Website Leadership For Equity (LFE)
## Senior Manager – Content and Curriculum
**About Leadership For Equity (LFE)**
Leadership For Skilled Education Foundation (branded as Leadership For Equity, LFE), is a non-profit (NGO) based out of Pune, Maharashtra. We envision Public Education Systems That Refuse To Let Children Down.
Our approach to change is two-fold: we build the capacity of government system leaders and influence system processes. In partnership with local and state education bodies, we co-create programs that shift teaching-learning practices and improve student learning and well-being. This work, coupled with our research and advisory support to influence policies, aims to create an effective government education system.
Over the past 5 years, LFE has impacted 8 million students across Maharashtra by building the capacity of 2100+ system leaders and 40,200+ teachers. We have recently expanded our operations and are working in three additional states of India, including Haryana, Tripura, and Andhra Pradesh.
**About the Role**
The Senior Manager – Content and Curriculum will work closely with the Chief Programs Officer to ensure the achievement of Teacher Professional development goals, contributing to the organization’s larger goal of strengthening education quality in Maharashtra. The role will involve collaborating with team members across departments and driving learning across the organization.
**Responsibilities:**
* **Content Design and Production (50%):**
* Develop a strategic plan to enhance teacher and officer professional development initiatives.
* Design processes, rubrics, and checklists for the content team to create high-quality outputs adhering to industry standards and evidence-based practices within strict deadlines.
* Advise and oversee the design of training materials, videos, scripts, storyboards, course outlines, structured lesson plans, and other training-related aspects.
* Advise and oversee the design of project plans, pre and post-tests, training assessments, monitoring mechanisms, and guidelines for smooth implementation.
* Conduct site visits to training locations, classrooms, and offices across districts to oversee implementation and utilize observation data to refine subsequent plans.
* Coordinate with other teams and operational counterparts for seamless execution.
* Compile training completion and impact reports in digital and print formats for broad dissemination.
* **Team Management (20%):**
* Manage a team of 1-2 Managers and 6-8 Associates across content and training functions, focusing on their deliverables, mentorship, professional support, and development.
* Design and lead team structures to foster a culture of collaboration, belief in public systems, strong accountability, and timely project delivery.
* Assist the organization in recruiting and selecting team members.
* **Stakeholder Management (15%):**
* Consistently engage with senior leadership of the state and SCERT or District level DIETs to maintain a strong partnership and increase program buy-in.
* Submit timely donor reports to keep funders informed and updated regularly.
* Identify and maintain relevant partnerships to support organizational initiatives and promote collaboration within the sector, including other agencies, as part of the SALT project.
* **Vendor Management (15%):**
* Collaborate with vendors to oversee aspects of content production, including animation, recordings, and translation.
* Work with platform partners (LMS) to ensure seamless hosting and data retrieval of course consumption.
* Manage timelines and reviews with vendors and the internal team.
* Coordinate with the finance team and organizational leadership to ensure contracts are in place and payments/invoicing occur on time.
**Requirements:**
* **Education & Experience:**
* Degree in education/teacher development or related discipline. MPhil/PhD preferred, Masters’ degree mandatory.
* 7-10 years of experience leading large-scale training programs, preferably with the government or government school teachers.
* Proven experience leading at least 1-2 projects in the government education sector at the State/district level.
* Demonstrated expertise in instructional design, project management, and training course creation and management.
* **Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities:**
* Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and one regional language. Working knowledge of Marathi is beneficial.
* Knowledge and experience of teaching-learning strategies in foundational learning in literacy and numeracy.
* Ability to take initiative and work autonomously in a semi-structured environment.
* Belief in the potential of the public sector and the ability of government systems to overcome systemic inequities and improve outcomes for all citizens.
* Certification or a strong understanding of instructional design for professional development courses and curriculum design.
* Working experience or knowledge of public policy implementation is highly preferred.
* A basic understanding of social equity, development discourse, and education policy in India.
* Adaptability to changing responsibilities and resourcefulness in responding to them.
* High openness to learning.
* Ability to influence people, take initiatives, and build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and partners across public and private sectors.
* Strong ability to create outstanding presentations and work with Microsoft Excel and Google Suite.
* Patience and resilience to navigate setbacks and uncertainties.
**Location and Compensation:**
* **Location:** Pune, Maharashtra
* **Compensation:** In addition to being part of a young and dynamic learning team, the individual will receive competitive compensation at par with the non-profit sector benchmark for this position, commensurate with the individual’s prior experience and qualifications. The current compensation band offered, based on fit and experience, is 12-14 lakh INR per annum CTC.
**Applications from candidates identifying as part of the LGBTQIA+ community or PWD would be prioritized. Leadership For Equity is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. We do not discriminate on the basis of caste, race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.**
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