Job Description

Role: Associate Director - School Program Implementation, Remote [Ahmedabad or Mumbai]
Experience: 10+ years
Salary: Upto 18-20 LPA
Note: We need someone from Ahmedabad or Mumbai with working knowledge of Gujarati and Marathi, Comfort with extensive travel is required.
About the role:
The Associate Director - Program Implementation will lead the large-scale execution of reading and learning programs across multiple geographies. This role requires a leader with strong operational expertise, stakeholder management skills, and the ability to drive high-quality on-the-ground delivery while supporting monitoring and evaluation (M&E) efforts.
Key Responsibilities:

• Program Implementation: Lead end-to-end execution of book-based programs covering areas such as reading, ECCE, Gender, STEM, and hybrid learning models.

Partnerships & Engagement: Build and manage relationships with government departments, district officials, NGOs, and other key partners. Represent the organization at education events and state/district forums.
Training & Capacity Building: Organize and manage training sessions for teachers, Anganwadi workers, and field teams, ensuring successful deployment of reading toolkits and resources.
Monitoring & Reporting: Establish program tracking systems, manage partner MIS processes, and analyze usage data to provide strategic insights and regular updates to leadership.
Team & Budget Management: Lead and mentor regional field teams and manage program budgets from initiation through reporting with high efficiency.
Required Experience & Skills:

• Experience: 10+ years in education programs, community outreach, or field-based implementation.

Background: Proven experience working in schools, Anganwadis, or with government-led programs; experience delivering reading programs is highly preferred.
Core Skills: Strong networking, liaison, and project management capabilities, with excellent communication skills.
Language: Proficiency in reading and writing Gujarati or Marathi is a significant plus.
Travel: Comfort with extensive travel is required.
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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on Jan 9, 2026 on
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