Project Manager State Reform Haryana

About Central Square Foundation 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 As an organization we aim to reduce learning poverty in India by working towards improving the outcomes of children in foundational literacy and numeracy FLN This involves working with National and state governments prioritize FLN as the most critical focus area for reform Establishing project management units at the national and state levels to work on critical work streams that impact classroom practice teacher capacity building state monitoring systems and system assessments Investing in strategic EdTech interventions to improve FLN both at home and in school Developing public goods that can be adopted by any state government for free Nurturing a FLN partner ecosystem in India to foster collective action in support of national and state governments Continuously exploring solutions to improve governance such as phone-based assessments and district project management units To learn more about us and our work please visit our website atwww central square foundation org FLN State Reform in Uttar Pradesh Haryana and Madhya Pradesh Central Square Foundation has developed a comprehensive playbook to support state governments in undertaking large-scale reform initiatives This playbook involves close collaboration with the State Project Directors offices and the development of a 5 to 7-year roadmap to fundamentally transform critical workstreams You can find more information on this initiative by following the link provided here -Critical Workstreams for FLN We have been working closely with the education departments of Uttar Pradesh Madhya Pradesh and Haryana since 2019 A version of our initial playbook in these states has also been adopted by the Ministry of Education when they launched the NIPUN Bharat mission As of March 2025 we have achieved the following in all three states Funded and operated a unique coalition in all three states involving partner organizations such as The Education Alliance Language Learning Foundation Room to Read and Vikramshilla Each state has members from some of these organizations working closely with CSF teams to support the state in all academic and administrative initiatives to improve FLN Our coalition teams are well-established in the three states and have worked with the state for over three academic cycles as the primary FLN partners Improved all FLN materials used in all classrooms in all three states Our efforts have introduced structured pedagogy-based teacher s guides student workbooks and additional FLN materials such as big books reading charts and math kits in all classrooms This was achieved by working closely with state SCERTs and receiving academic design support from our partners in the coalition Introduced an assessment-informed instruction in all three states This involves setting up formative and summative assessments with high-quality assessment items and a tracking mechanism to support teachers Established comprehensive continuous teacher training programs in all three states This includes 5-7 days of face-to-face training and approximately 20-30 hours of digital training for all FLN teachers in the state Established a cadre of cluster-level mentors to visit schools monthly and provide instructional support to teachers and headmasters through classroom observations and spot tests This support is facilitated using apps in all three states which also enables the collection of valuable data to understand implementation across all schools Developed a comprehensive foundational learning monitoring system in the three states This involves multiple apps used by mentors teachers and other administrators like BEO and DIETs as well as a dashboard where all critical KPIs are visualized for the entire state Set up a monthly review structure where the state and districts review progress in FLN using the dashboard and take actions based on the data available from all classrooms This review structure has been established in all three states Supported all three states in conducting regular sample annual endline student FLN achievement surveys coupled with monthly dipstick sample surveys The survey results are used to set up district-level FLN goals and communicate them across the entire state delivery channels to drive accountability We strongly believe that significant progress has been made in all three states as all major inputs have been implemented with strong reforms known to work for our typical multigraded classrooms where teachers are often burdened with administrative tasks We also have tremendous support from political and state education leadership to genuinely improve FLN delivery capacity in a more permanent manner Going forward Central Square Foundation is committed to raising resources and operating in these states with a focus on stabilizing the aforementioned inputs and then guiding all districts towards a situation where the majority of students achieve FLN competence by the time they cross grade 3 This would involve the following initiatives Strengthening the project management units in each state and adopting districts to drive implementations through district project management units established by the government Working closely with the Mission Director to continuously iterate the design of all academic inputs based on insights from the field Additionally influencing the state leadership to prevent any rollback of design changes already achieved Collaborating with the Mission Director to improve the quality of data collected by mentors and other stakeholders regarding classroom observations and student assessments from all districts Supporting all districts in understanding their progress with respect to the mission implementation and helping them develop action plans to achieve the mission s goals Working closely with the State Mission Director to strengthen the district PMU by placing CSF teams in select districts Project Associate Manager role SRT Haryana The FLN reforms in Haryana are managed by a State Reform Team within the Central Square Foundation This team operates from Panchkula As we progress further into the NIPUN Bharat Mission in Haryana we are also undertaking assignments and projects based in districts The Project Associate Manager will play a critical role in implementing the NIPUN Haryana Mission focused on enhancing foundational literacy and numeracy FLN outcomes This position involves collaboration with district officials monitoring program progress and coordinating with multiple stakeholders to drive impactful results in the education sector The following would be the key responsibilities of the Project Manager Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including government officials and other external stakeholders such as partners vendors District Coordination and Implementation Serve as the primary point of contact for two districts supporting key State District stakeholders in planning executing and monitoring all NIPUN-related activities Drive the implementation of key work streams such as mentoring monitoring systems reviews and dissemination and uptake of structured academic materials in these districts Conduct regular school visits and classroom observations to ensure compliance with FLN goals Training Compliance and Quality Assurance Conduct and monitor training programs for teachers mentors and key district officials Ensure the quality and compliance of training content delivery and post-training evaluation Use feedback and assessment data to make recommendations for continuous improvement in training frameworks Review Meetings and Reporting Anchor monthly district and block-level review meetings to assess program progress and finalize strategies for improvement Plan initiatives for goals of the month and set accountability of all the DPIU members DEEO DIET Principal FLN Coordinator DEOs APCs and others What would make you a good fit for the role The Project Associate Manager role in the State Reform Team offers a perfect opportunity to understand how large-scale educational reform takes shape and gain hands-on experience in taking a workstream from framework to large-scale implementation This role is demanding and requires close collaboration with multiple stakeholders including government officials district bloc officials and teachers The following skills are necessary for individuals to possess A 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 a superb project delivery and management track record Ability to analyze complex problems develop possible solutions and make recommendations Action-oriented mindset with strong planning skills 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 and collaborative relationships with government stakeholders Ability to identify and address execution gaps in a timely manner working closely with project leads to generate viable solutions Prior exposure to the education sector public development sector or consulting is preferred However individuals with corporate experience and a genuine interest in the education sector are also encouraged to apply Mission-driven optimistic and enthusiastic with a 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 Compensation Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy pay scales and will depend on the candidate s experience levels