Regional Manager (District Accelerator for Early Learning)

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About the Organization

Madhi Foundation was established in 2016 as a non-profit organisation 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 Responsibilities

In this role, some of your responsibilities will include

District-Level Project Management

• Lead planning and implementation across 5 districts, ensuring alignment with Madhi’s Demo Districts Program goals.
• Translate organisational strategy into actionable block-level goals and systems.
• Monitor progress against regional indicators and recommend course corrections.

Team Leadership and Capacity Building

• Manage and mentor 5 Governance Associates and ~20 Outcome Associates.
• Build a culture of accountability, reflection, and innovation within the regional team.
• Facilitate quarterly retreats, training sessions, and structured learning reviews.
• Identify and groom high-potential staff for leadership roles

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with senior district and state officials, ensuring trust and alignment.
• Represent Madhi at high-level review forums and donor engagements.
• Support Governance Associates in managing escalations with district leadership.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

• Consolidate data and insights from 5 districts for monthly progress reports.
• Collaborate with M&E to identify trends, challenges, and solutions at the regional level.
• Document and disseminate systemic insights for internal learning and external advocacy.

Impact Measurement and Documentation

• Ensure cross-district consistency in program delivery.
• Drive efficiency in resource allocation, travel planning, and district staffing.
• Surface operational risks and resolve them proactively.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

You will thrive in this role if you:

• A Proven ability to lead large, multi-district teams.
• Strong experience in government partnerships and policy navigation.
• Excellent data literacy and ability to use insights for decision-making.
• Visionary leadership with capacity to hold both strategy and detail.

Work Experience include:

• Master’s degree (Education, Development Studies, Management, or related field).
• 7–10 years of experience, with at least 4 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.
• Fluency in Tamil (spoken and written) and English.
• Periodic traveling will be required to selected Districts and Blocks

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