Multiple Opening – Punjab Youth Leaders Program

Punjab Youth Leaders Program (PYLP) is a two-year full-time leadership development program that brings together individuals who have shown exceptional leadership potential. During these two years, the PYLP Young Leaders work towards bringing systemic improvements in the functioning of government schools in Punjab. In the process, they get an opportunity to grow by building their own leadership competencies. The aim of the program is to create and nurture a strong community of future leaders who will have the required understanding, competencies, and resources to initiate systemic change in Punjab.

PYLP is the flagship initiative of Sanjhi Sikhiya, which is a collective of passionate individuals committed to transforming Punjab into a land of Hope, Courage, and Possibilities. We aim to strengthen the governance of primary schools at the local level and improve the teaching-learning process in the classrooms. We do this by strengthening institutions like School Management Committees (SMC) and Panchayat, forming professional learning communities of teachers, and building the capability of system leaders.

1. District Lead Punjab

Youth Leaders Program

About the Role:

The District Lead (DL) is a critical leadership role at PYLP. Apart from leading PYLP’s young leaders towards the vision of high-quality education at government schools, the DL also builds and manages key relationships with stakeholders at a district level. This is a very entrepreneurial role that will require the DL to wear multiple hats and manage government stakeholders, build relationships with local institutions, review operating plans and prepare impact reports. We are currently operating in three districts, namely Fatehgarh Sahib, Patiala, and Ropar.

The current context gives us unprecedented opportunities to redefine the public education system. Our 5-year long partnership with the education dept places us well to design and launch programs at scale. This opportunity provides anyone interested in systems change, education, and youth development; a great platform to be a part of the change process and experience impact at a massive scale. The DL is expected to exemplify strong values of grit, collaboration, compassion amongst others.

Role and Responsibilities:

If you are self-motivated, have a can-do attitude, possess an unwavering belief that meaningful collaboration and co-creation can enable sustainable change in education and you enjoy building lasting relationships, this is the perfect role for you.

As the District Lead, you would –

● Lead all aspects of operations in a specified district

● Be responsible for leading a group of 10-15 Young Leaders (YLs)

● Set up structures and processes for effective implementation of education programs on the ground

● Design and document operating plans and YL support system, and ensure accountability

● Build capacity in the team and also government/community stakeholders

● Lead the co-creation journey of education change programs with partners and Govt. officials

● Build strategic partnerships with various organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and local funders

Experience Requirements:

● Understanding of learning process in a classroom and governance system of education in India

● Awareness of the initiatives towards education transformation in different parts of India

● Minimum 5 years of work experience in education and/or in a team lead role

● Knowledge of Punjabi (Read and Write) is preferred

Values, Competencies, and Skills:

● Strong alignment to work towards ensuring quality education for all

● Strong ability to nurture and strengthen relationships at all levels

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

● Eagerness to continuously learn, research, and innovate

● Ability to handle ambiguity and complexity with ease

● Self-driven, capable of managing one’s self and time. Strong planning and prioritizing capability

● Diversity of skill sets and the ability to work in cross-functional teams

● Strong leadership, managerial, and data analysis capabilities

Location: Ropar, Punjab

Duration: Min. 3 years commitment

Duration: Min. 3 years commitment

CTC: 6-8 LPA (commensurate with skill and experience)

2. Research and Design Lead

Punjab Youth Leaders Program

About the Role:

The role of Research and Design Lead (R&DL) is aimed towards building a research-driven and evidence-based culture at PYLP. You will work with the team to understand the challenges, identify priorities and accordingly design the tools which help them think and work programmatically. You need to have a keen eye for detail and the ability to rise up and focus on the larger landscape.

The current context gives us unprecedented opportunities to redefine the public education system. Our 5-year long partnership with the education dept places us well to design and launch programs at scale. This opportunity provides anyone interested in systems change, education, and youth development; a great platform to be a part of the change process and experience impact at a massive scale.

You will be expected to focus deeply on high-quality research to create knowledge for the ecosystem and to keep PYLP’s functioning up to date with data-backed decisions. This role is most suited for individuals with a strong research orientation and a knack for data and writing.

Role and Responsibilities:

If you are self-motivated, have a can-do attitude, possess an unwavering belief that meaningful collaboration and co-creation can enable sustainable change and that a good design is key to a scalable program, this is the perfect role for you.

As the Research and Design Lead, you would –

● Work closely with the District teams to understand the ground-level challenges and develop need-based tools

● Create and implement effective MnE tools for the programs

● Lead the knowledge management processes of creating, structuring, storing, and sharing knowledge

● Create spaces for the rest of the team to capture their learnings and share them with the ecosystem

● Create content and learning materials for sessions with teachers/stakeholders

● Capture, analyse and then publish impact reports

Experience Requirements:

● Minimum 5 years of work experience in a research/program design/MnE role

● Prior experience in doing primary or secondary research

● Prior experience in leading design efforts for adult education in general and teacher development, in particular

● Knowledge of Punjabi (Read and Write) is preferred

Values, Competencies, and Skills:

● Strong alignment to work towards ensuring quality education for all

● Strong ability to nurture and strengthen relationships at all levels

● Ability to create enabling structures

● Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

● Eagerness to continuously learn, research, and innovate

● Ability to handle ambiguity and complexity with ease

● Self-driven, capable of managing one’s self and time. Strong planning and prioritizing capability

● Ability to think critically and analytically

● Strong project management skills including assessing progress in goals, making necessary course corrections and/or reinforcements

Location: Patiala, Punjab

Preferred Date of Joining: Immediate

Duration: Min. 3 years commitment

CTC: 6-8 LPA (commensurate with skill and experience)

3. Research and Design Associate

Punjab Youth Leaders Program

About the Role:

The role of Research and Design Associate is aimed towards building a research-driven and evidence-based culture at PYLP. You will work with the team to understand the challenges, identify priorities and accordingly design the tools which help them think and work programmatically. You need to have a keen eye for detail and the ability to rise up and focus on the larger landscape.

The current context gives us unprecedented opportunities to redefine the public education system. Our 5-year long partnership with the education dept places us well to design and launch programs at scale. This opportunityprovides anyone interested in systems change, education, and youth development; a great platform to be a part of the change process and experience impact at a massive scale.

You will be expected to focus deeply on high-quality research to create knowledge for the ecosystem and to keep PYLP’s functioning up to date with data-backed decisions. This role is most suited for individuals with a strongresearch orientation and a knack for data and writing.

Role and Responsibilities:

If you are self-motivated, have a can-do attitude, possess an unwavering belief that meaningful collaboration and co-creation can enable sustainable change and that a good design is key to a scalable program, this is the perfect role for you.

As the Research and Design Associate, you would –

● Work closely with the District teams to understand the ground-level challenges and develop need-based tools

● Study and implement effective MnE tools for the programs

● Execute the knowledge management processes of creating, structuring, storing, and sharing knowledge

● Create spaces for the rest of the team to capture their learnings and share them with the ecosystem

● Create content and learning materials for sessions with teachers/stakeholders

● Capture, analyse and then publish impact reports

Experience Requirements:

● Minimum 3 years of work experience in a research/program design/MnE role

● Prior experience in doing primary or secondary research

● Prior experience in leading design efforts for adult education in general and teacher development, in Particular

● Knowledge of Punjabi (Read and Write) is preferred

Values, Competencies, and Skills:

● Strong alignment to work towards ensuring quality education for all

● Strong ability to nurture and strengthen relationships at all levels

● Ability to create enabling structures

● Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

● Eagerness to continuously learn, research, and innovate

● Ability to handle ambiguity and complexity with ease

● Self-driven, capable of managing one’s self and time. Strong planning and prioritizing capability

● Ability to think critically and analytically

● Strong project management skills including assessing progress in goals, making necessary course corrections and/or reinforcements

Location: Ropar/Patiala, Punjab

Preferred Date of Joining: Immediate

Duration: Min. 3 years commitment

CTC: 3.5-5 LPA (commensurate with skill and experience)

4. Program Associate

Punjab Youth Leaders Program

About the Role:

The Program Associate (PA) plays a critical role in ensuring a smooth experience and functioning of all the young leaders in a particular district. This is a very entrepreneurial role that will require the PA to wear multiple hats and manage government stakeholder relationships, manage collaborations with local institutions, solve ground-level issues and prepare for small and large-scale events in the process. We are currently operating in three districts, namely Fatehgarh Sahib, Patiala, and Ropar.

The current context gives us unprecedented opportunities to redefine the public education system. Our 5-year long partnership with the education dept places us well to design and launch programs at scale. This opportunity provides anyone interested in systems change, education, and youth development; a great platform to be a part of the change process and experience impact at a massive scale. The Program Associate is expected to exemplify strong values of grit, collaboration, compassion amongst others.

Role and Responsibilities:

If you are self-motivated, have a can-do attitude, possess an unwavering belief that meaningful collaboration and co-creation can enable sustainable change in education and you enjoy building lasting relationships, this is the perfect role for you.

As the Program Associate, you would –

● Support in all aspects of operations in a specified district

● Build a local support base that can help further PYLP’s mission

● Run the annual operations calendar of PYLP in the district

● Provide communications support and capture stories from the field

● Liaison with the government officials and keep all important stakeholders engaged

● Collaborate with other district teams and ensure smooth flow of information

● Be responsible for mobilising volunteers and managing them

Experience Requirements:

● Understanding of learning process in a classroom and governance system of education in India

● Awareness of the initiatives towards education transformation in different parts of India

● Minimum 2 years of work experience in education

● Knowledge of Punjabi (Read and Write) is preferred

Values, Competencies, and Skills:

● Strong alignment to work towards ensuring quality education for all

● Strong ability to nurture and strengthen relationships at all levels

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

● Eagerness to continuously learn, research, and innovate

● Ability to handle ambiguity and complexity with ease

● Self-driven, capable of managing one’s self and time. Strong planning and prioritizing capability

● Diversity of skill sets and the ability to work in cross-functional teams

● Strong leadership, managerial, and data analysis capabilities

Location: Ropar/Patiala, Punjab

Preferred Date of Joining: Immediate

Duration: Min. 3 years commitment

CTC: 3.5-5 LPA (commensurate with skill and experience)

5. Grants & Finance Associate

Punjab Youth Leaders Program

About the Role:

The Grants & Finance Associate (G&FA) will be working towards making Sanjhi Sikhiya financially sustainable,transparent, and compliant. The G&FA will be the conscious keeper of the organisation and will ensure that our financial reporting is done timely and accurately. Along with the management of funds, G&FA will also be on the lookout for new partnerships and forums to continually increase the pipeline of supporters for the mission.

You will be expected to have an eye for detail, a knack for numbers, and ninja MS Excel skills. This opportunity provides anyone with a Chartered Accountancy background to contribute his/her skills for a large-scale purpose driven project.

Role and Responsibilities:

If you are self-motivated, have a can-do attitude, possess an unwavering belief that meaningful collaboration and co-creation can enable sustainable change in education and you enjoy building lasting relationships, this is the perfect role for you.

As the Grants & Finance Associate, you would –

● Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements

● Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, and programme budgets and actual expenditures

● Coordinate all audit activity, analyse financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner

● Lead annual budgeting and planning process, manage organizational cash flow forecasting by working in partnership with the team leads, establish finance and administrative systems to support operations

● Map the education funding trends across the world to build donor intelligence and create a database pipeline of aligned foundations, grants, corporates and individuals (Internationally and domestic)

● Create high-quality proposals which invest and inspire various stakeholders

Experience Requirements:

● Min. qualification of CA with atleast 2 years of work experience in finance/compliance domain

● A track record in grants management, experience in compliance and reporting of government, corporate and foundation grants

● Experience in coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, and payroll

● Knowledge of Punjabi (Read and Write) is preferred

Values, Competencies, and Skills:

● Strong alignment to work towards ensuring quality education for all

● Comfortable with numbers and quantitative analysis

● Comfortable with Excel and basic book-keeping software

● Keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting

● Technology savvy with experience in selecting and overseeing software installations and managing relationships with software vendors; advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

● Ability to handle ambiguity and complexity with ease

● Self-driven, capable of managing one’s self and time. Strong planning and prioritizing capability

Location: Mohali/Patiala, Punjab

Preferred Date of Joining: Immediate

Duration: Min. 3 years commitment

CTC: 3-5 LPA (commensurate with skill and experience)

6. Recruitment Manager

Punjab Youth Leaders Program

About the Role:

The Recruitment Manager (RM) will be leading efforts towards identifying and bringing on board people who are aligned to the vision of transforming Punjab into a land of Hope, Courage, and Possibilities. These will be Young Leaders who will be a part of PYLP, volunteers and interns who will do short-term projects, program team members, and numerous well-wishers all across the globe wanting to commit themselves to this mission.

The RM will have the opportunity to build a diverse ecosystem of ambassadors and advocates and find ways of consistently engaging them. The RM will also be building the PYLP brand nationally and internationally as this role is primarily external-facing. This also adds to the responsibility of ensuring a high-quality candidate experience.

Role and Responsibilities:

If you are self-motivated, have a can-do attitude, possess an unwavering belief that meaningful collaboration and co-creation can enable sustainable change in education and you enjoy building lasting relationships, this is the perfect role for you.

As the Recruitment Manager, you would –

● Create a strategy and action plan to attract high-quality and committed people to the program

● Be data-driven and identify trends and patterns from data of previous years to inform strategy and approach

● Build and manage relationships and partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders to create strong networks that will ensure sustainable channels for the Program

● Design and execute recruitment campaigns/engagements/presentations across appropriate forums within and outside the country

● Design a high-quality candidate experience right from the time when the candidate expresses interest until the candidate joins the Program

● Lead the selection process from end to end

● Recruit volunteers/interns as suited to program requirements and work closely with them to build a community and create peer-learning opportunities

Experience Requirements:

● Understanding of learning process in a classroom and governance system of education in India

● Awareness of the initiatives towards education transformation in different parts of India

● In-depth knowledge of the PYLP Program

● Minimum 3 years of work experience

● Prior experience with fellowships, market research, events

● Knowledge of Punjabi (Read and Write) is preferred

Values, Competencies, and Skills:

● Strong alignment to work towards ensuring quality education for all

● Strong ability to nurture and strengthen relationships at all levels

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

● Eagerness to continuously learn, research, and innovate

● Ability to handle ambiguity and complexity with ease

● Self-driven, capable of managing one’s self and time. Strong planning and prioritizing capability

● Diversity of skill sets and the ability to work in cross-functional teams

● Strong leadership, managerial, project management, and data analysis capabilities

Location: Mohali, Punjab

Preferred Date of Joining: Immediate

Duration: Min. 3 years commitment

CTC: 4-6 LPA (commensurate with skill and experience)

7. Program Manager

Punjab Youth Leaders Program

About the Role:

The Program Manager (PM) is a critical leadership role at PYLP. Apart from leading PYLP’s young leaders towards the vision of high-quality education at government schools, the PM also builds and manages key relationships with stakeholders at a district level. This is a very entrepreneurial role that will require the PM to wear multiple hats and manage government stakeholders, build relationships with local institutions, review operating plans and prepare impact reports. We are currently operating in three districts, namely Fatehgarh Sahib, Patiala, and Ropar.

The current context gives us unprecedented opportunities to redefine the public education system. Our 5-year long partnership with the education dept places us well to design and launch programs at scale. This opportunity provides anyone interested in systems change, education, and youth development; a great platform to be a part of the change process and experience impact at a massive scale. The PM is expected to exemplify strong values of grit, collaboration, compassion amongst others.

Role and Responsibilities:

If you are self-motivated, have a can-do attitude, possess an unwavering belief that meaningful collaboration and co-creation can enable sustainable change in education and you enjoy building lasting relationships, this is the perfect role for you. As the Program Manager, you would –

● Lead all aspects of operations in a specified district

● Be responsible for leading a group of 10-15 Young Leaders (YLs)

● Set up structures and processes for effective implementation of education programs on the ground

● Design and document operating plans and YL support system, and ensure accountability

● Build capacity in the team and also government/community stakeholders

● Lead the co-creation journey of education change programs with partners and Govt. officials

● Build strategic partnerships with various organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and local funders

Experience Requirements:

● Understanding of learning process in a classroom and governance system of education in India

● Awareness of the initiatives towards education transformation in different parts of India

● Minimum 4 years of work experience in education and/or in a team lead role

● Knowledge of Punjabi (Read and Write) is preferred

Values, Competencies, and Skills:

● Strong alignment to work towards ensuring quality education for all

● Strong ability to nurture and strengthen relationships at all levels

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

● Eagerness to continuously learn, research, and innovate

● Ability to handle ambiguity and complexity with ease

● Self-driven, capable of managing one’s self and time. Strong planning and prioritizing capability

● Diversity of skill sets and the ability to work in cross-functional teams

● Strong leadership, managerial, and data analysis capabilities

Location: Ropar/Patiala, Punjab

Preferred Date of Joining: Immediate

Duration: Min. 3 years commitment

CTC: 4.5-6 LPA (commensurate with skill and experience)

8. State Program Lead

Punjab Education Collective

About the opportunity:

Four dynamic organisations, Sanjhi Sikhiya, Samarthya, Mantra4Change, and Shikshalokam have collectively partnered with the education department of Punjab to bring in state-wide reforms. This association began in August 2019 and we have since then launched several programs which strengthen the system from within and enable the system leaders across levels.

The current context gives us unprecedented opportunities to redefine the public education system. Our 5-year long partnership with the education dept places us well to design and launch programs at scale. This opportunity provides anyone interested in systems change, education, and governance; a great platform to be a part of thechange process and experience impact at a massive scale.

The Program Manager will join a seven-member team that is collectively responsible for areas like Program design,Program implementation, stakeholder management, capacity building, campaign rollouts, monitoring and evaluation, documentation, research, and more. S/he will work out of the Department of School Education (Punjab) in Mohali.

Role and Responsibilities:

If you are self-motivated, have a can-do attitude, possess an unwavering belief that meaningful collaboration and co-creation can enable sustainable change in education and you enjoy building lasting relationships, this is the perfect role for you.

As the State Program Lead, you would –

● Lead the co-creation journey of education change programs with partners and Govt. officials

● Design simple and scalable programs and establish effective Monitoring and Evaluation processes

● Review existing structures and processes, and work with concerned officials to implement improvement projects

● Assess and analyse existing government projects and devise plans to strengthen them. You would improve the learning cycles for every official by improving the feedback mechanism from the ground

● Build strategic partnerships consisting of various organizations and stakeholders

Experience Requirements:

● Understanding of learning process in a classroom and governance system of education in India

● Awareness of the state-level initiatives towards education transformation in different parts of India

● Minimum 5 years of work experience in education and/or partnership role preferably with the government at the state level

● Knowledge of Punjabi (Read and Write) is preferred

Values, Competencies, and Skills:

● Strong alignment to work towards ensuring quality education for all

● Strong ability to nurture and strengthen relationships at all levels

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

● Eagerness to continuously learn, research, and innovate

● Ability to handle ambiguity and complexity with ease

● Self-driven, capable of managing one’s self and time. Strong planning and prioritizing capability

● Diversity of skill sets and the ability to work in cross-functional teams

● Strong leadership, managerial, and data analysis capabilities

Location: Chandigarh/Mohali

Preferred Date of Joining: Immediate

Duration: Min. 3 years commitment

CTC: 6-8 LPA (commensurate with skill and experience)

9. Program Manager

Punjab Education Collective

About the opportunity:

Four dynamic organisations, Sanjhi Sikhiya, Samarthya, Mantra4Change, and Shikshalokam have collectively partnered with the education department of Punjab to bring in state-wide reforms. This association began in August 2019 and we have since then launched several programs which strengthen the system from within and enable the system leaders across levels.

The current context gives us unprecedented opportunities to redefine the public education system. Our 5-year long partnership with the education dept places us well to design and launch programs at scale. This opportunity provides anyone interested in systems change, education, and governance; a great platform to be a part of thechange process and experience impact at a massive scale.

The Program Manager will join a seven-member team that is collectively responsible for areas like Program design,Program implementation, stakeholder management, capacity building, campaign rollouts, monitoring and evaluation, documentation, research, and more. S/he will work out of the Department of School Education (Punjab) in Mohali.

Role and Responsibilities:

If you are self-motivated, have a can-do attitude, possess an unwavering belief that meaningful collaboration and co-creation can enable sustainable change in education and you enjoy building lasting relationships, this is the perfect role for you.

As the Program Manager, you would –

● Lead the co-creation journey of education change programs with partners and Govt. officials

● Design simple and scalable programs and establish effective Monitoring and Evaluation processes

● Review existing structures and processes, and work with concerned officials to implement improvement projects

● Assess and analyse existing government projects and devise plans to strengthen them. You would improve the learning cycles for every official by improving the feedback mechanism from the ground

● Build strategic partnerships consisting of various organizations and stakeholders

Experience Requirements:

● Understanding of learning process in a classroom and governance system of education in India

● Awareness of the state-level initiatives towards education transformation in different parts of India

● Minimum 3 years of work experience in education and/or partnership role preferably with the government at the state level

● Knowledge of Punjabi (Read and Write) is preferred

Values, Competencies, and Skills:

● Strong alignment to work towards ensuring quality education for all

● Strong ability to nurture and strengthen relationships at all levels

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

● Eagerness to continuously learn, research, and innovate

● Ability to handle ambiguity and complexity with ease

● Self-driven, capable of managing one’s self and time. Strong planning and prioritizing capability

● Diversity of skill sets and the ability to work in cross-functional teams

● Strong leadership, managerial, and data analysis capabilities

Location: Chandigarh/Mohali

Preferred Date of Joining: Immediate

Duration: Min. 3 years commitment

CTC: 4.5-6 LPA (commensurate with skill and experience)

How to Apply? Upload your cover letter and updated CV in a single PDF here. Save the file like this: FirstName_LastName. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis. The sooner you apply, the better. You can send in your queries here: teampylp@gmail.com