About Pratham
Pratham was founded in 1995, to provide preschool education to children in Mumbai slums. Over the last 30 years Pratham has grown to be one of the largest non-profit organizations working to provide quality education to children and youth in over 23 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 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.
Internship Description | Program Management Group
We are seeking interns to join our dynamic Program Management team. As part of the internship, you will support the program team with a variety of tasks, including preliminary research and data analysis, documentation, curating reports, coordination, and communication. The ideal candidate should have intermediate knowledge of Google Suite, Microsoft Office and possess grammatical accuracy in English and Hindi.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the team with daily operational tasks, including documentation, reporting, and communication.
- Assist in maintaining comprehensive documentation of program activities, including case studies and success stories.
- Review and edit reports and other documents to ensure clarity, consistency, and adherence to organizational standards.
- Proofread and review materials and resources for quality and relevance.
- Analyze program data to generate meaningful insights for reports.
- Assist and conduct research on educational trends, policies, best practices, etc to support program development.
- Be flexible and ready to take on new tasks as the program evolves and new needs arise.
Who We Are Looking For
The ideal intern should be proficient in English, showcasing exceptional writing, editing, and oral communication skills. Further, they should be fluent in either Hindi or any other regional language. They should be able to seamlessly translate complex concepts into simple, engaging, and understandable content. They should demonstrate creativity, attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and excellent organizational and time management skills.
Required
- Undergraduate, Graduate or post graduate in any discipline
- Knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint
- Proficiency in English and Hindi language, with excellent listening and comprehension skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Passionate about promoting social change through education
- Someone who is eager to learn and work across diverse areas
Duration and Location
This will be a one-two month, remote internship, with the possibility of extension. Interns can choose to work out of the Delhi office on working days as well.
Application Procedure
Interested applicants should email their resumes to anisha.kaushik@pratham.org and mention Application for the position of ‘Internship – Program Management’ in the subject line. Kindly attach the below along with your application:
- Resume: The resume should include:
- Contact information for the applicant
- Academic background (universities attended, degrees acquired, academic records)
- Past work/volunteership/internship experience, if any, highlighting relevant skills
- Languages spoken
- Please also explain why you are the right candidate for this role and what skills and strengths you would bring to the position
- Writing Sample: Please provide a self-authored writing sample, which can also be coursework or projects, if available, to offer insight into their suitability for the role.
- Additionally, the applicant should specify the number of weekly hours that they are available for work.
Perks
Certificate of Internship
Letter of recommendation
Note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual responses to every applicant. We will reach out only to shortlisted candidates. We appreciate your understanding and patience.
