- The Associate Program Manager will provide support to the project teams to ensure smooth and timely delivery of end-to-end project deliverables, including project planning, stakeholder management, data management, resource allocation, progress monitoring, reporting and documentation of project outcomes and success
Key responsibilities
1) Program Reporting and Communication
- Assist in maintaining a comprehensive view of program aspects, including human resources, finances, project activities, strategic communication, partnerships, policy advocacy, and educational technology.
- Assist in managing project resources under the guidance of senior management.
- Assist in the development and implementation of annual work plans, ensuring timely and quality reviews and submissions under the guidance of senior management.
- Facilitate clear communication within the project teams (may be cross-functional).
- Support senior management in maintaining communication with external stakeholders, sharing updates, achievements, and challenges.
- Ensure timely reporting both within and outside the organisation.
2) Program Implementation and Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with senior program managers in overseeing the planning and execution of project activities.
- Ensure activities are carried out according to the project plan and timeline.
- Foster collaboration and coordination among different stakeholders.
3) Facilitating Operations:
- Regular liaison and communication with state/program and central teams with respect to the emerging needs and demands at any point of time and facilitating processes.
- Internal coordination, communication, documentation and planning
- Collaborate with relevant teams across the organisation (Pedagogy, M&E, finance etc.) as required to ensure smooth operations and timely implementation.
Skill and Knowledge
Skills:
- Ability to plan and execute projects
- Strong written and verbal communication and ability for editorial reviews
- The ability to collect and analyse data to deliver meaningful results (Ms Excel skills for data summarisation and visualisation)
- Team building and conflict resolution
- Ability to conduct desk review and literature review on cross curricular topics aligned to inclusive education
Knowledge:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in a relevant field (Education, Management, Social Work, Social Sciences, etc). Master`s degree is preferred.
- 1-3 years of program management or related experience.
- Willingness to promote innovation and adapt to change.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently, with a strong commitment to inclusivity and diversity.
- Willingness to travel
