Project Manager - School Governance

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About the Organization

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

Job Description

CSF is currently seeking a PM/SPM based out of Gandhinagar, Gujarat, to support the implementation of the State School Standards Authority as advised in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in the state. The work will involve research of education policy and legislation, engaging with stakeholders from the state educational bodies - Department of Education, Gujarat Council of Educational Research and Training (GCERT), etc., research of education Acts, and supporting other NEP related efforts in the State. It is a full-time role, and the PM/SPM would report to the Project Lead of the School Governance team.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical and strategic support in executing learning outcome assessment related reforms;
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, and consultations with stakeholders to ensure active involvement and feedback from all relevant education sectors in the state;
• Draft policy briefs, reports, and presentations on key findings, recommendations, and progress related to the SSSA, CCA and NEP implementation;
• Document key findings, recommendations, and action plans resulting from research;
• Work with expert teams at CSF on the assigned work streams to contextualise the same for the state;
• Knowledge management and documentation of the implementation of work in the state; and
• Support in execution of relevant NEP related mandates for the State.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelors/Masters degree from a reputed university;
• 2-4 years of work experience, demonstrating knowledge of research methodology, and experience engaging with government stakeholders;
• A first-hand understanding of the beliefs and mindsets of parents who send their children to government schools will be an added advantage;
• Fluent in English, Gujarati, and Hindi with excellent reading and writing skills;
• Experience working with state and district-level governance and institutional structures is preferred;
• Knowledge and experience working on project management, large-scale program implementation with multiple delivery tracks, and researching and monitoring, among others;
• Strong stakeholder management, problem-solving, and analytical skills; and
• Familiarity with the education landscape in Gujarat and regional educational challenges would be beneficial.

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