STATE LEAD
Job Title
State Lead
Reporting To
Regional Director
Deployment
Project Office
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Master’s degree in Social Work, Rural Development, Social Sciences, or an equivalent qualification.
· 15+ years of experience in the social development sector, with a strong understanding of the education sector and at least 7 years of experience in a similar leadership role, preferably working with Government Agencies.
· Proven experience in managing and leading large teams.
· High ethical and moral standards, with a strong commitment to transparency and accountability.
· Demonstrated experience in Government partnerships and managing multiple stakeholders.
· Excellent communication, facilitation, interpersonal, and managerial skills.
· Strong experience in report writing, documentation, and MIS tracking.
· Fluency in English and the relevant local language is mandatory.
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Provide strategic leadership and support the implementation of the “Scaling Teacher-Led Intervention in Partnership with Government” programme.
· Build, lead, and manage a team of professionals; prepare monthly team plans and regularly monitor project activities and performance.
· Provide strategic direction to the project and team to ensure effective and timely achievement of programme objectives.
· Build strong partnerships and work closely with Government offices, including the Department of Education, SCERT, DIET, district-level officials, and other key stakeholders.
· Ensure timely planning and delivery of training to relevant stakeholders, including Master Trainers, teachers, and project staff.
· Coordinate and document meetings with Government Departments, including preparation of minutes and maintaining records for internal and external purposes.
· Ensure successful programme implementation in coordination with Human Resources, Finance, Administration, IT, and other functional teams.
· Prepare and submit timely narrative and financial reports in close coordination with the Regional Office and relevant functional teams.
· Regularly review and monitor programme progress, deliverables, budgets, and financial status.
· Uphold the organisation’s values, policies, ethical standards, and professional conduct at all levels of the intervention.
· Be accountable for programme delivery, outreach, implementation quality, stakeholder engagement, and overall project outcomes.
KEY COMPETENCIES
· Strategic Leadership & Team Management
· Government & Stakeholder Management
· Programme Planning & Implementation
· Training & Facilitation
· Reporting, Documentation & MIS
· Communication & Relationship Management
· Budget & Financial Monitoring
· Problem Solving & Decision Making
Pay: ₹1,000,000.00 - ₹1,300,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
