Manager SEL

STRI Consulting; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

As per industry norms

Job summary

A leading NGO in India is seeking a Manager – SEL to lead the implementation and quality assurance of Social Emotional Learning. This role involves designing systems for consistent program delivery, analyzing data for improvement, and building strong relationships with educational partners. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree and has at least 3 years of experience in SEL or wellbeing programs. A commitment to equity and excellence in educational support is essential. Competitive benefits align with industry norms.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in SEL, school education, or wellbeing programs.
• Proven experience in content development, adult training, and program management.
• Experience in content development and adult training.
• Ability to build partnerships with stakeholders.
• Strong facilitation and data-driven improvement skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee systems for consistent SEL delivery.
• Track and analyze program data for continuous improvement.
• Facilitate capacity-building initiatives for educators.
• Build relationships with school leaders for effective program execution.

Skills

Stakeholder investment and partnership building

People leadership and mentoring

Systems thinking

Facilitation and communication

Analytical thinking

Commitment to equity and diversity

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work, or related fields

Job description

The Manager – SEL will lead the implementation, quality assurance, and strengthening of Social Emotional Learning within the NGO's Whole School Transformation Program (WSTP). This person is responsible for ensuring strong program delivery across partner schools, building educator capacity, improving systems, and using data to continuously enhance impact.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design and oversee systems that ensure consistent, high-quality SEL delivery across schools and program teams.
• Track and analyse program data to drive structured reviews and continuous improvement in implementation.
• Design and facilitate capacity-building initiatives and provide ongoing supervision to educators and program staff to strengthen delivery quality.
• Build and manage strong working relationships with school leaders and partner institutions to ensure effective program execution.

Requirements

Educational Qualification/Experience:

• Educational Degree : Master’s degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work, or related fields.
• Relevant Experience (in years): Minimum 3 years of experience in SEL, school education, or wellbeing programs. Proven experience in content development, adult training and program management.

Knowledge & Skill sets required:

• Ability to invest stakeholders and build partnerships
• Strong people leadership and mentoring skills.
• Systems thinking with a grasp of school transformation and education ecosystems.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and relationship-building abilities.
• Analytical thinking and commitment to evidence-based improvement.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in education and social emotional support.

Benefits

As per industry norms