Manager- LSI

Position Title	Manager, Large Scale Initiatives (LSI)
Position Summary	Large Scale Initiatives (LSI) division at Bharti Foundation works with State Education Departments to support them in implementing good practices and programs at scale with the goal of providing a joyful learning experience to children. Currently, Bharti Foundation with its LSI supporting various states such as Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Rajasthan, Punjab, and Assam. This position is a part of the State Team based out of J&K/ Karnataka (rural)/ Rajasthan/North East States. The LSI Manager will play a central role in the designing and effective implementation of LSI in the assigned state. This role offers a great opportunity to engage with multiple states’ Education departments across India and provide strategic support to school education department.
Band	1
Department/Function	LSI
Location City	–
Number of Positions	1
Reporting to (Designation/Role)	Senior Manager based in HO
Reported by (Designation/Role)	NA
Ideal Age Bracket	28 to 40
Qualification	Post Graduate from a reputed university with a strong record of academic performance
Experience (in years)	5+ years (preferably in the education sector and managing projects with the Government). Experience of implementation of social sector projects with governments.
Skill	Strong communication – Good writing and presentation skills Strong stakeholder management including government departments Result-oriented and perseverance Analytical skills Excellent team Management Ability to handle multiple tasks at once and prioritize as required Strong planning and organizational skills, and an ability to be able to set priorities, plan timelines and meet deadlines
Key Roles & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Formulate goals for LSI for the designated state. Build and maintain a strong relationship with the government and other stakeholders such as knowledge partners, and partner non-profits, etc. Ensure effective implementation of LSI initiatives in the assigned state. Support HO in content development required for the specific intervention in the state. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for effective implementation. Lead/support capacity building activities including trainings, workshops, and capsules for different stakeholders. Design and lead the development of monitoring and evaluation framework for effective implementation and to track progress. Engage with various stakeholders (internal and external) to contextualize monitoring activities, develop operational plans and review the progress at regular frequency. Analyze data, develop key insights and synthesize results to improve implementation. Undertake/coordinate for ensuring the outcomes of the project and on-going evaluation of LSI initiatives. Facilitate the uptake of Technology platform of Bharti Foundation developed for teacher empowerment. Drive the usage of Technology platform in assigned state. Perform technology pilot tests, handhold users to make the project successful and escalate issues at relevant levels.

Position Title	Manager, Large Scale Initiatives (LSI)
Position Summary	Large Scale Initiatives (LSI) division at Bharti Foundation works with State Education Departments to support them in implementing good practices and programs at scale with the goal of providing a joyful learning experience to children. Currently, Bharti Foundation with its LSI supporting various states such as Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Rajasthan, Punjab, and Assam. This position is a part of the State Team based out of J&K/ Karnataka (rural)/ Rajasthan/North East States. The LSI Manager will play a central role in the designing and effective implementation of LSI in the assigned state. This role offers a great opportunity to engage with multiple states’ Education departments across India and provide strategic support to school education department.
Band	1
Department/Function	LSI
Location City	–
Number of Positions	1
Reporting to (Designation/Role)	Senior Manager based in HO
Reported by (Designation/Role)	NA
Ideal Age Bracket	28 to 40
Qualification	Post Graduate from a reputed university with a strong record of academic performance
Experience (in years)	5+ years (preferably in the education sector and managing projects with the Government). Experience of implementation of social sector projects with governments.
Skill	Strong communication – Good writing and presentation skills Strong stakeholder management including government departments Result-oriented and perseverance Analytical skills Excellent team Management Ability to handle multiple tasks at once and prioritize as required Strong planning and organizational skills, and an ability to be able to set priorities, plan timelines and meet deadlines
Key Roles & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Formulate goals for LSI for the designated state. Build and maintain a strong relationship with the government and other stakeholders such as knowledge partners, and partner non-profits, etc. Ensure effective implementation of LSI initiatives in the assigned state. Support HO in content development required for the specific intervention in the state. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for effective implementation. Lead/support capacity building activities including trainings, workshops, and capsules for different stakeholders. Design and lead the development of monitoring and evaluation framework for effective implementation and to track progress. Engage with various stakeholders (internal and external) to contextualize monitoring activities, develop operational plans and review the progress at regular frequency. Analyze data, develop key insights and synthesize results to improve implementation. Undertake/coordinate for ensuring the outcomes of the project and on-going evaluation of LSI initiatives. Facilitate the uptake of Technology platform of Bharti Foundation developed for teacher empowerment. Drive the usage of Technology platform in assigned state. Perform technology pilot tests, handhold users to make the project successful and escalate issues at relevant levels.