Job Opportunity for Manager- Operations at EdIndia Foundation in Mumbai

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• Do you dream of finding a lively, flexible, and mission-driven workplace?

• Do you love project management as much as problem-solving?

• Do you want your work to benefit communities and stakeholders every day?

Then do write to us to join a talented, welcoming, and purposeful team working to make a positive difference in the world.

EdIndia Foundation (www.edindia.org ) is a not-for-profit focused on leveraging technology and data analytics to create innovative solutions to impact education at scale. EdIndia believes that Technology has a huge potential to impact government schools at scale. Acknowledging the fact that there are existing barriers to integrating technology within the government system, EdIndia was set up with a mission to “create tech-based solutions to impact the quality of education at scale”. It has incubation support from Sterlite Power and its Group Companies. EdIndia is also a member of the Global Collective for Digital Learning and SEL1 anchored by UNESCO.

EdIndia views its role as a system integrator, keen on designing and rolling out large-scale, Pan-India programs. As part of its aggressive scale-up plans, EdIndia is expanding its management team and is seeking to recruit a Manager- Operations. The proposed role will work centrally with the Head of the Foundation.

If you are an imaginative, self-directed, and energetic professional who wants to work in an environment where you are treated as a colleague whose expertise and analytical insights are both respected and expected, this role is for you. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with exceptional direct communication skills and meticulous attention to detail. You thrive when granted autonomy, excel at flexibly responding to shifting priorities, and make processes more efficient and effective. The working environment encourages bidirectional communication, where the Head of the Foundation will also expect you to be assertive enough to speak up.

EdIndia Foundation is looking for a Manager- Operations to support the Lead- Operations in the implementation of EdIndia’s Teacher Education Programs in the project states. The role requires frequent coordination and interaction with the state teams of EdIndia and government stakeholders at the state level.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Lead, Operations in program designing, implementation, reviews, and related activities to achieve the defined goals and objectives of the EdIndia Foundation

• Work with other teams at EdIndia such as academics, strategic partnerships, technology, communication, and M&E to contextualize the inputs for the state and to provide the inputs from the state to the respective teams

• Implement pilot projects and test models for strengthening teacher education programs of the EdIndia Foundation

• Deeper and grassroots-level diagnostic of “WHAT and WHY of the gaps” and problem-solving

• Monitor the progress of the commitments made in the program MoUs with the various stakeholders at the state level

• Ensure regular data collection, improve data quality & reliability including independent data collection on KPIs, and conduct pilot studies aimed at improving the same

• Prepare timely and accurate reports, documenting the program’s progress, achievements, challenges, and financial utilization

• Document the quantitative and qualitative impact/outcomes of every intervention in the state

• Conduct regular on-ground visits to the program to support the program effectively

You could be a good match if you have:

▪ Excellent communication (written, oral, and presentation) and networking skills.

▪ Building Collaborative Relationships: Works cooperatively and effectively with others in a nonhierarchical setting to establish goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance Project Delivery. Manages complexity and drive for results.

▪ Achieving Quality Results: Sets priorities, develops a work schedule, monitors progress toward goals, and tracks details/data/information/activities.

▪ A drive to build Collaborative Relationships: Work cooperatively and effectively with others in a non-hierarchical setting to establish goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance Project Delivery. Manages complexity and drive for results.

Qualifications & Experience:

▪ A minimum of 4 years of relevant Operations Management experience is required (Preferably in Education Sector)

▪ Masters in the relevant field of Management/Social Development/Education

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

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

In case you are interested please click to apply at: https://forms.office.com/r/MAi77gFxbk

EdIndia Foundation (EdIndia) is a section 8 not-for-profit company focused on leveraging technology and data analytics to create innovative solutions to impact education at scale. EdIndia has been provided incubation support by Sterlite Power and its group companies.

About Sterlite Power: Operating out of India and Brazil, Sterlite Power
(https://www.sterlitepower.com/ )is a leading integrated power transmission developer and solutions provider globally. It is focused on addressing complex challenges in the sector by tackling the key constraints of time, space, and capital.