Regional Manager - DAEL

Madhi Foundation; Tamil Nadu; Presencial; INR 1 500 000 - 2 100 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Madhi Foundation is seeking a Regional Manager to oversee education interventions across 5 districts in Tamil Nadu. You will ensure fidelity to the Demo Districts Program while enabling adaptations based on local realities.

You will lead a regional team, mentor staff, and coordinate with government partners and donors to drive program impact and reporting across districts. This role requires strong data literacy, strategic oversight, and travel across districts.

Qualificações

• Master’s degree in Education, Development Studies, Management, or related field.
• 7–10 years of experience, with at least 4 years in managerial roles.
• Experience managing geographically distributed programs and teams would be an advantage.
• Fluency in Tamil (spoken and written) and English.

Responsabilidades

• Lead planning and implementation across 5 districts, ensuring alignment with program goals.
• Translate strategy into actionable block-level goals and systems.
• Monitor progress against regional indicators and recommend course corrections.
• Mentor and manage 5 Governance Associates and ~20 Outcome Associates.
• Engage with senior district and state officials and donors.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Data literacy

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Team development

Formação académica

Master’s degree in Education, Development Studies, Management, or related field

Ferramentas

MS Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Kallakurichi, Kancheepuram, Chengalpet, Villupuram, Cuddalore, India

• State/Province Tamil Nadu
• Country India

Job Description

The Regional Manager (RM) will oversee and manage the implementation of education interventions across 5 districts, 20 blocks. This role ensures fidelity of the Demo Districts Program strategy on the ground while enabling adaptations based on local realities. The RM manages 5 Governance Associates and ~20 Outcome Associates and serves as the critical bridge between the field and Program.

The Job Description

In this role, some of your responsibilities will include

• Lead planning and implementation across 5 districts, ensuring alignment with Madhi’s Demo Districts Program goals.
• Translate organisational strategy into actionable block-level goals and systems.
• Monitor progress against regional indicators and recommend course corrections.

2. Team Leadership and Capacity Building

• Manage and mentor 5 Governance Associates and ~20 Outcome Associates.
• Build a culture of accountability, reflection, and innovation within the regional team.
• Facilitate quarterly retreats, training sessions, and structured learning reviews.
• Identify and groom high-potential staff for leadership roles.

3. Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with senior district and state officials, ensuring trust and alignment.
• Represent Madhi at high-level review forums and donor engagements.
• Support Governance Associates in managing escalations with district leadership.

4. Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

• Consolidate data and insights from 5 districts for monthly progress reports.
• Collaborate with M&E to identify trends, challenges, and solutions at the regional level.
• Document and disseminate systemic insights for internal learning and external advocacy.

5. Impact Measurement and Documentation

• Ensure cross-district consistency in program delivery.
• Drive efficiency in resource allocation, travel planning, and district staffing.
• Surface operational risks and resolve them proactively.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• A Proven ability to lead large, multi-district teams.
• Strong experience in government partnerships and policy navigation.
• Excellent data literacy and ability to use insights for decision-making.
• Visionary leadership with capacity to hold both strategy and detail.

Work Experience include:

• Master’s degree (Education, Development Studies, Management, or related field).
• 7–10 years of experience, with at least 4 years in managerial roles.
• Prior experience in managing geographically distributed programs and teams would be an advantage.
• Prior experience in education reform, government collaboration, or large-scale program delivery.
• Fluency in Tamil (spoken and written) and English.
• Periodic traveling will be required to selected Districts and Blocks.

You will be expected to bring your own laptop with updated software (MS Office 2016).

This role will report to: Operations Anchor – Demo Districts Program