Khan Academy
**Job Title:** Project Lead – Karnataka
**Company:** Khan Academy
**Location:** Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
**About Khan Academy:**
Khan Academy is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere. With a rapidly expanding reach, Khan Academy offers a comprehensive library of instructional resources and practice tools, empowering learners of all levels. Khan Academy India focuses on delivering a locally relevant and high-quality user experience to learners in India, working closely with government schools and adapting content to local languages. The organization has significantly expanded its reach in India, serving millions of learners monthly through various platforms. A key focus is on reaching underserved communities by making content accessible in local languages and partnering with large public school systems.
**About the India Schools Team:**
The India Schools Team collaborates with government school systems to enhance student learning outcomes. The team works closely with partners, developing effective implementation plans and providing ongoing support to teachers and administrators through training, resources, and peer-to-peer learning opportunities. Data-driven insights and continuous iteration are central to the team’s approach.
**About the Role:**
Khan Academy India seeks a passionate Project Lead consultant to support its program within the Karnataka government school system. Based in Bengaluru, this role involves collaborating with the Senior Program Lead and the Department of School Education and Literacy, Karnataka, to drive program implementation. The successful candidate will work closely with various Khan Academy teams (Content, Partner Operations, Teacher Professional Development, Data and Efficacy) to ensure high-quality program delivery.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Support program implementation in collaboration with the Senior Program Lead and state nodal officers.
* Take ownership of work streams and achieve pre-agreed goals.
* Deliver and support training for education officials and teachers.
* Monitor training implementation, identify challenges, and continuously improve the program.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with administrative officials and school stakeholders.
* Gather data-driven insights to inform decision-making.
* Conduct regular field visits (3-4 per week) to gather insights from schools.
* Document state discussions and keep stakeholders informed.
* Analyze qualitative feedback to improve program effectiveness.
* Collaborate with other Khan Academy India teams.
* Provide additional support as needed.
**Qualifications:**
* 5+ years of relevant work experience. Prior experience as an educator or working with government schools in Karnataka is a significant advantage.
* Fluency in Kannada and English (spoken and written).
* Strong collaborative mindset and ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
* Ability to navigate complex situations and make informed decisions.
* Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
* Excellent ability to document information and present it clearly in English and Kannada.
* Proficiency in working with data, identifying trends, and drawing evidence-based conclusions. Ability to analyze qualitative insights.
* Excellent communication skills across various formats (email, written documents, presentations, verbal conversations).
* Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new challenges.
* Entrepreneurial mindset with a high tolerance for ambiguity and a bias toward action.
* Willingness to contribute actively to team efforts.
* Passion for education and a desire to make a positive impact.
* Willingness to be based in Bengaluru and travel regularly across Karnataka.
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