Academic & Program Lead

**Role:**  The Academic \& Program Lead serves as the CEO's primary right hand for mission impact, program execution, and internal operations. This role bridges the gap between educational theory and real\-world implementation, overseeing the "Chiragh Bardar" pipeline while ensuring the team remains productive and the physical workspace is managed. **Salary: PKR 80,000 – 100,000 (Based on experience)** **Educational Background:** * A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education or EdTech is required. * Candidates from LUMS are highly preferred due to the rigorous academic and leadership training provided. - **Language Requirements:** * **Urdu Proficiency:** Must be able to read, write, and type Urdu fluently. Since Chiragh’s app and content are primary Urdu\-based, high\-level literacy is essential for review and mapping. * **Sindhi Proficiency:**  Fluency in Sindhi is a significant asset as we expand the app. In the absence of direct fluency, the candidate must demonstrate access to a reliable pool/network of Sindhi and Urdu educators to assist in content review and localization. - **Experience Required:** 1–2 years of experience in the education sector. Ideally, the candidate has worked with prominent education foundations such as TCF (The Citizens Foundation), Zindagi Trust, or similar NGOs. Experience in curriculum mapping, teacher training, or field\-based program management is essential. **Job Type: Full\-time, Work from office** **Location:**  Karachi School of Business and Leadership (KSBL), National Stadium Road **Work Schedule:** Office Days: Monday \- Friday (9:00 AM – 5:30 PM). **Travel Clause:**  Occasional travel across Pakistan for Chiragh Bardar pilots and activations. **About Chiragh** Chiragh aims to decolonise Pakistani education through local language based educational cartoons and games. * Educational Urdu Cartoon: Chiragh Kids TV YouTube Channel * Non\-digital educational Urdu games: Chiragh's Shop * Urdu Learning App: Demo of Chiragh Kids App **Core Responsibilities** **1\.**   **Internal Operations \& Team Oversight** * **Office Stewardship:**  Responsible for the physical security of the office, including locking/unlocking the premises on office days. * **Personnel Updates:**  Act as the primary bridge between the CEO and the rest of the team. Provide weekly progress updates on the deliverables of the Brand Manager and the Product \& Creative Lead. * **Culture Lead:** Ensure the "Chief of Staff" mentality is upheld across the team, identifying and reporting bottlenecks in the workflow. **2\. Academic Excellence \& Curriculum Mapping (30% of Workload)** * **SLO benchmarking \& Mapping:**  Map and track all Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) across Chiragh's offerings (videos, games, and the app). * **Reviewing Animated episodes**  upon each stage to ensure that the chosen learning outcome is being communicated. * **Pedagogical Review:** Review all video content and game mechanics through an academic lens to ensure cultural relevance and educational efficacy. * **Digital Infrastructure:**  Support the Product \& Creative Lead in creating the educational infrastructure documentation for the app. **3\. Chiragh Bardar Program Management (40% of Workload)** * **Pipeline Ownership:**  Manage the end\-to\-end Chiragh Bardar pipeline, guiding the Creative Lead on educational game development. * **Pilots \& Testing:**  Lead field pilots. Gather pictorial/video data and qualitative feedback to drive product improvement. * **Monitoring \& Evaluation (M\&E):** Organize M\&E cycles, supervise data collectors, and finalize impact reports/decks for stakeholders. * **Teacher Training:**  Develop "Train the Trainer" modules and lead workshops for teachers and partners. **4\. Activations \& Brand Support (15% of Workload)** * **Public Engagement:**  Lead activations for children and adults during testing phases. * **Fundraising Support:**  Assist in organizing Chiragh Bardar fundraisers. * **Logistics Support:** Take ownership of B2C game order fulfillment and deliveries until a dedicated Brand Associate joins.