State Content & Training Associate (SCTA), Uttar Pradesh

Pratham; Barabanki; On-site; INR 346,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratham Education Foundation invites applications for the State Content & Training Associate (SCTA) to strengthen ECCE programs with government partners in Uttar Pradesh. The role focuses on contextualising and validating ECCE content, coordinating with Anganwadi workers and supervisors, and supporting Hub AWC initiatives.

The SCTA will lead capacity-building, organise trainings, monitor implementation, and document progress through reports and case studies, travelling across districts as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Education, Social Work, ECCE or related fields.
• 3–4+ years of relevant work experience in training, content development, or ECCE program implementation.
• Strong understanding of ICDS systems and government functioning at state/district levels.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and coordination skills.
• Experience with Anganwadi workers and grassroots-level government functionaries is an advantage.
• Ability to travel extensively within the state.

Responsibilities

• Contextualise ECCE and caregivers’ content for AWWs and Supervisors.
• Test content in field, gather feedback, and iterate for improvement.
• Coordinate with content teams and field staff to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
• Plan and provide professional development support for AWWs and Supervisors at city/state levels.
• Facilitate and organise trainings and hands-on sessions for frontline workers and supervisors.
• Build capacity for sustained content delivery through coaching and resource support.
• Regularly engage with ICDS officials to share progress and updates on Hub AWC interventions.
• Collaborate with government partners to co-conduct capacity-building workshops and review meetings.
• Support establishment and strengthening of Hub AWCs as demonstration models.

Skills

Communication skills

Facilitation

Coordination

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Education or related fields

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 25 states and Union Territories, in an average year, Pratham usually reaches over 6 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.

State Content & Training Associate (SCTA)

will play an important role in contextualising, validating, and supporting the implementation of early childhood care and education (ECCE) and caregiver-related content in partnership with government stakeholders. The SCTA will lead capacity-building efforts for Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) and Supervisors, support the establishment and development of Hub Anganwadi Centres (AWCs), and strengthen sector-level engagement through training and content-driven interventions.

Key responsibilities:

Content Development & Validation

• Lead the contextualisation of the ECE package, caregivers’ package, and capacity-building package for AWWs and Supervisors.
• Test content in the field (Hub AWC and its catchment), gather feedback, and iterate for improvement.
• Coordinate with content teams and field staff to ensure the relevance and effectiveness of the material.

Capacity Building

• Plan and provide professional development support for AWWs and Supervisors at both the city and state levels.
• Facilitate and organise training, workshops, and hands-on sessions for frontline workers and their supervisors.
• Build capacity for sustained content delivery through coaching, mentoring, and resource support.
• Regularly engage with district and state ICDS officials to share progress, challenges, and updates on Hub AWC interventions.
• Support sector meetings by sharing learning resources, supporting AWWs’ participation, and
• Collaborate with government partners to co-conduct capacity-building workshops and joint review meetings.
• Actively support the establishment and strengthening of Hub AWCs as demonstration models for ECE practices.
• Facilitate coordination with catchment AWCs to ensure effective knowledge sharing and peer support.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare timely reports on progress, challenges faced, and mitigation strategies.
• Document case studies, field stories, and success narratives to capture program impact and learnings.
• Ensure data collection and tracking mechanisms are maintained and reported accurately.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Education, Social Work, Early Childhood Development, or related fields.
• 3-4 or more years of relevant work experience in training, content development, or ECCE program implementation.
• Strong understanding of ICDS systems and government functioning at state and district levels.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and coordination skills.
• Experience in working with Anganwadi workers and grassroots-level government functionaries is a strong advantage.
• Ability to travel extensively within the state.

Salary Bracket

₹31,000 – ₹42,000 per month (based experience and qualifications)

• Academic background: Universities attended and degrees acquired with academic record
• Experiences in development, teaching and/or education (if applicable)
• Languages spoken

Note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will not be able to provide individual responses to every applicant and will reach out only to shortlisted candidates. We appreciate your understanding and patience.