State Lead - Education - Uttar Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Andhra Pradesh Maharashtra

Programme Management (35%)

- Lead operational roll-out of the programme in the state.

- Support field implementation partners in development of annual work-plans and budgets, context-specific strategies, aligned with the RF Education strategy and project management framework

- Review the programme periodically, including visiting the field regularly, to assess the fidelity of implementation, and quality and effectiveness of the programme

- Support partners and Government functionaries to ensure delivery against agreed milestones and targets, identify gaps in delivery, and take corrective measures to reduce implementation gaps.

- Share periodic programme updates and financial projections, along with data analysis, case studies and presentations for stakeholders. Partnerships (30%)

- Lead dialogue with Government departments at the state and district level (WCD, Education etc.).

- Liaise actively with key agencies in the state Education ecosystem, ensuring high visibility of the programme, recognition as a key organization for Education. Identify potential for convergence and strategic partnerships to amplify programme impact.

- Facilitate joint reviews to build a collaborative environment for all stakeholders.

- Network with senior secondary schools, undergraduate and postgraduate institutes, NGOs, and overarching institutions (e.g. State Board, University etc.) for effective outreach of scholarship programme.

Programme strategy and design (25%)

- Provide inputs to technical leads and partners on key initiatives, particularly to address context-specific needs of stakeholders in the state

- Communicate field learnings, programme innovations and developments from Government departments and other organizations in the state to ensure programme stays relevant.

- Support pan-India programme development and planning

Other activities (10%) :

- Work with M&E, Communications, Research teams to share insights and impact of state Education activities.

- Organize state level meetings of RF Scholars (current and alumni)

- Plan and organize events, workshops and project visits for internal or external groups, as required

- Any other responsibilities, as per programme and organizational requirements, as assigned by line manager

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