Website Language and Learning Foundation
Organisation summary:
Language and Learning Foundation (LLF) was founded by the dynamic Dr. Dhir Jhingran , an ex-IAS officer who has spent over 20 years in education. He was the Director of Elementary School Education (Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Ministry of Human Resource Development) and the National Coordinator, Right to Education. He went on to conceptualize, design and implement a Literacy Instruction program for 9 countries at Room to Read, before pursuing his PhD in Education as the Secretary of Assam. He was the National Advisor to the Ministry of Education, Government of Nepal, before he decided to set up the Learning and Language Foundation.
LLF was founded in partnership with Central Square Foundation with a vision to develop strong foundational language and literacy among all children to facilitate thinking and reasoning. Over the years LLF has evolved from a grantee to a key partner for Foundational Literacy for Central Square Foundation. Its research and reputation in the early learning space and multilingual education has translated to partnerships with the six states (Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Bihar, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat) and has garnered the support of education philanthropy like Tata Trusts, HT Parekh, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and UNICEF. LLF’s “Learning Improvement Program in Haryana” was awarded the “Best Field Based Initiative in South Asia” at CIES 2019 and evolved to become the first CSR-funded education Development Impact Bond (DIB). Recently, LLF has won the prestigious HCL Grant – The Fifth Estate to work towards inclusion of children’s home languages in teaching and learning in primary classrooms.
The National Education Policy, 2020 has announced the set-up of the National Foundational Learning Mission(FLN) to ensure basic reading skills and numeracy in all students by grade 3 by 2025. LLF has been recognized as an advisor and literacy partner to the government for this mission and is at a pivotal stage of its growth. LLF is looking to hire passionate professionals interested in working with education leaders, marquee funders, and governments to create tangible change in learning outcomes.
Position Summary
The SPM (Strategy and Learning) will work directly with the Executive Director and engage at a strategic level with all teams within LLF. The SPM will need to design strategy and roadmaps for projects and teams and will be able to manage work across multiple areas. Receiving exposure to the founders, Board and key stakeholders, the SPM will need to manage the organization’s critical priorities and also will be able to support in the process of business development. This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys being intellectually challenged and enjoys working in a fastpaced environment.
Key responsibilities:
SPM (S&L) will work closely with the Executive Director to support in the following areas:
Organisation Development
● Working with the Founder and Senior Leadership on the development of the strategic plan/framework for the organization, and the associated operating plan
● Manage key organizational processes for executing LLF’s strategy (this includes strategic reviews on a monthly and quarterly basis, board meeting, external meetings, etc.)
● Supporting the founder by researching and synthesizing the latest findings or other relevant material that will help define or develop the different horizontals and verticals at LLF
● Solving key strategic questions for the organization and helping the senior leadership build and develop LLF work areas.
● Creating and maintaining cross collaboration and integration between horizontal and verticals to enable leadership success
● Driving operational support and providing strategic inputs on high-profile projects Business Development
● Supporting the FR team around building business development plan with close coordination with the state program team by developing plan for expansion to new geographies. This will include development of proposals with program teams, coordination with state agencies and fundraising team/donors.
● Support the fundraising effort including strategizing with the LLF US Charity and reporting to marquee donors
Qualification and experience:
● Master’s degree
● 5 to 8+ years of relevant experience and track record of high achievement with a background in either consulting, strategy or business development
● Experience working with Senior Management, and driving intrapreneurial projects
Desired Qualities
● Good communication and interpersonal skills; fluency in English and Hindi
● The operating style suited to working in a small-organization setting, where teamwork and resourcefulness are highly valued
● Strong analytical, problem solving and presentation skills
● Excellent leadership skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects at a time
● Self-driven; able to take on projects independently; Entrepreneurial spirit and ‘can-do’ attitude and open to feedback.
Compensation
Compensation and designation would be commensurate with candidate’s experience and qualifications
Apply
To apply fill in the google form latest by 31st May 22
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OI2LsvYMQvrsfmh8DCsQbrH2KvZhnHqLonw7W8ANWu4/edit
LLF is an equal opportunity employer. Women and differently abled persons are encouraged to apply
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