Regional Manager - DAEL in Kallakurichi, भारत

The Regional Manager (RM) will oversee and manage the implementation of education interventions across

5 districts, 20 https://jobeax.com/link/bH1R6DqrAPBMUcSm 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