Job Description

Role: Project Manager, TPD Delhi
Experience: 5-9 years | Salary: 8-13 LPARole DescriptionThe role of the project manager is critical to the success of the continued partnership with the MCD towards achieving quality education for all and to the organization's strategic objective of supporting quality improvement in the public-school system in India. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to play a key role in a flagship reform initiative with enormous potential impact.To enable the program's success, we are required to rapidly roll out and scale our support. to reach all teachers and officials in the state.The project manager will be an excellent team player who will independently lead and drive the design and delivery of interventions towards support and accountability of teachers and academic officials of the MCD. The ideal candidate should be able to bring together education expertise, creative problem-solving, and stakeholder management towards the creation, implementation, and impact tracking of high-quality initiatives towards improvement of the quality of education in the MCD.Responsibilities would include:

• To lead project design, piloting, and implementation of interventions towards academic reforms

• Taking the lead on one or more interventions/workstreams within the Parivartan program towards teacher support and accountability and student learning improvement.
• Designing, piloting and developing the interventions (e.g., Professional Learning Communities, supporting a cadre of mentor teachers, Recognition mechanisms, remedial learning and tech-based learning solutions, etc.) in collaboration with government counterparts
• Applying content knowledge and classroom experience in developing these interventions that will lead to shifts in teacher mindset, knowledge and practice
• Leading the pilot of interventions, documenting learnings and evolving the design to have greater impact at scale
• Working closely with government stakeholders to build knowledge as well as build capacity towards improved implementation
• Defining success metrics and growth aspirations for the project and communicating effectively with all stakeholders to translate this into a successful multi-year engagement
• To manage best-in-class project implementation to ensure impact

• Plan and sequence the implementation of programme interventions (such as professional learning communities) , in close coordination with the Project Coordination team and organizational subject experts
• Create effective work planning systems to ensure work remains on track and effectively prioritized, including regular work reviews to keep the project on track
• Potentially manage 1-2 associates and provide guidance/review on their deliverables
• Work with in-house M&E team and external experts to develop appropriate project evaluation tools
• Facilitate sessions (e.g., training, focus group discussions, learning circles) with teachers, school leaders, cluster and block officials as required on high-impact teaching practices
• Work closely with teacher education institutes and district, block and cluster officers to ensure high-quality academic mentoring
• To be a strong team collaborator, manage cross-functional relationships and engage effectively with key government stakeholders

• Foster a positive and collaborative culture of trust and high expectations in the team
• Develop and maintain strong operational relationships with government partners, putting in place mechanisms to support collaboration and cross organisational working
• Design and build effective, fully aligned partnerships with other education non profits and agencies, to leverage external expertise and resources where appropriate
• Build capacity within government teams to ensure ongoing, sustainable organisational self-improvement after the formal end of the project

RequirementsWe seek talented professionals passionate about driving educational transformation and making a positive impact. We are looking for individuals who possess the following qualifications and meet the role requirements:

• Educational Background: A relevant educational background in education, social work, or related disciplines is highly preferred. Candidates with master's in social work will be given preference.
• Work Experience: We value both professional and personal experience. Candidates with 5-9 years of direct classroom teaching experience in government schools with a strong track record of success in managing projects with multifunctional teams are preferred. Experience of working in government systems and awareness of education structures in India is also desirable.
• Other Skills: Excellent analytical & interpersonal skills to support and influence stakeholders and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse group of individuals.
• Language Proficiency: English and Hindi

Hiring Process: The requirements are non-negotiable, and we need people with a background in TPD. The hiring process will include 1 assignment and 3-4 rounds of conversation and the whole proces takes 2-4 weeks.-
Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on May 15, 2025, onFor any questions, ping us on WhatsApp Chat helpline: +91-8058331557

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