Head – Youth Political Leadership
About Us
The School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL), Gandhinagar, Gujarat, is an upcoming leadership institution dedicated to enabling authentic leaders to advance public good. It aims to broaden the landscape of values-based leadership in India through diverse program offerings across the political, public policy, and social sectors. SOUL aims to set a global benchmark in leadership development.
To strengthen our intellectual core, we invite applications for the role of Head – Youth Political Leadership.
Role Overview
The Head – Youth Political Leadership shall lead initiatives to nurture the next generation of political leaders by curating, facilitating, and delivering transformative leadership programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Curate and facilitate impactful leadership programs that address contemporary and future challenges, with specialisation in political strategic thinking, ethical governance, and public engagement.
- Build strong content, case studies, and experiential methods in behavioural change in public leadership.
- Engage and build strong partnerships with policymakers, institutions, and government departments.
- Build a strong team of internal and external facilitators to engage with elected representatives and public officers.
- Collaborate with teams focused on leadership research and analytics.
Qualifications & Experience
- Advanced degree (PhD/Master’s) in Political Science, Public Policy, and/or allied areas/equivalent experience.
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in political strategy, governance, or leadership development.
- Deep understanding of ethical leadership, curriculum curation, facilitation, and assessment tools.
- Proven expertise in program design delivery and adult pedagogy.
- Demonstrated ability to create innovative, impactful learning frameworks.
- Proficiency with digital tools for enhanced learning engagement.
- Exposure to cross-cultural public leadership or Indian/Asian leadership studies will be a strong plus.
Skills & Attributes
- Ability to bridge academic rigour with real-world application.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication.
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and committed to the mission of SOUL in shaping leaders for public good.
What we Offer
- A platform to create cutting-edge leadership research for national and global impact.
- Opportunity to pioneer India’s first integrated leadership ecosystem.
- Collegial, innovative, and mission-driven work environment.
- Competitive remuneration and benefits, commensurate with experience.
Office Location
Maple Trade Centre,
Ahmedabad
Campus Location
Gift City Road,
Gandhinagar
How to Apply
Applications may be submitted by sending your Statement of Purpose and CV to appointments@soul-india.org, clearly mentioning the position applied for in the subject line. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t check every single box in the job description. We value a diverse range of experiences and skill sets and are eager to hear from candidates who are passionate, driven, and deeply committed to contributing to SOUL’s mission.
Application Deadline
30 October 2025