Associate Director – Program Implementation

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About the Organization

Pratham Books is a nonprofit children’s publisher enabling joyful reading for every child through high-quality, affordable print books and StoryWeaver, the world’s largest open-source platform for free digital stories. Our work strengthens reading ecosystems in schools, Anganwadis, libraries, and communities across India.

Job Description

The role will lead the implementation of Pratham Books’ reading and learning programs on a large scale, utilizing print-rich libraries and StoryWeaver’s digital resources. The role requires strong operational leadership, stakeholder management, government and NGO engagement, and the ability to drive high-quality, on-the-ground program delivery across multiple geographies, as well as support for M&E with the on-the-ground teams.

Job Responsibilities

Program Implementation

• Lead end-to-end implementation of reading, ECCE, Gender, STEM and all the book-based programs across states.
• Ensure effective deployment, utilisation, and monitoring of print-rich book libraries.
• Drive awareness and active usage of StoryWeaver’s free digital library in hybrid learning contexts.
• Conduct regular on-ground visits for monitoring and support.

Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and manage relationships with government departments, district officials, SMSA, ICDS systems, NGOs, and other partners.
• Act as SPOC for program delivery and integration with relevant stakeholders, as and when required.
• Represent Pratham Books at education events, state/district forums, and partner platforms.

Training and Capacity Building

• Manage and organize training for teachers, Anganwadi workers, NGO field teams, and government staff.
• Successful deployment of reading toolkits, training modules, and implementation resources on the ground.

Monitoring, Reporting and Insights

• Set up and manage program tracking, reporting systems, and partner MIS processes.
• Analyse print and digital usage data to strengthen program effectiveness.
• Provide monthly/quarterly updates to leadership at Pratham Books.

Team and Budget Management

• Lead and mentor field teams across regions and projects.
• Plan and manage program budgets from initiation to reporting, ensuring adherence and efficiency

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years in education programs, community outreach, or field-based implementation roles.
• Experience working in schools, classrooms, Anganwadis, or with teachers.
• Experience with nonprofits or government-led programs.
• Experience with delivering reading programs.
• Strong liaison and networking skills across the stakeholders and the school/Anganwadi’s ecosystem.
• Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Comfort with extensive travel.

Good to Have

• Familiarity with EdTech/education platforms.
• Proficiency in reading and writing Gujarati or Marathi is a plus

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