Associate/ Senior Associate

Location: Pune & Lucknow
Experience: 3-5 years in road safety, public health, or related fields
Compensation: Competitive

SaveLIFE Foundation

SaveLIFE Foundation (SLF) is an award-winning, independent non-profit organization committed to saving lives on roads across India and the Global South. By combining grassroots action with systems reform, SLF has been at the forefront of introducing landmark road safety innovations—such as India’s Good Samaritan Law and the Zero-Fatality Corridor (ZFC) model. Their work has helped reduce road crash deaths by up to 67% on some of India’s most dangerous highways and has been recognized by institutions such as the Skoll Foundation, World Bank, and Government of India. SLF is on a mission to prove that loss of life on roads is not a price we must pay for mobility.

Role

The Associate/Sr. Associate - Programmes will manage and execute 'Zero Fatality Districts' and 'Zero Fatality Corridors' by implementing audit recommendations through Central and State government agencies. This role involves high-level government collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and leading on-ground operations to reform road safety.

Responsibilities

Direct and manage the overall planning, execution, and achievements of the Zero-Fatality projects.
Ensure project milestones are met according to timelines and within budget constraints.
Forge and maintain strong relationships with senior government officials and other key partners at both central and state levels.
Advocate for the program's objectives and align them with government priorities.
Utilise comprehensive data analysis to drive decision-making and strategic planning.
Oversee the execution of recommendations derived from 'Crash Vulnerability Audits' by various Central and State agencies.
Lead a multidisciplinary team to achieve ambitious program goals.
Serve as a primary representative of SLF in interactions with government and other stakeholders.
Conduct on-ground audits, prepare detailed reports, and lead operations to reimagine road safety across districts and highways.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Urban Planning, Management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
3-5 years of relevant experience, with a preference for those with experience in road safety, public health, or related fields.
Proficiency in data analysis tools (MS Office, Power BI, geo-analytics).
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Willingness to travel frequently on short notice.
Passionate about public service and committed to the mission of road safety.
Action-oriented, results-driven, with strong accountability for outcomes.
Effective collaborator, able to work across various teams and maintain positive relations.

Benefits

A unique platform to lead change at scale, with the ability to directly influence infrastructure and policy in India and beyond.
The chance to work with India’s only organization that combines system reform with on-ground action for road safety.
Cross-sector exposure across engineering, governance, public health, and civic engagement.
An entrepreneurial environment that values innovation, courage, and execution excellence.
An opportunity to be part of a globally recognized movement saving thousands of lives each year.