Manager – Operations, Education Initiatives

JOB PROFILE Bindi International is seeking a dynamic and grounded Manager - Operations to lead and scale its Digital Community School DCS Program and formal school outreach The DCS initiative provides informal learning spaces for children and adolescents in rural India focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy while nurturing aspiration leadership and awareness in climate health gender and digital citizenship The Manager will also be responsible for expanding these themes into government schools and facilitating related interventions like teacher training and career counseling This is a field-facing leadership role requiring program operations expertise people management skills and a passion for community-led education JOB RESPONSIBILITY 1 Oversee Implementation of Digital Community Schools Supervise the core team managing daily operations of DCS centers across villages Ensure smooth delivery of FLN and thematic sessions using blended and tech models Monitor learner attendance engagement and learning progress through field visits and local teams 2 Formal School Outreach Program Expansion Plan and pilot initiatives in government schools related to climate education gender health and digital literacy Coordinate with school heads education department officials and Bindi trainers for execution Support integration of career awareness sessions and bridge learning activities 3 Team Leadership Field Coordination Supervise a team of facilitators mentors and local coordinators across villages Provide ongoing capacity building in pedagogy facilitation and community engagement Build a supportive culture that reflects Bindi s values of empathy inclusion and local leadership 4 Curriculum and Resource Alignment Ensure thematic learning content is locally relevant age-appropriate and aligned with state learning levels Coordinate logistics for digital tools and offline learning kits to reach last-mile learners 5 Monitoring Evaluation Reporting Lead field-based data collection quality audits and feedback loops Contribute to donor reports and internal learning reviews Work with the M E team to analyze impact and refine strategy 6 Stakeholder Engagement Partnerships Liaise with government officials school management committees and civil society partners Represent Bindi in district and other forums and thematic education coalitions when required 7 Support Fundraising Communications Share field insights for proposal development case studies and digital campaigns Participate in review meetings and cross-functional learning exchanges SKILLS Leadership Management Ability to lead teams manage projects and oversee multiple education programs with a focus on rural and community-based settings Program Development Implementation Expertise in designing planning and executing scalable educational initiatives tailored to local contexts Curriculum Design Localization Skills in developing adapting and localizing curriculum materials to integrate digital literacy gender equality and environmental awareness Teacher Training Capacity Building Experience in organizing and conducting professional development workshops for teachers and community educators Community Engagement Stakeholder Management Proficiency in building relationships with students parents local leaders and other stakeholders to drive community participation and ownership Monitoring Evaluation Competence in setting up systems to monitor program impact collect feedback and use data for continuous improvement Communication Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with internal teams and external partners Problem-Solving Adaptability Ability to work in challenging environments adapt strategies as needed and address emerging issues proactively Cultural Sensitivity Awareness and respect for local cultures and traditions ensuring programs are inclusive and contextually relevant EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor s Master s degree in Education Social Work Development Studies or related fields Preferably 5 years of program implementation and team leadership experience in rural education Strong grounding in foundational learning and community engagement Experience working with government school systems and rural communities Comfort with managing budgets MIS tools and operational trackers Excellent communication in Hindi and English Ability to travel extensively LOCATION The position will be based on EMPBindi International Association Tilonia-Harmada Road Village Harmada 305812 District Ajmer Rajasthan India Job Type Full-time Pay 50 000 00 - 65 000 00 per month Benefits Health insurance Provident Fund Schedule Day shift Work Location In person