Job Description: Senior Assocaite (Project Management Unit-M.P)
About us :
Muskaan Dreams is a pioneering tech nonprofit committed to revolutionising education for government school children in India. Our mission is to foster tech innovation, STEM learning, and 21st-century skills among students, empowering them to thrive in the digital age. We achieve this by equipping teachers with cutting-edge technology, partnering with government systems at the state and district levels, and prioritising scalability and efficiency to maximise our impact so that every student should have an opportunity to take advantage of the promise of digital learning and coding. We are on a mission to enable tech for one Million students by 2025.
For more information about Muskaan Dreams, please visit www.muskaandreams.org
Summary:
Designation: Senior Assocaite (Project Management Unit-M.P)
Reporting to: Program Manager (PMU-M.P)
Experience: 2-3 Years (Experienced in Non for Profit Sector)
Vertical: Program Operation
Location: Madhya Pradesh (Each Division shall have one Senior Assocaite)
Division Details: Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Narmadapuram, Rewa, Sagar, Shahdol, Ujjain
Joining Date: Immediately
Employment Type: Full-time
No. of Openings: 9 (One for each division)
Position Overview:
The Senior Associate (Project Management Unit) will be responsible for the effective implementation of Muskaan Dreams' programs across an allotted division in Madhya Pradesh. This division will consist of a group of districts, and the Senior Associate will be the face of program implementation from the PMU team to the district and division.
The role requires extensive government liaison, organizing and delivering teacher training, ensuring effective implementation in collaboration with government officials, stakeholder management, partner reporting, ensuring engagement in schools across the division, monitoring and evaluation, and data-driven decision-making for the project in the division. The Senior Associate will have extensive travel within the Divison ensuring program implementation across Divison.
Key Responsibilities:
- Program Implementation:
- Lead the effective implementation of Muskaan Dreams' Digital Shaala programs across the allotted division.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between Muskaan Dreams and district/division-level government officials.
- Ensure alignment of program activities with district and state educational policies and standards.
- Government Liaison:
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with government officials, school authorities, and other stakeholders.
- Facilitate government approvals and support for program activities.
- Represent Muskaan Dreams in government meetings, workshops, and forums.
- Teacher Training:
- Design and deliver comprehensive teacher training programs.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training sessions and implement improvements as needed.
- Ensure teachers adopt digital education tools and platforms.
- Stakeholder Management:
- Engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including government officials, school leaders, teachers, and community members.
- Foster strong partnerships with local NGOs, educational institutions, and other relevant organizations.
- Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Develop and implement a robust monitoring and evaluation framework for the program.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data to assess program impact and effectiveness.
- Provide regular reports and updates to the Project Manager and other stakeholders.
- Utilize data and insights to drive program improvements and decision-making.
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity in all reporting and analysis activities.
- Reporting:
- Prepare and submit timely and accurate reports on program activities, progress, and outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with all reporting requirements and standards.
- Leadership and Team Management:
- Lead and manage a team of associates and coordinators within the division.
- Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to team members.
- Foster a positive and collaborative team culture.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven track record of working closely with government officials and agencies.
- Expertise in designing and delivering teacher training programs.
- Proficient in using and implementing digital education tools and platforms.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
- Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience in government or public school systems.
- Familiarity with educational policies and standards.
- Proven track record of successful project management in education.
- Technical proficiency and ability to manage large-scale implementation projects.
Educational Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- Additional certifications in project management or education technology are a plus.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in project management, preferably in the education sector.
- Experience working with government or public school systems is highly desirable.
Personal Attributes:
- Passionate about education and improving learning outcomes for students.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Adaptable and open to feedback and learning.
- Open to travel extensively
Compensation:
Muskaan Dreams offers compensation as per the experience & competitive pay with excellent benefits. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun and rapidly growing organization that is transforming the lives of millions of children in India by focusing on digital literacy and skill-building in education.
To be successful at Muskaan Dreams, you will also:
- Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization
- Be a proactive and innovative thinker who achieves results and creates positive change
- Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
- Embrace diversity and a commitment to collaboration
- Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment
Muskaan Dreams is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Click here to Apply: muskaandreams.org/career
Process: Profile submission<>Assignment<>Personal interaction<>Final discussion.
Note: A typical recruitment process for these roles takes about 30-45 days, we’ll keep you updated about the progress through email.
For queries:info@muskaandreams.org
