Position: Senior Project Lead

Organization: Central Square Foundation (CSF)

Location: Delhi

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Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to 

• Conceptualize and lead initiatives to develop and test high-potential hypotheses to  improve learning outcomes in the public and private sector 
• Set up on the field implementation of pilots and projects and ensure successful  execution on the ground  
• Provide implementation and project management support to the government  department and officials for implementing key strategic initiatives 
• Conceptualise initiatives to build an enabling environment for private schools  including identifying important stakeholders including policymakers, research  organizations, NGOs, social entrepreneurs, media, foundations, and researchers and  undertaking regular engagements with them to facilitate pragmatic regulation of the  sector 
• Track key policy developments in the education sector (including the private  schooling sector) and trends at the national and state level 
• Coordinate and or prepare policy briefs, fact sheets, background papers/  presentations and other targeted materials for meetings with key stakeholders

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities 

• Masters degree or equivalent in relevant fields: including management, economics,  social sciences and public policy preferred 
• 8-12 years of work experience with managerial responsibilities, demonstrating  superb project delivery and team leadership  
• Experience in managing large scale projects on the ground, preferably with non-profit and government partners  
• Experience in growing and managing up to 5-6 team members 
• Excellent research skills and the ability to analyze complex qualitative and  quantitative data, craft possible solutions, and recommend actions 
• Ability to build and maintain positive and collaborative relationships both within  and outside the organization, including with colleagues, schools, regulators,  foundations, researchers, grantees, and education product/service providers 
• Ability to lead meetings, deliver presentations, and represent CSF to external  audiences 
• Ability to work independently and proactively, without support staff and with little  supervision 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong presentation skills 
• Strong planning and organizational skills, and an ability to be able to set priorities,  plan timelines and meet deadlines 

Desired Qualities 

• Entrepreneurial spirit and ‘can-do’ attitude 
• The operating style suited to working in a small-organization setting, where  teamwork and resourcefulness are highly valued 
• Excellent leadership skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects at a  time 

Compensation 

Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy pay scales and will depend upon the candidate’s experience levels.