Role: Senior Program Lead- Research & Design – STEP, Patna Experience: 5 to 8 years Salary: 8 to 12 LPA About the Organization We are a non-profit organization working with governments to transform public education systems in India so that millions of children can learn better, grow stronger, and thrive. We partner closely with state education departments to design and implement reforms at scale, strengthening leadership, governance, and classroom practice across public schools. Our work is grounded in the belief that lasting change happens when governments lead their own transformation. About the Project We have been working closely with the education department of Bihar since 2021. Our approach is to strengthen education leadership at various levels through collective action by leveraging technology to drive school improvement. The program focuses on: Designing and implementing a project-based learning program for grades 6-8 in all 38 districts in math, science, and social subjects in collaboration with state education bodies.



Enabling District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) to design need-based Teacher Professional Development (TPD) using digital micro-improvement tools. Deeper interventions in specific districts (such as Lakhisarai and Gaya) to strengthen implementation through governance and academic support at district, block, and complex levels. About the Role The Lead/Senior Lead State Research & Design will anchor the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) framework for the state education program. The role involves building robust data systems, leading research and evaluation studies, and translating evidence into actionable insights that strengthen program quality and government decision-making. The position requires solid technical expertise in MEL, deep familiarity with Bihar's education ecosystem, and the ability to work in close collaboration with the program team, government

📌 Senior Program Lead- Research Design – STEP, Patna (Bihar)
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📍 Bihar