Senior Specialist-Education

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Climate Collective Foundation is a not\-for\-profit organization dedicated to supporting climate tech startups. We work within the climate ecosystem to foster innovation by connecting startups with funding, investors, education, and accelerator programs. Our remote team of 40 members <\/span><\/span>operates<\/span> <\/span>collaboratively to drive impactful, sustainable solutions for climate\-related challenges.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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About the Role<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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The <\/span><\/span>Senior Specialist \u2013 Education (Mahati Project) will lead project management and program support for the Mahati project in Visakhapatnam, driving research, stakeholder coordination, field operations, and documentation. This role plays a key <\/span><\/span>role<\/span> <\/span>in developing innovative climate\-education pilots, integrating AI\-driven learning solutions, <\/span><\/span>identifying<\/span> <\/span>best practices, and supporting the strategic growth of the initiative.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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The position is based in Visakhapatnam, and the candidate must <\/span><\/span>either<\/span> <\/span><\/span>be located in<\/span> <\/span>Visakhapatnam or be willing to <\/span><\/span>relocate<\/span>.<\/span> <\/span>Candidate will manage skilling programs in AI for Mahathi <\/span><\/span>project <\/span><\/span>in Visakhapatnam<\/span> <\/span><\/span>will also support and manage other related activities across India, as <\/span><\/span>required<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span>Given the nature of the Mahati project, the role requires <\/span><\/span>strong<\/span> <\/span>understanding of AI tools, data workflows, digital learning systems, and technology\-enabled education models in addition to core <\/span><\/span>pr<\/span>ogramme<\/span> <\/span>m<\/span>anagement skills.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div>

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Key Responsibilities<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Undertake project management for Mahati project of CCF. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Assist<\/span> <\/span>in conducting research required to support the initiative's <\/span><\/span>objectives<\/span> <\/span>and program development. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      • Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth program execution. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        • Prepare and <\/span><\/span>maintain<\/span> <\/span>program documentation, reports, and other relevant records. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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          • Support the identification and analysis of best practices related to education programs in the climate sector. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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            • Contribute to the overall strategic planning and implementation of the project.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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              • Undertake any other cross\-functional work as required by the team to support organizational <\/span><\/span>objectives<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                Requirements<\/h3>

                Qualifications and Experience<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                • Bachelor\u2019s/Master\u2019s in Data Science, AI, Engineering, EdTech, or related field
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                • 5\u20138 years of experience in program or education project management (climate/social sector preferred
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                • Strong data handling, research, and reporting skills
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                • Ability to manage stakeholders and independently run pilot sites
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                • Excellent communication skills; social/youth sector experience is a plus<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                  Skills Required:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                  • Project Management: <\/span>Planning, organizing, and coordinating programs.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                    • Research & Analysis: <\/span>Conducting research and <\/span>identifying <\/span>best practices.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                      • Communication & Collaboration: <\/span>Coordinating with teams and stakeholders; strong writing and reporting.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                        • Documentation & Reporting: <\/span>Maintaining <\/span>accurate <\/span>program records and reports.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                          • Strategic Thinking: <\/span>Contributing to program planning and implementation.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                            • Flexibility: <\/span>Handling cross\-functional tasks as needed.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                              • Sector Knowledge: <\/span>Education programs, climate action, and sustainability.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                                • Technical Skills: <\/span>MS Office, collaboration tools, basic data analysis.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                                  Reporting Matrix<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                                  The <\/span><\/span>Senior Specialist\-Education <\/span><\/span>will report to the <\/span><\/span>Partner<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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