Background About Leadership For Equity (LFE) Leadership For Skilled Education Foundation (branded as Leadership For Equity , LFE), is a non-profit (NGO). In our two-fold approach to change, we build the capacity of government system leaders and we influence system processes. In partnership with the local and state education bodies, we co-create programs that shift teaching-learning practices and improve student learning and well-being. This work coupled with our research and advisory support to influence policies; we hope to create effective government education systems. BELIEF: We believe Public Education Systems are the gatekeepers of social EQUITY, especially when Indias 120 million poorest of the poor children go to government-run schools. A multi-layered, complex, and systemic problem of educational inequity, will require a solution rooted in the SYSTEMS CHANGE approach. We believe that a COLLECTIVE effort by forging partnerships with governments, like-minded philanthropists, corporates, donors, nonprofits and grassroots organisations will help bring scalable and sustainable social change. VISION: We envision Public Education Systems That Refuse To Let Children Down. APPROACH: We focus on building system leaders by strengthening middle Management. This includes enabling Academic & Administrative Officers (Extension Officers, BEOs, DIETs, SCERT) to effectively lead quality improvement programs and run their departments. As well as, Equipping Teachers Mentors (URCs, CRG, BRG, CRCs) to improve the classroom practices of teachers in foundational learning and technology. In the last 5 years, we built the capacity of 2000+ system leaders, and 40,200+ teachers to impact 8.2 million students. We have co-created and implemented 7 different programs and have multi-year MoUs with 9 govt. bodies including District Zilla Parishads, DIETs, SCERTs, SSA, Department of School Education & Sports, Govt. of Maharashtra, Haryana & Tripura, and currently expanding to Andhra Pradesh. About Andhra Pradesh Government Project LFE & Mantra4Change are coming together to support the Andhra Pradesh Government, which has been on an ambitious plan to revamp the government school system into a high-performing school system for serving children from underserved communities. Supporting Andhra s Learning Transformation (SALT) project is a multi-organisational project focused on improving the quality of teaching and learning in classrooms. The project aims to enhance human capital and achieve a sustained reduction in learning poverty across all districts of the state. The SALT operation will support the GoAP in three key results areas: Strengthened Foundational Learning; Improved Quality of Student-Teacher Interactions and; Strengthened Institutional Capacity for Service Delivery The project will be implemented in close collaboration with the Department of School Education (DoSE), GoAP, and state-level administrative units including the SCERT, SIEMAT, and the local network of DIETs. The focus will be to achieve the outcomes with an inherent focus on strengthening the people and processes within the public education system. The scope of work for the entire project will be as follows: 1. Strengthen the technical and operational capacity of school complex leaders to provide evidence- and needs-based training to teachers, utilizing teacher training facilities as sites for on-site support. 2. Build the capacity at SCERT and DIETs to improve planning, implementation, and monitoring of the reform by introducing a teacher needs assessment system to formally encourage professional learning and growth. 3. Strengthen the technical and operational capacity of SCERT and DIETs to provide evidence- and needs-based support to teachers through developing training courses for teachers in the state Learning Management System (LMS). 4. Strengthen the technical and operational capacity of SCERT and DIETs through the development of online learning materials for teachers and students on the state Learning Management System (LMS). 5. Coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure timeline development of the technology tools as noted above including the REACH tool. The duration of the project will be 60 months from 2021 to 2026. Job Description and Responsibilities The Project Coordinator position offers an excellent learning opportunity to actively engage in on-the-ground work specifically focusing on the teacher development and government liaisoning aspect of the project and overseeing the thorough implementation of the program. Collaborating closely with the Project Associate and the Project Manager, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring efficient execution of the following tasks, among others: The key responsibilities are as follows (but not limited to) Conduct regular classroom observations with the mentors across mandals Implement teacher mentor training and monthly online meetings Data collection and timely data filling to capture Support in the implementation of teacher training plans, session plans, materials, handbooks Conduct FGDs and interviews with teachers and mentors annually on sample basis Support the Sr. Associates/Program Managers and be accountable for the outcomes of the projects across the different streams of deliverables as prescribed in the Government Project scope Work with a mindset of co-creation to enable capacity and ownership of government stakeholders Create timely (monthly, quarterly and annual) project status and impact reports to the leadership team and the government stakeholders Visit training sites, classrooms, and other offices across the state to oversee implementation and use the observation data to tweak subsequent plans Participate in all the organisational team spaces and structures Requirements Education & Experience Degree in education/teacher development or related social science/management discipline. Masters degree in social work will be highly preferred 1-2 years of experience working in teacher training programs, preferably with the government or with government school teachers. Experience working in Andhra Pradesh / Telangana would be preferable Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities Excellent written and oral communication skills - and a functional knowledge (oral and written) of Telugu is a MUST. Facilitation skills for conducting engaging meetings and training sessions with government stakeholders. Belief in the potential of the public sector and that government systems can and will change toward overcoming systemic inequities and ensuring improved outcomes for all citizens. High openness to learning. Ability to influence people, take initiatives, and build and sustain relationships with multiple stakeholders & partners across public and private spaces. Patience and resilience to stick it out in the face of setbacks and uncertainties. Location and Compensation Locatio n: Frequent travel to rural areas across the state Compensation : Apart from being a part of our young and dynamic learning team, the selected candidate will be offered a competitive and healthy compensation package, at par with the non-profit sector benchmark for this position. The remuneration will be tailored to the individuals prior experience and qualifications, ensuring a fair and rewarding opportunity. The current compensation band for this role ranges from 3.5 to 4.0 lakh INR per annum CTC, taking into account the candidates fit and experience. Note: Leadership For Equity is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate based on caste, race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

About Leadership For Equity (LFE) Leadership For Skilled Education Foundation (branded as Leadership For Equity, LFE), is a non-profit (NGO) based out of Pune, Maharashtra. We envision Public Education Systems That Refuse To Let Children Down. APPROACH : In our two-fold approach to change, we build the capacity of government system leaders, and we influence system processes. In partnership with the local and state education bodies, we co-create programs that shift teaching-learning practices and improve student learning and well-being. This work coupled with our research and advisory support to influence policies, we hope to create an effective government education system. Over the last 5 years, LFE has built the capacity of 2100+ system leaders and 40,200+ teachers to impact 8 million students across Maharashtra. Additionally, LFE has recently expanded its operations and started working in another three states of India, including Haryana, Tripura Andhra Pradesh. In Maharashtra, LFE works with five districts (Pune, Nashik, Nagpur, Satara Akola), three municipal bodies (Pune MC, Pimpri Chinchwad MC Nagpur MC) 5 state-level education bodies (School Education Dept, SCERT, Samagra Shiksha, Tribal Development Dept, TRTI). In Andhra Pradesh, LFE works closely with the Samagra Shiksha Office, SCERT, The World Bank on a multi-year strategic project to improve the quality of learning across 26 districts of the State. Lastly, in Haryana Tripura, LFE works with SCERTs of both states in setting up targeted program management units (PMUs) to strengthen the delivery of large-scale academic programs. BELIEF : We believe Public Education Systems are the gatekeepers of social EQUITY, especially when Indias 120 million poorest-of-the-poor children continue to go to government-run schools. A multi-layered, complex, and systemic problem of educational inequity will require a solution rooted in the SYSTEMS CHANGE approach. We believe that a COLLECTIVE effort by forging partnerships with governments, like-minded philanthropists, corporates, donors, nonprofits, and grassroots organizations will help bring scalable and sustainable social change. About SALT Project LFE Mantra4Change are coming together to support the Andhra Pradesh Government, which has been on an ambitious plan to revamp the government school system into a high-performing school ecosystem to serve children from underserved communities. Supporting Andhra s Learning Transformation (SALT) project is a multi-organizational project focused on improving the quality of teaching and learning in classrooms. The project aims to enhance human capital and achieve a sustained reduction in learning poverty across all districts of the state. The SALT operation will support the GoAP in three key results areas: Strengthened Foundational Learning Improved Quality of Student-Teacher Interactions and Strengthened Institutional Capacity for Service Delivery The project will be implemented in close collaboration with the Department of School Education (DoSE), GoAP, and state-level administrative units including the SCERT, SIEMAT, and the local network of DIETs. The focus will be to achieve the outcomes with an inherent focus on strengthening the people and processes within the public education system. Job Description and Responsibilities The Senior Manager of Content and Curriculum will work with the Chief Programs Officer to ensure Teacher Professional development goals are achieved in the SALT Project. Additionally, they will collaborate with the members across teams as and when required as well as be an integral part of the organisational leadership and drive learning across teams. Content Design and Production (50%) Create a strategic plan to strengthen Andhra Pradesh s teacher professional development. Design processes, rubrics, and checklists for the content team to create high-quality outputs based on industry standards and evidence-based practices while adhering to strict timelines. Advise on and oversee the design of training materials, scripts, storyboards, course outlines, structured lesson plans, and other auxiliary training-related aspects. Advise on and oversee the design of project plans, pre and post-tests, training assessments, monitoring mechanisms, and guidelines to enable smooth implementation. Visit training sites, classrooms, and other offices across districts to oversee implementation and use the observation data to tweak subsequent plans. Coordinate with other teams and operations counterparts to ensure smooth implementation. Compile training completion and impact reports in digital and print formats that are widely consumable. Team Management (20%) Manage a team of 2-3 Managers and 4-8 Associates across content and training functions, focusing on their deliverables and professional support and development. Design and lead team structures to sustain a culture of collaboration, belief in public systems, strong accountability, and timely project delivery. Assist the organization in the recruitment and selection of team members. Stakeholder Management (15%) Consistently engage with senior leadership of the state and SCERT to enable a continued partnership with the state and increased buy-in for the program. Submit timely donor reports to keep the funders informed and updated at regular intervals. Find and maintain relevant partnerships to support work done by the organization and foster collaboration in the sector, including other agencies, as part of the SALT project. Vendor Management (15%) Work with vendors to oversee aspects of content production, such as delivery of animation, recordings, translation, etc. Work with platform partners to ensure smooth hosting and data retrieval of course consumption. Manage timelines and reviews with vendors and the internal team. Coordinate with a finance team and the organizational leadership to ensure contracts are in place and payments and invoicing occur as per timelines. Requirements Education Experience Degree in education/teacher development or related discipline. MPhil/PhD preferred. A Master s degree is mandatory. 7-10 Years of experience leading large-scale training programs, preferably with the government or with government school teachers. Should have led at least 1-2 projects in the government education sector at the State/district level. Proven experience in instructional design, project management, and training course creation and management. Important: Given the nature of the project, please apply only if you qualify based on the above requirements. Knowledge, Skills Capabilities Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and one regional language. Working knowledge of Telugu would be helpful. Being able to take the initiative and work in an autonomous, semi-structured environment. Belief in the potential of the public sector and that government systems can and will change toward overcoming systemic inequities and ensuring improved outcomes for all citizens. Certification or strong understanding of instructional design for professional development courses and curriculum design. Working experience or knowledge of public policy implementation would be highly preferred. A basic understanding of social equity, development discourse, and education policy in India. Adaptability to changing responsibilities and resourcefulness to respond to them. High openness to learning. Ability to influence people, take initiatives, and build and sustain relationships with multiple stakeholders partners across public and private spaces. Strong ability to create outstanding presentations work with Microsoft Excel Google Suite. Patience and resilience to stick it out in the face of setbacks and uncertainties. Location and Compensation Location: Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh Compensation : In addition to being part of a young and dynamic learning team, the individual will receive healthy compensation at par with the non-profit sector benchmark for this position, commensurate with the individual s prior experience and qualifications. The current compensation band offered, based on fit and experience, is 9-10 lakh INR per annum CTC. Leadership For Equity is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. We do not discriminate based on caste, race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

Background About Leadership For Equity (LFE) Leadership For Skilled Education Foundation (branded as Leadership For Equity, LFE), is a non-profit (NGO). In our two-fold approach to change, we build the capacity of government system leaders and we influence system processes. In partnership with the local and state education bodies, we co-create programs that shift teaching-learning practices and improve student learning and well-being. This work coupled with our research and advisory support to influence policies, we hope to create effective government education systems. BELIEF: We believe Public Education Systems are the gatekeepers of social EQUITY, especially when Indias 120 million poorest of the poor children go to government-run schools. A multi-layered, complex, and systemic problem of educational inequity, will require a solution rooted in the SYSTEMS CHANGE approach. We believe that a COLLECTIVE effort by forging partnerships with governments, like-minded philanthropists, corporates, donors, nonprofits and grassroots organisations will help bring scalable and sustainable social change. VISION: We envision Public Education Systems That Refuse To Let Children Down APPROACH: We focus on building system leaders by strengthening middle Management. This includes enabling Academic & Administrative Officers (Extension Officers, BEOs, DIETs, SCERT) to effectively lead quality improvement programs and run their departments. As well as, Equipping Teachers Mentors (URCs, CRG, BRG, CRCs) to improve the classroom practices of teachers in foundational learning and technology. In the last 5 years, we built the capacity of 2000+ system leaders, and 40,200+ teachers to impact 8.2 million students. We have co-created and implemented 7 different programs and have multi-year MoUs with 9 govt. bodies including District Zilla Parishads, DIETs, SCERTs, SSA, Department of School Education & Sports, Govt. of Maharashtra, Haryana & Tripura, and currently expanding to Andhra Pradesh. About Andhra Pradesh Government Project LFE & Mantra4Change are coming together to support the Andhra Pradesh Government, which has been on an ambitious plan to revamp the government school system into a high-performing school system for serving children from underserved communities. Supporting Andhra s Learning Transformation (SALT) project is a multi-organisational project focused on improving the quality of teaching and learning in classrooms. The project aims to enhance human capital and achieve a sustained reduction in learning poverty across all districts of the state. The SALT operation will support the GoAP in three key results areas: Strengthened Foundational Learning Improved Quality of Student-Teacher Interactions and Strengthened Institutional Capacity for Service Delivery The project will be implemented in close collaboration with the Department of School Education (DoSE), GoAP, and state-level administrative units including the SCERT, SIEMAT, and the local network of DIETs. The focus will be to achieve the outcomes with an inherent focus on strengthening the people and processes within the public education system. The scope of work for the entire project will be as follows: Strengthen the technical and operational capacity of school complex leaders to provide evidence- and needs-based training to teachers, utilizing teacher training facilities as sites for on-site support. Build the capacity at SCERT and DIETs to improve planning, implementation, and monitoring of the reform by introducing a teacher needs assessment system to formally encourage professional learning and growth. Strengthen the technical and operational capacity of SCERT and DIETs to provide evidence- and needs-based support to teachers through developing training courses for teachers on the state Learning Management System (LMS). Strengthen the technical and operational capacity of SCERT and DIETs through the development of online learning materials for teachers and students on the state Learning Management System (LMS). Coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure timeline development of the technology tools as noted above including the REACH tool. The duration of the project will be 60 months from 2021 to 2026. Job Description and Responsibilities The Implementation Coordinators will work with the Program Managers to ensure project goals are achieved. Additionally, they will collaborate with government stakeholders and members across teams as and when required and manage a team of project associates as assigned. The key responsibilities are as follows (but not limited to) Overseeing implementation of teacher training courses and sessions in the respective districts. Support the managers and be accountable for the outcomes of the projects across the different streams of deliverables as prescribed in the Government Project scope. Work with a mindset of co-creation to enable the capacity and ownership of government stakeholders. Conduct regular update meetings with organizational and government leadership and provide progress towards goals of the relevant programs in a consumable digital and print format to all stakeholders (LFE leadership + Government). Create timely (monthly, quarterly, and annual) project status and impact reports for the leadership team and the government stakeholders. Monitor project milestones and deliverables on a timely basis along with the team, and ensure there is enough support by conducting district visits and co-working with the team as necessary. Visit training sites, classrooms, and other offices across the state to oversee implementation and use the observation data to tweak subsequent plans. Visit training sites, classrooms, and other offices across the state to oversee implementation and use the observation data to tweak subsequent plans. Design and implement people management structures like leading the team reviews, individual check-ins, team learning circles, and other organisational spaces as needed. Participate in all the organisational team spaces and structures. Please note that you will be required to clear or pass the "Teach Tool eligibility test" within your probationary period of three months. Requirements Education & Experience Degree in education/teacher development or related social science/management discipline. A master s degree will be highly preferred. 4-7 Years of experience leading large-scale training programs, preferably with the government or with government school teachers. Should have led at least 1-2 projects in the government education sector, at the State/dist level. Proven experience in managing teacher training projects and training delivery. Experience working in Andhra Pradesh / Telangana would be preferable. Important : Given the nature of the project please apply only if you qualify based on the above requirements. Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities Excellent written and oral communication skills - and a functional knowledge (oral and written) of Telugu would be highly preferred. Being able to take initiative and work in an autonomous, semi-structured environment. Belief in the potential of the public sector and that government systems can and will change toward overcoming. systemic inequities and ensuring improved outcomes for all citizens. Working experience or knowledge of public policy implementation would be highly preferred. A basic understanding of social equity, development discourse, and education policy in India. Adaptability to changing responsibilities and resourcefulness to respond to them. High openness to learning. Ability to influence people, take initiative, and build and sustain relationships with multiple. stakeholders & partners across public and private spaces. Strong ability to create outstanding presentations, and work with Microsoft Excel & Google Suite. Patience and resilience to stick it out in the face of setbacks and uncertainties. Location and Compensation Locatio n : Srikakulam , Andhra Pradesh. Frequent travel to rural areas across the state Compensation: In addition to being part of a young and dynamic learning team, the individual will receive a healthy compensation at par with the non-profit sector benchmark for this position, commensurate with the individual s prior experience and qualifications. The current compensation band offered, based on fit and experience is 5-6.5 lakh INR per annum CTC. Leadership For Equity is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. We do not discriminate based on caste, race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

We are looking for an experienced English Subject Matter Expert to support our content development team in creating high-quality educational materials for Grades 3 to 5 for Andhra Pradesh Government Schools . The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of language development in primary grades and will work collaboratively with the team to review and enhance scripts and storyboards designed for children. Job Description and Responsibilities Collaborate with the content team to ideate on storyboards and scripts aligned with learning objectives for Grades 3-5. Review English storyboards and scripts to ensure age-appropriate language, clarity, engagement, and pedagogy. Provide constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement , keeping in mind child-centric language development practices. Ensure alignment with curriculum goals , learning outcomes, and learner-friendly content structure. Suggest ways to make content inclusive, engaging, and linguistically suitable for primary learners . Support the team in enhancing content quality, especially in multilingual contexts . (Telugu understanding will be a plus.) Education & Experience B.Ed/M.Ed/Graduation in respective school subjects. Masters degree preferred. 4-5 years of experience in teaching/content development /curriculum development across grades 3- 8. Experience working in Andhra Pradesh / Telangana would be preferable. Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities Strong proficiency in English language pedagogy with a focus on primary-grade language development. Experience in script writing, content review, or instructional design . Familiarity with pedagogical approaches for Grades 3 to 8 , especially in language learning. Ability to provide detailed and constructive feedback to improve content quality. Knowledge of Telugu (reading/understanding) is highly preferred, as some content may involve translation alignment or bilingual considerations.