Job Opportunity for Executive – Community Investment, Education Projects – Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) at United Way Mumbai

Reporting to: Manager – Community Investment

Job Overview:

Project Ankur works on improving learning outcomes for children aged 3 to 6 and parentability skills amongst parents and caregivers. We are looking for a team member who is passionate about working with varied stakeholders & communities to improve ECCE services. The role involves implementing learning activities, creating a robust monitoring & evaluation framework that will enable children to reach their developmental milestones, increase knowledge, attitudes, and practices of parents and caregivers who can contribute to the child’s holistic development.

Job Responsibilities:

• Efficient implementation of ECCD projects related to improving learning outcomes among school going children
• Stakeholder management for efficient implementation of project activities especially with relevant government authorities for ECCD projects
• Monitoring and evaluation visits to the partners where project activities have been conducted
• Documenting the project activities and outcomes on regular basis and submitting the project status reports to the donor as per the committed timelines
• Due diligence and capacity building of partners for implementation of project activities
• Regular financial reporting, budgeting
• Any other responsibility as and when assigned

Profile Requisites:

• Post-Graduation in development studies (Majors in Education and ECCD will be preferred)
• At least one year of experience in development sector (Preferred, but not a must)
• Passionate about working in and for improving quality of education among children from the low socio-economic background
• Self-starter who can lead project implementation independently
• Organized and able to multitask
• Excellent Communication skills – written as well as oral
• Proficient with MS office

Languages: Proficient in English and Hindi (proficiency in Marathi will be an added advantage)
Location: Mumbai, Willingness to travel extensively on the field

Remuneration: Subject to relevant qualification, experience & merit; the salary range is INR 3.9 – 5.8 LPA

If you think you might be suitable, apply now and we’ll reach out to you soon.