Team: District Project Management Unit
Role: Project Manager, Governance
Required work experience: 2-6 years of relevant experience
Location: Agra, Jhansi, Sitapur
About Central Square Foundation (CSF)
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, recognizing 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.
About the FLN District Project Management Unit (DPMU) Project
The FLN District Project Management Unit (DPMU) Project aims to drive deeper implementation of the NIPUN Bharat Mission at the district-level. The design of the project involves implementing key academic inputs in the context of larger governance reforms in the district. The project seeks to develop a chain of systemic reform from the district to classroom levels for improved FLN delivery leading to improved student learning outcomes.
Position Summary
The Project Manager will lead the development and adoption of data systems to strengthen the district's monitoring practices and processes. The key responsibilities are as follows:
Key responsibilities:
● Auditing existing data streams in the district and building systems for sourcing consistent data on critical KPIs.
● Review data periodically and generate insights for internal and external use.
● Strengthening the monitoring system to track implementation fidelity.
● Presenting regular reports based on data from the district FLN dashboard for internal analysis and external
advocacy for reforms.
● Conducting field visits for tool testing, dipsticks, training observations and Classroom Observation as needed.
● Conducting joint visits for capacity building of district middle management cadres.
● Coordinating with the Central team in Delhi to ensure the generation of high-quality monitoring data.
● Building and maintaining relationships with relevant district and block-level officials, including but not limited to
Basic Shiksha Adhikari, DIET Principal, Block Education Officer (BEO), DC-Training, SRGs and ARPs
Skills and Qualifications:
● Proven technical skills in organizing Microsoft Office and Google Suite information and data.
● Demonstrated experience in managing education data systems.
● Derive insights from large datasets for informing data-driven decision-making at the district level.
● Excellent people management and project delivery skills, including the ability to drive execution, manage
multiple projects at a time, and maturity to influence various internal and external stakeholders.
● Prior hands-on experience in the Indian education sector is preferred.
Compensation
Remuneration scale starts from 11 LPA.