Consultant

The Tamil Nadu (TN) School Education Department aims to reform the quality of education in Government Schools through planned One such initiative is transforming 28 schools across the State into Schools of The initiative aims to provide the identified group of schools with required infrastructure, academic and co-curricular inputs that will enhance the learning environment for students and empower them to strive for These schools will act as platforms that will groom talent, nurture the spirit of sportsmanship and hard work and provide exposure to internal and external opportunities, thereby broadening the horizons of students and

The Program Manager will work with the leadership in the TN School Education Department to support and drive extra-curricular school clubs across the The person takes ownership to implement the program in the most efficient and effective manner by facilitating design of program, schedules, onboard partners, project costs and problem solve for This person will be responsible for managing all operational needs for the project, and for coordinating with internal and external stakeholders on a daily

Primary responsibilities:

• Full project lifecycle ownership - from initiation, understanding requirements, and delivery for multiple projects spanning identified focus
  
• Develop strong working relationships with state government officials, and act as an interface between key stakeholders (Government officials, Bhumi, partners and donors)
  
• Ensure the overall program is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of goals and objectives of the
  
• Prepare estimates and detailed project plans for all phases of the
  
• Track day-to-day project activities and operational needs with regular reviews to the leadership team on project milestones, deliverables, dependencies and
  
• Manage project scope and any required changes by collaborating with all
  
• Focus on continuously improving processes and methods to achieve desired
  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manage and groom team by establishing processes and approaches for the team to
  
• Foster an environment that nurtures innovation, creative thinking, problem solving and working as a team to meet project
  
• Lead by example in setting high standards for ownership, communication and continuous
  

Education Qualification / Experience:

• Post-graduate (MBA or MPP/MPA)
  
• Total of 8-10 years of work experience, including 3-5 years of post-graduation work
  
• Experience with project and people management is
  
• Experience working with the government and in the education sector is
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A deep passion for education
  
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
  
• Creative and be able to enjoy working within a small, entrepreneurial environment that is mission-driven, results-driven and community oriented
  
• Possess the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple
  
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including government, staff, external partners and donors
  
• Expert written and verbal communication skills English and Tamil
  
• High Emotional maturity
  
• Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions
  
• Resourceful, responsible and self-starting
  
• High on ownership with eagerness to pick up additional responsibility when needed
  
• Result oriented, and strong bias to action
  
• Innate ability to network seamlessly with people across the
  

Other Information:

• Total Openings: 1
  
• Reporting to: State PMU Lead
  
• Location: Directorate of School Education, Chennai
  
• Scope: Full time Consultant
  
• Remuneration: Will be commensurate with the candidate s skill and
  
• Expected Joining Date: Immediate