MEGHALAYA CMLEAD FELLOWSHIP

District Transformation

Support district implementation of key education priorities and strengthen on-ground execution.

Learning Enhancement

Design and monitor Learning Enhancement Programs focused on improving student outcomes.

Policy to Practice

Work closely with education departments and bridge academic planning with field implementation.

Leadership Development

Gain exposure to governance systems while working alongside senior government officials.

Stage 1

Open Application Submission

Stage 2

Shortlisting & Assignment Review

Stage 3

Interview with Expert Panel

Stage 4

Final Selection & Onboarding

About the Role

CMLEAD Fellows will work alongside officials across Samagra Shiksha, DERT, and District Education Departments to support planning, coordination, and monitoring of key education initiatives.

Fellows will work at the intersection of policy and practice, supporting implementation on the ground while bringing field insights into review and decision-making processes.

The role requires regular field engagement, collaboration with multiple stakeholders, and the ability to work in diverse and dynamic contexts across Meghalaya.

Thematic Areas of Work

• Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN)
• Learning Enhancement Programs (LEP)
• Teacher Mentoring & Classroom Practices
• School Leadership Development
• District & State Education Initiatives

Programme Implementation

• Support planning, execution, and follow-up of state and district initiatives.
• Assist district and state teams in tracking programme progress.
• Help identify and address implementation gaps.

Coordination Across the System

• Facilitate coordination between DERT, DIETs, Samagra Shiksha, and district offices.
• Support alignment between academic planning and field implementation.
• Work collaboratively with multiple government stakeholders.

Data & Monitoring

• Support data-informed decision-making processes.
• Track programme and student learning data.
• Identify gaps and support timely course correction.

Field Engagement

• Conduct regular visits to schools and district offices.
• Engage with teachers, school leaders, and officials.
• Support practical and context-specific solutions.

Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

• Document field insights and best practices.
• Prepare reports, notes, and implementation learnings.
• Contribute to district and state-level review discussions.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to translate programme intent into action
• Basic data analysis and documentation skills
• Willingness to travel and work in field-based contexts

Preferred Experience

• Experience in government systems or district administration
• Exposure to education programmes or public policy
• Understanding of Meghalaya’s local context
• Working proficiency in Khasi, Garo, or Jaintia languages