Job Opportunities, Program Roles

Program Coordinator

12 Jan 2026

About Pratham

Pratham was founded in 1995, to provide preschool education to children in the slums of Mumbai. Over the last 30 years, Pratham has grown to be one of India’s largest NGOs working to provide quality education to underprivileged youth and children in over 25 states and union territories across the country, with a range of interventions.

Pratham is a widely recognized organization, having received notable awards such as the Lui Che Woo Prize, the 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. For more details, refer to www.pratham.org.

About the Program

Pratham has been running a sustained learning intervention for over a decade, focusing on children aged 3–14 years. The program spans Anganwadi, primary, and upper-primary grades, combining early childhood education, foundational literacy and numeracy, and subject-specific learning support. The goal is to ensure children build strong learning foundations and progress successfully through school.

Position Overview

The Program Coordinator plays a pivotal role in fostering partnerships with schools, communities, and educational institutions. The role involves adapting and contextualizing educational content, organizing and facilitating teacher training, monitoring program implementation, and providing field-level support to teachers. The coordinator also contributes to program review and improvement, serving as a vital link between Central Program Leadership, on-field teaching staff, local government education departments, and school teachers.

Key Responsibilities

A. Program Implementation

  • Conduct outreach and collaboration with schools, communities, and mother groups to introduce Pratham’s initiatives.
  • Coordinate with government departments, block-level teams, cluster volunteers, and school/community institutions.
  • Ensure smooth execution of content roll-out, assessments, training events, and community activities.
  • Provide regular field support, classroom observations, and feedback loops to strengthen quality.

B. Team Management & Coordination

  • Supervise, mentor, and support field staff to ensure clarity on program goals, methodologies, and targets.
  • Monitor on-ground activities to ensure adherence to program objectives and timelines.
  • Conduct regular field visits to review progress, identify challenges, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Maintain consistent communication and follow-up with team members.

C. Monitoring & Evaluation

  • Track program indications and ensure data accuracy.
  • Support field assessments, surveys, monitoring visits, and evaluations.
  • Provide feedback and insights to improve program quality and impact.

D. Stakeholder & Donor Coordination

  • Liaise with donors, government departments, and partner organizations.
  • Share regular updates on program strategies, plans, and schedules.
  • Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports aligned with donor requirements and budgets.
  • Assist in organizing trainings, awareness programs, and community outreach activities.

E. Administrative & Operational Support

  • Support documentation, procurement, and compliance-related tasks.
  • Ensure adherence to organizational policies, donor guidelines, and reporting standards.
  • Assist with project-related documentation, donor requirements, and audit preparations.

F. Measurement & Cost Effectiveness

  • Implement Pratham’s monitoring and evaluation strategy at block level.
  • Track progress against academic indicators, training targets, and outreach goals.
  • Ensure accurate data collection, documentation, and reporting.
  • Manage unit costs to ensure cost-effective program operations.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Educational & Professional Qualifications

  • MSW or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Experience

  • Internal Candidates: Strong understanding of Pratham’s programs in their respective state.
  • External Candidates: Minimum 2–3 years of experience in education or skill development programs, preferably in a coordination role.

 Desirable Skills

  • Excellent communication skills in Kannada, English, and Hindi.
  • Strong organizational, monitoring, and reporting abilities.
  • Ability to build rapport and work effectively with diverse teams.
  • Problem-solving and independent work management skills.
  • Experience in teacher training, program coordination, or educational project management.
  • Willingness to learn, adapt, and work collaboratively with government departments, schools, and community stakeholders.
  • Flexibility to work from the base location or travel frequently to Bangalore as required.
  • Commitment to Pratham’s values, vision, and mission, with a vibrant and dedicated work ethic.

Personal Attributes

  • Passionate about improving foundational education.
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable to diverse educational contexts.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and collaboration among stakeholders.

Location: Bangalore or willingness to travel regularly to Bangalore.

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply through the Google Form link: https://forms.gle/5qkJ6z4uwPNzDwgZ9 and upload the following documents:

  • Updated CV
  • Statement of Purpose (maximum 100 words) describing motivation and suitability for the role

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for four stages: telephonic/online interview, written assignment/test, field visit, and final interview.

Application Deadline:  January 20, 2026

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