Senior Manager - Government Advisory - Consulting Firm

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to

- Conceptualize and lead initiatives to develop and test high-potential hypotheses to improve outcomes in the public and private sector

- Set up on the field implementation of pilots and projects and ensure successful execution on the ground

- Provide implementation and project management support to the government department and officials for implementing key strategic initiatives

- Conceptualise initiatives to build an enabling environment for private schools including identifying important stakeholders including policymakers, research organizations, NGOs, social entrepreneurs, media, foundations, and researchers and undertaking regular engagements with them to facilitate pragmatic regulation of the sector

- Track key policy developments and trends at the national and state level

- Coordinate and or prepare policy briefs, fact sheets, background papers/ presentations and other targeted materials for meetings with key stakeholders

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities :

- Masters degree or equivalent in relevant fields: including management, economics, social sciences and public policy preferred

- 8-12 years of work experience with managerial responsibilities, demonstrating superb project delivery and team leadership

- Experience in managing large scale projects on the ground, preferably with non- profit and government partners

- Experience in growing and managing up to 5-6 team members

- Excellent research skills and the ability to analyze complex qualitative and quantitative data, craft possible solutions, and recommend actions

- Ability to build and maintain positive and collaborative relationships both within and outside the organization, including with colleagues, schools, regulators, foundations, researchers, grantees, and product/service providers

- Ability to work independently and proactively, without support staff and with little supervision

- Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong presentation skills

- Strong planning and organizational skills, and an ability to be able to set priorities, plan timelines and meet deadlines