The ideal candidate will own end-to-end responsibilities of designing and implementing Learning initiatives that enable us to change the Education landscape of Punjab.
You will work with the foundation leader for developing and implementing the curriculum, programme design and model, learning strategies, and impact assessment to gauge efficacy of the programs and use the feedback to constantly improve processes and results.
He/She should have experience in running programmes on learning/ education within the development sector, building professional partnerships with government and local bodies like panchayats, DEOs etc. You should be well versed and up to date with models in education and various pedagogies and should be able to contextualize them locally to augment delivery. You would also be required to oversee governance, skill augmentation, regular measurement, and evaluation, and managing team and multiple internal / external stakeholders.
What you ll do:
Create the roadmap and strategy for the Foundations Learn thematic area with clear short-, medium-, and long-term objectives based on a shared vision of desired outcomes
Define the learning framework including curriculum, policies, processes and systems and ensuring all Learning initiatives/programs include direct engagement with the community for effective execution and goal achievement/impact
Ensure that all learning programs are strategically designed including all elements of need, measurability, scalability, and sustainability
Work closely with the Foundations Fundraising team to collectively ensure that requisite funds are arranged in line with the initiatives plan and requirements
Ensure timely implementation of learning programs without compromising on quality of output and resource utilization
Lead the Learning function which is sought to develop and manage knowledge- based learning mechanisms and translate research insights into policy action through on-the ground outreach and partnerships with key decision-makers
Consistently articulate RGF! s research undertakings and would also be responsible for the regular management of learning programs such as information collected from different training events and constantly follow the latest developments in the field of competitive training/education efforts
Facilitate course management activities including the production and dissemination of course resources by ideating with Leads to extract lessons, distil them and disseminate to local communities
Leverage marketing efforts of new and current programs and manage and oversee RGF! s outreach efforts and showcase organizations work to pertinent stakeholders /
Work with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and conduct independent research to develop training plans that will address identified skills gaps, including the design of assessment and evaluation tools.
Identify and assess learning needs of staff and other partners to identify appropriate learning solutions that will address skills gaps.
Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelors / Master s degree in social management/education with 15 years of experience
Should have a track record of setting up, strengthening, and scaling up education systems at a state/district level
Understands the education system of Punjab, India, and the world to provide contextualized and innovative programs
Skilled in building trusted relationships, clarity of direction, roles, and responsibilities. Effective in removing barriers to success and in maintaining direction and
Excellent written and verbal communication. Communicating in a clear and efficient way to create buy-in across diverse communities, to keep projects moving, and to manage stakeholder expectations.
Flexible and creative to be able to switch between operational and strategic tasks with ease.
Ability to stretch limits to meet deadlines and time-bound goals for self and team members
Outstanding leadership capabilities, ability to communicate a compelling vision and drive results while developing a strong team
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision and comfortable with the ambiguity