Project Coordinator in Pune | Pratham Education Foundation

aikyam; Pune District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratham Education Foundation in Pune is seeking a Project Coordinator to support the English Project under PraDigi, coordinating with field teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth execution across the assigned area. The role requires a graduate or postgraduate, 3–5 years in project coordination or development work, strong planning, and fluency in English, Marathi, and Hindi.

Proficiency in MS Office and data reporting is essential; travel will be regular to coordinate with government departments

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in project coordination, program implementation, education, or the development sector.
• Good planning, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Fluency in English, Marathi, and Hindi; strong written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project and pilot program implementation, ensuring activities are completed on time
• Guide field teams and conduct orientations and training sessions
• Mentor team members and support their learning and skill development
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor implementation and help resolve challenges
• Compile and analyze project data to support planning and decisions
• Maintain project records and prepare reports and presentations for internal review
• Support project related financial processes and documentation
• Coordinate with government departments, partner organizations, and other stakeholders
• Support recruitment activities, including interviews and onboarding
• Maintain records of project devices and equipment

Skills

Project coordination

English proficiency

Data analysis

Communication skills

Planning & organizing

Education

Graduate or postgraduate

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Data collection tools

Job description

Project Coordinator in Pune | Pratham Education Foundation

Pratham is one of India's largest education NGOs, with 30 years of work spanning early childhood education, elementary learning, girls and women's education, and youth skilling. It reaches over 6 million children and youth each year across 25 states and union territories, working directly in communities and alongside state and district governments. This role sits within the Pratham-Shah PraDigi Innovation Centre, which was set up in 2020 to build open learning opportunities for school, life, and work, developing and scaling technology enabled learning models across Pratham and beyond.

Role

A coordination role supporting the implementation of the English Project under PraDigi, working closely with field teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution across the assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project and pilot program implementation, ensuring activities are completed on time
• Guide field teams and conduct orientations and training sessions
• Mentor team members and support their learning and skill development
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor implementation and help resolve challenges
• Compile and analyze project data to support planning and decisions
• Maintain project records and prepare reports and presentations for internal review
• Support project related financial processes and documentation
• Coordinate with government departments, partner organizations, and other stakeholders
• Support recruitment activities, including interviews and onboarding
• Maintain records of project devices and equipment

Requirements

• Graduate or postgraduate in any discipline, preference for Education, Social Work, Development Studies, or Management
• 3 to 5 years of experience in project coordination, program implementation, education, or the development sector
• Good planning, coordination, and organizational skills
• Good communication skills in English, Marathi, and Hindi
• Comfortable with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and familiar with digital data collection and reporting tools
• Able to analyze data and prepare clear reports
• Experience working with government departments or community stakeholders is an advantage
• Willing to travel regularly and able to work independently across different teams