About Pratham
Pratham was founded in 1995, to provide pre-school education to children in Mumbai slums. Over the last 27 years, Pratham has grown to be one of the largest non-profit organizations working to provide quality education to children and youth in over 20 states and union territories across the country, through a range of interventions.
Pratham is a widely recognized organization, having received notable awards such as the Yidan Prize, Lui Che Woo Prize, WISE Prize for Innovation, Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship, the Henry R Kravis Prize in Leadership, and the CNN-IBN Indian of the Year for Public Service. For more details, refer to pratham.org
About the Early Years
Pratham Early Years team has decades of experience working with community partners and state governments to develop and deliver solutions targeting holistic development of children of age group 3 to 8 (i.e., children across preschool and grades 1-2). In the past few years, Pratham has also started working in the birth to 3 age group. Solutions include designing curriculum and material, training government and community resource groups, supporting on-site monitoring, providing measurement support and, most importantly, assisting state governments with evidence-based decision making for policy and practices. A key aspect of Pratham early years programs is mother and community engagement, which is done through the formation of mothers’ groups and weekly engagement with them thereafter, periodic school readiness melas, and upskilling for community volunteers.
Program: 0 to 3 Years Palan Poshan Program
Location: Dhamtari and Kanker (CG)
Reporting To: State Head
Position Summary:
The Program Coordinator will be responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and implementation of the 0 to 3 Years Palan Poshan program across two districts. This role includes overseeing program activities and managing cross-functional teams, including content, MME units, and district-level teams, to ensure alignment with program goals. The Program Coordinator will collaborate with local government stakeholders, oversee timely reporting and data management, and be instrumental in resource allocation, organizing training sessions, and fostering innovation to drive continuous improvement across both districts.
Key Responsibilities:
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Program Planning and Strategy:
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Lead the overall planning and implementation of the Palan Poshan program across two districts, ensuring alignment with program goals and local needs.
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Set performance metrics and ensure measurable outcomes.
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Team Management:
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Manage and Ensure collaboration between content, MME, and district teams, providing mentorship and guidance.
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Program Monitoring:
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Conduct regular field visits to monitor activities at district and block levels.
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Ensure high-quality data collection and provide feedback for improvements.
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Data Management and Reporting:
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Verify the accuracy of data and reports from district teams.
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Compile reports for senior management, highlighting key achievements and challenges.
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Stakeholder Management:
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Build relationships with government officials and local stakeholders.
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Advocate for program goals and secure support from district authorities.
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Resource Management:
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Oversee the allocation of resources and ensure efficient use of materials and finances.
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Address risks and ensure adherence to the budget.
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Innovation and Continuous Improvement:
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Foster innovative problem-solving approaches within the team.
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Identify areas for improvement and implement new strategies for program enhancement.
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Coordination and Communication:
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Ensure seamless coordination among all program teams and report regularly to senior management.
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Organize review meetings to assess progress and strategize for future activities.
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Risk Management:
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Anticipate challenges, develop contingency plans, and ensure program continuity.
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Qualifications and essentials:
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Minimum Postgraduate in any stream, Preference will be given to candidates with at least 1-2 years previous work experience of handling any program.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with communities and stakeholders.
Application Process:
Please send your CV to chhattisgarh@pratham.org, along with your current and expected CTC. We will reach out to you to initiate the application process. Due to the high volume of applications, please note that we may not be able to respond to all applicants.
Note: Pratham is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability. We encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, especially persons with disabilities to apply.
