• Project Management: Lead the project management unit at the state level, overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs aimed at promoting tech innovation, STEM learning, and 21st-century skills in government schools.
• Strategic Partnership: Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with state education departments, educational institutions, NGOs, and other stakeholders to establish effective public-private partnerships aligned with Muskaan Dreams' mission and goals.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build relations & engage with key stakeholders including government officials, educators & community leaders to garner support, build consensus, and drive collaborative efforts towards achieving meaningful impact.
• Capacity Building: Develop and implement capacity-building initiatives for government school teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders to enhance their skills in integrating technology, STEM education, and 21st-century skills into the curriculum and teaching practices.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Establish robust monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to track the progress, impact, and effectiveness of programs, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement in achieving desired outcomes.
• Resource Mobilisation: Work closely with the HR team to recruit and build high energy & high-performing teams.
• Documentation and Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely documentation of project activities, milestones, and outcomes, and prepare comprehensive reports for internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of the Indian education system, government processes, and policies, particularly at the state level.
• Excellent communication, writing, documenting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement innovative solutions to address educational challenges and promote sustainable change.
• Proficiency in data analysis, monitoring, and evaluation techniques to measure project outcomes and impact.
• Fluency in English and Hindi; proficiency in regional languages will be an advantage.
• Ability to travel within the state and occasionally nationally as required.

To be successful at Muskaan Dreams, you will also:

• Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to achieve impact at scale with speed
• Embrace challenges as opportunities and drive innovation in our quest for educational transformation.
• Approach problems with a solution-oriented mindset, turning obstacles into stepping stones for progress.
• Have high energy to lead the team efficiently and deliver impactful results.
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
• Embrace diversity and a commitment to collaboration
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment