Senior Project Lead - State Reform

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About the Organization

Established in 2012, Central Square Foundation (CSF) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing the learning outcomes of all school going children across India through system-led reforms. Our initiatives span innovation and policy to practice and focus on learning impact at scale. At the heart of CSF's mission is our strategic focus on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), which drives our collaborative efforts with 11 state governments to design and execute statewide FLN Missions. Additionally, we prioritise EdTech integration, aiming to deploy digital solutions for in-class and at-home learning and establish evidence-based practices while harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to augment learning outcomes. CSF is deeply committed to Early Childhood Education (ECE) reforms, recognising the critical role it plays in laying a strong groundwork for children's learning journey, thereby augmenting FLN outcomes. CSF also works in the area of School Governance, extending its system-level approach to children in both private and government schools, to strengthen the country's education landscape.

Job Description/Responsibilities

FLN reforms in UP, MP, and Haryana are managed by a State Reform Team within CSF. This team works from Delhi, Lucknow, Bhopal, and Panchkula. As we move into the deeper end of the NIPUN Bharat mission in these states, we are deepening our presence and action in districts. The Senior Project Lead plays a vital role in driving state reform initiatives, to oversee a significant portfolio of work. This encompasses state-specific and central components, aligning with CSF's reform objectives across all three states. For example:

• Working with SCERT to develop all academic materials through material creation workshops, reviewing quality, finalizing print-ready materials, managing the printing and delivery process so that the materials are timely printed and delivered to all schools in the state.
• Managing the system-led assessment workstream for the state. This would involve developing a framework for annual sample-based baselines, spot assessments, and school-based assessments. Based on the framework, developing relevant assessment items and tech tools to conduct the assessments at scale, sampling and selecting the schools/students. Then onboarding assessors from the state, training them with tools, and actually monitoring the execution of data collection in all districts. Finally, analyzing the data and creating reports to be used by districts to evaluate the progress they are making.
• Typically, a project lead will manage 4-5 such workstreams and will be supported by 4-6 project managers, and in some workstreams, a full-stack team from a partner organization. The project lead works closely with the state project lead, leaders from other coalition partners, and the State mission director to co-create end states and execution plans for each workstream. Based on the end states and execution plan, the project lead delivers the workstream for the state.
• MP has decided to place an FLN fellow in each district in the state. These fellows are hired by the state and are paid a stipend by the state. As a project lead in this body of work, one would be responsible for working closely with the state mission director to manage the fellowship.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

Senior Project Lead roles in UP, MP, and Haryana are a perfect opportunity to understand how large-scale educational reform takes shape. If you are keen to participate and influence a state to embark on that journey, this is the perfect role for you. This role provides an opportunity for one to take on a complex project and set up a high-performing team with a span of 4-6 project managers to drive outcomes in the context of government reform. So, if you are transitioning from being an individual performer to a team lead, this could be a great role. Below are the skills that would be necessary for individuals to possess:

• Bachelor's degree required from a reputed university; Master's degree preferred.
• Prior experience working with government stakeholders is required.
• 9 to 12 years of post-qualification work experience, preferably with a government entity, with a superb project delivery and management track record.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, craft possible solutions and recommendations.
• Action-biased and strong planning skills, ability to set priorities, plan, and meet timelines.
• Excellent communication skills: oral and written, in both English and Hindi.
• Ability to build and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with government stakeholders.
• Ability to lead a team of young professionals and drive them to achieve outcomes.
• Prior exposure to the education sector, public/development sector, or consulting will be preferred. However, people with corporate experience but an interest in the education sector are also encouraged to apply.
• Mission-driven, optimistic, and enthusiastic, believing in achieving transformational change.
• Willingness to be based at the state site closer to the stakeholders and team. Openness to regular travel to Delhi and different districts in UP, MP, and Haryana.

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