Programme Manager Jobs in Delhi - STIR Education

About Stir Education

We are an international NGO that supports education systems to reignite intrinsic motivation in every teacher and official, to role-model the foundations of lifelong learning for every child. We believe that education systems must prepare every child, everywhere, to thrive in a world of ‘unknown unknowns’, and our vision is of a world where every child develops a love of lifelong learning. Since 2012, we have supported 200,000 teachers and 6 million children across 58 districts in India and Uganda.

OUR MODEL

We’re working towards a world where every child develops a love of lifelong learning, by developing the foundations of lifelong learning to be able to thrive in a world of ‘unknown unknowns’.

Our theory of change has three distinctive characteristics. Firstly, we use the principles of intrinsic motivation (autonomy, mastery and purpose) to prepare children to become lifelong learners. Our model is based on a number of activities that take place within a system designed to increase the intrinsic motivation of all stakeholders.

Secondly, we focus on role-modelling and relationships as the most sustainable way to build these foundations within systems. Role-modelling is the demonstration and promotion of behaviours and attitudes that you wish to see in others.

Thirdly, our approach is guided by our state government learning partnerships. We work through existing teachers, school leaders and officials to deliver our model, and build deep and trusting relationships with senior officials to tailor our approach to best align with each system.

At each level of the system, our termly learning improvement cycles introduce peer networks, action and feedback, and reflection. District officials are introduced to the content for each term and they then lead training sessions for school leaders to build their confidence and capability to lead teacher network meetings. Teachers learn new practices, to enable higher quality interactions with their children and create safer and more engaging classrooms.

This is supported with high-quality feedback and coaching, along with regular reflection at district and state levels that provide an opportunity for all stakeholders to analyse data, share learning and develop plans together to strengthen delivery.

Through this work, children, teachers and officials will see improvements in engagement, safety, curiosity and critical thinking, self-esteem, learning time and the quality of teaching.

OUR VALUES

How we approach our work is as important as what we do and our core values guide the way:

Humility – We don’t have all the answers upfront.

Ownership – We empower each other with high expectations & support.

Openness – We will listen, learn and improve, and lead through obstacles.

Purpose – We’re united by a shared vision we’ll build & achieve together.

THE OPPORTUNITY – PROGRAMME MANAGER, DELHI

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Delhi secondary programme for a Programme Manager. The position will be based in Delhi and directly reporting to the Senior Programme Manager, Delhi Programme. The person will be responsible for ensuring a very high standard in programme delivery to both teachers and government officials in a particular district in Delhi. This is a two-year contract.

Roles And Responsibilities

Strong Programme implementation and quality check across the assigned district

• Support in setting up meetings with potential expansion and drive programme quality in assigned districts.
• Drive the overall program in alignment with the programme goals and track progress on regular basis.
• Ensure all quality measures are being taken for effective delivery of the programme on ground.
• Facilitate orientation meetings, boot camp and institutes and enable district core teams to run the institutes, network meetings and other events with desired quality.
• Make sure that a learning focus is created in each school across the operational area.
• Ensure learning from the different programmes of the Government & other NGOs are incorporated into the programme operation and delivery.
• Prepare documents/reports as per the programme requirement.
• Define and embed different quality control parameters in collaboration with different stakeholders across the district.
• Any other task as assigned by the line manager.
  

Team Management & effective team building

• Ability to work with large, small and cross-functional teams in participatory and consensus oriented environment.
• Lead the programme operation at the district level with the help of 20 to 30 government officials directly as a team and by creating a participatory and consensus oriented environment.
• Make 10 to 15-day field visits in a month to carry out field level intervention and support the team of government officials to develop clear implementation strategies and run the model effectively on ground.
• Build capacity of each of the team members through regular coaching and mentoring.
  

Building strong relationships with district officials and lead policy level groups

• Build relationships by establishing regular communication channels with different district officials at a routine interval.
• Build a genuine partnership with the government and find bright spots at different levels.
• Engage officials in different levels of operational planning and programme design.
• Execute an overall district specific communication package to create a sense of ownership among different stakeholders.
  

Data Management, learning and support in bigger learning questions

• Share key data, stories and feedback with the Monitoring & Evaluation team about the programme implementation on the ground.
• Build a data based impact driven culture across the district.
• Become familiar with the programme operational rhythm.
  
  

Required Skills And Experience

• At least 4 years of experience with at least 2 years in grassroots education and a strong demonstrated interest in the education sector either through their work or as a volunteer and clear leadership and management experience. Candidates with even 2 years of relevant and exceptional experience are encouraged to apply.
• Strong identification with STiR values.
• Excellent influencing skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skill (self-initiative, self-motivation) and innovative thinking.
• Excellent planning and project management skills with an ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to communicate very effectively in Hindi and English.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to see things through to a very high standard.
• Ability to build strong relationships and connections with people of all levels of seniority.
• Demonstrated ability to work through others to achieve goals.
• Ability to co-create and collaborate to achieve goals.
• Ability to codify and share learning effectively.
• Understanding of how to effect behaviour change in teachers and government officials.
• Demonstrated capacity to learn, adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong understanding of the Delhi education system.
  
  

Remuneration & Benefits

A consultancy fees of ₹69,651/-per month (₹8,35,812/- per annum) will be paid for your service (subject to relevant taxes at source), along with Medical Insurance for yourself, spouse and up to two children.