Website Leadership For Equity (LFE)
## Project Coordinator – District Transformation Project (DTP)
**About Leadership For Equity (LFE)**
Leadership For Skilled Education Foundation (branded as Leadership For Equity, LFE) is a non-profit (NGO) based out of Pune, Maharashtra. We envision Public Education Systems that Refuse To Let Children Down. Our approach to change involves building the capacity of government system leaders and influencing system processes. In partnership with local and state education bodies, we co-create programs that shift teaching-learning practices and improve student learning and well-being. This work, coupled with our research and advisory support to influence policies, aims to create an effective government education system.
Over the past 5 years, LFE has impacted 8 million students across Maharashtra by building the capacity of 2100+ system leaders and 40,200+ teachers. LFE has also expanded its operations to Haryana, Tripura, and Andhra Pradesh.
We believe Public Education Systems are the gatekeepers of social EQUITY, and a collective effort through partnerships with governments, philanthropists, corporates, donors, nonprofits, and grassroots organizations will bring scalable and sustainable social change.
**About the program**
LFE runs a ‘District Transformation Project’ across 6 districts in Maharashtra, aiming to improve learning outcomes for lakhs of students in Zilla Parishad Schools. This project, in partnership with the Centre For Learning Resources, requires young professionals with experience in working with governments and strong teamwork skills. Proficiency in communicating with external stakeholders for smoother project operations is essential.
**Job Description and Responsibilities**
The Project Coordinator position offers an excellent learning opportunity to actively engage in on-the-ground work specifically focusing on the teacher development and officer development aspect of the project. You will oversee the thorough implementation of the program. Working closely with the Project Associate and the Project Manager, you will be responsible for:
**Training and Implementation (60%)**
* Participate in designing and planning program training inputs.
* Facilitate regular training with district officers, block officers, teachers/teacher-mentors.
* Conduct regular classroom observations and provide onsite support to teachers and officers.
* Conduct co-observations with officers and mentors to enhance program delivery effectiveness.
* Support the implementation of the project strategy in coordination with government stakeholders.
**Stakeholder Management (20%)**
* Foster strong relationships with government stakeholders and partners.
* Collaborate with teachers, teacher mentors, and officers for effective project implementation.
* Act as a liaison with governance bodies like ICDS and Education Departments.
* Engage actively in monthly and quarterly update meetings and collaborate on progress reports.
**Documentation (10%)**
* Document collected data in the data management system.
* Ensure proper documentation of the program (print, video, and audio).
* Prepare periodic reports for reporting managers and government partners.
**Monitoring & Evaluation (10%)**
* Conduct data collection activities efficiently.
* Support the M&E team in implementing tools.
* Assist in implementing a robust data collection process for pre and post-intervention assessments.
* Contribute to the ongoing documentation of the project, including baseline, endline, and other relevant assessments.
**Requirements**
* Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in executing projects.
* Experience working in Maharashtra with government stakeholders preferred.
* Experience in conducting small training sessions for teachers/Anganwadi Workers.
* Graduation in any discipline.
* Knowledge, experience, and certifications in the education domain are preferred.
**Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities**
* Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and functional knowledge of Marathi preferred.
* Strong facilitation skills for engaging meetings and training sessions with government stakeholders are a MUST.
* Ability to take initiative and work autonomously in a semi-structured environment.
* Belief in the potential of the public sector and that government systems can change to overcome inequities.
* Basic understanding of social equity, development discourse, and education policy in India.
* Adaptability to changing responsibilities and resourcefulness.
* Openness to learning and collaboration.
* Strong presentation skills and proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Suite.
* Patience and resilience to handle setbacks and uncertainties.
**Location and Compensation**
* **Location:** Pune, Maharashtra.
* **Compensation:** A healthy compensation at par with the non-profit sector benchmark, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The current compensation band offered is 3.0-3.6 lakh INR per annum CTC.
**Leadership For Equity is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. We do not discriminate on the basis of caste, race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.**
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