Associate Director (North) - Government Partnerships, Policy Integration & Programme Implementation

We Want To Change The World. We Believe It Starts With Education.

In India, 100 million children from low-income communities grow up without access to the 21st-century skills they need to thrive — from emotional intelligence and digital literacy to everyday money management. This gap leads to a lifetime of limited opportunity, intergenerational poverty, and rising mental health concerns.

What Are We Doing?

At The Apprentice Project (TAP), we're building India's boldest bet on education equity — an AI-powered learning buddy that helps thousands of government school students unlock 21st-century skills. We don't just teach coding or financial literacy — we spark self-confidence, creativity, and lifelong curiosity in children who've been told to "stay in their lane."

We're not looking for employees. We're looking for co-builders — people who want to create generational change, one student at a time.

The Opportunity

What if an approach to learning could move beyond individual schools and become part of how India educates an entire generation?

TAP builds 21st-century skills among children through project-based learning, technology, and personalised learning. We aim to reach 10 million children by 2030 by building programmes that can scale through government systems and become sustainable over time. To make this possible, we work with state governments to integrate our approach into education systems and strengthen their ability to deliver better learning outcomes.

We're looking for a leader who can help embed TAP's approach into state education priorities, policies, and programmes — and enable its transition into a government-led initiative across North India.

About The Role

Location: North India, with travel across assigned states

Compensation: ₹22 LPA onwards, based on experience and fit

Reports to: Director, Government Partnerships

Type: Full-time

What You'll DoIntegrate TAP into State Priorities & Policies

• Build relationships with senior state-level decision-makers — including Principal Secretaries, Directors, and key education officials — to identify opportunities to integrate TAP into state education priorities.
• Work with government departments as a strategic thought partner to shape solutions that address state priorities and strengthen 21st-century skills among children.
• Drive the transition from partnership discussions to formal adoption, with a clear pathway for TAP's approach to become part of state programmes, policies, and implementation structures.

Build Government Partnerships & Champion Support

• Identify and convert influential government champions who can advocate for TAP's approach and drive its adoption within state education systems.