Functions / Responsibilities

Job Description - Project Associate

Technology Advisory

About LFE

Our mission is to help improve the effectiveness of the government machinery,
for delivering quality school education at scale
Leadership For Equity (LFE) is a Systems Change and Research Organisation that aims to strengthen the effectiveness of government school systems. At LFE, the fundamental belief is that Public Education Systems are by definition ‘gatekeepers’ of equity; and in a way, effective and sensitive public education systems will ensure that quality education is provided with every child.
LFE is born from a coming together of committed practitioners who acknowledge the complex,
multi-faceted and multi-layered nature of existing social inequities, without overly simplifying them in a hurry to find a technical solution. We see leadership as a continually evolving practice, rather than as a
role in an organisation or an aggregation of traits, in attempting to address problems of a complex nature.
LFE’s model of change for improving the effectiveness of government systems is by doing the following:
- CONSULT: Provide strategic and implementation consulting to improve the effectiveness of
educational programs
- ENABLE: Build Capacity and Support existing machinery to operate with increased effectiveness
- SCALE: Support high potential innovations to scale and institutionalise within the system
The emergence of LFE and its beginnings in education are also deeply connected to the need for such approach in the education ecosystem in India today, with a staggering number of interventions working in silos to ‘solve’ the problems confronting education. LFE was established in 2017 and registered as a Section 8 non-profit company under the 2013 Companies Act.
About the project(s)
This role is designed to work on large scale technology-related projects with the government. Some
examples are:
1. Working with the Education Commissioner to set up an e-governance cell / committee to
oversee edtech initiatives in the state, particularly related to digital administration and
governance (e.g. attendance tracking, online admissions, etc.)
2. Recommendations on digital (eLearning) content creation and adoption for students to ensure
access and availability of high quality and low-cost eLearning material for students of
Maharashtra
3. Managing state-level databases of student data and identifying opportunities to integrate with other platforms like data visualization platforms for teachers and officers
4. Organize an education technology conference for the state that brings public and private
organizations and individuals together to connect and collaborate on improving the use of
technology in education
About the role
We see the Project Associate role at LFE to be a highly aspirational role where the scope to learn about and create impact at a systemic level is immense. The Project Associate will work with the Project
Manager/Senior Manager to play a critical leadership role in ensuring planning for and execution of the responsibilities listed below. They include but are not limited to:
Planning and Execution (70%)
● Work on the overall project strategy in conjunction with the Project Manager
● Work with government stakeholders to design interventions that align with government needs as well as LFE’s project design
● Support government stakeholders in planning and conducting meetings as well as facilitating
workshops as necessary.
● Follow up with stakeholders to ensure the project is on track and identify, escalate and resolve issues/challenges as they arise
● Maintain and update project documents like trackers, project timeline and so on
● Draft documents like RFPs, advisory notes, tender documents, etc. based on secondary research Stakeholder Management (20%)
● Work closely with key stakeholders (Commissioner, NIC, Balbharati, SCERT, etc.) to improve
visualization and usage of student learning data across all levels (teachers to officers)
● Work closely with subject/administrative officers as well as the project lead to design processes and structures to execute on the project, identify and mitigate risks and meet project goals
● Build relationships with stakeholders and provide recommendations on a constant basis
Personal and Professional Development (10%)
● A central tenet in practicing adaptive leadership, which we take seriously, is to seek out
perspectives different from your own, examine them and let them influence you for the better.
● Research and lead sessions to contribute towards the team’s personal and professional growth by introducing varied perspectives on education, equity, culture, monitoring and evaluation,
policy reform, etc. based on one’s interest and expertise.
● Participate effectively and drive learning in the team professional development days (once a
month) and team outstation stepbacks (twice a year)
Requirements Education & Experience
● At least 2 years of experience executing projects, preferably related to technology and/or
education
● Experience working in Maharashtra and working with government stakeholders would be
preferable
● Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a technology-related field
Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities
● Excellent written and oral communication skills - and functional knowledge (oral and written) of Marathi
● Belief in the potential of the public sector and that government systems can and will change
towards overcoming systemic inequities and ensuring improved outcomes for all citizens
● A basic understanding of social equity, development discourse and education policy in India
● Being able to take initiative and work in an autonomous, semi-structured environment
● Adaptability to changing responsibilities and resourcefulness to respond to them
● High openness to learning
● Ability to build and sustain relationships with multiple stakeholders & partners across public and private spaces
● Strong ability to create outstanding presentations, work with Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, and varied data sets
● Patience and resilience to stick it out in the face of setbacks and uncertainties
Location and Compensation
Location: Pune
Compensation: Apart from being a part of a young and dynamic learning team, the individual will receive a healthy compensation at par with the sector benchmark for this position, commensurate with the individual’s prior experience and qualifications.
Contact: Kindly email your CVs to careers@leadershipforequity.org to apply with the following subject line “Applying for Project Associate Technology Advisory”. If this is not in the subject line, we will not
receive the email.

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