Sr Asst Manager/Manager - Umargaon/Valsad/Vapi - Gujarat

Sr Asst Manager/Manager - Umargaon/Valsad/Vapi - Gujarat

Experience: 7+ years
Salary: Upto 8.5LPA for SAM & Upto 11 LPA for Manager

Knowledge of the Gujarati language is required.

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About Org

It has been a rewarding sixteen years since we embarked on our mission to equip economically disadvantaged children and youth with education and foundational skills, galvanizing them towards a better future. Our Inch Wide Mile Deep approach, home-grown projects focused on quality education for the low-income segment have been instrumental in shaping the success of our projects across India. KEFs approach is primarily three-pronged

a. holistic interventions with children and educators in school,

b. equitable scholarships for higher studies, and

c. vocational education and skills training for livelihood.

Strengthening school leadership and teacher capacity building, creating a digital ecosystem and learning environment in schools, equipping middle school students with confidence and skills of communicative English, upskilling teachers to provide Foundational Literacy & Numeracy skills, and supporting districts in building and running Model Schools these are key interventions run by KEF. KEF launched the Kotak Kanya Scholarship in 2021 to offer financial and academic support to meritorious girl students in pursuit of higher education from all over India. Kotak Junior Scholarship supports meritorious students from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region in pursuing 11th and 12th standards. KEFs Vocational Education & Livelihood Project upskills unemployed youth from economically weaker sections of society and coaches them in domain know-how, the basics of IT and spoken English, life skills and personality development. It ensures placements for all eligible participants so they can stride with confidence into any professional sphere.

KEF is now at the cusp of change as it prepares for the next chapter in its journey toward empowering the youth with quality education and livelihood. Armed with its vast experience and expertise, the organisation now aims to scale its depth as well as the breadth of its reach. KEFs philosophy is evolving from school as a unit to working toward district/state-level education transformation. As KEF expands its ambit, it will help drive systemic reform and state education transformation to create long-term Impact at Scale.

Kotak Education Foundation is the primary implementing agency for the CSR initiatives of Kotak Mahindra Group in Education. Kotak Karma is the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) identity of Kotak Mahindra Group Companies.

About Kotak Kshamata:

The wealth of actionable insights garnered over the years, combined with the pedagogical expertise and field experience has inspired KEF to design Kotak Kshamata (Kindling Scholastic Acumen and Mediating Academic and Technological Awareness). Kotak Kshamata aims to develop the skills of educational practitioners across levels and build scalability for student learning outcomes. It will work hand-in-hand with prevailing digital infrastructure and technology.

As we expand our footprint, we envision Kshamata as a catalyst for systemic change, addressing critical issues in education in collaboration with the government and key stakeholders. Kotak Kshamata complements the state governments capacity-building effort and will be instrumental in cultivating teacher leaders and nurturing academic growth. It will bolster the all-round development of students, amplify access to academic and economic opportunity, and foster trust at the grassroots in the community.

Extensive learner outreach and the competence to mould instructional specialists into able mentors in a flexible, progressive educational landscape distinguishes Kshamata as a vital, valuable program contributing to teacher, student and school success.

Role & Responsibilities:

Kotak Education Foundation (KEF) seeks a dynamic individual to join our team in Nashik. Ideal candidate should be a local with strong local language skills (Hindi, Marathi & English) and is willing to travel across the work location for project implementation.

Responsibilities include designing & delivering training programs, developing modules, monitoring program effectiveness, & managing budgets.

Training Program Development, Delivery and Management:

Design, develop, and implement effective and engaging beneficiary training programs.

Conduct large group trainings for various stakeholders (teachers, HMs, Govt change makers) in various geographic locations. Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure training content is current, relevant, and aligned with educational standards Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of in-house and external training programs, ensuring high-quality delivery and participant engagement.

Collaborate with internal teams to assess training needs, identify gaps, and tailor programs accordingly.

Training Module Development:

Lead the development and refinement of training modules and materials, ensuring alignment with the latest educational trends and pedagogical research.

Integrate innovative training methodologies and technology-enhanced learning approaches into the training curriculum.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

Develop and implement effective monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to assess the impact of training programs. Analyse data and feedback to continuously improve training content, delivery methods, and overall program effectiveness. Lead and conduct training/classroom observations across various locations.

Financial management:

Coordinate budget for the intervention

Responsible for implementing activities in accordance with project or activity budgets

Coordinate for fund utilization judiciously and follow compliance as defined by the organization Prepare financial reports and supporting documentation

Develop and manage operational budgets, tracking expenses and identifying opportunities for cost savings or efficiencies.

Candidate Specifications:

Educational Qualification

Bachelors / Masters degree in Education (MSWs working in a foundation preferred)

Years of Experience & other requirements

7+ years of experience in operations and leadership in general

Fluency in the local language.

Ability to drive a 2 wheeler

Age: 30+

Work Skills

Demonstrated expertise in designing and delivering effective teacher training programs. Strong knowledge of current educational trends, pedagogical methodologies, and technology integration in education.

Self- starter, proactive in finding solutions

Ability to execute independently with ownership

Excellent presentation, public speaking, negotiation and

interpersonal skills Critical thinking capacity and ability to think

out of the box

Proven ability to work with stakeholders to implement the work in collaborative manner

Other Skills

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated experience utilizing an influential style of leadership

Strong computer and technology skills, with familiarity in using computer and web based applications (Microsoft Office Applications especially Excel, online portals for MIS) Organized, team player, self-starter and results-oriented individual

Attributes

Demonstrates concern for accuracy and detail

Achieves a high level of trust in relationships

Values different points-of-view; remains open-minded to change

Role Specifications:

Nature of role: Permanent (on payroll)

Location: Nashik, Maharashtra. The role may involve travelling to other locations beyond the allocated work location.

Hours of work: 8 hours 6 days a week (2 week offs in a Month and all the Sundays will be holiday)

Working conditions

This role will also involve working in challenging community areas with infrastructural and other disadvantages.

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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on Jan 15, 2025 on GroundZeroJobs.org

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