Program Manager

About the Organization:

Saajha, a non-profit organization, is missioned to enable parents of children studying in government schools to be partners in their child's education. We are building an ecosystem for parents to feel connected and supported in their efforts to impact the lives of children and drive transformative change. Saajha, since its inception in 2014, has worked across 2000+ schools in Delhi, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and Karnataka. Listening to parents has been at the core of our work. 

Saajha's work has been recognized by the Echoing Green Fellowship, the Forbes India Award, the NASSCOM Award for technology, and the Action for India Tech Challenge. 

About the role:

We are looking for a highly motivated team player who can lead Saajha's work with schools. Saajha is working with schools of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to connect with parents and support them in achieving their child's foundational literacy and numeracy. 

The program manager will lead a team of 2-3 team leaders and 7-10 school facilitators to work with 1500+ schools and communities across Delhi. The focus will be on connecting with approximately 50000+ parents through schools and the community. The role will allow the candidate to work with Government stakeholders, schools, and the leadership team of Saajha. 

Job Responsibilities-

• Planning and executing a plan for schools and driving the execution through the support of the team.
• To maintain and nurture a relationship with internal and external stakeholders
• Leading a team of 2-3 TLs and school facilitators with honesty and integrity
• Working closely with tech and data teams to work on the tech support to the team and understanding our work through data insights.
• To ensure achievement of the laid work plans and yearly target for the team both qualitative and quantitatively
• To monitor the team regularly to ensure smooth implementation of the plan and provide necessary support
• To design and develop a model for working within schools and communities.​
• Documenting the work with schools/community

Requirements

• Experience: 2–4 years in the development sector with experience in large-scale project management.
• Skills: Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PPT) and data-driven decision-making.
• Mindset: Resilient, highly organized, and open to technological experimentation.
• Leadership: Proven ability to mentor teams and manage complex deadlines under pressure.

Why should you apply:

• Directly impact the lives of thousands of parents and children in the public school system.
• Work closely with Saajha's leadership and specialized Data/Tech verticals.
• Engage in high-level government stakeholder management and field-level community work.

Selection Process:

• Telephonic Interview
• Assignment
• Personal Interview

How to Apply: Please fill out the application form. For queries, contact:  nilanjan@saajha.org

Benefits

The salary will be in the range of Rs. 60,000 - 70,000 per month, negotiable for the right candidate.