Advocacy Associate

**About Pi Jam Foundation**

Pi Jam Foundation is a Section 8 (not-for-profit) company conceived by Teach for India Alumni in 2017. The organization is entirely impact-driven and aims to provide all students from government and affordable private schools with Computing and Problem-solving skills, which are essential for them to succeed in the 21st-century workplace. Pi Jam Foundation aims to provide quality computer science education to students across the country using low-cost, open-source technology and a contextual research-based curriculum coupled with innovative pedagogy.

**Why work with us?**

Pi Jam Foundation is a young and growing organization, where experimentation and creativity are encouraged amongst everyone in the team. As a member, you would have the space and time to nurture your skills and passion in working towards a cause. We foster a culture where one can grow as an individual while playing a crucial role in the sustainable expansion of the organization. As a part of Pi Jam Foundation’s award-winning program, you will have the opportunity to contribute to India’s youth, gaining an opportunity to develop into the change-makers of tomorrow.

**Roles & Responsibilities**:
**Role Overview**:The Government Engagement Associate will play a key role within the Project Management Unit (PMU) in the Priority States. This position will be responsible for fostering strong relationships with government stakeholders, maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the Education Department's policies, schemes, and initiatives, and ensuring alignment between the organization’s programs and state-level objectives.

**Key Responsibilities**:
Government Stakeholder Engagement:

- Build and foster networks and scan the government ecosystem on a sustained basis to identify relevant opportunities to position Pi Jam Foundation’s value-added propositions to advance the agenda of NEP implementation towards 21st-century skills, including computational thinking, problem-solving, and digital education.

Strategic Planning:

- Provide technical guidance towards the strategic positioning of Pi Jam Foundation’s mandate at the state level.
- Contribute to the development of strategic plans and initiatives within the PMU, incorporating government priorities and objectives into program design and implementation.
- Advocate for increased national and state budgetary allocations and expenditures for ICT and 21st-century skills interventions to ensure sustainability of interventions.

Collaboration and Networking:

- Represent the organisation in government meetings, workshops, and other forums, fostering collaboration and networking opportunities with relevant stakeholders.
- Co-lead evidence-based policy dialogue with relevant government departments (such as MOE, Tribal Welfare, Skilling, etc.) at the state and national levels to co-create system-led, large-scale solutions that contribute to the successful implementation of government policies and programs aligned with Pi Jam Foundation’s priorities.

Program Alignment:

- Ensure alignment between the organization’s programs and the State’s School Program objectives, collaborating with government counterparts to identify areas of synergy and opportunities for collaboration.

Government Reporting:

- Prepare regular reports and updates on program activities, achievements, and challenges for government stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability in program implementation.

Capacity Building:

- Provide training and capacity-building support to government staff and partners involved in program implementation, fostering a shared understanding of program goals and strategies.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

- Collaborate with government counterparts to establish monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to track program progress and outcomes, facilitating data-driven decision-making.

**Required Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 3 years of work experience, in advocacy, government relations, or a related role.
- Strong understanding of the education sector, particularly in relation to NEP and 21st-century skills.
- Proven track record of successful advocacy and strategic planning.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders

Pay: ₹480,000.00 - ₹660,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Day shift

**Experience**:

- total work: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person