PM State Reform

About the Organization

We aim to reduce learning poverty in India by improving outcomes for children in foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN). Our work includes:

• Collaborating with national and state governments to prioritize FLN as a critical reform area.
• Establishing project management units at national and state levels to focus on key workstreams affecting classroom practice, teacher capacity building, state monitoring systems, and system assessments.
• Investing in strategic EdTech interventions to enhance FLN both at home and in school.
• Developing public goods available for free adoption by any state government.
• Nurturing a FLN partner ecosystem in India to foster collective action supporting national and state governments.
• Continuously exploring governance solutions, such as phone-based assessments and district project management units.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 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 strong project delivery and management capabilities.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, develop solutions, and make recommendations.
• Action-oriented mindset with strong planning skills, including the 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, collaborative relationships with government stakeholders.
• Ability to identify and address execution gaps promptly, working closely with project leads to generate viable solutions.
• Prior exposure to the education sector, public/development sector, or consulting is preferred. Candidates with corporate experience and a genuine interest in the education sector are also encouraged to apply.
• Mission-driven, optimistic, and enthusiastic, with a strong 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.