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 www.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: Bhopal & Sheopur (M.P)
Reporting To: Program Coordinator
Position Summary:
Team Leader in THSN funded ‘Palan Poshan Program’ will play a crucial role in overall implementation of the program at district level by leading, coordinating, and monitoring program in the allocated block level. They will also help build the capacities of the ECD Mentors by holding regular review meetings to discuss the progress and field visits. They will also be responsible for District and block-level advocacy to ensure the smooth functioning of the program. They will take efforts of engaging with ICDS to adapt the model in the Anganwadis of the target district.
Key Responsibilities:
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Team Leadership & Supervision:
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Lead and support a team of six ECD Mentors/Block Coordinators.
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Conduct regular team meetings to review progress and address challenges.
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Foster a collaborative work environment and provide mentorship to team members.
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Program Implementation:
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Oversee district-level execution of the program, ensuring timely and effective implementation.
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Support Block Coordinators in adapting the program to meet local needs while maintaining consistency with overall program goals.
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Training & Capacity Building:
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Plan and organize training sessions for ECD Mentors and local stakeholders.
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Ensure training quality and provide continuous learning opportunities for team members.
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Monitoring & Feedback:
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Conduct field visits to monitor program progress at all levels.
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Provide feedback to the team and ensure documentation of challenges and best practices for continuous improvement.
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Data Management & Reporting:
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Verify the accuracy of data collected by Mentors/Block Coordinators and compile reports for the MME team.
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Prepare and submit detailed reports highlighting key achievements and recommendations.
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Stakeholder Coordination:
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Coordinate with government officials, including AWWs, ASHA workers, and district authorities.
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Serve as the liaison between the program team and district government for effective advocacy and support.
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Liaisoning with local government officials.
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Resource Management & Program Planning:
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Assist the Program Coordinator to develop district-level plans and manage resources effectively.
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Anticipate risks and implement strategies to mitigate challenges.
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Collaboration & Review:
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Organize review meetings with team members to assess progress and strategize future activities.
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Ensure timely submission of monthly reports to the Program Coordinator.
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Qualifications and essentials:
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Minimum Graduate in any stream, Preference will be given to candidates with at least 1-2 years previous work experience at leadership position.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with communities and stakeholders.
Application Process:
Please send your CV to madhyapradesh@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.
