Project Lead - District Project Management Unit (DPMU)

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About the Organization

Founded in 2012, Central Square Foundation (CSF) is a non-profit philanthropic foundation working on the vision of ensuring quality school education for all children in India. We are driven by our mission to transform the school education system with a focus on improving children's learning outcomes, especially in low-income communities.

Job Description

The Project Lead DPMU Mechal will be based in Medchal-Malkajgiri District. The role involves overseeing the District Project Management Unit (DPMU) in Medchal-Malkajgiri District, focusing on Academic and Governance components of the Telangana FLN mission. The DPMU unit of 2-3 Project Managers led by a Project Lead works with administrative and academic leaders in the district to build mission salience, set short term and mid term goals, build capacity, and undertake micro-innovations that assist student learning. The Project Lead, FLN DPMU project will lead the implementation of the project at the district level and will be responsible for managing a team.

Job Responsibilities

Driving implementation of FLN workstreams at district level

• Oversee the rollout of FLN initiatives in the district,
• Build and sustain teacher capacity for FLN, focusing on the quality of training and implementation.
• Strengthen middle management (MEOs, CHMs, and resource persons) to improve school visits, classroom observations, and teacher support.
• Undertake regular field travel to schools and clusters to observe classroom practices and provide onsite support.

Data-Driven Decision-Making:

• Enhance data collection processes, ensure data reliability, and promote its effective use for decision-making.
• Work with district, mandal and cluster level stakeholders to generate actionable insights.
• Visit mandals and clusters periodically to support and guide data use in local decision-making.

Strengthening District-State Coordination for Effective FLN Implementation:

• Engage regularly with District Collector (DC) and District Educational Officer (DEO)
• Collaborate with the State Project Management Unit (SPMU) to align district efforts with state policies.
• Lead pilot projects to address specific district challenges or test innovative approaches.

Leadership and Team Management:

• Mentor and guide the district team to achieve project goals effectively.
• Ensure timely reporting and documentation of project progress, challenges, achievements, and impact.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting on progress, outcomes, and financial utilization across districts.
• Document quantitative and qualitative impacts of district-level interventions.
• Capture field insights and translate them into programmatic improvements.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Masters degree preferred (education, development studies, public policy, social sciences).
• 6 to 9 years of relevant work experience in the education sector, demonstrating project delivery and stakeholder management.
• Prior experience with state and district-level Governments is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Telugu and English, with excellent communication skills.
• Expertise in project management and large-scale project implementation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.

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