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Project Lead - District Project Management Unit (DPMU)
- Company
Central Square Foundation (CSF)
- Location
Medchal-Malkajgiri, Telangana
- Employment Type
Full-Time
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Functional Category
Programme Management & Implementation
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Experience
6 - 9 years
- Date Posted
22-Oct-2025
- Application Deadline
21-Nov-2025
About Central Square Foundation (CSF)
Central Square Foundation is a non-profit organisation working with the vision of ensuring quality school education for all children in India. Since 2012, we have been partnering with the government and ecosystem stakeholders to improve the learning outcomes of children, especially from low-income communities. We are driven by our mission to enable the school education system to adopt solutions that are scalable, sustainable and effective, so that all children get equal access to opportunities needed for leading a better life.
Overview of the Role
The Project Lead DPMU Mechal will be based in Medchal-Malkajgiri District. The role involves overseeing the District Project Management Unit (DPMU) in Medchal-Malkajgiri District, focusing on Academic and Governance components of the Telangana FLN mission. The DPMU unit of 2-3 Project Managers led by a Project Lead works with administrative and academic leaders in the district to build mission salience, set short term and mid term goals, build capacity, and undertake micro-innovations that assist student learning. The Project Lead, FLN DPMU project will lead the implementation of the project at the district level and will be responsible for managing a team.
Job Description
Driving implementation of FLN workstreams at district level
• Oversee the rollout of FLN initiatives in the district, Build and sustain teacher capacity for FLN, focusing on the quality of training and implementation.
• Strengthen middle management (MEOs, CHMs, and resource persons) to improve school visits, classroom observations, and teacher support.
• Undertake regular field travel to schools and clusters to observe classroom practices and provide onsite support.
Data-Driven Decision-Making:
• Enhance data collection processes, ensure data reliability, and promote its effective use for decision-making.
• Work with district, mandal and cluster level stakeholders to generate actionable insights.
• Visit mandals and clusters periodically to support and guide data use in local decision-making.
• Strengthening District-State Coordination for Effective FLN Implementation:
• Engage regularly with District Collector (DC) and District Educational Officer (DEO)
• Collaborate with the State Project Management Unit (SPMU) to align district efforts with state policies.
• Lead pilot projects to address specific district challenges or test innovative approaches.
Leadership and Team Management:
• Mentor and guide the district team to achieve project goals effectively.
• Ensure timely reporting and documentation of project progress, challenges, achievements, and impact.
Documentation & Reporting:
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting on progress, outcomes, and financial utilization across districts.
• Document quantitative and qualitative impacts of district-level interventions.
• Capture field insights and translate them into programmatic improvements.
Required & Preferred Qualifications
Skill
• Proficiency in Telugu and English, with excellent communication skills.
• Expertise in project management and large-scale project implementation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Education
Masters degree preferred (education, development studies, public policy, social sciences).
Experience
6 to 9 years of relevant work experience in the education sector, demonstrating project delivery and stakeholder management. Prior experience with state and district-level Governments is highly desirable.