Position Summary : - Indus Action (IA) is looking for State Leads (SLs) to implement RTE Sec 12(1)(c) in various states. As an SL you will be in charge of implementing this policy across the state of your choice, increasing fill rates and improving the efficiency of implementation with or without official government support. - You will receive capacity building support from Indus Action and its network of social entrepreneurs. - This contract will be for a period of one year, renewable on a yearly basis after 9 months of review. We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are committed to the cause of providing sustainable access to legislated rights to the underserved. Responsibilities : As an SL you will be responsible for : 1. Securing an MoU with the State education and other relevant departments depending on the requirement 2. Setting up or improvising the MIS system and using technology to ensure smooth implementation of the policy. 3. Leading operations in the state and ensuring 4. An increase in awareness levels of communities 5. An increase in the fill rate 6. Improvement in efficiency of implementation 7. Analyzing RTE Sec 12(1)(c) implementation challenges within a state and providing customized solutions by working with the government, communities, and other non-government and private organizations. You will make use of existing Indus Action expertise and experiences in designing these solutions. 8. Actively contributing through a network of partners to raise the general discourse in the country around Section 12(1)(c) 9. Managing operations (Designing and conducting campaigns, setting process with government, application center management, lottery, admissions, grievance redressal etc.) within the budget allocated and ensuring that the goals are achieved with respect to the number of applications and enrollments 10. Implementing the central School Readiness Program in consultation with the central IA team Attitude, Skills and Knowledge : We are looking for individuals who are go-getters and who can strategize and implement large-scale programs. Attitude : 1. Listen with a design thinking mindset and for data collection opportunities 2. Act with a sense of urgency for access of rights of disadvantaged 3. Change resource usage with radical frugality Skills : A) Stakeholder Management (Below skills are preferred, but not compulsory) : 1. Has led and managed a team of 3-7 people through a project for 1+ year 2. Partnered with the government and built relations across levels (BDO, SPD, PS etc) to drive large-scale projects for 1+ year 3. Has driven/been part of projects centered around under served parents or children or teachers/principals/schools for 2+ years B) Project Management : - End-to-end project management and delivery experience for 2+years - Should be well versed with principles of designing thinking, planning and execution, budget management, quality control, and monitoring and evaluation C) Data &amp; Technology : - Capable of understanding technology (product, not code) used to set up the MIS system and envisioning the scope that technology can play to make the implementation smoother - Strong analytical skill to create strategies and analyze data Knowledge : 1. The applicant must be a graduate with at least 4 years of work experience preferably in the social sector. 2. Applicants with at least one of the following fellowship experiences (TFI/Gandhi Fellowship/PMRDF/Acumen/Innovation Corps/Ashoka/CM Fellowship/CMGGA, etc.) will be given preference. 3. A strong local understanding - language, culture, terrain Compensation : The State Lead will be compensated 9-14L per annum based on educational qualification and past experience. Location : We are looking for a State Lead in Bihar.

Bihar

Indus Action - State Lead - Policy Implementation 

Indus Action - State Lead - Policy Implementation  ,Job Description for Indus Action - State Lead - Policy Implementation  in Indus Action in  Bihar for (4-10) years of experience. Apply Now!

Job Description for Indus Action - State Lead - Policy Implementation  in Indus Action in  Bihar for (4-10) years of experience. Apply Now!