Job Description

About the opportunity:

Four dynamic organisations, Sanjhi Sikhiya, Samarthya, Mantra4Change, and Shikshalokam have collectively partnered with the education department of Punjab to bring in state-wide reforms. This association began in August 2019 and we have since then launched several programs which strengthen the system from within and enable the system leaders across levels. The current context gives us unprecedented opportunities to redefine the public education system. Our 5-year long partnership with the education dept places us well to design and launch programs at scale. This opportunity

provides anyone interested in systems change, education, and governance; a great platform to be a part of the change process and experience impact at a massive scale. The Program Manager will join a seven-member team that is collectively responsible for areas like Program design, Program implementation, stakeholder management, capacity building, campaign rollouts, monitoring and evaluation, documentation, research, and more. S/he will work out of the Department of School Education (Punjab) in Mohali.

Role and Responsibilities:

If you are self-motivated, have a can-do attitude, possess an unwavering belief that meaningful collaboration and

co-creation can enable sustainable change in education and you enjoy building lasting relationships, this is the

perfect role for you.

As the Program Manager, you would -

? Lead the co-creation journey of education change programs with partners and Govt. officials

? Design simple and scalable programs and establish effective Monitoring and Evaluation processes

? Review existing structures and processes, and work with concerned officials to implement improvement projects

? Assess and analyse existing government projects and devise plans to strengthen them. You would improve the learning cycles for every official by improving the feedback mechanism from the ground

? Build strategic partnerships consisting of various organizations and stakeholders

Experience Requirements:

? Understanding of learning process in a classroom and governance system of education in India

? Awareness of the state-level initiatives towards education transformation in different parts of India

? Minimum 3 years of work experience in education and/or partnership role preferably with the government at the state level

? Knowledge of Punjabi (Read and Write) is preferred

Values, Competencies, and Skills:

? Strong alignment to work towards ensuring quality education for all

? Strong ability to nurture and strengthen relationships at all levels

? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

? Eagerness to continuously learn, research, and innovate

? Ability to handle ambiguity and complexity with ease

? Self-driven, capable of managing one’s self and time. Strong planning and prioritizing capability

? Diversity of skill sets and the ability to work in cross-functional teams

? Strong leadership, managerial, and data analysis capabilities

Location: Chandigarh/Mohali

Preferred Date of Joining: Immediate

Duration: Min. 3 years commitment

CTC: 4.5-6 LPA (commensurate with skill and experience)

Eligibility Criteria

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Desired Candidate Profile

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Organization Details

• Organization Name:Punjab Youth Leaders Program (PYLP)
• About Organization:Punjab Youth Leaders Program (PYLP) is a two-year full time leadership development program. It brings together individuals who have shown exceptional leadership potential. During these two years, the young leaders work towards improving the learning and governance in the government primary schools in Punjab. In the process, they grow by building their own leadership values and competencies. The aim of the program is to create a strong community of future leaders which is committed to transform Punjab into a land of Hope, Courage and Possibilities in the next 30 years.
  
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