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 solid 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

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