Project Strategic Support Associate Job in Dhenkanal at Central Square Foundation

Central Square Foundation is hiring for the role of Project Strategic Support Associate!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Streamline the monitoring system for the FLN programme in the district to enable the district administration to track programme implementation and quality.
• Set up an internal monitoring system, including data comparisons, to inform key decisions.
• Conceptualise and design monitoring and analysis frameworks for both district and internal use—tools, processes, and analysis structures—that facilitate programmatic iterations, course corrections, and quick decision-making.
• Design and operationalise dashboards that can facilitate data use and decision-making.
• Support data and evidence-based review mechanisms at the district and block levels.
• Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of initiatives planned under the FLN district action plan.
• Support capacity building of district-level education leadership and functionaries, including workshops and information dissemination through learning resources.
• Engage, coordinate, and collaborate with government stakeholders and establish strong working relationships.
• Develop knowledge products, create documentation and outputs on interventions implemented at the district level, including monthly and quarterly progress reports.
• Develop an integrated communication strategy for the programme and coordinate with all stakeholders toward its implementation.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated skills in data and measurement (quantitative and qualitative), including design of tools and strategies for data collection, data visualisation, drawing analysis and insights, and reporting and presentation
• Ability to understand complex research/data to draw actionable inferences
• Strong action-bias, influencing & communication skills - ability to synthesize technical insights into actionable program agendas, facilitate conflicting points of view, drive collective decision-making
• Ability to work independently and proactively, without support staff and with little supervision
• Proficiency in MS Office, documentation, visualisation tools such as PowerBi and LookerStudio, and data analysis
• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• Experience in project implementation of state/district-level governance and institutional structures is preferred
• Experience in the education sector is valuable
• Experience in analysing data using statistical tools and packages (Stata, R)
• Ability to adapt to changing and fast-paced work environment
• Good command of spoken Odia and some proficiency in written Odia
• Passion to make a scaled impact in education and belief in the possibility of foundational learning for all children