Job Description:
Job Title - Senior Program Lead for Central Team
GATI Foundation
Global Access to Talent from India
Background
The world is facing a severe labor shortage. High-income countries are projected to experience a cumulative workforce gap of 40-50 million people by 2030, expanding to 120-160 million by 2040. This shortfall spans several sectors, including healthcare, education, and industrial labor.
Meanwhile, India's migrants are one of its biggest exports, generating $125 billion in remittances annually equivalent to 3% of India's GDP. This figure surpasses any single sector of India's merchandise exports. Yet, while migrants constitute about 1.3% of India's population, this is substantially lower than other developing countries like Mexico, the Philippines, or Bangladesh, signaling untapped potential. The developmental impact of remittances is also higher than that of an equivalent amount in goods exports. A study reveals that a 10% rise in remittances reduces poverty by 3.5%, highlighting the potential for economic upliftment through strategic migration.
This presents India with a unique opportunity to leverage its demographic advantage and position itself as a trusted migration partner while boosting remittances and enhancing its economic standing. However, structural barriers including visa restrictions, limited employer awareness, accreditation hurdles, and financial constraints pose challenges for both workers and host countries. Addressing these barriers is key to unlocking India's full potential in global workforce mobility.
Way of Work
GATI Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to advancing global labor mobility and positioning India as a leader in skilled overseas employment through ethical and structured circular migration while empowering local talent. We are dedicated to solving the structural barriers in overseas migration by serving as an ecosystem enabler bringing together governments, businesses, and non profits to create an enabling environment for circular migration.
Our priority areas include developing high-impact migration corridors, aligning accreditation of prospective Indian workers to global standards for key job roles and destinations, unlocking financial support for workers, and strengthening worker welfare and protection. By facilitating international migration pathways through strategic public-private partnerships, GATI aims to enable seamless and responsible migration, driving both individual prosperity and national economic growth.
Pre-reads
TCFs Market Opportunity Assessment Report in collaboration with BCG
Job Profile
GATI Foundation is looking for a dynamic, hands-on Senior Program Lead to join its Central Team in Delhi. This is a key leadership role for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, can move seamlessly from strategy to execution, and is excited to work on issues that matter.
The ideal candidate is comfortable with ambiguity, thrives in fast-paced environments, and brings a strong mix of problem-solving ability and execution horsepower. In this role, youll be responsible for driving the design and delivery of GATIs core programs, building and managing high-trust relationships with senior government stakeholders, and supporting the CEO on strategic initiatives and internal operations.
You should have prior experience in public policy, consulting, or working with government systems, and be confident leading teams, managing projects, and pushing things forward with ownership and urgency. Most importantly, you should be deeply mission-driven and eager to contribute to shaping large-scale, systemic change in India's migration ecosystem.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead the Central Team in anchoring the GATI initiative including intervention design, strategic planning, and day-to-day program management.
- Manage senior stakeholder relationships across key government bodies, including NSDC and MEA, serving as the primary point of contact.
- Support the CEO on organization-wide priorities, including team oversight, internal coordination, and delivery tracking. Guide research, policy synthesis, and communication outputs to inform program design and influence stakeholders.
- Oversee the Delhi-based team and ensure effective collaboration with state teams and partner organizations.
- Travel as needed to support implementation and senior stakeholder engagement
Skills Required
- 8-10 years of experience in consulting, policy, or public sector advisory, with a strong grasp of government systems and institutional structures.
- Exceptional research, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, policy-relevant insights.
- Experience managing teams and leading cross-functional initiatives in dynamic environments.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior decision-makers.
- Delhi-based, with openness to travel for fieldwork and stakeholder meetings.
Reporting
The Senior Program Lead for Central Team will report to the CEO of GATI Foundation
Compensation
GATI Foundation recognizes that the right candidate will have a significant impact on the success of the organization and is prepared to offer an attractive compensation package for the non-profit sector, commensurate with experience.
Location
The position will be based in Delhi with some travel around India will be expected.
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