Strategy Consultant - Project Management (6-12 yrs)

This would involve the following initiatives:

- Strengthening the project management units in each state and adopting districts to drive implementations through district project management units established by the government.

- Working closely with the Mission Director to continuously iterate the design of all academic inputs based on insights from the field. Additionally, influencing the state leadership to prevent any rollback of design changes already achieved.

- Collaborating with the Mission Director to improve the quality of data collected by mentors and other stakeholders regarding classroom observations and student assessments from all districts.

- Supporting all districts in understanding their progress with respect to the mission implementation and helping them develop action plans to achieve the mission's goals.

- Working closely with the State Mission Director to strengthen the district PMU by running FLN fellowships or placing teams in select districts.

The following skills are necessary for individuals to possess:

- A bachelor's degree from a reputed university is required; a master's degree is preferred.

- Prior experience working with government stakeholders is required.

- 6-10 years of post-qualification work experience, preferably with a government entity, demonstrating a superb project delivery and management track record.

- Ability to analyze complex problems, develop possible solutions, and make recommendations.

- Action-oriented mindset with strong planning skills, ability to set priorities, plan, and meet deadlines.

- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in English and Hindi.

- Ability to build and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with government stakeholders.

- Ability to identify and address execution gaps in a timely manner, working closely with project leads to generate viable solutions.

- Prior exposure to the education sector, public/development sector, or consulting is preferred.

- However, individuals with corporate experience and a genuine interest in the education sector are also encouraged to apply.

- Mission-driven, optimistic, and enthusiastic, with a belief in achieving transformational change.