Job Description
The Regional Manager (RM) will oversee and manage the implementation of education interventions across
5 districts, 20 blocks. This role ensures fidelity of the Demo Districts Program strategy on the ground while
enabling adaptations based on local realities. The RM manages 5 Governance Associates and ~20 Outcome
Associates and serves as the critical bridge between the field and Program.
The Job DescriptionIn this role, some of your responsibilities will include
1. District-Level Project Management
• Lead planning and implementation across 5 districts, ensuring alignment with Madhi’s Demo
Districts Program goals.
• Translate organisational strategy into actionable block-level goals and systems.
• Monitor progress against regional indicators and recommend course corrections.
2. Team Leadership and Capacity Building
• Manage and mentor 5 Governance Associates and ~20 Outcome Associates.
• Build a culture of accountability, reflection, and innovation within the regional team.
• Facilitate quarterly retreats, training sessions, and structured learning reviews.
• Identify and groom high-potential staff for leadership roles.
3. Stakeholder Engagement
• Liaise with senior district and state officials, ensuring trust and alignment.
• Represent Madhi at high-level review forums and donor engagements.
• Support Governance Associates in managing escalations with district leadership.
4. Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
• Consolidate data and insights from 5 districts for monthly progress reports.
• Collaborate with M&E; to identify trends, challenges, and solutions at the regional level.
• Document and disseminate systemic insights for internal learning and external advocacy.
5. Impact Measurement and Documentation
• Ensure cross-district consistency in program delivery.
• Drive efficiency in resource allocation, travel planning, and district staffing.
• Surface operational risks and resolve them proactively.




You will thrive in this role if you:
• A Proven ability to lead large, multi-district teams.
• Strong experience in government partnerships and policy navigation.
• Excellent data literacy and ability to use insights for decision-making.
• Visionary leadership with capacity to hold both strategy and detail.
Work Experience include:
• Master’s degree (Education, Development Studies, Management, or related field).
• 7–10 years of experience, with at least 4 years in managerial roles.
• Prior experience in managing geographically distributed programs and teams would be an
advantage.
• Prior experience in education reform, government collaboration, or large-scale program
delivery.
• Fluency in Tamil (spoken and written) and English.
• Periodic traveling will be required to selected Districts and Blocks.
You will be expected to bring your own laptop with updated software (MS Office 2016).
This role will report to: Operations Anchor – Demo Districts Program
Location: Kallakurichi, Kancheepuram, Chengalpet, Villupuram, Cuddalore
Remuneration: CTC 8LPA to 10 LPA
Requirements
You will thrive in this role if you: • Ability to manage multi-block operations and coach a mid-sized team (4–5 OAs). • Strong interpersonal skills to influence district-level decision-making. • Excellent facilitation and communication in Tamil and English. • Solid organisational and documentation ability. Work Experience include: • Graduate degree (postgraduate in Education, Development Studies, or Management preferred). • 4–5 years of work experience with at least 3 years managing teams/projects. • Prior government/education partnership experience essential. • Strong analytical skills with comfort in data-based decision-making. • Perioded traveling will be required to program blocks in the district. You will be expected to bring your own laptop with updated software (MS Office 2016). This role will report to: Regional Manager Location: Kallakurichi, Kancheepuram, Chengalpettu, Villupuram, Cuddalore Remuneration: CTC 6 LPA to 7 LPA

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