Job Opportunity for Senior Project Lead – State Reform at Central Square Foundation in Bhopal, Panchkula, Lucknow (with regular travel to Delhi and various districts in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana)

**Job Title:** Senior Project Lead – State Reform

**Job Location:** Bhopal, Panchkula, Lucknow (with regular travel to Delhi and various districts in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana)

**About Central Square Foundation (CSF):**

Central Square Foundation (CSF) is a non-profit organization established in 2012, committed to improving learning outcomes for all school-going children in India through system-led reforms.  CSF focuses on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), collaborating with state governments to design and implement statewide FLN missions.  Their work encompasses policy, innovation, and practice, with a strong emphasis on scalable learning impact.  Key areas of focus include EdTech integration, Early Childhood Education (ECE) reforms, and School Governance, aiming to reduce learning poverty across India.

**Job Description:**

The Senior Project Lead will play a crucial role in driving state reform initiatives within CSF’s FLN State Reform program in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana.  This involves overseeing a significant portfolio of work, encompassing both state-specific and central components, aligned with CSF’s overall reform objectives across the three states.  Responsibilities include:

* Collaborating with the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) to develop academic materials, manage the printing and distribution process, and ensure timely delivery to schools.

* Managing the system-led assessment workstream, encompassing the development of assessment frameworks, tools, and processes; onboarding and training assessors; data collection and analysis; and reporting.

* Managing a team of 4-6 project managers and potentially collaborating with full-stack teams from partner organizations.

* Working closely with state project leads, coalition partners, and the State Mission Director to co-create and execute workstream plans.

* Supporting the management of district-level FLN fellows (in Madhya Pradesh), working closely with the State Mission Director.

**Experience Required:**

* Bachelor’s degree from a reputable university; Master’s degree preferred.

* 9-12 years of post-qualification work experience, preferably with a government entity, demonstrating a strong project delivery and management track record.

* Proven experience working with government stakeholders.

* Ability to analyze complex problems, develop solutions, and provide recommendations.

* Strong planning and prioritization skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

* Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Hindi.

* Ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with government stakeholders.

* Proven ability to lead and motivate a team of young professionals.

* Prior experience in the education sector, public/development sector, or consulting is preferred, but candidates with corporate experience and an interest in the education sector are also encouraged to apply.

* Mission-driven, optimistic, and enthusiastic, with a belief in achieving transformational change.