Ace Consultants
Location - Bhopal
Employment Type - Full-time
Roles and ResponsibilitiesThe State Programme Manager will be responsible for leading the operations in 1 state. She/he will work closely with Government, field implementation partner(s) and technical partner(s) to implement the programme, providing strategic direction within the state and necessary technical support in Early Childhood Care and Education.
Programme ManagementLead operational roll-out of the programme in the state.Support field implementation partners in development of annual work-plans and budgets, context-specific strategies, aligned with the org. ECCE strategy and project management frameworkReview the programme periodically, including visiting the field regularly, to assess the fidelity of implementation, and quality and effectiveness of the programmeSupport partners and Government functionaries to ensure delivery against agreed milestones and targets, identify gaps in delivery, and take corrective measures to reduce implementation gaps.Share periodic programme updates and financial projections, along with data analysis, case studies and presentations for stakeholders.
PartnershipsLead dialogue with Government departments at the state and district level (WCD, Education etc.).Liaise actively with key agencies in the state ECCE ecosystem, ensuring high visibility of the programme, recognition as a key organization for ECCE. Identify potential for convergence and strategic partnerships to amplify programme impact.Facilitate joint reviews to build a collaborative environment for all stakeholders.
Programme strategy and designProvide inputs to technical leads and partners on key initiatives, particularly to address context-specific needs of stakeholders in the stateCommunicate field learnings, programme innovations and developments from Government departments and other organizations in the state to ensure programme stays relevant.Support pan-India programme development and planning
Other activitiesWork with M&E, Communications, Research teams to share insights and impact of state ECCE activities.Plan and organize events, workshops and project visits for internal or external groups, as requiredAny other responsibilities, as per programme and organizational requirements, as assigned by line manager
Desired Candidate ProfileMinimum 10 years of relevant work experienceExperience of working with Government partners, preferably at the state levelProficiency in the principal language of the state where posted (spoken, reading), in English (including written)Excellent communication, analysis and presentation skills. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.Excellent interpersonal and team skills, with leadership abilitiesSelf-starter who takes ownership and responsibility for her/his projects.Ability to manage processes
Perks and BenefitsSalary + Benefits
