Associate, Program- Second Chance Program

Pratham; Delhi; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratham Education Foundation in Delhi announces an Associate role for the Second Chance program. You will support program operations and donor engagement across state and central teams.

You will coordinate with Content, Measurement, Finance, Digital, and Communications to ensure timely delivery, reporting, and effective partnerships, while developing skills in program management and stakeholder coordination.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of relevant work experience in NGOs or foundations.
• Interest in education, social impact, and program implementation.
• Experience in program planning, coordination, reporting, and basic financial tracking.
• Strong written and oral communication in English.
• Ability to communicate in Hindi.
• Willingness to travel extensively to rural India.
• MS Office proficiency with quantitative and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills.
• Team-oriented, adaptable in dynamic contexts.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and implementation of the Second Chance program.
• Coordinate with state, program, and central teams.
• Collaborate with Content, Measurement, Finance, Digital, and Communications.
• Maintain program updates, reports, and learnings.
• Analyze data to identify challenges and support decisions.
• Coordinate with government bodies and stakeholders.
• Arrange trainings, field visits, meetings, and events.
• Assist donor communications, updates, and documentation.
• Monitor budgets, expenditures, and deliverables.
• Plan donor visits to program sites.
• Support proposals, grant writing, donor research.
• Prepare presentations and materials for donors.

Skills

Non-profit experience

Educational program experience

English communication

Hindi communication

Travel willingness

Coordination skills

Teamwork

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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 24 states and Union Territories, in an average year, Pratham usually reaches over 7 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.

Pratham has 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. Pratham also received the 2021 Yidan Prize for Education Development and the Yashraj Bharati Samman in 2025.

The Second Chance Program provides a pathway for school dropouts, especially women and girls, to re-enter the education system and complete secondary schooling. Learners are supported academically to prepare for grade 10 examinations (through Open Schooling Institutions or State Boards) and also engage in life skills and co-scholastic modules to support their personal and professional growth. Launched in 2011, the program operates across 12 states and has supported over 60,000 women and girls till date. The program is managed by a central team and facilitated by state teams.

Position Summary

The Associate role offers professionals an opportunity to contribute to Pratham’s Second Chance program. Working closely with state and program teams, the Associate will support program implementation and coordination across key areas, while gaining exposure to program operations and donor engagement.

The role will primarily focus on two areas:

• Operations: Supporting state and program teams in planning, coordination, monitoring, and implementation of program activities.
• Donor Management: Supporting donor partnerships and external collaborations through coordination, documentation, reporting, and communication.

This is a cross-functional and dynamic role that provides exposure to different geographies, program activities, and teams within Pratham, while offering opportunities to develop skills in program management, stakeholder coordination, and partnership engagement.

Programmatic Operations

• Support state and program heads in planning and implementing the year-long Second Chance program, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and program commitments.
• Coordinate with state, program, and central teams to support smooth program implementation, address emerging needs, and ensure timely follow-up on key action points.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as Content, Measurement, Finance, Digital, and Communications to support timely and effective program delivery.
• Support the documentation and maintenance of key program updates, reports, learnings, and other relevant information.
• Analyse program data and operational information to identify challenges, track progress, and support informed decision-making.
• Support coordination with government bodies, local administration, and other stakeholders for effective program implementation.
• Coordinate logistical requirements for program activities, including trainings, field visits, meetings, and external events.

Donor Management

• Support communication and coordination with assigned donors and external collaborators, including preparation of updates, reports, and relevant documentation.
• Track program progress against agreed plans and support teams in monitoring budgets, expenditure, and key deliverables.
• Support the planning and execution of donor visits to program sites, including coordination with state and program teams.
• Support fundraising efforts through proposal development, grant writing, donor research, prospect mapping, and preparation of relevant program information.
• Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and other materials for donor and external stakeholder engagement.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• 1-2 years of relevant work experience in the non-profit sector, foundations, NGOs, or private sector organisations, preferably with substantive field exposure. Experience in community-led projects and work in rural India is preferred.
• An interest in education, social impact, and program implementation.
• Experience or exposure to program planning, coordination, reporting, and basic financial tracking.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to communicate in Hindi.
• Willingness to travel extensively to rural parts of India, including locations with limited amenities.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, with good quantitative, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders effectively.
• Team-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working in dynamic and evolving contexts.

Location

• Candidates must be based out of Delhi , or be willing to relocate.
• Academic background and universities attended
• Degrees acquired and academic record (marks/GPA, if applicable)
• Past work experience, highlighting relevant skills and responsibilities
• Relevant coursework in development, management, education, or related fields
• Experiences in development, teaching, and/or education, if applicable
• Languages spoken

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