Senior Associate – Programs & Partnerships (Education)

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. Pratham’s mission is supporting every child in school and learning well and equipping youth for their entry into the world of work and earning. Pratham Education Foundation has developed several innovative and evidence-based programs that are being implemented in India such as Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) and Annual Status of Education Report (ASER). Pratham International enables the adaptation and spread of such proven and scalable solutions through programming and technical assistance tailored to local country contexts.

Role Purpose

The Senior Associate, Programs and Partnerships, will play a hands-on role in shaping and supporting Pratham’s global education initiatives across diverse geographies. This role sits at the intersection of program delivery, partnerships, and knowledge management, offering significant exposure to how international education programs are designed, adapted, and delivered in different contexts. 

The Senior Associate will work closely with a diverse group of colleagues, partners, and stakeholders—ranging from grassroots practitioners to government officials and international development experts supporting high-quality program delivery and contributing to program improvements and decision-making.

The role includes independent ownership of specific country engagements, partnerships, projects, or internal workstreams, alongside supporting the broader Programs and Partnerships team. It is well-suited for someone who enjoys being hands-on, solving problems in real time, and adapting to dynamic, multi-stakeholder environments. The role will involve extensive international travel to support program delivery and partner engagement (upto 40% of your time in certain months). 

Major Roles and Responsibilities

Program Design, Implementation and Learning (30%)

• Support the design and adaptation of education programs (e.g., TaRL) across diverse contexts.
• Develop implementation plans, timelines, budgets, and relevant program materials.
• Track progress, identify challenges early, and actively contribute to problem-solving.
• Document program learnings and contribute to cross-country knowledge sharing.

Partnerships and Collaboration (20%)

• Manage day-to-day relationships with in-country partners and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with NGOs, government partners, and other stakeholders to support implementation and/or support a senior Programs team member in doing so for key projects.
• Support onboarding of new partners, including alignment on goals, roles, and expectations.
• Ensure accountability on partner deliverables and timelines.

Coordination and Knowledge Management (30%)

• Coordinate across internal teams (Content & Training, Measurement, Operations, etc.) to keep projects or specific workstreams moving forward smoothly.
• Organise and facilitate trainings, workshops, and review meetings.
• Maintain structured documentation of program processes, outputs, and learnings.
• Contribute to strengthening internal systems for knowledge sharing and program tracking.

Fundraising and Donor Engagement (20%)

• Organise partner/donor visits as needed.
• Support development grant proposals, concept notes, and budgets.
• Support the preparation of high-quality donor reports and presentations.
• Research funding opportunities and contribute to pipeline development.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, International Development, Public Policy, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of relevant professional experience in education or development programs.
• Demonstrated experience in independently managing projects or workstreams.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders, including partners or government systems.
• Strong writing and analytical skills, especially for proposals and reports.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across geographies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Experience working with government stakeholders or large-scale education programs.
• Familiarity with foundational learning approaches such as TaRL.
• Experience contributing to grant proposals.
• Experience working in international or cross-cultural contexts.
• French or Spanish language skills 

Key Attributes

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to work with ambiguity.
• Collaborative while being able to work independently.
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
• Committed to improving learning outcomes in children 

Other Details 

• Location: Based remotely in Delhi and Mumbai with periodic travels (Preferred to be in Delhi)
• Reporting to: Associate Director, Programs and Partnerships

Application Process

• Apply by uploading your resume. Please tailor your resume to speak to your strengths and match the requirements of this role.
• Please apply via our website/LinkedIn. Email applications will not be accepted.

A note on AI-generated responses

• Please do not use AI tools to draft your responses to the application questions. We are interested in understanding your own thinking and writing, and responses should reflect your authentic voice.

Interview Process
We will review applications and reach out to shortlisted candidates for an interview. Candidates will be asked situational questions during the interview to understand how they think and approach problems. If you have past work or examples that showcase your strengths, feel free to bring them along and reference them during the conversation — this isn't mandatory, but it can help us get a fuller picture of your experience.

Please note that our interview process is kept flexible based on how conversations progress. You may be invited for more than two rounds depending on the fit and discussion.

Pratham is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages people from diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our organisation. If you are passionate about Pratham International’s  mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even though you may not check all the boxes, please still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.