Senior Associate, Digital

About Pratham International

Pratham International is a US 501(c)(3) established to support learning innovations for children and youth in contexts across the globe. We enable the adaptation and spread of proven and scalable education solutions pioneered in India by Pratham Education Foundation to contexts across the global south through programming and technical assistance tailored to local realities.  Today, Pratham reaches approximately 7.5 million children annually across 23 Indian states and union territories and several million more across 31 countries.

Through the Pratham Shah PraDigi Innovation Centre (PraDigi), Pratham International also seeks to create technology innovations for low-resource communities, and support models aimed at learning for school, work, and life for children and youth. We work on several cutting-edge projects in the domain of Generative AI, Automatic Speech Recognition, and Natural Language Processing. 

The team’s innovative technology products include the PadhAI: Reading Assessment App, which uses advanced speech recognition to evaluate children’s reading fluency in 8 Indian languages and 6 global languages; Anytime Testing Model (ATM), an AI-enabled question generation and grading system that allows learners to be assessed on any topic, anytime; and a suite of AI-powered chatbots designed for diverse learning contexts: from early childhood care, to youth employment readiness, and OCR-based analysis tools that digitize and assess student work at scale. 

At Pratham International, we build for the long term. Whether it’s ensuring products are truly accessible across rural India and the global south through languages, building datasets to ensure context and accuracy for products, or gathering feedback from the field.  Backed by partners like Google.org, Anthropic, and the Gates Foundation, we are committed to building digital public goods that ensure every child is in school and learning well.

Role Overview

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Senior Associate - Digital, to join our team. This role sits at the intersection of program development, partnership engagement, and knowledge sharing. The Senior Associate will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders—including donors, implementation partners, and researchers—to design, implement, and manage impactful, tech-enabled learning programs across diverse geographies.

This role offers the unique opportunity to gain deep, hands-on exposure to digital learning platforms, AI-enabled tools, and community-centric edtech innovations. The candidate will contribute to the development and scaling of technology-based interventions and will also be involved in international programs where technology plays a critical role in strengthening foundational learning, youth skilling, and digital access. 

The role is ideal for someone who is passionate about education, social innovation, and the potential of technology to drive equitable learning, and who is eager to grow in a dynamic, cross-functional, and globally collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management

• Support overall strategy for global expansion of AI-enabled reading and soft-skills tools.
• Work closely with country teams (e.g., Kenya, Colombia) to contextualize content, delivery, and assessments
• Manage program timelines and ensure deliverables are aligned with plans and compliance norms
• Provide on-ground implementation support, as needed
• Support monitoring, evaluation, and reporting across projects
• Conduct field visits to understand ground realities and strengthen implementation

Partnerships and External Relations

• Coordinate and communicate with donors, partners, and collaborators
• Manage relationships with technical collaborators (e.g., AI development partners), implementation organizations, and funders.
• Lead proposal development, reporting cycles, donor communications, and site visit planning.
• Build new partnerships by identifying opportunities and conducting landscape research
• Draft MoUs, contracts, and formal agreements with external stakeholders

Fundraising and Documentation

• Generate monthly budget reports
• Identify and apply for relevant grants, awards, and funding opportunities
• Share regular program updates through documents, reports, presentations, and knowledge products
• Contribute to blogs, articles, and papers to highlight program learnings and innovations

Events and Knowledge Exchange

• Organize and participate in symposia, discussions, and learning exchanges
• Coordinate with teams to prepare updates for internal leadership and external audiences

Candidate Profile

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (Education, Development, Public Policy, or related field)
• 3–4 years of experience in program management, stakeholder engagement, research, or fundraising
• Strong communication, writing, and documentation skills
• Experience working with NGOs, donor organizations, or public-private partnerships preferred
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with data tools is a plus
• Willingness and ability to travel for long periods, including internationally
• Work across time zones and cultures with ease

Why join us?

• Impact at Scale: Your work will directly support the learning journeys of millions of children. With programs active in 31 countries, you will help build Digital Public Goods that bridge the gap for the millions of children across the Global South who still struggle with foundational literacy.
• A Culture of Growth and Evidence: At Pratham, we value rigorous testing and continuous learning. You will have the autonomy to experiment with the latest SOTA models, supported by a 5-year strategic roadmap and funding from partners like the Gates Foundation and Anthropic.
• High-Calibre, Mission-Driven Team: You will work alongside a global team of experts from institutions like MIT, Harvard, and INSEAD. Our alumni have gone on to lead successful startups and international policy shifts, all while remaining dedicated to the goal of "Every Child in School and Learning Well."
• Inclusive and Collaborative Environment: Join a diverse team that spans Asia, Africa, and Latin America. We value innovative thinking and local expertise, ensuring that the technology we build is deeply rooted in the realities of the communities we serve.

Employment Details

• Vacancy: 1
• Expected Start Date: Immediate
• Location: Remote - India; only candidates with work authorization for India will be considered
• Remuneration: Based on candidate’s experience and skillset

Pratham International is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified people from diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our organisation, regardless of race, gender, disability or any other status.