Associate, Project Management (AD & TW)

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About the Organization

Madhi Foundation was established in 2016 as a non-profit organization committed to the cause of bridging the equity gap in education for children across India. The Foundation draws its inspiration from the Tamil proverb, “Destiny can be conquered with intellect (Madhi)”. Madhi Foundation specifically works to solve the foundational learning crisis in India. Our vision, "Foundational Learning First, so every child is set up for success", guides our every action and gives our work the purpose and direction it needs.

Job Description

Below is an indicative set of responsibilities you will be required to lead as part of your role. We believe that a job description is best created collaboratively where the individual joining the team and the senior leadership team together define the role in greater detail so it reflects your aspirations and ambitions as much as it does the organization’s needs. A detailed description will be jointly created once the selection process has been completed and you have accepted our offer of employment.

Job Responsibilities

Project Management

• Ensuring diligent compliance to established project cadence structures
• Assist and communicate with the Senior Manager in decision-making, program management, and initiative implementation.
• Examining and evaluating the effectiveness and efficacy of the program.
• Coordinate implementation of foundational learning and life skills programs as per the department’s strategic plan.
• Support scheduling and rollout of training cycles for teachers and instructors.
• Track timelines, milestones, and deliverables across educational programs.

Project Reporting & Communication

• Supporting the project team with the assessment and formulation of impact metrics.
• Ensuring documentation of the various projects is updated and available at all times for the mission to progress smoothly.
• Strategizing content for reports and presentations on Madhi’s overall approach.
• Ensuring updated documentation of project data for releasing case studies and success stories to the state and districts.

Stakeholder Management

• Facilitating cross-functional conversations with state-level stakeholders and ensuring that the mission strategy is aligned within decision making processes.
• Ensuring periodic connection with key stakeholders (internal & external) and diagnosing and providing effective solutions for seamless collaboration.
• Draft reports and presentations of Madhi’s overall approach to the project.
• Support with the documentation of Madhi’s internal project management data.

Impact Measurement

• Conducting baseline, end-line and any other dipstick student assessments in schools
• Tracking student outcomes on a periodic basis and identifying trends and gaps

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Have an insatiable thirst for knowledge on curriculum design for higher grades (6-12)
• Obsess over time management & planning for all tasks regardless of the enormity or urgency
• Have outstanding contextual understanding of the overall education landscape in Tamil Nadu

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s/master's degree in education, Social Work, Development Studies, Public Policy, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of experience working on education or community-based programs, preferably in a government or development sector setting.
• Strong project coordination and documentation skills.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders across departments and communities.
• Strong familiarity with Tamil Nadu’s school ecosystem is preferred.
• Experience with government-led education programs, training systems, or infrastructure rollouts is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills in Tamil and English

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