The Regional Manager (RM) will oversee and manage the implementation of education interventions across 5 districts, 20 blocks.This 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