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5years

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Delhi - India

Monthly Salary drjobs

7 - 11

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

About Indus Action
At Indus Action we re seeking empathetic driven and action-oriented team members who share our mission to unlock public welfare as a Do-Tank. If you re passionate about partnering with the state to make welfare access sustainable and frictionless for vulnerable communities you ll find a welcoming home here. Our progressive and inclusive vision is reflected in equitable compensation transparent policies and a supportive collaborative culture. As an aspiring Deliberately Developmental Organisation (DDO) we live our values: Listen. Act. Change. With a no-door policy everyone collaborates openly and we offer rich cross-functional learning opportunities.

Role Overview
The Consultant (Manager) Right to Education will lead and manage key projects and initiatives in partnership with the state/central government and working closely with internal teams external partners and stakeholders. The project aims to bridge the gap between policy and action ensuring sustainable access to scholarships to students in need through technological and policy support in close partnership with the government.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the planning execution and monitoring of the Scholarships project ensuring timely delivery and achievement of pre-decided objectives
Build and maintain effective relationships with government officials partner organisations internal teams and other key stakeholders to facilitate project implementation and policy integration.
Define the vision objectives and user needs for the Digital Public Good (DPG) by engaging stakeholders and ensuring the platform addresses real-world challenges especially for vulnerable groups.
Work with the tech team who will design the DPG with open standards and modular architecture to ensure interoperability scalability and accessibility prioritizing user-centric features
Embed privacy security and transparent governance mechanisms including robust data protection and clear documentation
Establish systems for continuous monitoring evaluation and improvement by collecting user feedback measuring impact and iteratively refining the platform to maximize public benefit and sustainability.

Requirements

Qualifications:
  • Master s degree in Social Sciences (public policy social work public administration economics development studies or other related field) at least 3 years of relevant work experience ideally in the social sector.
  • Undergraduate degree in relevant fields with at least 5 years of work experience ideally in the social sector.
Knowledge and Technical Skills:
  • Has managed and delivered projects end-to-end for at least one project and is well-versed with principles of designing thinking planning execution budget management quality control monitoring and evaluation.
  • Understands how technology can streamline MIS implementation and identifies opportunities for tech-driven improvements possesses strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data tools to manage large datasets.

Core Competencies
  • Citizen Focussed Mindset: Place the vulnerable citizen at the centre of every action.
  • Entrepreneurial Energy: Take ownership of time and resources to deliver solutions.
  • Dealing with Ambiguity: Demonstrate grace under pressure and adapt through progressive elaboration.
  • Growth Mindset: View every experience as an opportunity for growth.
  • Collaboration: Build productive partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

Compensation
The compensation will be based on Indus Action s compensation benchmarking rubric. The range of compensation will be between INR 7-11 LPA depending on qualifications experience and a good fit for the role.
This is a one-year contractual position. Renewal or extension will be subject to organisational requirements and performance.

Locational Requirement
The candidate should be open to being posted in Rajasthan based on organizational needs.


Knowledge and Technical Skills Stakeholder Management Has led and managed a team of 3+ people through a project for 1+ year Partnered with the government and built relations across levels (BDO, SPD, PS, etc) to drive large-scale projects for 1+ year Has worked with government departments at a state-level for at least 2 years Project Management Has managed and delivered projects end-to-end for at least 2+ years Is well versed with principles of designing thinking, planning and execution, budget management, quality control and monitoring and evaluation Data & Technology Is capable of understanding technology (product, not code) used to set up MIS system and envisioning the scope that technology can play to make the implementation smoother Has strong analytical skills to create strategies and analyze data Research and Analysis Has worked on at least 1 project involving fieldwork/primary research (preferred) Has experience with secondary research and data analysis

Education

Master's/ Diploma in public policy

Employment Type

Full Time

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