Program Lead (Design) (JD link in the description)

Job Description

Edumust is on a mission to bridge the digital divide and transform the lives of government school students by equipping them with digital literacy and 21st-century skills. Our work has reached over 1200 students across 4 government primary schools and 1 community centre in Jalandhar, and we are committed to scaling our impact. In 2024, we entered a phase focused on energizing our organization, expanding our curriculum, strengthening our team. Our journey ahead is bold and ambitious, aiming to create a sustainable, scalable, and impactful model that reaches more students, engages communities, and builds a future where digital literacy is a right, not a privilege. In 2025, we are expanding to at least 10 schools, furthering our mission to provide digital literacy education to a greater number of students across Jalandhar. In the coming years, five key priorities will guide our efforts: Strengthening Our Core Programs – Enhancing our curriculum and training to ensure students receive an excellent and engaging digital education.Expanding Our Reach – Scaling our impact by working with the government, local partners, and volunteers to bring digital literacy to more schools and communities.Empowering Educators – Equipping teachers with the skills and tools they need to integrate digital learning effectively in their classrooms.Building a Movement – Engaging volunteers, stakeholders, and changemakers to advocate for digital equity and actively participate in our mission.Creating Sustainable Impact – Establishing a replicable and scalable model that can serve as a blueprint for digital education initiatives beyond Jalandhar. What Edumust Can Offer YouThe opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization at a pivotal stage of growth, expanding digital literacy and educational opportunities in under-resourced schools.A dynamic and flexible workplace that values innovation, leadership, and continuous learning.A supportive team environment where personal and professional development is a priority.Meaningful engagement with students, educators, and communities, allowing you to directly contribute to transformational change.Fair remuneration within the non-profit sector and the city of placement, along with a commitment to employee well-being and professional growth. Position SummaryReporting to: Executive Director/ Senior Program ManagerDirectly Managing: Program AssociateLocation: Jalandhar, Punjab (full-time, in-person) Roles & ResponsibilitiesAs a lead role, this position demands strong ownership and accountability, innovation and initiative, collaboration and teamwork, and active community and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will lead by example, demonstrating values alignment, problem-solving abilities, and strong decision-making skills, while embodying the qualities of a great leader who drives impact and inspires others. A continuous learning mindset and the ability to adapt and innovate are essential to thrive in this dynamic role. You will work closely with the other Program Lead to ensure seamless coordination between program implementation and design. Demonstrating strong teamwork skills, you will collaboratively align goals, assign tasks effectively, and divide responsibilities to optimize efficiency and impact. As a Program Lead, you will work on: Program Design & Curriculum Development:Designing and improving the curriculum for the computer literacy and 21st-century skills programs.Tailor learning materials to meet the needs of students, ensuring alignment with Edumust’s mission and goals.Collaborate with the Implementation & Volunteer Lead to ensure the curriculum is effectively delivered in the classrooms. On-Ground Monitoring & Reporting:Conduct classroom observations, collect feedback from teachers and students, and identify areas for improvement.Maintain documentation of progress, challenges, and achievements for internal reporting.Support continuous improvement of program delivery based on feedback and observations. As a People Manager, you will work on: Managing and Developing Associates:Guiding and Supporting Associates, Provide mentorship, clear direction, and constructive feedback to ensure effective execution of responsibilities.Professional Growth & Learning, Facilitate training, exposure to new challenges, and skill-building in stakeholder management, content development, pedagogy, and implementation.Performance Management, Conduct regular check-ins, set goals, and create a structured feedback loop to track progress and development.Building a Strong Team Culture, Foster collaboration, accountability, and innovation while leading by example and encouraging open communication.Monitoring Performance & Insights, Establish key performance indicators for associates, track progress, and share insights with the leadership team to drive improvements. Teacher Hiring & TrainingAssist in recruiting part-time teachers for digital literacy programs.Facilitate ongoing professional development for teachers, focusing on digital literacy and 21st-century skills, including providing basic technical support, stakeholder management, content, and pedagogy.Monitor teachers’ effectiveness in the classroom, providing coaching and feedback when necessary. Social Media & Outreach:Manage and maintain Edumust’s presence on social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.).Create content calendars, campaign strategies, and posts to engage the community and stakeholders.Increase visibility and engagement through digital marketing efforts. As a Lead at Edumust, you will work on: Branding & Design:Create visually appealing and impactful materials (presentations, brochures, reports, social media posts).Ensure Edumust’s brand and message are consistently represented across all communications.Design resources such as learning aids, guides, and instructional materials for teachers and students. Content Creation & Storytelling:Craft compelling stories to highlight the impact of Edumust’s programs on students and communities.Develop blog posts, newsletters, and other written content to promote Edumust’s initiatives.Share testimonials and success stories from teachers, students, and volunteers. Monitoring & Evaluation:Defining Key Metrics, Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for program implementation, teacher effectiveness, and student learning outcomes.Data-Driven Decision Making, Design and implement systems for data collection, attendance tracking, and program performance analysis.Impact Assessment & Reporting, Evaluate program performance, generate reports, and share findings with the leadership team for continuous improvement.Continuous Learning & Innovation, Research best practices, cross-learn from experts, and bring in new insights, ideas, and strategies to enhance program effectiveness. Note: Responsibilities are not limited to those mentioned above. Candidates will have the opportunity to gain exposure across multiple domains. What You Should HaveQualifications:Bachelor’s or Master's degree in education, community development or a related field, journalism, communications, public relations, or marketing, though other degrees are also acceptableMinimum 3-4 years of full time professional work experience, designing & managing projects and leading teams. Experience teaching and working with teachers is a plus (fellowship experience is acceptable)Teaching experience in a low-income school with a strong track record of building academics, values, mindsets, and pathways to opportunity with students.A minimum of 2 years of an instructional leadership role, with strong results in team growth, student growth, team culture, training effectiveness and school partner investment.Experience of managing and coaching small, high-performing teams to achieving ambitious outcomes.Experience of having collaborated effectively with a broad range of individuals and groups.Deep understanding of education pedagogy, lesson planning, curriculum, and subject knowledgeStrong End-to-end project management experience (from vision setting to execution), including assessing progress in goals, making necessary course corrections and/or reinforcementsStrong verbal and written communication skills to engage with schools, parents, and community members, local authorities, and other stakeholders in the system.Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Google suite, social media apps, basic illustration applications, and other required online tools like AI tools, Canva, Adobe Suite, i-movie, movie maker, etcProficiency in English, Hindi, and proficiency in Punjabi is a plus.Owning and being able to drive at least a two-wheeler is essential, as daily school visits will require travel. Personal Characteristics:Strong desire to make a difference in the lives of studentsStrong growth mindset and a belief that you and others can always do betterIntegrity and attention to detail in all aspects of workCreative problem-solving attitude and the ability to figure things out through a research mindsetAbility to prioritize and manage multiple assignments concurrentlyDemonstrable ability to work under pressure with limited resourcesComfortable with ambiguity and decision making in the absence of enough informationComfortable exploring a village or slum on your own, approaching random families, and visiting local schoolsStrong sense of ownership of the work and willingness to take up additional responsibilities outside your profile if neededReadiness to commit for a minimum of 2 years because it takes time to make a difference Compensation4,20,000 - 6,00,000 INRInterested candidates should send their resume / CV and are expected to personally author statements of purpose/essays in the application form.to careers@edumust.org and amarjot@edumust.org with the subject line “Application for Program Lead (Design)”Note: Sole use of AI or Chat-GPT based tools may lead to disqualification from the process.