Lead Project Management (Technical) [CLOSED]

Reliance Foundation

Reliance Foundation has developed impactful initiatives over the years, responding to societal needs. The Foundation’s current focus areas include:

• Rural Transformation
• Health and Education
• Sports for Development
• Disaster Response
• Arts, Culture, and Heritage
• Urban Renewal

About The Role

The ECCE programme at Reliance Foundation aims to enhance the quality of early childhood education for children aged 3-6, particularly in Anganwadi centres. The Lead Project Management (Technical) will drive technical initiatives, oversee implementation, and ensure alignment with the Foundation’s strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities and Outcomes (KPIs)

1. Capacity Building: Train the ECCE team, partner staff, and Anganwadi stakeholders on ECCE and programme specifics.
2. Technology Initiatives: Design and manage technology initiatives in coordination with tech agencies, designers, government officials, and other stakeholders.
3. Anganwadi Learning Lab Development: Develop, document, and demonstrate the Anganwadi Learning Lab model, incorporating grassroots innovations.
4. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E): Oversee M&E processes, collaborating with an external agency to ensure high-quality evaluations and child assessments.

Expected Outcomes (KPIs)

• Develop implementation plans, budgets, and tracking mechanisms with input from partners.
• Conduct periodic project reviews and report results.
• Monitor compliance, tracking output delivery and financial expenditures.

Key Stakeholders

• State and field teams
• Implementation and technical partners
• RF institutions active in education
• Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) group companies

Qualifications and Skills

Essential Qualifications

• Post-graduate degree in education, social work, social sciences, rural management, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in managing complex programmes with operational leadership

Desirable Qualifications

• Advanced qualification in Early Childhood Development, Engineering, or IT
• Experience in large-scale programmes involving Anganwadis or government primary schools

Required Skills

• Project Management: Strong skills in project planning, risk management, stakeholder communication, budget management, and quality assurance.
• Technical Expertise: Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and new technology, especially in educational contexts.
• Communication: Excellent presentation, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Creativity & Flexibility: Adaptable to changing scenarios, with innovative problem-solving skills.
• Team Leadership: Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to manage 3-5 direct reports and collaborate nationwide.

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with Women and Child Development (WCD) and Education departments.
• Knowledge of Human-Centred Design, especially for education-related technology solutions.
• Competency in Project Management software.

Scope of Work

• People Management: 3-5 direct reports
• Geographic Coverage: Country-wide
• Corporate Coverage: Company-wide impact