Program Manager

Ensure that program approaches and resources are contextualised to the needs of districts and government schools in Odisha.

Work with relevant state teams to strengthen the integration of digital, computational, life and career skills and other program themes within the school ecosystem. 3.

Program Monitoring, Data and Reviews Ensure that program implementation, field visits, achievements and challenges are appropriately documented in monitoring systems.

Support the team to regularly analyse program data and use evidence to inform planning and implementation decisions.

Facilitate monthly and quarterly reviews with district teams and support the State Lead in state-level reviews.

Track progress against program milestones, identify gaps and follow up on agreed actions.

Support the preparation of program dashboards, updates and analysis for internal and external stakeholders.

Contribute to identifying trends, learnings and evidence from implementation that can inform program strategy and government engagement. 4.

Government and Partner Engagement Support the State Lead in maintaining effective relationships with state and district government stakeholders.

Manage regular coordination with identified government POCs to facilitate approvals, reviews, reporting and implementation requirements.

Coordinate with relevant government departments like School & Mass Education Department, Pancha Sikhya Setu Sangathan, OSEPA, Directorate of Higher Secondary Education, Skill Development & Technical Education Department and district officials to support program implementation and capacity-building initiatives.

Support preparation and participation in government reviews, workshops, consultations and relevant forums.

Ensure that government stakeholders are regularly updated on program progress, achievements and emerging issues.

Identify opportunities for convergence with government initiatives and other organisations working in the education ecosystem.

Support identification of relevant CSOs and potential partners at the district level and explore opportunities for collaboration. 5.

Reporting, Documentation and Budget Support Ensure timely submission of program reports, case studies, success stories and other documentation as per organisational requirements.

Support preparation of reports and program updates for government, donors and internal stakeholders.

Capture and document implementation learnings, innovations and evidence from the field.

Support state-level budget planning, expenditure tracking and periodic review of budget utilisation.

Ensure that program expenditure is aligned with approved plans and organisational processes.

Support the State Lead and relevant teams in providing timely financial and program information. 6.

Team Support and Development Provide regular guidance and support to Coordinators and district teams in planning, implementation and problem-solving.

Support team members in setting clear objectives, tracking progress and identifying professional development needs.

Mentor and coach team members to strengthen their program management and facilitation capabilities.

Support capacity-building initiatives for the field team based on emerging needs.

Facilitate effective communication and coordination between the state and district teams.

Promote a culture of reflection, learning, experimentation and accountability within the team.

Support adherence to organisational policies, processes and standards.