District Program Manager

Program Implementation ManagerThe role of Program Implementation Manager is pivotal in driving the implementation of the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy program across all blocks of an assigned district.The manager will oversee both academic and operational aspects of the program, ensuring alignment with the State FLN Mission, NIPUN Bharat goals, and Samagra Shiksha priorities.This position requires strong leadership skills to lead a team comprising District Academic Coordinators, District-level Specialists, Block Academic Coordinators, and Admin staff responsible for planning, implementation, monitoring, and stakeholder engagement at the district level.Key Responsibilities:Program ManagementLead the implementation of district-level FLN program goals in alignment with annual work plans and timelines.Develop detailed activity, training, and support plans for SRGs, Head Teachers, ARPs, and teachers.Coordinate with DACs to plan and execute district- and block-level trainings, workshops, and review meetings.Oversee logistics management, including vendor coordination and invoicing in collaboration with finance and admin teams.Conduct monthly team reviews and submit comprehensive progress reports to senior management.Maintain updated documentation of implementation processes, achievements, challenges, and improvements.Monitoring & EvaluationOversee data collection and reporting from classroom observations, teacher assessments, and learning outcome reviews.Strengthen monitoring and feedback systems through regular field reviews to ensure quality implementation.Analyze data at school, block, and district levels to identify trends, challenges, and improvement opportunities, and share insights with district/state teams.Ensure timely submission of monitoring data, monthly reports, and updated school/teacher records.Facilitate data-driven review meetings and support state teams in addressing program gaps.Document best practices and lessons learned to promote cross-team knowledge sharing.People ManagementProvide leadership, mentoring, and on-ground support to District and Block Academic Coordinators and other team members.Conduct weekly check-ins and monthly performance reviews to enhance accountability.Plan and facilitate capacity-building sessions in collaboration with State Academic Coordinators.Lead quarterly performance appraisals and manage team leave and approvals as per organizational policies.Cultivate a collaborative, learning-oriented, and performance-driven team environment.Stakeholder ManagementBuild and sustain strong relationships with district and block education officials, including DM, CDO, BSA, DIET Principal, SRGs, BEOs, and ARPs.Facilitate joint review meetings with government officials to track FLN program progress and action points.Represent the organization in official district-level meetings and workshops.Support officials and SRGs in strengthening understanding and implementation of FLN pedagogy.Promote government ownership for long-term sustainability of the program.Financial Management & ReportingLead monthly and quarterly financial tracking at district and block levels, ensuring accuracy and compliance.Coordinate with Finance and Admin teams for timely budget utilisation, re-appropriations, and vendor payments.Prepare consolidated financial reports for internal and donor requirements.Project-Based Data Review & ManagementMaintain robust data systems to track project progress, outputs, and outcomes across districts and blocks.Conduct data quality checks and ensure timely updates from field teams.Analyze project data to highlight trends, implementation gaps, and opportunities for course correction.Travel, Field Review & Cross-Team CoordinationUndertake frequent field visits across blocks and districts to monitor program implementation and document field insights.Facilitate regular review meetings with officials to ensure alignment with program objectives.Coordinate consistently with the central team for reporting, planning, and strategic decision-making.School MonitoringConduct a minimum of 10 school visits per month (mandatory).Observe classroom practices, teacher facilitation, and student learning progress.Fill structured monitoring tools and share findings with district and state teams.Track and report monitoring visits conducted by officials, ARPs, and SRGs.Administrative and Logistical ManagementSupport identification and empanelment of local vendors for printing, logistics, and event support.Use and maintain checklists to ensure smooth execution of training and review meetings.Ensure completion of financial documentation, invoice approvals, and payment processes.Manage and maintain stock of all program materials at the district level.Other ResponsibilitiesUndertake additional tasks assigned by the line manager based on program needs.