Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Design program strategy and approach:
- Identify key gaps in the state education system and devise evidence-based solutions to address them
- Work with government counterparts to design actionable implementation plan with clear timeline, budget targets and division of responsibilities between team members
- Co-design M&E framework with clearly defined performance indicators, targets and milestones
Stakeholder management :
- Act as an interface between key stakeholders, including Central Committee, State Steering Committee, government officials, program partner, donors and other implementation partners (e.g. non-profits)
- Develop strong working relationships with state government officials, including Principal Secretary, State Directors etc.
- Conduct periodic update meetings/check-ins with stakeholders to communicate program progress
On-ground implementation and monitoring:
- Oversee and guide Consultants in executing the program strategy
- Coordinate with partners (government officials, NGOs etc.) to deliver on program objectives
- Enable implementation partners, including government officials, to meet outcome, budget and timeline targets. Ensure availability, timely deployment and efficient utilization of resources
- Identify operational bottlenecks and weaknesses, wherever applicable, and devise work-around strategies
- Track program progress on key indicators according to the M&E framework
Knowledge and capacity-building;
- Understand key aspects of strategy, such as which programs work, as well as ways to scale interventions, monitor program outcomes, improve governance structures and sustain govt. relations
- Synthesize best practices and program learnings to strengthen institutional knowledge and support thought leadership activities
- Support grant management activities, through proposals, donor reports, concept notes etc.
Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:
- MBA or MPP/MPA
- 4 to 8 years of work experience with track record of high achievement
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent project management skills: ability to manage projects & delivery schedules
- Ability to handle large scale programs, and handle multiple stakeholders
- Experience in leading high performing teams
- Prior exposure to education sector, public sector, development sector, or consulting is desirable
- High level of spoken and written fluency in English and Hindi
Desired Qualities:
- Strong alignment to work towards ensuring quality education to all children
- Drive to excel in every aspect of work with high level of innovation and strong perseverance
- Ability to be rational in taking smart risks and being nimble
- Ability to adapt and exhibit confidence in a highly evolving, agile and fast paced work environment
- High level of collaboration and consistent passion for work and a positive attitude
- Entrepreneurial spirit and - can-do- attitude
- Operating style suited to working in a small-organization setting, where teamwork and resourcefulness are highly valued
- Excellent leadership skills, including ability to manage multiple projects at a time
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