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Project Lead

5-10 years

New Delhi

1 vacancy

Project Lead

Centre for Civil Society

posted 23d ago

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:
1. Blueprint Development:
  • Design the strategic framework and implementation plan for NISA s 100 Model Schools Initiative.
  • Establish clear goals, milestones, and success metrics to ensure the program achieves its desired outcomes.
2. Selection and Onboarding:
  • Define comprehensive selection criteria and processes for identifying Budget Private Schools eligible for the initiative.
  • Oversee the selection and onboarding process to ensure transparency, efficiency, and alignment with the initiative s objectives.
3. Team Building and Leadership:
  • Recruit, train, and lead a dedicated team to support the execution of the initiative.
  • Define team roles, responsibilities, and performance metrics to ensure effective program delivery.
  • Foster a collaborative, high-performing work environment.
4. Service Quality & Partnerships:
  • Define service quality standards and draft contracts for service providers and NGO-led programs supporting the initiative.
  • Collaborate with external stakeholders, including NGOs, service providers, school leaders, and policymakers, to ensure holistic improvement in school quality.
5. Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including school associations, funding agencies, and civil society organizations.
  • Facilitate dialogue and consensus-building among stakeholders to ensure program alignment and impact.
  • Act as the central liaison for stakeholders to address concerns, provide updates, and secure support for the initiative.
6. School Assessment & Development Plans:
  • Establish a robust assessment framework to evaluate participating schools.
  • Develop tailored school improvement plans addressing gaps and opportunities for growth in each institution.
7. Program Coordination:
  • Act as the central liaison with the Model Schools Oversight Board, NISA Leadership, and other key stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation and progress tracking.
  • Coordinate across teams and external partners for effective program delivery and reporting.
8. Communication and IEC Development:
  • Design and develop high-quality Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials to promote the program s vision and activities.
  • Ensure consistent and impactful communication with schools, service providers, donors, and other stakeholders.
  • Manage internal and external communications, including reports, newsletters, and social media content.
9. Mentorship & Collaboration:
  • Work closely under the mentorship of the Senior Fellow of the Centre for Civil Society.
  • Provide regular updates, reports, and recommendations to senior leadership for informed decision-making.
10. Other Responsibilities:
  • Lead initiatives or tasks related to the program as identified during the course of implementation.
Qualifications & Experience
  • Educational Background: A Master s degree in Education, Public Policy, Management, Social Work, or related fields.
  • Experience:
  • Relevant and promising experience of at least 5 years in program design and implementation in the education or social impact sector, preferably working with Budget Private Schools.
  • Proven experience in multi-stakeholder collaboration and partnership management.
  • Experience in team building, training, and management.
Skills
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Excellent multi-stakeholder collaboration and negotiation skills.
  • Proficiency in designing IEC materials and managing public-facing communications.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to design and monitor KPIs effectively.
  • Proficiency in drafting contracts, proposals, and frameworks.
  • High proficiency in English and Hindi (Spoken and Written), other regional languages are a bonus
Other Requirements:
  • Willingness to travel across North Indian states as required.
  • Passionate about education reform and improving access to quality education.

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

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