Position: Manager

Organization: J-PAL South Asia

Apply: https://apply.povertyactionlab.org/

Roles and Responsibilities: The Manager:C-LOP will be responsible to perform a variety tasks including, but not limited to-

• Work closely with DoPT to deliver on a range of tasks related to on-line learning and needs assessment of the training needs and competencies required by public officials
• Coordinating with specific government departments and training institutions to identify the required competencies
• Identify and liaise with global institutions providing on-line, blended and face-to-face content that map to the skills and knowledge identified by DoPT and organize in-person sessions to supplement courses wherever needed
• Leading efforts to enable government training institutions to embed the curated on-line courses as a part of their regular training offerings
• Manage relationships with all stakeholders by sharing periodic updates through documents, presentations etc.
• Create presentations and other collateral as required

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 8+ years of work experience in a high performing environment
• Master’s degree in economics, public policy or related fields
• Experience in EdTech and managing or leading online learning
• Prior capacity building experience in the development sector, preferably with governments
• Management skills and experience
• o Demonstrated leadership and management experience, including hiring, training, and management of staff
• o Experience writing and managing budgets
• Experience working with complex partnerships, especially with governments, donors, and research organizations

Behavioural Requirements

• Exceptional communication skills, including writing, conversing and presenting clearly in English
• Proven ability to independently handle multiple diverse assignments simultaneously, successfully complete assigned tasks and meet deadlines while conducting high-quality work
• Ability to work closely with multiple team members in a collaborative manner
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically frequently and flexibly