Programme Manager

At STRI, we are hiring Programme Manager - Fellowship position for a Chennai based NGO. This is an onsite work opportunity.Job DescriptionThe Fellowship program of the organization aims to create young change makers in education.Integrating whole school transformation is at the heart of the Fellowship. Fellows assist teachers, school officials, and parents in supporting the holistic development of children.In the next decade, The organization aims to impact the lives of one million children through the Fellowship.The person will be responsible for a cluster of fellows and their schools.Roles & Responsibilities of Programme Manager:Coach Fellows to achieve whole-school outcomes, such as student learning, teacher, and school leader development.

Empower Fellows by developing their skills and competencies through regular learning and development spaces

Build partnerships with stakeholders including the school management, the government and donors to ensure the long-term sustainability of our efforts.

Contribute to broader fellowship priorities such as fellow recruitment and selection, strategy, donor reporting and expansion

Preferred Education Qualification / Experience:Experience of managing people / projects

Teaching and/or content creation experience is desirable

Any Graduate, post-graduate or fellowship

Experience in managing/designing a fellowship would be an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Prior experience teaching in a formal classroom & an ability to coach people to be exceptional teachers

Ability to design and drive outcome-oriented plans through the team’s collective effort

Ability to design and facilitate adult learning spaces

Ability to gather and analyze data to inform decisions

A good understanding of the education ecosystem including policies, curriculum frameworks and functioning of school systems.

Good written and verbal communication skills in English (and Tamil would be an advantage)

Good computer knowledge and MS Office skills.

Emotional maturity to work with the perspectives and needs of diverse team members

Highly resourceful team-player, who is also self-driven.

Forward-looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions

Other Information:Scope: Full time

Designation: Assistant Programme Manager to Programme Manager, based on the candidate's profile

Reporting to: Associate Director, Fellowship

Remuneration:

Rs.6-9 LPA, negotiable based on the candidate’s profile

Expected Joining Date: Immediate

Location: Trichy / Coimbatore / Chennai

Minimum commitment: Three years

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