The Divisional Manager plays a pivotal role in leading the successful implementation and scaling of the Acharya Vinoba Bhave Shikshak Sahayak Program across multiple districts within divisions. This role acts as a strategic bridge between the State Leadership team and district-level execution, ensuring alignment with program objectives, ensuring effective partnerships with government stakeholders, and enabling data-driven improvements through close support of Program Managers and Project Officers. Program Implementation & Impact
Ensure 100% implementation of the Vinoba Program across all assigned districts.
Review and guide the creation and execution of district-level strategic plans to align with local priorities.
Identify and scale impactful practices across districts for improved student learning outcomes.
Address implementation challenges by coordinating effective use of OLF tools and resources.
Guide and mentor Program Managers and Project Officers across the divisions.
Support the professional development of team members and ensure accountability towards outcomes.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
Use data insights and monitoring tools to review program effectiveness and guide strategic decision-making.
Ensure adherence to OLF’s operational, financial, and administrative standards across all districts.
Support resource planning, fund management, and budget compliance within the divisions.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:




# A bachelor's / master’s degree in social work, Public Policy, Rural Management, Economics, Education, or a related field.
# Experience: Minimum 10 years in education, NGO leadership, or managing large-scale programs.
# Proven experience in collaborating with district administration, Zilla Parishads, and DIET systems.
# Team Leadership & Communication: Lead teams effectively with explicit communication in regional language and English.
Data & Analysis: Use data to understand challenges, create solutions, and improve program impact.
Technical Skills: Comfortable with MS Office, Google Workspace, and tools like Google Spreadsheets, Tableau, and Asana.
Smart Planning & Disciplined Execution: Ensure smooth program implementation with a goal-oriented and organized approach.
Budget & Resources Management : Handle finances and resources responsibly for efficient program operations.
Track progress, assess results, and refine strategies for long-term success.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

# Proficiency in English, Hindi, and the local language is essential.
# Fluency in the local language will help in effective collaboration with stakeholders.

To help us understand your interest better, please include a cover letter and mention your preferred district.
# Initial Screening Call – Interview - Advanced Assignment (if required) - Final Interview

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