Job Description:
About TCF and STEP Foundation:
TCF is an Indian philanthropic foundation established by Ashish and Manisha Dhawan in April 2021. Skilling, training and employability for prosperity (STEP) has been incubated as a non-profit under the TCF Network.
STEP was founded in 2025 as a think tank and ecosystem enabler for India's skilling, training, and employability landscape. By strengthening the systems architecture of skill training and employability, we enable better matching between demand and supply, leading to sustainable livelihoods. This is achieved through data and evidence systems, institutional strengthening support, policy advocacy, and improved capital flows.
Since inception, the STEP team has worked alongside MSDE, NCVET, Niti Aayog and INVEST UP on revamping India's skills ecosystem.
At STEP, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside, and be mentored by, the brightest minds from world class institutions including ISB, Kellogg School of Management, Chicago Booth School of Business and more.
About the Role
STEP Foundation is looking for a high-agency Program Lead who can translate complex ideas into compelling stories, presentations, reports, and strategic communication products. This role sits at the intersection of program strategy, partnerships, communications, and knowledge management.
The ideal candidate comes from a leading social impact organization, CSR foundation, philanthropy, consulting firm (Dalberg, EY, BCG, KPMG, etc.), or public policy ecosystem and has exceptional writing and presentation skills. They should be able to understand a problem quickly, synthesize information from multiple stakeholders, and create polished outputs at a fast pace.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Communications & Storytelling
- Develop high-quality presentations, concept notes, proposals, and reports for diverse audiences.
- Translate program insights into compelling narratives backed by data and evidence.
- Create communication assets that position STEP as a thought leader in the skills and employment ecosystem.
2. Decks & Executive Presentations
Lead end-to-end development of presentations for:
- CSR and philanthropy partners
- Consulting and strategic advisory engagements
- Government stakeholders
- Advisory Board meetings
- Investors and donors
- Internal leadership reviews
- Ensure every presentation is visually strong, concise, and executive-ready.
3. Knowledge Management & Publications
- Coordinate with internal teams to capture program learnings and impact stories.
- Develop newsletters, annual reports, white papers, case studies, and knowledge products.
- Build systems to document best practices and institutional knowledge.
4. Media & External Communications
- Identify stories and insights that can be amplified through media and partner networks.
- Draft press notes, leadership articles, opinion pieces, and external communication collateral.
Location: New Delhi | Experience: 8–10 years | Reports to: Associate Director, STEP Foundation