Associate, Program- Second Chance Program

Pratham Software Inc.; New Delhi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratham Software Inc. is seeking an Associate for the Second Chance program to support implementation and coordination across state and program teams, gaining exposure to operations and donor engagement.

The role focuses on program operations, donor management, travel to rural India, and collaboration with internal teams to deliver updates, reports, and key activities.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant work experience in the non-profit sector, foundations, NGOs, or private sector organisations.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and implementation of the Second Chance program across state and program teams.
• Coordinate with state, program, and central teams to ensure smooth program delivery and timely follow-up on actions.
• Collaborate with Content, Measurement, Finance, Digital, and Communications to support timely program delivery.
• Assist in documenting key program updates, reports, learnings, and information.
• Analyze program data to identify challenges and track progress for informed decisions.
• Coordinate with government bodies, local administration, and other stakeholders for effective implementation.
• Manage logistics for trainings, field visits, meetings, and external events.
• Support donor engagement through updates, reports, and documentation.
• Aid in proposals, grant writing, donor research, and information preparation.

Skills

English communication

Hindi communication

Coordination skills

MS Office

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Associate, Program- Second Chance Program

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.
• 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.