About Pratham
Pratham is an innovative learning organisation created to improve the quality of education in India. Established in 1995 to provide education to children in Mumbai, Pratham has grown in both scope and scale, with programs today reaching children and youth across the country. As one of the largest non-governmental organisations in the country, Pratham focuses on high-quality, low-cost and replicable interventions to address gaps in the education system. Working directly with children and youth as well as through large-scale collaborations with government systems, Pratham programs reach millions of lives every year. Pratham’s Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach has demonstrated proven impact on children’s learning outcomes and is now being adapted to contexts outside India.
Project Summary
Pratham is implementing a project to strengthen the education system by embedding competency-based education, value education through sports and environmental awareness into teaching and learning practices. A central focus of the project will be to bring systemic alignment in the implementation of competency-based education, which involves reviewing state and national policies, adapting curricula, reforming assessment practices, and building teacher capacities so that learning becomes outcomes-focused and future-ready. Innovative approaches, including the Sport Values in Every Classroom Toolkit (SViECT), will be used to bring these values into classrooms in practical and engaging ways. At the same time, the project will study greening education and climate change integration in the education system by reviewing the activities of the Eco-clubs, developing climate-responsive learning resources.
Position Summary
The Project Incharge will provide overall leadership and supervision for the field-level implementation team, particularly overseeing the work of Shiksha Mitras across the state. The role will ensure effective mentoring, classroom support, and community engagement activities are being carried out in line with project goals. The Project Incharge will serve as the key link between the field team and state-level stakeholders, coordinating closely with government officials, education authorities, and partner institutions to ensure smooth program delivery, accountability, and alignment with state priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Team Supervision & Mentoring
- Oversee and guide the work of Shiksha Mitras, ensuring quality classroom mentoring, Circle Time sessions, and community engagement.
- Provide regular feedback, capacity building, and technical support to the field team.
- Monitor visit logs, observation notes, and reports submitted by Shiksha Mitras to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Program Coordination & Planning
- Develop state-level plans and schedules for school visits, teacher support, and community mobilisation activities.
- Ensure timely execution of program components across schools and clusters.
- Troubleshoot challenges faced by Shiksha Mitras and provide solutions to maintain program fidelity.
- Managing the administrative and logistical requirements of the program
Government Engagement & Liaison
- Act as the point of contact with state-level education officials and institutions (e.g., SCERT, DIET, BRCs, CRCs).
- Represent the program in review meetings, consultations, and workshops with government stakeholders.
- Ensure that program activities are aligned with state education priorities and receive necessary administrative support.
Monitoring & Reporting
- Consolidate reports from Shiksha Mitras and prepare state-level progress summaries.
- Track indicators on teacher mentoring, classroom practices, and community participation.
- Share insights and recommendations for continuous program improvement.
Required Skills
- Master’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in program management, teacher mentoring, or large-scale education projects.
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and supervise field teams effectively.
- Strong understanding of school systems, teacher capacity building, and community engagement processes.
- Experience in engaging with government officials and building collaborative partnerships with education authorities.
- Strong communication skills in English and Hindi; regional language skills preferred.
- Competence in report writing, data interpretation, and documentation.
- Commitment to gender equality, equity, and inclusion in education.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines with a solution-oriented approach.
- Willingness to travel frequently for school visits and government meetings.
Working Details
- A full-time, in-person role based in Shimla with frequent travel across Himachal Pradesh
- Remuneration will be between INR 33000-38000CTC per month, based on relevant experience
To Apply
- Interested candidates should submit their resume via the link given below by 10 November 2026
- Link: https://forms.gle/BCp19aQhjBWF8vzE9
- Please sign in with your Gmail account to access the link
Further Queries
- For any queries or clarifications required, you can send an email to girdhar.thakur@pratham.org or call us at +91 8010888092
- Due to the large number of applications we receive, we will only be in contact with shortlisted candidates