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About the Organization

At Indus Action, we seek empathetic, driven, and action-oriented team members who align with our intention of making public welfare unlock happen as a Do Tank; We desire candidates who want to partner with the Sarkar (state) service of our audacious mission of systematically making welfare access sustainable and frictionless for our vulnerable citizens and their families. Our vision of a progressive and inclusive society is replicated internally through our equitable compensation structures, transparent organisational policies, and supportive work culture. As an aspiring Deliberately Developmental Organisation (DDO) combined with our operating values of Listen.Act.Change. - we commit to nurturing active citizens and supporting enterprising individuals with a growth mindset, professionally and personally. At Indus Action, you are valued beyond your role or title. Instead of an open-door policy, we have a no-door policy, where everyone has access to and collaborates with everyone. We offer high cross-functional learning within the ecosystem as well. If you are about building for impact at scale, experimenting, and learning with joy along the way, then Indus Action is the place for you, and we have been looking for you.

Job Description

The Consultant (Manager), Right to Education, will lead and manage key projects and initiatives in partnership with the state/central government, and working closely with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders. The project aims to bridge the gap between policy and action, ensuring sustainable access to scholarships to students in need, through technological and policy support in close partnership with the government.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of the Scholarships project, ensuring timely delivery and achievement of pre-decided objectives
• Build and maintain effective relationships with government officials, partner organisations, internal teams and other key stakeholders to facilitate project implementation and policy integration.
• Define the vision, objectives, and user needs for the Digital Public Good (DPG) by engaging stakeholders and ensuring the platform addresses real-world challenges, especially for vulnerable groups.
• Work with the tech team who will design the DPG with open standards and modular architecture to ensure interoperability, scalability, and accessibility, prioritizing user-centric features
• Embed privacy, security, and transparent governance mechanisms, including robust data protection and clear documentation
• Establish systems for continuous monitoring, evaluation, and improvement by collecting user feedback, measuring impact, and iteratively refining the platform to maximize public benefit and sustainability.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences (public policy, social work, public administration, economics, development studies, or other related field) + at least 3 years of relevant work experience, ideally in the social sector.
• Undergraduate degree in relevant fields with at least 5 years of work experience, ideally in the social sector.

Knowledge and Technical Skills:

• Has managed and delivered projects end-to-end for at least one project and is well-versed with principles of designing, thinking, planning, execution, budget management, quality control, monitoring and evaluation.
• Understands how technology can streamline MIS implementation and identifies opportunities for tech-driven improvements, possesses strong analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel and data tools to manage large datasets.

Core Competencies

• Citizen Focussed Mindset: Place the vulnerable citizen at the centre of every action.
• Entrepreneurial Energy: Take ownership of time and resources to deliver solutions.
• Dealing with Ambiguity: Demonstrate grace under pressure and adapt through progressive elaboration.
• Growth Mindset: View every experience as an opportunity for growth.
• Collaboration: Build productive partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders.

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