- Managing the system-led assessment workstream for the state. This would involve developing a framework for annual sample-based baselines, spot assessments, and school-based assessments. Based on the framework, developing relevant assessment items and tech tools to conduct the assessments at scale, sampling and selecting the schools/students.
- Then onboarding assessors from the state, training them with tools, and actually monitoring the execution of data collection in all districts. Finally, analyzing the data and creating reports to be used by districts to evaluate the progress they are making.
- This would involve onboarding an academic partner like IIM Lucknow or TISS, setting up a seamless payroll process to manage fellow salary payouts, hiring and placing the fellows in all districts, planning and executing a professional development program for the fellows, and creating projects that fellows will execute and manage from the state capital to deliver all the projects at the district level.
As a project lead, you would work closely with the state project lead to set up a high-performing team of 2 project managers in each district, work closely with DM/CDO to:
- Deliver implementation improvement projects
- Improve the quality of data collected by the state to enhance governance and accountability at block and school levels
- Focus on capacity building of Block Education Officers and mentors to support teachers in achieving NIPUN goals at the school level
- Engage parents and the community to participate in the mission and create demand for children attaining NIPUN skills
Below are the skills that would be necessary for individuals to possess:
- Bachelor's degree required from a reputed university; Master's degree preferred.
- Prior experience working with government stakeholders is required.
- 6 to 9 years of post-qualification work experience, preferably with a government entity, with a superb project delivery and management track record.
- Ability to analyze complex problems, craft possible solutions and recommendations.
- Action-biased and strong planning skills, ability to set priorities, plan, and meet timelines.
- Excellent communication skills: oral and written, in both English and Hindi.
- Ability to build and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with government stakeholders.
- Ability to lead a team of young professionals and drive them to achieve outcomes.
- Prior exposure to the education sector, public/development sector, or consulting will be preferred. However, people with corporate experience but an interest in the education sector are also encouraged to apply.
- Mission-driven, optimistic, and enthusiastic, believing in achieving transformational change.
