Government Partnership Lead

Chhattisgarh

Department: State Project Management Unit
Location: Raipur, Chhattisgarh Work Type: Full-time Consultant

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| Government Partnership Lead - Chhattisgarh About Educate Girls: Established in 2007, Educate Girls\xe2\x80\x99 is a non-profit that focusses on mobilizing communities for
girls\xe2\x80\x99 education in India\xe2\x80\x99s rural and educationally backward areas. Educate Girls\xe2\x80\x99 scalable,
replicable and sustainable program model resides on top of India\xe2\x80\x99s \xe2\x80\x98Right to Education Act\xe2\x80\x99. From a 500-schools pilot in 2007, Educate Girls has metamorphosed into a 24,000+ schools, over
18,000 villages across more than 33 districts in the states Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar
Pradesh & Bihar. Since inception, Educate Girls has enrolled 1.4+ million Out-of-school girls (OOSG); 1.9+ million
children have benefitted from the remedial learning curriculum. Over 18.6 million total
beneficiaries have been impacted from Educate Girls\xe2\x80\x99 program model.
For more information log on to www.educategirls.ngo

In the next 10 years, Educate Girls aims to build one of the largest second-chance program -
Project Pragati - for adolescent girls and young women. The objective of Pragati is to create an
ecosystem to enable 10th grade credentialing and access to better life chances for adolescent
girls and women who have dropped out of the formal school-system. The goal is to transform 10
million lives in the next 10 years. For more information about the project, visit
https://www.educategirls.ngo/project-pragati/

Role Overview: The Government Engagement Lead will play a key role within the Project Management
Unit (PMU) in the State. This position will be responsible for fostering strong relationships with
government stakeholders, maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the Education Department\'s
policies, schemes, and initiatives and ensuring alignment between the organization\'s program and the
State\'s Open School Program objectives. In this role, you will be responsible for: Government Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders within the State Education Department, including officials, policymakers, and program managers. Program Alignment: Ensure alignment between the organization\'s program and the State\'s Open School Program objectives, collaborating with government counterparts to identify areas of synergy and opportunities for collaboration. Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development of strategic plans and initiatives within the PMU, incorporating government priorities and objectives into program design and implementation. Plan for Government Schemes convergence for open schools fee waiver. Government Reporting: Prepare regular reports and updates on program activities, achievements, and challenges for government stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability in program implementation. Our Core Values : Integrity | Collaboration | Gender Equality | Empathy | Excellence



| Government Partnership Lead \xe2\x80\x93 Chhattisgarh Capacity Building: Provide training and capacity-building support to government staff and partners involved in program implementation, fostering a shared understanding of program goals and strategies. Monitoring and Evaluation: Collaborate with government counterparts to establish monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to track program progress and outcomes, facilitating data-driven decision-making. Collaboration and Networking: Represent the organization in government meetings, workshops, and other forums, fostering collaboration and networking opportunities with relevant stakeholders. Apply if you have: Bachelor\'s degree in Public Administration, Political Science or a related field. Master\'s degree
preferred. Minimum of 5-6 years of experience in roles related to government relations policy comprehension, operations in underserved areas of Chhattisgarh, and providing support in the implementation of educational strategies. Fluency in Hindi and proficiency in English, Chhattisgarhi preferred.

Attributes to be successful in this role at Educate Girls: Are passionate about the cause & align with our Core Values Strong understanding of department of Education, National Education Policy (NEP), NIPUN Bharat
and challenges in the education landscape of Chhattisgarh. Demonstrated capability in offering crucial support in the implementation of departmental
policies and schemes, and ensuring the successful execution of educational initiatives. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to articulate ideas, influence
decision-makers, and advocate for policy changes. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
simultaneously. Proficiency in computer applications, including Windows and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word,
Excel).

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