Job Description:
Position: Team Lead
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.
Key Areas of Work:
As part of the work on improving capital flows for skilling, the Team Lead will work 1:1 with existing UHNI philanthropist partners of STEP. The candidate will :
Spearhead the 10x10x initiative, identifying 5 - 10 high potential technical training organizations and helping them scale 10x
Deep dive into each selected organization to conduct in-depth needs assessment backed by quantitative and qualitative data, and conduct first level of diligence
Design comprehensive acceleration models that would enable 10x organizational growth - identify industry mentors, facilitate partnerships, conduct workshops and more
Tap into existing networks to unlock further philanthropic capital for the 10x10x initiative
Support philanthropists with allied initiatives, including enabling micro-entrepreneurship for women and farmers.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from a tier-1 institute, MBA / master’s degree is a plus
4-6 years of experience in consulting / start-ups / entrepreneurship
Prior experience in India’s social sector is preferred, however a deep interest and understanding of Skilling and Employability would be sufficient
Ability to advise and influence, providing insights that lead to key decision making.
Excellent communication skills (ability to communicate complex ideas in a meaningful way and across different audiences).
Ability to build and maintain positive and collaborative relationships both within and outside the organisation.
Strong planning and organisational skills, and an ability to set priorities, develop metrics, plan timelines and meet deadlines.
Willingness to travel extensively across India
Location and Compensation:
The ideal candidate will be based in Delhi and should be willing to travel when needed.
Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy and social sector pay scales and will depend on the candidate’s experience levels.