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Purpose of the Position

As the Academic Lead for Mission SOAR Nagaland, your core responsibility is to contribute pedagogical inputs to the development of the state’s instructional model, working in close collaboration with SCERT, the Department of School Education (DSE), and ecosystem design partners. You will ensure that all academic contributions are grounded in the cultural and educational context of Nagaland, reflect sound pedagogical principles, and meet quality standards. Acting as the primary liaison between government stakeholders and ecosystem partners, you will facilitate co-design processes, ensure timely delivery of academic outputs, and uphold consistency and relevance across materials and frameworks.

Organisational Unit Function

• Co-create the Nagaland Instructional Model by facilitating structured collaboration between SCERT, DSE, and ecosystem partners.
• Coordinate across ecosystem partners to consolidate frameworks, content, and assessments, ensuring consistency, relevance, and alignment to mission goals.
• Serve as the academic design liaison with government stakeholders, gathering feedback, securing approvals, and aligning design efforts with policy direction.
• Ensure quality control of all academic materials, including lesson plans, training handbooks, assessments, and digital content.
• Manage project timelines and design milestones, ensuring timely delivery and readiness for implementation and training.
• Facilitate co-design workshops with educators, administrators, and technical partners to capture field insights and institutional needs.
• Monitor design metrics and review cycles to support iterative improvement and accountability.
• Support documentation and dissemination of academic materials via platforms such as DIKSHA or other relevant channels.
• Contribute to governance reporting, including updates for Steering Committees, Working Groups, and strategic reviews.

Essential

Desirable