About Mantra4Change
Mantra4Change is a non-profit organisation working with governments to transform public education systems in India — so that millions of children can learn better, grow stronger, and thrive. We partner closely with state education departments to design and implement reforms at scale, strengthening leadership, governance, and classroom practice across public schools. Our work is grounded in the belief that lasting change happens when governments lead their own transformation.
Through long-term collaboration with institutions such as SCERTs and DIETs, Mantra4Change focuses on developing school leaders and system leaders, building collaborative school cultures, and engaging communities as partners in learning. By combining strong on-ground implementation with continuous learning, we help systems identify what works, scale it responsibly, and sustain improvement over time.
Our mission is to enable leaders at every level of the system to drive continuous improvement, creating a virtuous cycle in which strong leadership, collective ownership, and systemic reform deliver better learning and more equitable outcomes for every child.
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About STEP Bihar:
We have been working closely with the education department of Bihar since 2021. Our approach to work in Bihar to strengthen education leadership at various levels through collective action by leveraging technology to drive school improvement, through the following interventions.
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Work closely with SCERT and the Bihar Education Project Council office to design and implement a project-based learning program for grades 6-8 in all 38 districts in maths, science, and social subjects.
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Work closely with SCERT and the Director of the Primary office to enable DIETs to design need-based TPD, leveraging the Micro-Improvement Project on DIKSHA
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Deeper Intervention in 2 districts - Lakhisarai and Gaya. The District Team strengthens PBL and FLN Implementation at the district level by providing governance and academic support to key stakeholders at the district, block, and complex levels.
About the role
The District Program Lead will work to develop the district as a model for education change. In this role, you will manage small projects within the larger program and work closely with your team, the education department (DIETs, DEOs, DPOs), and the District Magistrate’s office to implement education initiatives.
You will also contribute to improving and innovating program design and implementation methods. You will work alongside 1–2 other District Program Leads, whose projects together shape the district education reform program. With guidance and support from program leadership, you will help key stakeholders drive continuous, sustainable improvements in education.
Roles and Responsibilities
Program Design and Implementation
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Design and develop different resources for capacity building of diverse stakeholders (teachers, head teachers, School Complex Leaders, block leaders, district leaders).
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Work with DEO office and DIETs office to get them to issue necessary government letters towards effective implementation of the workstream goals.
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Strengthen Peer Learning Circles (PLCs) at the Block and school complex level by co-planning and facilitating orientation sessions with school complex heads and BEOs.
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Co-plan and conduct district-level celebration events with DIETs and district technical teams to recognize teacher efforts and share innovations.
Partnership and Stakeholder Management
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Coordinate regularly with district administration (DM, DEO, DPO) and Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs) to plan and review activities.
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Build strong working relationships with district & block officials and academic institutions to ensure collective ownership of reforms.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
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Conduct a minimum of 15 school visits per month to observe classrooms, interact with teachers, Head teachers and track implementation fidelity.
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Monitor and track the impact of workshops and training, ensuring adherence to state protocols and quality standards.
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Collect, analyse, and synthesise field data into monthly and quarterly reports, highlighting achievements, challenges, and impact stories.
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Share insights and evidence with district and block leaders to strengthen decision-making.
Strategic Planning and System Improvement
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Contribute to program innovation by piloting new approaches and sharing learnings with district, state and organisational leadership.
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Document impact stories so that they can reach a wider audience, inspire collective action, and motivate more stakeholders to strive for excellence
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Take up additional responsibilities as per evolving organisational priorities.
Skills & Qualifications Required:
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A master’s degree in education preferably, along with 2 years of experience leading educational design projects, especially in school leadership development, is preferred.
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Prior exposure to the education or consulting sector is preferred.
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Functional knowledge of G-Suite tools, Canva, and basic AI-based tools.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Hindi and English.
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Ability to negotiate and work effectively with government stakeholders.
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Must be able to travel within and outside the assigned districts when required.
Why Mantra
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A trust-based work environment that encourages independent thinking, questioning, and building solutions.
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An open and collaborative culture where teams
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are accessible and diverse perspectives are valued.
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24 paid leave and 12 calendar holidays.
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Health insurance coverage of up to ₹5 LPA for the employee and their dependents, along with accidental insurance coverage of ₹5 LPA for the employee.
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One menstrual leave each month for women employees.
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Rs. 5000 L&D fund to pursue job-related learning opportunities.
Remuneration: An annual CTC of INR 5 Lakhs onwards (depending on competency and experience)
Location: Lakhisarai & Gaya, Bihar (Must travel to field)
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