Organization:Â STIR Education
Position: Program Manager, Government Programs
No. of Vacancies: 06
Location:Â Uttar Pradesh
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
Educational Qualification: at least 2 years in grassroots education, a strong demonstrated interest in the education sector
Experience:Â The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience. Having demonstrated interest in education sector either through their work or as a volunteer and clear leadership and management experience. Candidates with even 2 years of relevant and exceptional experience are encouraged to apply.
— Experience of managing a team who are based ‘in the field’ for the majority of the time
— A clear understanding of the challenges our teachers and schools face
— Experience of developing people to become excellent people managers themselves
— Experience of overseeing multiple projects simultaneously
— Experience managing change, supporting others to do so and an ability to help people solve problems and overcome challenges
— Experience in building and maintaining relationships with multiple key partner organisations
— Knowledge and understanding of the factors that will enable change in a variety of contexts
— Experience in managing the collection of data and updating the same over trackers in Excel
— Demonstrated ability to provide useful feedback to team members
— Experience in building a team and ensuring team members are able to learn from each other
— Sensitive to the different level of support people need and able to provide the necessary support
— Experience in analysing data and sharing & acting on learnings
Skills required: Good Communication Skills
Problem-solving and multi-tasking
MS Excel proficient
Position Overview: Program Managers to lead and support the rapid expansion of STiR’s Government program. He/she will be responsible for improving learning outcomes of children using the Teacher Changemaker model in the blocks they works. Each program manager is responsible for a minimum of two blocks in a district, and assigned numbers of Teacher Changemaker networks (led by 1 or more Education leader) and Block/District Education Officers.
Candidates who are passionate about improving education for disadvantaged children across the developing world; positive and optimistic such that you can motivate others during challenging times; flexible with a willingness to adapt; resilient and creative generating practical approaches to challenging situations; like the fast pace of growth of a social enterprise; humble as they work with people from a variety of backgrounds; this role is for them!
> Talent Management & Onboarding of ELs
— Identification and recruitment of Education leaders
— Rapport Building, Motivating & Supporting EL
— Build Capacity for Education leader for each stage through institutes
> Engagement & Development of ELs
— Support Education leader to take the journey and get to the prescribed status bronze, silver
> Stakeholder Management (both internal and external)
— Work with Program Design team to support District core team to deliver the District Wide Changemaker Summit and support Education leaders to get the teachers to benefit of the same
— Build key relationships in both blocks to ensure that a learning focus is created in each school that STIR project is impacting
— Execute a District Specific Communication Package to create very high sense of movement within the teachers, Education Leaders, govt about the national/ international movement leading establishment of movement, ethos and overall change within the teaching community at district
> Impact Management
— Analysing data; sharing & acting on learnings
— Documentation/Storage of program documents
— Updating & filling trackers
> Contributing to Stir at office, team and global level, aligned with STiR’s Values
Remuneration: Salary range in this position is commensurate to industry standards and will be determined based upon the experiences and fixed as per the HR policies of the organization.
Application Process: Interested candidates should send their aksharma@stireducation.org, msingha@stireducation.org marking a copy to nkpandey@stireducation.org
Application should consist of :
— A cover letter, in which please share with us, why you are interested in becoming a STIR Programme Manager and why you think your experience makes you a suitable candidate.
— A copy of your CV not more than 2 pages and details for two referees
— Current Notice period, Current CTC and Expected CTC in the text of the mail
Last date to apply: 04 December 2016
Note:
— Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Due to a high number of applications, unfortunately we will only be able to contact those that have been shortlisted.
— Female candidates are encouraged to apply. We recognise local contexts and assure safety and security for all our employees.
— STIR Education is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, economic status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
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