About Pratham
Pratham was founded in 1995, to provide pre-school education to children in Mumbai slums. Over the last 29 years, Pratham has grown to be India’s largest NGO working to provide quality education to underprivileged youth and children in over 21 states and union territories across the country, with a range of interventions.
Pratham is a widely recognized organization, having received notable awards such as the 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 Pratham-Shah PraDigi Innovation Center
PraDigi Center has produced over 10,000+ videos and 900+ learning resources in the last few years. These resources can be viewed at www.prathamopenschool.org. These resources have been deployed and monitored in many rural and urban communities. With each passing year, this repository of content – videos, games, and applications has grown to cater to the interests and engagement of children.
Translating videos into 14 regional languages and English helped us become relevant and accessible to learners in all states. In this effort to make engaging content reach learners across India, Pratham has been actively collaborating with youth-driven start-ups, content creators, and interest groups.
Position Overview
The Senior Content Developer,Mathematics will join our dynamic PraDigi Content team to create and manage engaging, tech-enabled Mathematics content. This role is ideal for individuals with a strong background in technology and content development who are passionate about education and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
Creation:
- Understand the audience and take part in brainstorming sessions to create focused content and interventions.
- Design contextualized Mathematics programs for both online and offline learning.
- Develop creative teaching methods and evaluation processes.
- Write clear and engaging scripts for educational math videos that meet the audience’s learning needs.
- Create detailed storyboards to plan the video flow and ensure effective communication of math concepts.
- Supervise the filming and editing process to ensure the final product meets quality standards and educational goals.
Exploration and Curation:
- Work with stakeholders to set video goals and create a content strategy that meets curriculum standards.
- Research video topics to ensure they are accurate and relevant to educational goals.
- Review existing content in the Pratham network and on external platforms, and select materials based on specific needs.
- Understand current technology used in the Education sector and be aware of tools and trends.
Review/Editing:
- Review and revise video content to ensure it is error-free and meets organizational standards.
- Collect and analyze feedback from educators and learners to improve content and future videos.
- Review and edit individual content pieces or the entire package as needed.
Training:
- Provide guidance and support to junior content developers and interns, creating a collaborative learning environment.
- Design training sessions and modules for digital content and conduct in-person or offline training as needed.
Coordination:
- Collaborate with subject matter experts, graphic designers, and multimedia teams to create high-quality video content.
- Coordinate with internal content developers and other teams to finalize resources and packages.
Monitoring, Data Collection and Analysis:
- Monitor content pilots and help with scaling them up.
- Analyze viewer engagement and learning outcomes to assess the impact of video content and recommend improvements.
- Examine data, identify issues, and suggest solutions with a focus on problem-solving.
- Conduct program data analysis and evaluate content quality.
Desired qualifications and requirements:
- Graduate/Post Graduate degree in a relevant field, with a preference for candidates with a technology background.
- 3-5 years of experience in similar roles in the private sector, NGOs or foundations.
- Strong writing proficiency and relevant work experience in content development.
- Strong foundation in mathematics, along with proficiency in English, Hindi, or other regional languages
- Willingness to travel as and when required.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic with strong organizational abilities and the capacity to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PPT, Word, Excel) and familiarity with digital content creation tools.
Work Locations: Pune, Mumbai (MH, India)
Application process
- To apply for this position, please fill the Google form available at https://forms.gle/pZkhZkqTAwaeFmNLA
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for the initial round of interview.
- Further shortlisted candidates will be required to submit an assignment and attend a final round of interview.
Attachments Required
- Current Resume:
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- Contact Information
- Academic Background (degrees, universities attended)
- Academic Record (Marks or GPA)
- Relevant Work Experience
- Experience in Content Development/Education
- Languages Spoken
- Statement of Purpose (300 Words)
Salary: Negotiable as per the skills and experience.
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, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability. We encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, especially persons with disabilities to apply.
