic excellence.
• Support the CEO in setting and executing organizational strategy to achieve their mission and long-term goals.
• Act as a strategic partner to the CEO, providing operational and policy-level support, and deputizing in the CEOs absence when required.
• Drive innovation and ensure scalability and sustainability of programs.

Team Leadership & Culture

Programme & Quality Education

Fundraising & Resource Mobilization

Governance, Systems & Policy Engagement

Operational Oversight

Candidate Profile

Must-Have Qualifications :

Mindset & Values

(ref : iimjobs.com)