Consultant - 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 Consultant based out of Guwahati, Assam, 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 - Axom Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Department of School Education and the Board of Assessment etc, research of education Acts, and supporting other NEP related efforts in the State. It is a full-time role, and the Consultant would report to the Project Manager of the School Governance team.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on national and state-level education policies, Acts, and frameworks for implementing the NEP 2020.
• Provide technical and strategic support for the creation and operationalisation of the State School Standards Authority.
• 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 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.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelors degree from a reputed university; a Masters degree preferred (in education, development studies, public policy, and social sciences).
• 2 to 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 with excellent reading and writing skills. Preference will be given to candidates who know the local language (Assamese) well.
• 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 Familiarity with the education landscape in Assam and regional educational challenges would be beneficial.

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