Education Reform PMU Consultant | G&PS-Education Practice

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About E&S Team

About the Role:

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Consultant to join our Education Project Management Unit (PMU) in Vijayawada. The role involves supporting large-scale education reform initiatives in partnership with state education departments. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management expertise, experience in government systems, and a passion for improving education outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support implementation of education reform projects in collaboration with SSA, SCERT, and Samagra Shiksha.
• Develop project strategies, monitoring frameworks, and cadence structures for effective execution.
• Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor field-level implementation and evaluate project outcomes using predefined indicators.
• Engage with stakeholders across state, district, and mandal levels to ensure alignment and coordination.
• Contribute to system transformation projects at the state or national level.
• Provide technical inputs on curriculum design, assessments, teacher training, and ToT initiatives.
• Support data-driven decision-making through analysis of education data.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Education:

• Masters degree in Education, Development Studies, Social Work, or MBA.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Development Studies, or Engineering.

• Experience:

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in project management and education sector initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, team coordination, and budget planning.
• Prior work in government ecosystems at various administrative levels.
• Experience in Andhra Pradesh and fluency in Telugu is highly preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong report writing and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and project monitoring tools.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work independently.
• Familiarity with NEP 2020 and Samagra Shiksha schemes.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience working on state/national level education transformation projects.
• Exposure to curriculum design, assessments, and capacity-building programs.
• Understanding of education department structures and functions.