Program Manager PMU Punjab

Rocket Learning; Chandigarh; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Learning in Chandigarh seeks a Government Liaison & Programs Associate to coordinate with state officials and manage approvals, documentation, and updates. You will help roll out development programs, track progress, and prepare dashboards for review meetings.

The role requires strong Excel and Canva skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently in a government environment. Fluency in Punjabi is essential to engage with local stakeholders and partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years in the development sector.
• Fluency in Punjabi.
• Strong Excel and Canva skills.
• Ability to liaise with government officials regularly.
• Good communication and reporting capabilities.
• Knowledge of NEP 2020 policy, Aadharshila & Navchetana Curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between RL and WCD for approvals, documentation, and updates.
• Regularly communicate with all key stakeholders alongside senior officials.
• Coordination with district officials for program activities & monitoring.
• Taking ownership of the projects/work streams and managing end-to-end.
• Prepare dashboards, reports & presentations for review meetings.
• Develop relations with government officials.
• Draft official letters, notes, and briefs for departmental communication.
• Support the design & delivery of training for AWWs, Supervisors, CDPOs & other officials.
• Liaison & coordination with government systems on a regular basis.
• Prepare a calendar and tracker sheets, track progress, analyze data, and prepare & share updates & reports.

Skills

Government liaison

Excel

Canva

Communication

Coordination

Independent work

Punjabi language

Job description

Key results

Key activities

• Liaise between RL and WCD for approvals, documentation, and updates.

Key results

• Establishing strong connections with state stakeholders & officials.
• Strengthen coordination across the state, district & field level for smooth program rollout.
• Become trusted advisor on ECCE.
• Ensure timely & quality execution of program activities.
• Support planning & delivery of trainings & workshops.
• Track data, document progress & share regular updates

Key activities

• Liaise between RL and WCD for approvals, documentation, and updates.
• Regularly Communicating with all key stakeholders alongside senior officials.
• Coordination with district officials for program activities & monitoring.
• Taking ownership of the projects/work streams and managing it end-to-end.
• Prepare dashboards, reports & presentations for review meetings.
• Developing and maintaining relations with multiple government officials.
• Draft official letters, notes, and briefs for departmental communication.
• Support the design & delivery of training for AWWs, Supervisors, CDPOs & other officials.

Areas of responsibility

• Government liaison & coordination
• Being a team player and supporting the team.
• Prepare a calendar and tracker sheets, track progress, analyze data, and prepare & share updates & reports.
• Assist in planning, coordination & administration tasks.

Critical factors for success

• Ability to liaison with government systems on a regular basis.
• Ability to take leadership in ambiguous situations, even when unsupervised.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and Canva.
• Seamless communication with your managers and colleagues.
• Close alignment with RL's core values and principles.
• Mission-driven, enthusiastic, and optimistic—committed to transformation.
• Experience of 2-3 years in the development sector.
• Good communication skills for coordination & reporting.
• Self-motivated, accountable & capable of working independently in a government environment.10. Fluency in Punjabi
• 11.Expertise in NEP 2020 policy, Aadharshila & Navchetana Curriculum