About the Organization
We aim to reduce learning poverty in India by improving outcomes for children in foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN). Our work includes:
- Collaborating with national and state governments to prioritize FLN as a critical reform area.
- Establishing project management units at national and state levels to focus on key workstreams affecting classroom practice, teacher capacity building, state monitoring systems, and system assessments.
- Investing in strategic EdTech interventions to enhance FLN both at home and in school.
- Developing public goods available for free adoption by any state government.
- Nurturing a FLN partner ecosystem in India to foster collective action supporting national and state governments.
- Continuously exploring governance solutions, such as phone-based assessments and district project management units.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from a reputed university is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
- Prior experience working with government stakeholders is preferred.
- 1 to 4 years of post-qualification work experience, preferably with a government entity, demonstrating strong project delivery and management capabilities.
- Ability to analyze complex problems, develop solutions, and make recommendations.
- Action-oriented mindset with strong planning skills, including the ability to set priorities, plan, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in English and Hindi.
- Ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with government stakeholders.
- Ability to identify and address execution gaps promptly, working closely with project leads to generate viable solutions.
- Prior exposure to the education sector, public/development sector, or consulting is preferred. Candidates with corporate experience and a genuine interest in the education sector are also encouraged to apply.
- Mission-driven, optimistic, and enthusiastic, with a strong belief in achieving transformational change.
- Willingness to be based at the State site Panchkula, close to stakeholders and the team, with openness to regular travel to districts in Haryana.
