Lead - Project Operations

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About the Organization

Imagine a world where every child has a truly equal chance to achieve their potential. That is the world we dream of. The world we hope to build.

At Madhi we believe that the foundational literacy and numeracy learning gaps among children must be eliminated over the next ten years, in order to avert a monumental crisis and societal breakdown, where schooling does not equate to learning, and education is significantly devalued.

Job Responsibilities

In this role, some of your responsibilities will include

Operations Management

• Provide day-to-day oversight of FLIP program implementation across Meghalaya, Nagaland, and other designated states.
• Ensure effective program execution, including logistics coordination and quality assurance in all operational aspects.
• Lead implementation planning, monitor progress, and manage resource allocation to ensure timely and efficient delivery.

 

Stakeholder Engagement

 

• Liaise and build strong, collaborative relationships with state, district, and block-level education officials, ensuring mutual trust and alignment.
• Represent Madhi Foundation at high-level review forums, stakeholder meetings, and donor engagements.
• Facilitate discussions and strategic planning for program scale-up and expansion across identified regions
• Conduct regular coordination meetings and provide timely updates to government partners to ensure effective program implementation and communication.

Team Management

• Conduct performance reviews, offer mentorship, and lead capacity-building initiatives to strengthen team capabilities.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and orientation processes for field staff to ensure smooth integration and role readiness

Conducting Observations

• Lead the implementation of classroom observation systems to monitor and enhance teaching and learning practices.

• Conduct joint classroom observations in collaboration with field teams and government mentors to ensure consistency and shared understanding.

• Track observation targets, analyze findings, and ensure quality assurance through regular monitoring and feedback mechanisms.

Keeping Stakeholders Updated

• Prepare and deliver regular progress reports and presentations to communicate program status, achievements, and areas for improvement.

• Oversee data management, ensuring accurate collection, analysis, and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Facilitate effective communication and coordination with government stakeholders and internal teams to ensure seamless program execution and alignment.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Have a master’s degree in a relevant field including business, public policy, education, or a related field of study from a reputed institution
• Have proven planning and time management skills and display a drive to see projects through to completion
• Possess excellent leadership and coaching skills and set a high bar of excellence for yourself and team
• Visionary leadership with capacity to hold both strategy and detail.
• Enjoy working with a diverse range of stakeholders and strive for cross functional collaboration

Requirements

Mandatory Prerequisites include:  

• Master’s degree (Education, Development Studies, Management, or related field).
• 4–6 years of experience, with at least 2 years in managerial roles.
• Prior experience in managing geographically distributed programs and teams would be an advantage.
• Prior experience in education reform, government collaboration, or large-scale program delivery.
• Periodic travelling to different states and respective blocks

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