About Pratham
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.
For more details, refer to www.pratham.org
About Team
Right from inception, Pratham has been very proactive in using data to make decisions. Our own ability to measure, assess and evaluate has grown over time. At the same time, we have invited collaborations with researchers so that rigorous methods can be used to understand the effectiveness of our programs. Our two-decade long relationship with MIT’s Abdul Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) is testament to this commitment. Most of Pratham programs are large-scale programs. To effectively use data to guide programs we need to make sure that data collection is “do-able” and that data can be understood by all.
Hence, the Measurement, Monitoring, and Evaluation (MME) team at Pratham was established in 2013 to coordinate, standardise and streamline data collection, analyse data and establish reporting structures for Pratham’s flagship “Read India” program. A major objective of the team was to support data and evidence-based decision making at all levels of the organisation–from the instructor in the field to the leadership at state or national level. Since then, the team has grown substantially in size but moreover in scope and now are integrally involved in most programs in 25 states which fall within Pratham’s education portfolio.
About the Program
Samagra Shiksha Assam has partnered with Pratham Education Foundation to support the implementation of the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach across the state. TaRL is an evidence-based approach that helps children build foundational reading and arithmetic skills by grouping children according to their current learning levels and engaging them in level-appropriate activities.
In Assam, TaRL is being implemented with children in Grades 3-5 through regular classroom processes, teacher support, and continuous academic monitoring structures.
In addition, the What Works Hub Research Project is a year-long study focused on strengthening foundational literacy and numeracy outcomes for children in Grades 3, 4, and 5 in Morigaon district. The project is being implemented in collaboration with ASER Centre and district administrations to understand and strengthen effective classroom practices that improve children’s learning outcomes.
The project includes classroom observations, assessments, experimentation with teaching practices, and ongoing academic support for teachers, headmasters, and Resource Persons (RPs). Regular review meetings and coordination with government stakeholders will support implementation and alignment with the academic calendar and learning goals.
Roles & Responsibilities
We are looking for a self-driven State MME Associate to strengthen and manage our measurement and monitoring processes in Assam. The base location of the selected candidate(s) will be at Morigaon district and this may be changed if required. The primary set of roles and responsibilities of a State MME Associate have been detailed below:
- Assist with creation of effective Data Collection, Data Management, Dissemination, Monitoring & Feedback systems for the program.
- Plan and train the implementation team on formats and data entry systems.
- Make field visits to monitor the program implementation process and to support the field team in implementation.
- Provide proactive, real-time feedback to the implementation team on various program and data collection issues based on regular monitoring of the program processes.
- Ensure accurate and timely data collection.
- Analyze data, create reports, and disseminate findings to state and central teams to support data-driven decision-making.
- Support various internal pilots, surveys, and evaluations within the state.
Qualification, Skills, and Experience
While a State MME Associate will undergo multiple rounds of capacity building exercises at Pratham and MME, it is important for the candidates to have the skills mentioned below:
- Interest in the social sector, with the initiative and motivation to drive a program forward with data-based evidence.
- Bachelor’s degree in any relevant discipline (Candidates with relevant experience and strong skills may also be considered, even if they do not meet all formal qualification requirements).
- Minimum 2 years of work experience in the relevant field but freshers having adequate knowledge and skill will be considered.
- Proficiency in MS Office Applications, specifically in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in Hindi or English. Knowledge of Assamese or other regional languages will be an added advantage.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to share qualitative feedback.
- Planning and time management.
- Willingness to travel to different locations.
- Willingness to interact with different stakeholders in a program and give feedback to them accordingly.
Application Procedure: If you are interested in this opportunity, please email your CV along with a one-page cover letter to assam@pratham.org.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for subsequent rounds: telephonic/online interview, written assignments, field round and a final interview.
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.
