Senior Program Manager – Mid-Tier Strengthening
- Company
Language and Learning Foundation (LLF)
- Location
Delhi
- Employment Type
Full-Time
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Functional Category
Programme Management & Implementation
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Experience
8 - 10 years
About Language and Learning Foundation (LLF)
Language and Learning Foundation was founded in 2015 for bringing about transformative change in the teaching and learning process and help improve student learning in early grades. We work with the public education system, and at a reasonable scale, to foster change that is sustainable.
Overview of the Role
The Senior Program Manager – Mid-Tier Leadership Strengthening will play a central role in shaping and leading LLF’s national work on system leadership and mid-tier strengthening. This is a senior position requiring both strategic vision and hands-on execution. The person will: Drive the next phase of LLF’s work on mid-tier system strengthening — spanning district, block, and cluster levels, Lead multiple workstreams — research, implementation, partnerships, and policy engagement, Guide the design of differentiated capacity-building programs for Teacher Mentors and Academic Coordinators, And represent LLF’s mid-tier leadership work at national and international forums. The role will require deep understanding of how academic leadership, mentoring, and supervision interact to shape classroom quality — and how this can be institutionalized in public systems.
Job Description
Strategic Leadership
• Lead the development of a comprehensive roadmap for LLF’s mid-tier work, aligning with the organization’s long-term strategy and 2030 vision.
• Envision pathways for strengthening district, block, and cluster-level academic leadership, especially the Teacher Mentor cadre.
• Identify opportunities for state partnerships, research collaborations, and new programmatic innovations.
• Conceptualize multi-year initiatives that integrate capacity building, research, and systems reform.
Program and Research Leadership
• Oversee ongoing research and diagnostic studies focused on mid-tier leadership, mentoring, and supervision practices.
• Design and manage implementation pilots that test leadership and mentoring models across states.
• Supervise research on the Teacher Mentor cadre — including their classroom observation practices, feedback mechanisms, and professional development needs.
• Collaborate closely with LLF’s Research, CPD, and State Program teams to ensure integration and coherence across all strands of work.
Capacity Building and Innovation
• Lead the design of differentiated capacity-building frameworks for mid-tier leaders — including district/block officers and Teacher Mentors.
• Integrate innovative learning methods such as digital microlearning, peer learning communities, and behavioral nudges.
• Use research evidence to build training frameworks, leadership toolkits, and mentoring protocols tailored to mid-tier roles.
• Document models and implementation insights for replication across states.
Stakeholder and Government Engagement
• Serve as LLF’s key representative for mid-tier work in engagements with government officials, donors, and institutional partners.
• Strengthen collaborations with SCERTs, DIETs, and SPMUs to embed mid-tier capacity-building frameworks within state systems.
• Support state teams to align mid-tier work with ongoing FLN and teacher development initiatives.
• Contribute to policy-level advocacy on professional standards, job descriptions, and CPD frameworks for mid-tier roles.
Knowledge, Advocacy, and Representation
• Document and disseminate learnings from mid-tier initiatives through reports, policy briefs, and case studies.
• Represent LLF’s work at national and international forums, highlighting insights on mid-tier leadership and system reform.
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing through publications, research dissemination, and practitioner networks.
Team and Resource Management
• Manage a small and growing team, ensuring alignment, quality, and mentorship.
• Oversee budgets, timelines, and work plans for multi-state implementation.
• Ensure effective use of resources and compliance with donor and organizational requirements.
Required & Preferred Qualifications
Skill
• Strategic and systems-thinking approach.
• Strong communication, writing, and representation skills.
• Comfort with data-driven planning and research.
• Experience managing teams and multi-stakeholder projects.
• Ability to work effectively within government structures.
• Commitment to LLF’s mission of equitable foundational learning.
Education
Master’s degree in Education, Public Policy, Management, or a related field.
Experience
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in education reform, leadership development, or system strengthening. • Demonstrated experience in leading research and implementation programs focused on school or system leadership. • Experience working closely with government education systems, preferably at state or district levels. • Prior engagement with teacher mentoring, capacity building, or academic coordination structures will be a strong advantage. • Experience in representing work at national or international platforms is desirable.