Senior Program Manager – Girls Education, Scholarship Systems & State Technical Support Unit (TSU)
Job Description (JD)
Senior Program Manager – Girls Education, Scholarship Systems & State Technical Support Unit (TSU)
Location : Rajasthan (Jaipur preferred) with regular travel across districts
Reporting To : Program Director
Program : Samriddhi – Girls Education, Scholarship Access, Digital Learning & Systems Strengthening
About the Role
We are seeking a highly driven and strategic professional to lead state-level program design, government engagement, technical support initiatives, and data-driven education reforms under the Samriddhi program.
The role will be responsible for strengthening scholarship ecosystems, supporting government departments through a Technical Support Unit (TSU), driving girls’ secondary education outcomes, developing district-level implementation strategies, and institutionalizing sustainable systems for scale.
The position requires a unique blend of program strategy, policy understanding, analytical rigor, stakeholder management, and execution excellence.
Role Objective
To provide strategic and technical leadership for state-wide initiatives focused on:
Girls’ education and retention
Scholarship access and utilization
Educational equity
Data-driven governance
Government systems strengthening
Mission Buniyaad and PAL-linked interventions
State and district-level convergence
Technical Support Unit management
Key Responsibilities
1. Government Systems Strengthening
Build and manage strategic engagements with state and district government stakeholders.
Support government departments in planning, implementation, monitoring, and policy execution.
Facilitate interdepartmental convergence among education, social justice, women and child development, and district administrations.
Lead technical support initiatives that strengthen institutional systems and service delivery.
Expected Stakeholders
Education Department , Social Justice & Empowerment Department
Women & Child Development Department
Child Protection Units
2. Scholarship Systems and Program Strengthening
Develop process improvement frameworks and implementation roadmaps.
Design monitoring systems to improve scholarship uptake and access among girls.
Build district and state-level review mechanisms for scholarship performance.
3. Technical Support Unit (TSU) Management
Design and operationalize TSU workplans.
Establish governance and review mechanisms.
Develop annual and quarterly implementation strategies.
Coordinate with government focal points and technical partners.
Ensure achievement of agreed deliverables and milestones.
4. Strategy, Planning and Scale-up
Develop annual program strategies and implementation plans.
Support district expansion and prioritization exercises.
Design scale-up models for state-wide impact.
Create operational frameworks for sustainable government ownership.
Lead strategic problem-solving and adaptive management.
5. Data Analytics and Decision Support
Build evidence-driven recommendations for policy and program decisions.
Analyze large-scale education and scholarship datasets.
Develop KPIs, dashboards, and monitoring frameworks.
Conduct forecasting, target setting, and performance trend analysis.
Generate actionable insights for leadership and donors.
6. Research and Landscape Analysis
Identify barriers impacting girls’ education and scholarship utilization.
Lead stakeholder consultations, FGDs, and government discussions.
Generate strategic recommendations based on evidence.
7. Program Monitoring and Performance Management
Monitor program performance against agreed KPIs.
Ensure timely reporting and review cycles.
Lead corrective action planning.
Track outcomes, outputs, and system-level improvements.
8. Donor and Partner Management
Develop donor presentations, reports, and strategic updates.
Present program progress and impact evidence.
Support donor reviews, field visits, and consultations.
Maintain strong relationships with ecosystem partners.
Major Functional Capabilities Required
Strategic Program Design
Ability to:
Design large-scale social sector interventions.
Translate vision into executable plans.
Build Theory of Change frameworks.
Develop implementation strategies and roadmaps.
Create sustainable scale-up models.
Government Partnership Management
Strong capability to:
Engage senior government officials.
Navigate administrative structures.
Build consensus among multiple stakeholders.
Facilitate cross-department convergence.
Influence without formal authority.
Systems Thinking
Ability to:
Understand complex public systems.
Diagnose systemic bottlenecks.
Design institutional solutions.
Create governance and accountability structures.
Analytical and Data Capability
Advanced proficiency in:
MS Excel
Data interpretation
Dashboard review
Data storytelling
Forecasting
Target modelling
Performance analytics
Research and Insight Generation
Capability to:
Conduct qualitative and quantitative assessments.
Analyze large datasets.
Generate evidence-based recommendations.
Develop landscape assessments and diagnostic studies.
Stakeholder Management
Ability to manage:
Donors
Government officials
District administrations
School systems
Community stakeholders
Technical partners
Communication and Presentation
Strong skills in:
Executive presentations
Strategic storytelling
Donor communication
Government presentations
Report writing
Facilitation and workshops
Project and Program Management
Experience in:
Work planning
Budget utilization
Timeline management
Team coordination
Risk management
Performance tracking
Technical Competencies
Must Have
Advanced Excel
PowerPoint
Data visualization
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
Program analytics
Strategic planning
Government engagement
Research and assessment methodologies
Preferred
Power BI / Tableau
GIS-based analysis
Education MIS systems
Scholarship management systems
PMU / TSU experience
Project management tools
Educational Qualification
Essential
Master’s degree in:
Public Policy
Education
Social Sciences
Public Administration
Development Studies
Management
Preferred
MBA
MPP
Master’s in Education or Development Practice
Experience
Essential
6-10 years of experience in development sector programs.
Strong Preference For Experience In
Education
Girls’ education
Scholarships
Government consulting
PMU/TSU management
System strengthening
Large-scale implementation programs
Donor-funded projects
How to apply
Interested Candidates please apply on : pslrecruitment@gandhifellowship.org
Subject line- TSU_PM_Rajasthan
Please mention your current and expected CTC in the email body while applying