Website Akanksha Foundation
About the Role: Description & Responsibilities
We see the Project Associate role at Akanksha for the multiply initiative will be a highly aspirational role where the scope to learn about and create impact at a systemic level is immense. The role will also demand quick learning, high adaptability and taking on new challenges as we expand and go broader and deeper in our initiatives. Project Associate will work with the Project Manager to play a critical leadership role in ensuring planning for and execution of the responsibilities listed below. They include but are not limited to:
Planning and Execution (60%)
- Work on planning/designing the overall project strategy for ECCE in conjunction with the Project Manager
- Work with government stakeholders to design interventions that align with government needs as well as Akanksha’s project design
- Work with angagnwadi teachers/government teachers/teacher mentors for their development as per the plan
- Execute the project strategy in coordination with government stakeholders at PCMC, NMC and new corporations as we increase our reach
Stakeholder Management (20%)
- Work with government stakeholders right from the District education officer to on-ground officers’ team of cluster heads, block education officers to build long-lasting relationships that aid project operations and expansion plans
- Manage a team of teachers, teacher mentors to execute the project and also bring about their professional development
- Plan and execute quarterly update meetings with stakeholders and provide progress towards goals of the project to all stakeholders
Personal and Professional Development (10%)
- Research and lead sessions to contribute towards the team’s personal and professional growth by introducing varied perspectives on education, equity, culture, monitoring and evaluation, policy reform, etc. based on one’s interest and expertise
- Participate effectively and drive learning in the team professional development days and team stepbacks
Documentation (10%)
- Codifying best practices from the program and disseminating them internally and externally towards building knowledge of the organisation and allowing replication across the ecosystem
What will you need for this role?
Education & Experience
- 2-3 Years of experience executing projects
- Prior experience in ECCE as a teacher/instruction specialist or professional development expert
Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities
- Excellent written and oral communication skills – and functional knowledge (oral and written) of
- Marathi is a non-negotiable
- Strong ability to create outstanding presentations, work with Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, and varied data sets
- Belief in the potential of the public sector and that government systems can and will change towards overcoming systemic inequities and ensuring improved outcomes for all citizens
- Being able to take initiative and work in an autonomous, semi-structured environment
- Adaptability to changing responsibilities and resourcefulness to respond to them
- High openness to learning
- Ability to build and sustain relationships with multiple stakeholders & partners across public and private spaces
- Patience and resilience to stick it out in the face of setbacks and uncertainties
Job Category: Central SupportCity Support
Job Location: Nagpur, Pune
To apply for this job please visit www.akanksha.org.
