Asst. Manager - Programs (Education)

CInI - Collectives for Integrated Livelihood Initiatives; Jharkhand; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

CInI is seeking an experienced professional for the role of Assistant Manager - Programs (Education). The position will lead state-level program management, work with government departments and partner organizations, and ensure quality implementation of Education initiatives through robust data and reporting systems.

You will coordinate planning, budgeting, and monitoring, while supporting capacity-building and evidence-based decision making.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in education programmes and government liaisoning.
• Experience in data collection, analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead state-level program management and government convergence for Education initiatives.
• Oversee planning, budgeting, and delivery with quality standards.
• Coordinate training modules and capacity building for frontline workers.
• Collect and analyze program data to inform decisions and state-level planning.
• Draft and submit progress reports to government stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Program management

Data analysis

Training & capacity building

Reporting

Policy liaison with government

Education

Master’s degree in Education / Child Development / Public Policy

Job description

The Asst. Manager - Programs (Education) will lead state-level program management, government convergence, and quality implementation of Education initiatives. The role ensures timely deliverables, strengthens institutional capacity, and support evidence-based planning and decision-making through robust data and reporting systems.

Partnership Development & Stakeholder Engagement

• Manage relationships with the State Department of Women & Child Development/ICDS, School Education Department, and other line departments for program implementation.
• Work closely with nodal departmental agencies and partner organizations.
• Ensure effective convergence at district/block levels with ECCE/education officials and other line departments to improve field delivery and institutional capacity.

Program planning, management, and delivery

• Oversee end-to-end program implementation and ensure deliverables are met on time and to quality standards.
• Assist in budgeting, annual/quarterly planning, and management of education initiatives in coordination with the state department
• Support systemic planning at state/district level, including activity calendars, implementation plans, and monitoring schedules.

Training, capacity building, and quality assurance.

• Coordinate and support the design and implementation of training modules, assessment tools, and training follow-ups for frontline workers (e.g., Anganwadi workers/teachers)
• Provide technical guidance on play-based, developmentally appropriate practices and classroom quality improvement.
• Conduct regular monitoring visits and quality assessments to strengthen delivery at Anganwadi centres/Schools and other learning sites.

Data, research, and decision support

• Collect, analyze, and interpret program related data to inform decisions, course corrections, and state-level planning
• Assist the Department with data entry, data quality checks, and maintenance of accurate records and documentation.
• Conduct or support research studies, reviews, and evidence generation.

Reporting and communications

• Draft formal communications (letters, notes,) and reports in Hindi and English as required for government and internal use.
• Prepare and submit regular progress reports (monthly/quarterly) on project progress, challenges, risks, and outcomes to government stakeholders and leadership

1. Education:Master’s degree in Education, Child Development (ECD) / Social Sciences / Public Policy, or related field
2. Experience:5–8 years of experience in education programmes and government liasioning.