Senior Program Associate – Second Chance Program

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About the Organization

Pratham Education Foundation (Pratham) is one of the largest education NGOs in India with a record of innovative, rigorously evaluated programs that have inspired similar programs across three continents. With a history spanning 30 years, Pratham’s work today extends from programs for early and elementary years to girls and women, and youth skilling Through programs covering 25 states and Union Territories, in an average year, Pratham usually reaches over 6 million children and youth. This is achieved through a combination of efforts: directly working with children and youth in communities, as well as through collaborations with state and district-level governments.

Job Description

The Senior Program Associate role offers experienced professionals an opportunity to contribute significantly to Pratham’s Second Chance program. As the crucial link between state and program implementation teams, central teams and donors, the Senior Program Associate will work in mainly two areas:

• Operations: supporting state and program heads in planning and implementation, and
• Donor Management: managing partnerships with strategic donors and external collaborators.

This is a cross-functional and dynamic role, providing exposure to a wide spectrum of geographies, tasks, and experiences within Pratham.

Job Responsibilities

Programmatic Operations

• Support state/program heads in the year-long planning and execution of Second Chance, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and donor commitments.
• Manage operations by liaising with state/program and central teams, addressing emerging needs, and enabling smooth processes through coordination, communication, documentation, and planning.
• Collaborate with relevant internal teams (content, measurement, finance, digital, Communications) to ensure timely and efficient implementation.
• Document and maintain a repository of key program matters, reports, and learnings.
• Analyze programmatic data to take informed decisions to address challenges and needs of the program.
• Liaise with government bodies, local administration, and stakeholders for smooth program implementation.
• Manage logistical needs of the program including training, visits, and external events.

Donor Management

• Serve as the primary organizational contact for assigned donors, ensuring regular communication, submission of progress reports, and alignment on future planning.
• Track program progress against plans, ensuring financial management is aligned with budgets and deviations are addressed.
• Facilitate donor visits to program sites and manage associated donor needs.
• Fundraising: lead proposal development, grant writing, research and prospect mapping with market analysis.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• 4+ years of relevant work experience in the non-profit sector via Foundations, NGOs or private sector firms, with substantive field work. Experience in community-led projects and work in rural India are preferred.
• An interest in education policy and program implementation.
• Work experience in planning, program management, donor reporting, and financial oversight.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to communicate in Hindi; with written and oral fluency in 1–2 south-Indian languages preferred (Kannada, Telugu, Tamil)
• Willingness to travel extensively to rural parts of India with limited amenities.
• Working knowledge and experience with MS Office with strong quantitative, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Team-oriented, adaptable to dynamic contexts, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

To apply, fill out the Google form link here (https://forms.gle/GdGAhftfcDiQTayN8) and upload the latest CV.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for three subsequent rounds: telephonic/online interview, written assignments, and final interview.

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