Senior Associate: State PMU

Muskaan Dreams; Nashik District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Opportunity to impact education

Innovative work environment

Job summary

Muskaan Dreams in Nashik District, Maharashtra, is seeking a Senior Associate for the Project Management Unit. This role involves working closely with district education authorities to facilitate digital learning in government schools.

The ideal candidate will drive program implementation, build stakeholder relationships, and ensure alignment with educational objectives. A passion for innovation in education and experience in project management is essential.

Muskaan Dreams offers competitive pay and a unique opportunity to impact millions of students positively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in project management.
• Experience in the education sector is preferred.
• Experience in working with government or public school systems is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic engagement with district education stakeholders.
• Build strong partnerships with various educational officials.
• Track teacher engagement and training participation.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual program reports.

Skills

Working with government officials

Delivering training programs

Implementation of digital education tools

Data collection and analysis

Communication and interpersonal skills

Familiarity with educational policies

Managing large-scale projects

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Public Administration, or related field

Job description

Job Description: Senior Associate (Project Management Unit)

About us:

Muskaan Dreams is a pioneering tech nonprofit committed to revolutionizing education for government school children in India. Our mission is to foster tech innovation, STEM learning, and 21st-century skills among students, empowering them to thrive in the digital age. We achieve this by equipping teachers with cutting‑edge technology, partnering with government systems at the state and district levels, and prioritizing scalability and efficiency to maximize our impact so that every student should have an opportunity to take advantage of the promise of digital learning and coding. We are on a mission to enable tech for one Million students by 2025.

Designation: Senior Associate (Project Management Unit)

Reporting to: Program Manager (PMU)

Experience: 3-4 (Experienced in Non for Profit Sector)

Vertical: Program Operation

Joining Date: Immediately

Employment Type: Full-time

No. of Openings: …..

Position Overview

The Senior Associate will work as Muskaan Dreams' district‑level representative and a partner to the District Education Department. The individual will be responsible for building strong collaboration with district and block‑level stakeholders, contextualizing program, and driving end‑to‑end program implementation through government systems.

The role will focus on translating state‑level vision into district‑level by co‑creating implementation plans with officials, strengthening ownership among stakeholders, facilitating coordination across the system, and ensuring that program activities are effectively embedded within existing government structures and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic engagement with district education stakeholders to drive programme ownership and implementation.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with district officials, BEOs, BRPs, DIET faculty, school leaders, and academic support structures.
• Develop a deep understanding of district priorities, challenges, and opportunities related to digital education.
• Facilitate alignment between program objectives and district goals.
• Ensure regular review, planning, and coordination meetings with government stakeholders.
• Contextualize the program, training plan, support structures, and engagement models based on the context.
• Co‑create annual and quarterly implementation plans with district stakeholders.
• Ensure programme interventions remain relevant, practical, and aligned with field realities.
• Identify implementation risks and propose solutions.
• Capture learnings and provide feedback to state team.
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate reports on program activities, progress, and outcomes.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual program reports.
• Maintain case studies and success stories.
• Develop presentations and review documents for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support donor and government reporting requirements.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Data Analytics

• Design and implement district monitoring plan.
• Track teacher engagement, training participation, classroom adoption, and digital content utilization.
• Analyse programme data to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities.
• Generate actionable insights to improve programme implementation.

ICT Support & Coordination

• Establish and manage district‑level support mechanisms for ICT implementation.
• Track infrastructure challenges related to devices, connectivity, and digital content access.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders for timely issue resolution.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven track record of working closely with government officials and agencies.
• Experience in delivering training programs.
• Proficient in using and implementing digital education tools and platforms.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with educational policies and standards.
• Technical proficiency and ability to manage large‑scale implementation projects.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Additional certifications in project management or education technology are a plus.

Experience

• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in project management, preferably in the education sector.
• Experience working with government or public school systems is highly desirable.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about education and improving learning outcomes for students.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and ambiguity.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Adaptable and open to feedback and learning.
• Open to travel extensively.

Muskaan Dreams offers compensation as per the experience & competitive pay with excellent benefits. The non‑monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun and rapidly growing organization that is transforming the lives of millions of children in India by focusing on digital literacy and skill‑building in education.

To be successful at Muskaan Dreams, you will also:

• Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization.
• Be a proactive and innovative thinker who achieves results and creates positive change.
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.
• Embrace diversity and a commitment to collaboration.
• Thrive in a fast‑paced and fun environment.

Muskaan Dreams is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled