Project Associate/Project Manager

Roles & Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

• Support in design and implementation of frameworks for data gathering, analysis, and visualization to inform decision-making and measure program impact.
• Collaborate with external technology vendors to develop and deploy user-friendly tracking tools and platforms that enable real-time monitoring for the state.
• Support government stakeholders in aligning resources to program objectives, ensuring that funding allocations are driven by data and strategic needs.
• Work closely with Project Lead in supporting the stakeholders and other stakeholders to streamline processes, share insights, and facilitate smooth implementation of the foundational learning program.
• Create regular dashboards, progress summaries, and in-depth analyses to keep stakeholders informed and facilitate evidence-based policy and operational decisions.
• Train and guide key stakeholders on data-driven planning and action, building a culture of evidence-based decision-making at various government levels.
• Continuously assess the effectiveness of interventions, leveraging quantitative and qualitative data to recommend timely enhancements that strengthen learning outcomes.
• Work cross-functionally with teams (e.g., content, training, communications) and encourage knowledge exchange to ensure that data findings inform all aspects of program design and execution.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelors degree from a reputed university; a Masters degree preferred (in education, development studies, public policy, and social sciences)
• 0 to 4 years of work experience, preferably in the education sector demonstrating excellent project delivery and stakeholder management
• Keen interest in the Development/Education sector
• Fluent in English with excellent reading and writing skills, preference for candidates that know the local language Telugu
• Knowledge and skill in using monitoring and evaluation techniques to measure the effectiveness of the large scale programs.
• Ability to deal with complex requirements and work effectively with people, along with effective problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience in analysing data using statistical tools and packages

Additional Details

• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Compensation: Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy pay scales and will depend upon the candidates experience levels.