Programs Lead

Purpose of the Position

As the Programs Lead for Mission SOAR Nagaland, you will anchor the implementation of state-wide education reform initiatives, acting as a critical bridge between policy vision and execution. Operating within Elevate Foundation, the coordination body for Mission SOAR, your role is to ensure seamless program execution by aligning government priorities, ecosystem partner deliverables, and ground-level implementation. You will lead district workstreams, manage timelines and outcomes, and foster alignment across departments, partners, and governance bodies. This role requires a hands-on leader with experience in program management, government liaison, and stakeholder engagement in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Organisational Unit Function

1. Programs Lead Implementation

• Drive planning, execution, and monitoring of education reform activities across districts and departments.
• Supervise and coach Education Officers to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of
• program milestones.

2. Coordinate with Government and Partners

3. Support Governance and Reporting

4. Monitor Performance and Enable Continuous Improvement

5. Internal Team Leadership and Capacity Building

Selection Criteria

Essential

Desirable