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About The Education Alliance

The Education Alliance (TEA) is a non-profit organization that warmly welcomes all those who share our passion for providing high-quality education to every child in India. Headquartered in Delhi, we are committed to promoting system reform projects that help to ensure that all children in India have equitable access to quality education.

We support state education departments by deploying highly qualified teams that work with state and non-state actors to co-create solutions to improve the quality of education in government schools. We currently operate in five states (Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Tripura, and Punjab) and are proud to have a dedicated team of 40+ young professionals.

Why TEA?

Joining TEA provides you with a rare opportunity to drive meaningful and lasting change within the education system, working alongside top politicians (ministers) and bureaucrats (IAS officers) who are leading education reform in the country. As a member of our team, you’ll have the chance to help deliver statewide education projects that make a real difference to the lives of children and their families.

At TEA, we believe in creating a positive work environment that fosters growth and development, and we’re proud to be certified as a ‘Great Place To Work®. We offer some of the most progressive work policies in the not-for-profit sector, with a strong focus on employee development and well-being, ensuring that young professionals have every opportunity to build a fulfilling and successful career with us.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for passionate, driven, and highly qualified young professionals who are primed for fieldwork and hands-on engagement. Your responsibilities will encompass assisting in program design, its seamless execution, and fostering strong relationships with varied stakeholders, both governmental and other partnered organizations. If you are a proactive individual who thrives in on-ground operations and understands the nuances of fieldwork, you might be the ideal fit for this position.

Our rigorous recruitment process ensures that we find the right candidates for the role and the culture of our organization.

Joining TEA is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful and long-lasting impact in education.

Proposed Program in the State of Tripura on Foundational Literacy & Numeracy

TEA is currently working with the State of Tripura on strengthening its Foundational Literacy & Numeracy in grades 1 and 2. TEA has set up a Project Management Unit (PMU) with the Education Department and Ahvaan (Literacy and Numeracy partner) to support the State in the design and implementation of a program for early grades. The program entails the creation of teaching-learning materials, teacher professional development mechanisms, a robust monitoring system, and performance benchmarks, including a system for assessments to ensure that the program is embedded within the education delivery system.

District Manager: Tripura (FLN)

Roles & Responsibilities

The District Manager(s) will work closely with the Project Lead (FLN) in engaging with the respective district education department of Tripura. He / She will support the Project Lead in the design of the program, execution, coordination with various stakeholders (government and non-profit partners) and delivering on a roadmap for building government capacity to sustain the impact and interventions from the program.

The District Associate will be responsible for the entire FLN intervention in his / her district and will have the following specific key roles and responsibilities:

Support program strategy and approach

Support the Project Lead and external partners’ team in designing program strategy and creating an action plan with specific inputs from the district
Co-design an actionable implementation plan for the district with a clear timeline, budget targets, and M&E framework, along with the Project Lead
Conduct research and analysis (both quantitative and qualitative) to develop the team’s understanding of system problems, evidence-based solutions and innovations from the district
Support Project Lead in adapting program strategy based on on-ground learnings from the district

On-ground implementation and monitoring

Interact with key stakeholders (government departments and officials such as BRCs, etc.) on a day-to-day basis to ensure delivery of program objectives, including regular field visits to schools
Develop strong working relationships with government officials at state and district levels, program partners (external partners), non-profit partners, school principals and teachers
Along with government counterparts, review work done as part of program implementation, to ensure compliance with outcome, budget and timeline targets
Identify operational bottlenecks and weaknesses, wherever applicable
Track program progress on key indicators according to the M&E framework
Report performance on key indicators periodically and on a timely basis

Communication & Documentation

Documentation and communication of program achievements/outcomes, through concept notes, presentations, reports, etc.
Preparing and managing documentation related to program implementation e.g. approvals, letters, etc.
Documentation on on-ground learnings and knowledge received from external partners to support TEA’s internal capacity/knowledge building

Skills and Qualifications

Experience with on-ground program implementation is crucial for the role.
Skillful coordination and relationship-building with various stakeholders in schools and project teams at the state office.
Good analytical capabilities, with the ability to comprehend, manipulate, and extract insights from data.
Fluency in both English and Bangla is required
Strong communication skills (both written and verbal), along with experience in documentation, report writing, and presentation.

Salary: 3 LPA +

Expected date of Joining: October 2023

Employment Type: Contract Position for 6 Months

Location: Agartala/Belonia

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