1. POSITION VACANT: Implementation Coordinator(s), Transform Schools, The Transform Trust, Agartala, Tripura, India (Five Vacancies).

2. ORGANISATIONAL AND PROJECT BACKGROUND:

The Transform Trust and its partner People For Action, are impact-focused organisations with the mission to improve learning outcomes of secondary school students in multiple states of India, via a collaborative initiative called “Transform Schools.” (Please visit www.transformschools.in, for details)

Mission: Improving learning outcomes for secondary school children in India.

Vision: Every child realises their full potential in school and life beyond.

To deepen the impact and scale of this initiative, Transform Trust is now embarking on an exciting journey and setting up a successful payment for outcomes and services social enterprise. The first and large-scale, management and technical support consulting effort of this new social enterprise is Dhokho Shikshak (Proficient Teacher), a three-year (extendable) initiative to support the Government of Tripura’s TRESP programme, backed by the World Bank.

The Trust aims to grow this arm of its work as an effective scale pathway to impact learning and life outcomes in India. It is seeking to recruit a talented and proven impact consulting leader to build this vertical, deliver its first service contract, impact learning outcomes via an effective teacher professional development programme in the state of Tripura, and grow this effort, both in Tripura and beyond.

By 2030, the Transform Trust and People For Action, aim to impact 20M children, reaching and supporting 25% of children in elementary and secondary government schools across India.

About The Project:

Transform Schools is providing technical support to the Tripura State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) for In-service Teacher Professional Development and support within 12 aspirational blocks of Tripura under Tripura Rural Economic Growth and Service Delivery (TRESP).

Objective Of The Project:

(1) Build the capacity at SCERT and District Institute of Education and Training (DIETs)  to improve planning, implementation, and monitoring of in-service teacher professional development by developing stronger linkages with data/evidence from student learning assessments and teacher subject and pedagogical knowledge assessments.
(2) Supplement the technical and operational capacity of SCERT and DIETs to provide evidence- based support to teachers through the development and rollout of in-service professional development courses.
(3) Development of grade and subject-wise structured lesson plans and guidebooks for upper primary, secondary, and senior secondary teachers
(4) Develop communication collaterals around the teacher professional development initiatives to be rolled out under TRESP:

3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Implementation Coordinator(s) will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating the smooth execution of project plans, while closely adhering to specified timelines.

Key Deliverable:

(1) Effectively document project activities by conducting thorough data analysis, preparing comprehensive reports, and sharing them with relevant stakeholders to ensure transparency and facilitate informed decision-making.

(2) Provide assistance in developing a robust methodology, framework, and a set of tools, including clear timelines, for conducting a comprehensive capacity review of State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) and District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) with a focus on enhancing their inclusive education initiatives.

(3) Collaborate in the creation of high-quality learning resources tailored specifically for SCERT, DIET faculty, teachers, and students. These resources should be designed to support their understanding and application of inclusive and special education principles and practices.
(4) Facilitate orientation and capacity building sessions for SCERT and DIET personnel, delivering comprehensive support to enhance their knowledge and skills in implementing inclusive and special education strategies effectively.
(5) Conduct rigorous quality assurance visits to monitor and evaluate the implementation of inclusive and special education programs, ensuring adherence to established standards and best practices. These visits should provide valuable feedback and recommendations for continuous improvement.

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualifications and Experience:

(1) Graduate or equivalent degree in education, social sciences, management, or related discipline;

(2) Minimum 3 years of experience in grassroots level implementation and management of large-scale teacher professional development interventions;

(3) Minimum three years of experience in the delivery of training under multi-tiered cascade models;

(4) Experience of working on at least one education project.

Skills and Competencies:

(1) Preference will be given to candidates who have proficiency in Bangla, Kokbarok, or other dialects of Tripura.
(2) Strong interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and collaboration skills;

(3) Ability to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders, including teachers, administrators, and community members;
(4) Familiarity with educational programs, initiatives, and best practices in the education sector in India;
(5) Knowledge of data analysis and reporting tools for tracking project progress.

5. COMPENSATION OFFERED:

The consolidated remuneration for the position is Rs. 10.62 lacs per annum and will commensurate with experience and salary history of the candidate.

6. DURATION OF CONTRACT:

The contract for the Implementation Coordinator position shall be for 11 months including a three-month probationary period. Following the successful completion of the probationary period, the contract will continue for the remaining period of 11 months and at the end of contract period, it will be renewed for another 11 months subject to satisfactory performance evaluations and mutual agreement between the employee and Transform Schools.

7. LOCATION: Agartala, Tripura, India

8. REFERENCE: IC-TS-PFA

9. CONTACT INFORMATION:

Team SAMS

Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.

1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar

New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025

Phone Nos.: 011- 4081 9900; 4165 3612

10. APPLICATION PROCESS:

Eligible candidates interested in the position, are requested to apply using the link: https://bit.ly/Apply-IC-TS-PFA at the earliest.

Transform Schools, The Transform Trust is an equal opportunity provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability and/or marital status.