Nutrition & Birth to Three Expert (Delhi/Bangalore)

Our partner organization is a high-growth ed-tech non-profit with the mission of catalyzing early childhood education and community engagement in India. They work with central government and state governments to impact over 2.5mn children. Established by a passionate founding group (IIT, IIM, HBS, Rochester, MBB, start-up alumni) Board and backed by reputed funders, they are a diverse team of passionate, energetic, and optimistic folks with a shared ambition of transforming the Indian education system.

Role: Nutrition & Birth to three Expert

Experience: 8-10 Years of experience. MBBS or PhD in Public Health

Location: Delhi/Bengaluru

Role Overview:

They seek an Early Childhood & Nutrition Expert to join their team in a leadership role in crafting impactful interventions aimed at children aged 0-3 years. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-impact mission, driving both early childhood stimulation and nutritional outcomes for some of India's most underserved populations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in early childhood development (ECD) and nutrition, along with a passion for research, content creation, and program evaluation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Curriculum and Content Design: Lead the creation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum and content focused on both early childhood stimulation and nutrition for children aged 0-3. Ensure content is evidence-based, culturally relevant, and accessible for low-income communities. 
2. Research and Evaluation: Design and lead monitoring and evaluation (M&E) efforts to assess the impact of their interventions. This includes planning and executing studies like randomized control trials (RCTs), surveys, and qualitative research.
3. Program Strategy and Expansion: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build strategies for scaling their interventions, ensuring that both developmental goals are achieved in the communities we serve.
4. Leadership and Mentorship: Manage a team (2-3 associates), providing mentorship and guiding them in strategy development, content creation, and evaluation activities.
5. Community Engagement and Dissemination: Work closely with field teams to ensure that programs are effectively delivered and understood by local communities, especially low-income groups. Lead efforts to disseminate knowledge and insights from studies to stakeholders and government partners.
6. Policy and Advocacy - Represent the organization externally as a credible expert at conferences focused on early childhood development. Present their work to senior government stakeholders, both at the national and state level.

Candidate Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in early childhood development, with a focus on children from birth to 3 years old.
• Strong experience in public health research (particularly in early childhood and/or nutrition), including the design and implementation of studies such as RCTs, cross-sectional surveys, and other program evaluation methodologies.
• Master's or PhD in fields such as Public Health, Early Childhood Development, or related disciplines.
• Experience designing content and curriculum for diverse audiences, especially for use in low-resource environments. (Preferred)

Key Skills and Attributes

• Leadership: Ability to lead and mentor a small, dynamic team with a focus on program success.
• Analytical: Strong background in research design and M&E, with the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights.
• Expertise: Bring functional expertise to ensure our work is research-backed & actionable.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing content for different audiences.
• Innovative: Creative problem-solving skills, with a passion for developing new approaches to addressing complex early childhood development challenges.