Job Description

• Full Time
• Chandigarh, Punjab
• Posted 2 weeks ago

About The Education Alliance The Education Alliance (TEA) is a non-profit organization that warmly welcomes all those who share our passion for providing high-quality education to every child in India. Headquartered in Delhi, we are committed to promoting system reform projects that help to ensure that all children in India have equitable access to quality education. We support state education departments by deploying highly qualified teams that work with state and non-state actors to co-create solutions to improve the quality of education in government schools. We currently operate in five states (Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Tripura, and Punjab) and are proud to have a dedicated team of 40+ young professionals. Why TEA? Joining TEA provides you with a rare opportunity to drive meaningful and lasting change within the education system, working alongside top politicians (ministers) and bureaucrats (IAS officers) who are leading education reform in the country. As a member of our team, you\xe2\x80\x99ll have the chance to help deliver statewide education projects that make a real difference to the lives of children and their families. At TEA, we believe in creating a positive work environment that fosters growth and development, and we\xe2\x80\x99re proud to be certified as a \xe2\x80\x98Great Place To Work\xc2\xae. We offer some of the most progressive work policies in the not-for-profit sector, with a strong focus on employee development and well-being, ensuring that young professionals have every opportunity to build a fulfilling and successful career with us. Who are we looking for? We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for passionate, driven, and highly qualified young professionals who are eager to build a career in public policy and public administration, with a focus on education. If you have excellent project management and problem-solving skills, we\xe2\x80\x99d love to hear from you. Our rigorous recruitment process ensures that we find the right candidates for the role and the culture of our organization. Joining TEA is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful and long-lasting impact in education. Program Lead- Punjab About the Role: The Program Lead will spearhead the education reforms with the Govt of Punjab. They will be responsible for the program\xe2\x80\x99s design, execution, coordination with various stakeholders (government and non-profit partners), and delivering on a roadmap for building government capacity to sustain the impact and interventions from the program. The key roles and responsibilities of the Project Lead will be: Key Roles & Responsibilities \xe2\x80\x93 Project Lead Design program strategy and approach

• Determine primary work areas and priorities crucial for achieving project objectives and formulate evidence-based solutions to tackle them.
• Enhance the strategy of the State Department, and external partners through independent research and analysis.
• Create a practical implementation plan that includes a well-defined timeline, budget objectives, and allocation of responsibilities among TEA team members.
• Establish a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework that outlines distinct performance indicators, targets, and milestones.

Stakeholder management

• Act as an interface between key stakeholders, including Government officials, TEA, program partners, and other implementation partners
• Develop strong working relationships with the state officials and assume leadership on these relationships to build a work plan for creating and building system capacity for change
• Conduct periodic update meetings/check-ins with stakeholders to communicate program progress

On-ground implementation and monitoring

• Oversee and guide Consultants/partner organisations in executing the program strategy
• Coordinate with implementation partners (government officials, external partners\xe2\x80\x99 teams, NGOs etc.) to deliver on program objectives
• Enable implementation partners, including government officials, to meet outcome, budget, and timeline targets.
• Ensure availability, timely deployment, and efficient utilization of resources
• Identify operational bottlenecks and weaknesses, and devise work-around strategies
• Track program progress on key indicators according to the M&E framework
• Ensure high-quality documents (reports, presentations, proposals, etc.) prepared by the team

TEA team management and capacity building

• Supervise and monitor the daily performance of all consortium team members within the system
• Facilitate the transfer of knowledge from external partners to the TEA team, enhancing their institutional knowledge and capabilities
• Comprehend crucial strategic elements, including successful programs and methods to scale interventions, monitor program outcomes, enhance governance structures, and maintain government relations
• Combine best practices and program insights to reinforce TEA\xe2\x80\x99s institutional knowledge and support thought leadership initiatives
• Assist in managing grants by preparing proposals, donor reports, concept notes, etc.
• Represent TEA in key forums, such as state, regional, and national meetings and conferences
• Offer effective mentoring to consortium team members to foster their skills and competencies.

Skills and Qualifications

• Preferred work experience of 6+ years
• Experience with project management and people management is necessary and crucial for the role
• Experiences working with government and in the education sector are desirable, though not necessary
• Fluency in both English and Hindi required

Salary: INR 12+ LPA Expected date of Joining: Immediate Employment Type: Permanent / Full Time Location: Chandigarh, Punjab Apply: To apply, fill out the form here.