Regional Manager (District Accelerator for Early Learning)
- Company
Madhi Foundation
- Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Employment Type
Full-Time
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Functional Category
Programme Management & Implementation
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Experience
7 - 10 years
- Date Posted
17-Oct-2025
- Application Deadline
04-Oct-2025
About Madhi Foundation
Madhi Foundation is a non-profit organisation working in the education sector and aims to reimagine school systems and eliminate the Foundational Learning Crisis in India by 2030. Established in 2016, Madhi Foundation is committed to the cause of bridging the equity gap in education for children across India and draw our inspiration from the Tamil adage, “vidhiyay madhiyaal vellalaam”, which translates to “destiny can be conquered with intellect (madhi)”. We believe that equitable and purposeful education can be a great leveler for children, mitigating the adverse impact of most social, cultural or economic disadvantages on their future. Madhi designs and implements tech-based, scalable, and context-specific programmes, aimed at eliminating the Foundational Learning gap among children from marginalized and most underserved communities across India. Vision: Foundational Learning first, so every child can thrive.
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Overview of the Role
This role leads the implementation of Madhi’s Demo Districts Program across 5 districts, translating strategy into district- and block-level action. It involves managing a regional team, building their capacity, and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement with government officials, oversight of monitoring and reporting, and ensuring consistent, high-quality program delivery. It also focuses on capturing insights for internal learning and external advocacy while proactively managing operational risks.
Job Description
1. District-Level Project Management
• Lead planning and implementation across 5 districts, ensuring alignment with Madhi’s Demo Districts Program goals.
• Translate organisational strategy into actionable block-level goals and systems.
• Monitor progress against regional indicators and recommend course corrections.
2. Team Leadership and Capacity Building
• Manage and mentor 5 Governance Associates and ~20 Outcome Associates.
• Build a culture of accountability, reflection, and innovation within the regional team.
• Facilitate quarterly retreats, training sessions, and structured learning reviews.
• Identify and groom high-potential staff for leadership roles
3. Stakeholder Engagement
• Liaise with senior district and state officials, ensuring trust and alignment.
• Represent Madhi at high-level review forums and donor engagements.
• Support Governance Associates in managing escalations with district leadership.
4. Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
• Consolidate data and insights from 5 districts for monthly progress reports.
• Collaborate with M&E to identify trends, challenges, and solutions at the regional level.
• Document and disseminate systemic insights for internal learning and external advocacy.
5. Impact Measurement and Documentation
• Ensure cross-district consistency in program delivery.
• Drive efficiency in resource allocation, travel planning, and district staffing.
• Surface operational risks and resolve them proactively.
Required & Preferred Qualifications
Skill
• Prior experience in managing geographically distributed programs and teams would be an advantage.
• Prior experience in education reform, government collaboration, or large-scale program delivery.
• Fluency in Tamil (spoken and written) and English.
• Periodic traveling will be required to selected Districts and Blocks
Education
Master’s degree (Education, Development Studies, Management, or related field).
Experience
7–10 years of experience, with at least 4 years in managerial roles.