Regional Manager - DAEL
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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
1. District-Level Project Management
• 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
Location: Kallakurichi, Kancheepuram, Chengalpet, Villupuram, Cuddalore
Remuneration: CTC 8LPA to 10 LPA