District program manager

Position Title : District Program Manager (DPM) – Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN)

Location : District of Uttar Pradesh

Reporting to : Project Lead

Travel : Frequent travel across blocks within the district

Position Overview

The District Program Manager (DPM) will play a pivotal role in driving the implementation of the

Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) program across all blocks of the assigned district in

Uttar Pradesh. The DPM will oversee both academic and operational aspects of the program,

ensuring alignment with the State FLN Mission, NIPUN Bharat goals, and Samagra Shiksha

priorities. The role requires strong coordination with the Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA), DIET, and

Block Education Officers (BEOs) to ensure effective on-ground execution.

The DPM will lead a team comprising District Academic Coordinators (DACs), District-level

Specialists (DLS), Block Academic Coordinators (BACs) and Admin will be responsible for planning, implementation, monitoring, and stakeholder engagement at the district level.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Program Management

• Lead the implementation of district-level FLN program goals in alignment with annual work plans and timelines.
• Develop detailed activity, training, and support plans for SRGs, Head Teachers, ARPs, and

teachers.

Lead.

challenges, and improvements.

Monitoring & Evaluation

and learning outcome reviews.

quality implementation.

People Management

organizational policies.

Stakeholder Management

DM, CDO, BSA, DIET Principal, SRGs, BEOs, and ARPs.

and action points.

Financial Management & Reporting

accuracy and compliance.

and vendor payments.

Project-Based Data Review & Management

districts and blocks.

course correction.

Travel, Field Review & Cross-Team Coordination

School Monitoring

Administrative and Logistical Management

support.

Other Responsibilities

Qualifications :

Experience :

partnership programs.

is essential.

preferred.

Skills and Competencies

Personal Attributes