Human Development jobs

State Head – Odisha

Location: Odisha
Experience: 10+ Years
Employment Type: Full-time

Lead Youth Transformation Across Odisha

Lighthouse Communities Foundation is looking for an experienced State Head to lead and scale our Lighthouse Program across Odisha.

This is a strategic leadership role for a professional who is passionate about creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for underserved youth. You will oversee program operations across multiple centres, build high-performing teams, strengthen government and corporate partnerships, and drive measurable social impact.

If you have a strong background in program leadership, stakeholder management, and community development, this is an opportunity to shape the future of youth employability in Odisha.

About Lighthouse Communities Foundation

Lighthouse Communities Foundation works to empower underserved youth through employability, skilling, and livelihood programs. Through our unique Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, we collaborate with governments, corporates, NGOs, and communities to help young people transition into meaningful employment and entrepreneurship.

Our work is driven by our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, and Courage.

Key Responsibilities

Lead State Operations

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all Lighthouse Centres across Odisha.
• Ensure achievement of program, skilling, placement, and livelihood targets.
• Drive high-quality implementation across the complete program lifecycle—from community outreach and youth mobilization to skilling, placements, and alumni engagement.
• Build systems and processes that ensure operational excellence, quality, and scalability.

Government & Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with Government departments, district authorities, local representatives, NGOs, donors, corporates, employers, and community leaders.
• Represent the organization in government reviews, donor meetings, external forums, and strategic partnerships.
• Strengthen collaborations that enhance program reach, youth participation, and employment opportunities.

Partnerships & Employer Engagement

• Develop partnerships with employers, skilling agencies, training partners, and livelihood organizations.
• Expand placement opportunities and support pathways for entrepreneurship and self-employment.
• Contribute to fundraising initiatives and donor engagement.

Lead & Develop High-Performing Teams

• Mentor and manage cross-functional teams across multiple locations.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, learning, and inclusion.
• Support recruitment, capability building, performance management, and leadership development.

Drive Innovation & Impact

• Identify opportunities to improve program quality, operational efficiency, and youth engagement.
• Use data and field insights to strengthen implementation and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure Lighthouse Centres remain safe, inclusive, and youth-centric learning spaces.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Management, Education, or a related discipline preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in NGO leadership, community development, livelihoods, skilling, education, or social impact programs.
• Experience managing multi-location programs and cross-functional teams.

Skills & Experience

• Strong program and operations management capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and government liaison experience.
• Proven experience in team leadership and people development.
• Knowledge of youth skilling, employability, livelihoods, and community development ecosystems.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace.

You'll Thrive in This Role If You Are

• Passionate about creating opportunities for underserved youth.
• A strategic thinker with strong execution skills.
• Comfortable working with government officials, corporates, donors, and community partners.
• A collaborative leader who inspires teams and builds lasting partnerships.
• Adaptable, resilient, and committed to delivering measurable social impact.

Why Join Lighthouse Communities Foundation?

• Lead one of the most impactful youth livelihood initiatives in Odisha.
• Work closely with government, CSR partners, and leading organizations.
• Drive large-scale community transformation and employment outcomes.
• Be part of a purpose-driven organization that values leadership, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Make a lasting difference in the lives of thousands of young people.

Ready to Lead Change?

If you're excited to build opportunities for youth and create meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply by emailing your resume to: careers@lighthousecommunities.org

Subject Line: Application – State Head – Odisha

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pay: ₹1,000,000.00 - ₹1,400,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person