Manager - QSP State Partnerships

Program Management

Development and implement program concept to manage Quality Support Program (QSP) at scale to increase the reach of the program at the state/district level.
Lead the development, roll-out and monitoring of the program implementation
Catalyze and follow-through on work to improve the effectiveness of the program.
Identify, develop and recommend initiatives for improving the program
Formulate budgets, conduct variance analysis to determine the difference between projected figures & actual expenditure and implemented corrective actions
Develop & maintain program & project documents, systems and procedures to assist systems of Bharti Foundation's compliance
Managing data & activities including workshops, conferences, publications & policy briefings
Coordinate program studies, reviews & evaluations and follow-up on findings

Capacity Building and Organizational learning

Build knowledge and technical capacity of partners, government resource team to develop and monitor quality program interventions
Support in developing knowledge and training modules related to program in collaboration with state government and technical partners with the support of the team members from Bharti Foundation
Planning for organizational reflection and learning opportunities, such as special impact studies
Ensure effective capacity building, cross-learning and communication

Stakeholder Management (Internal and External)

Support Chief School Excellence in developing and effectively working in strategic partnerships with stake holders in the government (Education Department, SCERT, DIET, SSA)
Coordinate internally with team members of Training and Curriculum, QSP program, Knowledge Management, procurement and finance to implement the project.
Coordinate with the Project Heads and Project Coordinators of the state to implement the project.
Effective coordination among the different regional and state offices to promote cross-learning while implementing the program
Manage key relationships within and outside of the foundation
Establish and maintain positive relationships with leadership

Liaise with key partner agencies and donors to advocate for key outcomes and objectives.