Leadership and Guidance

• Provide strategic leadership and guidance to the project team on education, health, disability, and early childhood systems and strengthening. (+++)
• Provide expertise on local, state, and central government acts, laws, and policies related to inclusive education, and ensure compliance. (+++)
• Guide and mentor project teams and program activities to culminate into systems strengthening efforts. (+++)
• Facilitate collaboration among various stakeholders, including government bodies, NGOs, community organizations, and disability advocacy groups, to coordinate efforts towards improving education systems for children with disabilities.
• Establish partnerships with relevant organizations and institutions to leverage resources, expertise, and collective efforts in strengthening education systems.

Knowledge Development and Implementation

• Conduct thorough assessments of the existing education systems, policies, and practices to identify gaps, challenges, and opportunities for strengthening the inclusion of children with disabilities. (++++)
• Serve as an advocate for policy changes and reforms that promote equal access, participation, and quality education for all children, with a particular focus on those with disabilities. (++++)
• Develop advocacy / communication packages on strengthening existing systems on education, health, and early childhood development to ensure inclusion of children with disabilities and other children belonging to socio-economically disadvantaged groups. (++++)
• Support the integration of gender, WaSH, assistive technology, etc, into project activities. (+++)
• Promote innovation within project activities. (+++)

Training and Capacity Building

• Organize capacity-building workshops and training sessions for educators, administrators, and other stakeholders to enhance their understanding of inclusive education principles and strategies.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders (teachers, administrators, government officials, and others) to understand and address the specific needs of children with disabilities. (++)
• Provide ongoing training and support to school staff in implementing inclusive practices. (++)
   

• The ability to collaborate with diverse government and non-government stakeholders
• The ability to guide and mentor professionals and practitioners.
• Capacity to conduct research to advocate for inclusive education
• Proficiency in project management to ensure the successful execution of the program.
• Basic Data Analysis and visualisation
• Proficient in academic writing (policy briefs, white papers)

Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of education, health, and early childhood systems and other cross cutting sectors in India
• An understanding of educational theories and philosophies is crucial.
• Expertise in research methodologies.
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices.
• Basic statistical concepts and proficient knowledge on using a data analytical software
• Aware of various writing styles, white papers, research notes and public policy analysis framework