Senior Manager, Design- Medha

Medha better prepares youth for life after school. Our combination of 21st-Century skills training, career counseling, and alumni support propel young people on career paths of their choice. Since 2011, we have improved workplace engagement, income growth, and female work participation for 85,000 students across more than 400 educational institutions. And we are currently partnering with multiple state governments to bring our programming and approach to millions more.

We are supported by leading corporations and global foundations such as Accenture, JP Morgan, and The Mulago Foundation. We have received numerous awards and recognitions for our work, including the Echoing Green, Rainer Arnhold, and Ashoka Fellowships, the Dasra Girl Power Award, and were recently named a finalist for the Elevate Prize.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. Medha is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices.

For more information, please visit: 1) Website  2) 2021 Impact Report  3) Program Materials  4) Strategy Growth Plan Deck

Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
Salary ₹6- ₹12 Lakhs Per Annuum + Benefits
City Delhi
State/Province Uttar Pradesh
NO.OF VACANCIES | 1

FUNCTION | CORE PROGRAMS

START DATE | IMMEDIATELY

• Lead the life cycle of design projects, accommodating diverse learning styles.
• Create high-quality materials for blended learning experiences.
• Apply user-centered design principles.
• Show passion for youth empowerment and education.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY – SENIOR MANAGER, DESIGN

For over a decade, Medha has been delivering unique experiential learning programs to young people in the ‘Hindi-belt.’

Based on the Four Cs of 21st-century skills – communications, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking – our programs aim to prepare young people to start and excel in diverse career paths of their choice.

What does the role expect: 

This position will need you to excel in a few domains. Some of the main areas of work include:

• Program Design Lifecycle Management: Execute the entire lifecycle of human-centric design projects – from understanding how different people learn, conceptualizing, and developing impactful programs to owning the continuous improvement cycle from analyzing data, reflecting on results, and building iterations.
• Program Documentation: Develop high-quality program collaterals for a blended learning experience, both student and facilitator material, and ensure the transfer of program knowledge to the implementation team.
• Capacity Building: Design and conduct training programs for program teams for facilitation, pedagogy, classroom management etc. for effective implementation of their role. Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to design and learning.Create and maintain design guidelines, templates, and documentation for program materials and resources.Work closely with content developers, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to effectively incorporate design elements.

Skills required to deliver on the expectations:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with teams from different departments.
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with design principles, user-centered design, and accessibility standards.
• Knowledge of learning theories, instructional design, and educational technology is a plus.
• Passionate about empowering youth, education, and creating social impact.
• Strong creative and conceptual thinking ability, with attention to detail and aesthetics.

Things we are looking for:

• Someone who identifies with our mission and vision and has the knack for creating powerful learning experiences.

The ideal candidate has the following capabilities:

• Execute the entire lifecycle of human-centric design projects.
• Understand how different people learn.
• Visualize learning spaces, user interactions, and the supporting content for experiential learning.
• Document and transfer key elements of the program to facilitators, etc.

And some prior experience:

We believe in diversity of thought and experiences and are open to candidates with varied backgrounds.If you believe the skills you have built from the experiences you have had in the past can be applied to this work, please communicate how and why in your application.

Why should you work with medha?

• A passionate team that is committed to a shared mission.
• Grassroots ethos connected to its student community (no ivory towers here).
• Audacious goals and vision to impact millions of young people and India’s growth story.
• New initiatives and exciting projects to get involved in and learn from.
• An informal and fun work environment that doesn’t compromise on performance.
• Space to explore and find your solutions and path (no micromanaging).

Our hiring process:

Our goal is to be transparent and respectful of your time during the recruiting process. We use a technology platform to ensure the hiring process is comprehensive, efficient, and well-documented.

Fair Employment Practices
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

Medha complies with all fair employment practices.