Program Strategy and Planning:

• Collaborate with the executive team to develop the organization’s programmatic strategy, aligning it with the NGO’s mission and goals.
• Conduct needs assessments and feasibility studies to identify education challenges and opportunities in partnership with state governments.
• Develop comprehensive program plans, including setting objectives, defining deliverables, and establishing timelines and resource requirements.
• Regularly assess and update program strategies based on evolving educational policies and societal needs.

Project Implementation and Management:

• Oversee the execution of education projects in collaboration with state governments, and other partner organizations, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Provide leadership and support to project teams, fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and proactively implement corrective actions to ensure project success.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, including government officials, educational institutions, and community partners, to ensure effective project implementation.
• Identify capacity gaps in government partners and provide support through training and capacity-building initiatives.

Advocacy and Partnership:

• Represent the organization at relevant forums, conferences, and meetings with state government officials and other stakeholders.
• Forge strategic partnerships with organizations and institutions to leverage resources and enhance the impact of education programs.
• Manage stakeholder relationships effectively, including government representatives, donors, implementing partners, and community members.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand their needs, perspectives, and feedback, incorporating their insights into program design and implementation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to build consensus, resolve conflicts, and foster a shared vision for achieving education goals.

Team Management:

• Lead and mentor a team of 8-16 individuals, providing clear direction, guidance, and support to ensure optimal performance and professional growth.
• Establish and monitor team and individual performance goals, regularly reviewing progress, providing constructive feedback, and implementing development plans as needed.
• Efficiently allocate and manage team resources, including budget, personnel, and project assignments, to optimize productivity and achieve strategic goals.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture, promoting effective communication, knowledge sharing, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve departmental and organizational objectives
   

• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal), experience in documentation, writing reports, proposals, and presentation skills
• Analytically strong, with an ability to understand, work with, and draw insights from data; familiarity with data analysis tools
• Ability to coordinate between and build relationships with various stakeholders within the government and with partner organizations
• Ability to work in a high-paced environment, and maintain a flexible work schedule to accommodate multiple simultaneous projects
• Strong project & team management skills – prioritization, setting goals, assessing progress and course correction.
• Demonstrated commitment to social impact/prior experience working in the social sector
• Innovative thinker with a strong interest in developing new ideas and championing those initiatives with senior stakeholders