Strategic Program Lead for Education Initiatives

2 days ago


Delhi, Delhi, India Language and Learning Foundation Full time

About Language and Learning Foundation

We are a system-focused organization dedicated to addressing the foundational learning crisis in collaboration with national and state governments in India. Over the past 8 years, we have improved foundational learning outcomes of 850,000+ children and classroom processes of 2,50,000+ teachers and teacher educators across 8 states.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Strategic Program Lead for Education Initiatives to join our team in New Delhi. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic organization that has been recognized as a domain leader in language and literacy learning and multilingual education.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will serve as the primary liaison for our initiatives in Haryana, guiding the team to ensure the successful and timely implementation of projects. S/he will foster strong relationships with stakeholders to drive collaborative efforts and achieve desired outcomes.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Act as the single point of contact for critical project decisions across states
  • Manage stakeholders, including senior officials, funders, partners, and state governments to achieve project outcomes
  • Monitor project timelines, progress, risks, dependencies, and delegate responsibilities effectively
  • Develop strategic and short-term project plans, utilizing tools for monitoring progress and managing escalations
  • Lead collaboration across teams to ensure sufficient backend support and internal alignment within Haryana initiatives
  • Analyze data to identify trends across multiple state programs, contributing to organizational learning
  • Document program activities, monitor data, develop case studies, and compile evidence of outcomes
  • Review expenditures to ensure adherence to budgets and implement an effective Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system in collaboration with the M&E team

Requirements and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; a Master's degree is preferred
  • Minimum five to six years of experience in program management, preferably with exposure to managing projects involving senior government functionaries
  • Proficient in data monitoring and analysis, with a strong ability to interpret and utilize data to inform decision-making
  • Excellent project management skills, including the ability to create and execute strategic and short-term project plans
  • Strong communication skills in both English and Hindi, including the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at various levels
  • Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and navigate complex organizational landscapes
  • Capacity to work under pressure with tight timelines, adapt to changing project requirements, and ensure timely deliverables
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies and best practices, particularly in the context of education and non-profit sectors

Benefits and Compensation

We offer a competitive salary of ₹25,00,000 per annum, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and salary history. The location for this position is New Delhi.



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