We are looking to hire a Manager for our Creating Learning Opportunities for Public Officials (C-LOP) initiative. We are looking for a high-caliber individual who can leverage his/her knowledge, experience and passion for capacity development, learning and education for Government leaders in India.

The C-LOP Initiative is a fund dedicated to support Government of India’s Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) and other Government training institutions in their efforts to assemble a global coalition of knowledge partners and universities. By working in close partnership with DoPT, the C-LOP initiative will create a platform that will provide lifelong learning opportunities to public officials in India to build their skills and knowledge across a wide range of domains.

The Manager will play an important leadership role by contributing to the C-LOP initiative and will closely work with the C-LOP Senior Manager as well as support the engagement with DoPT. S/he will also work with other critical government departments and training institutions to understand their needs and help them deliver online and blended training modules, creating a continuum of learning opportunities for public officials in India.

The key responsibilities include:

Work closely with DoPT to deliver on a range of tasks, including identification of competencies and associated training needs required by public officials.
Coordinate with specific government departments and training institutions to identify the required competencies, associated roles and activities of public officials.
Coordinate and support capacity building efforts across government departments to streamline this initiative.
Identify and liaise with global institutions providing on-line, blended and face-to-face content that map to the skills and knowledge identified by DoPT and organize in-person sessions to supplement courses wherever needed.
Support efforts to enable government training institutions to embed the curated on-line courses as a part of their regular training offerings.
Manage relationships with stakeholders by sharing of periodic updates through documents, presentations etc.
Develop documents, create presentations and other collateral as required.
The Manager will be responsible for stakeholder management including partnerships with Government, ensuring partner satisfaction across all stakeholders and supporting J-PAL’s high- performing staff.

This role will require frequent travel within India.

Team Structure

The Manager is expected to manage a team of 2-3 associates and senior associates.

Qualifications

6-9 years of work experience in a high performing environment
Master’s degree in economics, public policy or related fields
Experience in EdTech and managing or leading online learning
Prior capacity building experience in the development sector, preferably with governments

Management skills and experience

Demonstrated leadership and management experience, including hiring, training, and management of staff
Experience writing and managing budgets
Experience working with complex partnerships, especially with governments, donors, and research organizations

Skills and competencies

Exceptional communication skills, including writing, conversing and presenting clearly in English
Proven ability to independently handle multiple diverse assignments simultaneously, successfully complete assigned tasks and meet deadlines while conducting high-quality work
Ability to work closely with multiple team members in a collaborative manner
Ability and willingness to travel domestically frequently and flexibly

The Objective

Enhanced state execution capacity and a more efficient public service delivery system

Key responsibilities

Work on strategic projects for the organisation and take ownership of end-to-end project design and delivery in collaboration with other team members and external stakeholders
Support the leadership team with research, implementation, and organisation-building
Oversee the creation of knowledge products across areas including engaging in secondary research, speaking with experts and synthesizing data
Take on diverse operational tasks to ensure organizational success
Assist the leadership team with creating and maintaining deep engagement with top leaders, funders and experts
Develop activities and programs as needed, so as to build coalitions and collaborations with the intention to build a high-performing and execution focused organisation in the development sector

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

Undergraduate and master’s degree from a top tier institution; while there is no preference for a particular major or specialization, we expect to see a high degree of intellectual curiosity and sophistication
5-9 years of work experience in a challenging/ high growth environment
Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Solid planning and organizational skills with high attention to detail, accuracy, protocol and deadline
Excellent writing ability that is clear, concise and analytic in style
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder-facing skills including solid presentation and facilitation skills
High level of flexibility and responsiveness with the ability to shift priorities quickly and as organisational demands require

Desired Qualities

High level of discretion in maintaining confidentiality of sensitive materials and issues
Ability to take initiative and develop solutions quickly and effectively
Ability to understand and consider organizational culture and change
Ability to function and interact in a professional level capacity to sustain the mission, culture and best interests of the respective organisations
Ability to adapt and exhibit confidence in a highly evolving, agile, and fast paced work environment
Ability to do research and distill important concepts in a structured, concise, yet comprehensive manner
Broad and strategic mindset, creative aptitude and effective use of independent judgment
Operating style suited to working in a small-organization setting, where teamwork and resourcefulness are highly valued

Compensation

Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy pay scales and will depend upon the candidate’s experience.

Location

New Delhi, India

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