State Head

The State Head will get opportunities to manage and work actively with Teacher-students, colleges & DIETs and engage them in several interventions of EdIndia’s Projects.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage implementation of the Foundation’s program operations across the state and provide strategic direction for enhancing its scale and effectiveness.  • Effectively manage a team of 2-3 Project Coordinators/Officers, who are executing multiple projects and facilitate implementation of field level strategies and processes in alignment with overall project objectives and Thematic leads. • Prepare work plan, budget forecast and management of budget allocation as per the project activities and guidelines.  • Recruit and manage project teams in alignment with projects’ objectives.  Monitor and periodically assess the project performance and staff performance. • Collaborate with SCERT, DIETs, and PSTEIs across the state to strengthen the program in the state. • Develop strategies for scale-up and manage roll-out outside Tripura. • Negotiate and manage MOUs with the respective government bodies and private institutes to maximize program participation • Lead interventions across the state including organizing workshops, training programs, and learning circles. • Represent Sterlite EdIndia Foundation at strategic forums and events to raise program awareness and visibility in the state.  

We realize our vision and mission through the following key initiatives:

• Teacher Education Program: Preparing teachers of the future by building the capacity of preservice and in-service teachers
• Data Analytics Support Program: Driving a culture of data-driven decision-making in the public education system
• Community Empowerment Program: Empowering the parents and communities to become active stakeholders in their children’s learning journey  We are currently present in six states of India- Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Tripura, Uttarakhand, and Arunachal Pradesh.

Education and Experience: 

• Candidate must be a post-graduate in any of the following fields: MSW, M.Ed., D.El. A Master’s in Education will be preferred
• Have at least 10 years of work experience
• Candidate must have experience of 3-5 years in the field of Teacher-Education/ Education/ Development sector and managing projects
• Candidates with experience in working with SSA, SCERT, or DIETs will be preferred 
• Must have experience in conceptualizing, designing, and implementing projects

Knowledge, Skills, and Capabilities: 

• Thorough understanding of the Teacher-education system in India and issues facing the sector.
• Knowledge of government policies and schemes related to teacher training in Tripura.
• Familiarity with different kinds of teacher-education institutes like DIETs, SCERTs, and PSTEIs.
• Strategic thinking and program management skills to scale initiatives at a state-wide level.
• Excellent communication skills to network, negotiate and engage with stakeholders.
• Ability to facilitate a group of teachers/faculty/students in meetings/workshops.
• Ability to develop and execute plans to achieve aggressive scale targets.
• Comfort working with ambiguity and changing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly to situations and find solutions pragmatically.
• Candidate must have a functional knowledge of Hindi and English.