Are you passionate about making a positive impact on our world? Do you thrive in a collaborative team environment built on mutual respect and integrity? Are you experienced in managing projects and eager to improve the safety scenario in the country? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at SaveLIFE Foundation.
About 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. Our 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.
At SLF, we believe that road crashes are not accidents—they are preventable tragedies. We are on a mission to prove that loss of life on roads is not a price we must pay for mobility.
Join us to help scale this mission.
About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated, technically sound, and impact-driven Technical Director to lead the implementation of our Zero-Fatality Corridor (ZFC) and Zero-Fatality District (ZFD) programs across India and beyond. This is a leadership role that sits at the heart of SLF’s mission to eliminate road crash deaths through cutting-edge engineering, intelligent enforcement, responsive trauma care, and deep community engagement.
As Technical Director, you will oversee all program execution from a technical standpoint—particularly the road engineering and design components—while also ensuring integration of other critical verticals including traffic enforcement, emergency care, and community behavior change.
This is a career-defining opportunity for an individual who wants to create measurable social impact, work with multi-disciplinary teams, and reshape how mobility and safety intersect in the Global South.
Role and Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Strategy
- Lead and guide the design, review, and implementation of high-quality engineering interventions across ZFC and ZFD projects to ensure safer roads.
- Provide technical leadership on road safety audits, crash diagnostics, infrastructure improvement plans, and urban design-based traffic calming.
- Develop scalable, data-backed, and culturally contextual solutions to address safety issues across diverse geographies.
- Lead development and delivery of training modules for engineers, enforcement institutions and Govt. Officials.
- Build internal technical leadership pipeline
Program Oversight & Execution
- Coordinate across verticals (enforcement, trauma care, community engagement) to ensure integrated delivery of the ZFC and ZFD solutions.
- Oversee external consultants, civil contractors, and state agencies involved in implementing engineering and enforcement recommendations.
- Monitor quality, timelines, and cost-effectiveness of all technical deliverables and field implementations.
Innovation & Learning
- Stay abreast of new technologies, methods, and policies related to road safety, enforcement automation, and trauma systems.
- Experiment with and integrate relevant innovations into SLF’s programs for greater efficiency and impact.
- Writing and contributing to technical publications
Stakeholder Engagement
- Work closely with government departments (e.g., PWD, NHAI, Police) and international partners to ensure smooth implementation.
- Represent SLF in technical meetings, conferences, and workshops.
Professional Experience
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Design, or Transportation Planning. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
- 10+ years of progressive experience leading infrastructure or urban transport projects, preferably with a focus on road safety.
- Proven experience in road safety audits, street redesign, or highway safety interventions.
- Familiarity with enforcement systems and trauma care infrastructure (preferred but not mandatory).
- Strong project management skills, including team leadership, vendor oversight, and cross-functional coordination.
- Ability to work under pressure, travel extensively, and adapt quickly to field realities.
- A commitment to public interest work, with a sharp mind for problem-solving and an empathetic approach to community needs.
What You’ll Gain
- 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.
SaveLIFE Foundation is for you if you
- Crave purpose in your work and want to solve real problems for real people.
- Thrive in a high-performance environment where outcomes matter.
- Are passionate about improving systems through technology and design.
- Want your work to matter—not just for your company, but for your country.
Personal Characteristics
- Familiarity with social impact frameworks like Theory of Change or Logic Models.
- Experience working with NGOs, development organizations, or social enterprises.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Passion for social change and a deep interest in contributing to impactful programs that improve lives.
How to apply: Interested candidates can apply for this position by clicking on the following link https://forms.gle/obWbNEWUG3U7Ndv27
