Division Manager in Maharashtra | Open Links Foundation

Open Links Foundation

Open Links Foundation works with state governments to improve learning in government schools. Its main programme supports teachers with simple tools and guidance so that children in classrooms learn better. The organisation works closely with district and block education officials and has small field teams in each district, so changes can last and grow. This role sits within Open Links Foundation's Acharya Vinoba Bhave Shikshak Sahayak Program, which supports government school teachers across Maharashtra.

Role

The Division Manager leads the Vinoba programme across all districts in a division of Maharashtra. You will guide Program Managers and Project Officers, build strong partnerships with government education officials, and use data to keep improving how the programme works for students and teachers. You will report to the COO (Chief Operating Officer).

Responsibilities

• Lead full rollout of the Vinoba programme in every district of the division, with district plans that match local needs.
• Find practices that improve student learning and spread them across districts.
• Build lasting relationships with district and block officials, including Collectors, ZP CEOs (Zilla Parishad Chief Executive Officers), DEOs (District Education Officers), BEOs (Block Education Officers) and DIETs (District Institutes of Education and Training).
• Represent the organisation in government meetings and reviews, and solve problems that slow down the programme.
• Guide, mentor and grow a team of Program Managers and Project Officers who take ownership of their results.
• Review programme data, make sure district reports are on time and accurate, and fix problems quickly.
• Manage district budgets, funds and resources in line with the organisation's financial and admin standards.
• Contribute to state-level planning and the growth of the organisation.

Requirements

• A bachelor's or master's degree in Social Work, Public Policy, Rural Management, Economics, Education or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in education, NGO (non-governmental organisation) leadership or managing large programmes, including at least 5 years leading cross-functional teams or multi-district programmes.
• Proven experience working with district administration, Zilla Parishads and DIETs.
• A strong commitment to improving education in government schools.
• Strong skills in team leadership, data analysis, planning and budget management.
• Comfort with MS (Microsoft) Office, Google Workspace, Google Sheets, Tableau and Asana.
• Strong spoken and written Marathi, Hindi and English.
• Based in or willing to work across Nashik Division or Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Division in Maharashtra.

Benefits

• Lead a large government school programme that reaches children across a whole division.
• Work closely with senior government officials and help shape state-level strategy.
• Build and mentor your own team in a culture of teamwork, new ideas and ownership.

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