Does working for 150+ million children of Bharat excite you?
Then this opportunity is for you!
About us:
We are a leading Conversational AI company that’s revolutionizing education for millions worldwide. Our knowledge bots are already empowering 35 million users, and we're at the forefront of shaping the future of EdTech in Naya Bharat. We're creating an omniverse in Conversational AI, where developers collaborate to innovate together. As part of our team, you'll have a pivotal role in turning complex educational data into practical insights that drive real change. We're deeply committed to enhancing education for 150 million children in India, partnering with state departments and supporting national initiatives like Vidhya Samiksha Kendra under the National Education Policy 2020.
As the Project Manager, Assessments you will lead end to end execution of CGI’s work with State Governments, which will include but not be limited to conducting large scale assessments across States and capacity building of state officials and teachers on assessments. Initially the candidate will be positioned in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to execute a project with the HP state government and post which the candidate may be relocated to Hyderabad as per business requirement.
You will collaborate and lead conversations with our clients (typically large philanthropic organization or state government bodies) in strategizing, designing, planning, and implementing our services to transform how assessments drive systemic change in the field of Education.
The ideal candidate would be an experienced project management professional who has at least 6+ years of experience in the domain of education and 3+ years of experience leading teams and executing assessment related projects.. We are looking for candidates who are exceptional in handling projects and can manage work by themselves with minimal supervision.
Key responsibilities:
- Overall management and implementation of education assessment/M&E projects as per assessment methodology, workplans, budgets, timeline, and contractual obligations
- Contributing in developing assessment methodology (research design and sampling), working with the academic team to develop assessment instruments, pilot testing of instruments, managing field team trainings and data collection, supporting in data analysis, reporting and client presentations
- Managing field operations for executing large scale education assessment and qualitative components of the research project.
- Lead client engagement and stakeholder management during the entire project cycle
- Contributing to business development with proposal writing and collaborating with the marketing team for various collaterals
- Supporting CG team in assessment related activities
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in any of the following areas: education, research, statistics, psychology or related field
- 6+ years of full-time related work experience in assessments/ social research/ M&E, preferably within the field of educational assessments
- Proven history in managing multiple research projects simultaneously.
- Experience working in development & public sector. Experience of working with state governments would be an advantage.
- Effective communication & presentation skills. Ability to work independently and communicate pro-actively and professionally with customers and within the organization.
- Knowledge of how education interventions work is desirable.
- Experience working with and strong proficiency in MS Excel is required
- Experience in grant proposal writing and business development is a plus. An ideal candidate should have technical (research and quantitative techniques) and managerial (project management) experience.
- Strong facilitation skills and proven experience in training others
- Demonstrated commitment to quality and innovation.
What We Offer & Benefits:
At ConveGenius, we believe in creating a supportive and dynamic work environment where you can thrive professionally and personally. If you’re passionate about making a difference in education and enjoy working in a diverse and inclusive setting, ConveGenius is the place for you!
● Experience working with a diverse team of professionals located throughout India.
● Be part of an organization that operates in over two-thirds of India's states.
● Play a crucial role in transforming the education sector in India.
● Enjoy the security and peace of mind that comes with health insurance coverage.
● Benefit from a flexible leave policy, including special provisions for period leaves.
