Program Execution & Training Associateills Re Full Time | 2 -3 Years of Experience
About NavGurukul
NavGurukul is a non-profit organisation dedicated to enabling underprivileged youth in India to access affordable and high-quality education that leads to employment. We believe in building a sustainable model of education that transforms lives and communities.
Role and Responsibilities
This role blends action with reflection. As the Program Execution & Training Associate, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end implementation of on-ground programs. This includes coordinating with government and partner organisations, monitoring delivery, collecting real-time feedback, training facilitators, and adapting the curriculum based on local needs. The role requires both strategic thinking and hands-on fieldwork to ensure meaningful learning outcomes in low-resource settings.
Location: Hybrid (Remote + Field Visits – travel up to 50%)
Key Responsibilities:
1. Project Coordination & Partner Management
- Act as the bridge between NavGurukul and partners (Govt. bodies, NGOs, school staff).
- Conduct regular check-ins to align on goals, timelines, and blockers.
- Document meeting minutes, MoUs, and action plans.
2. Implementation Tracking & Reporting
- Visit field sites every 2–3 months to observe sessions and resolve challenges.
- Track attendance, curriculum delivery, and trainer schedules weekly.
- Ensure the curriculum is being implemented as intended.
- Maintain dashboards and logs for curriculum delivery, trainer schedules, etc.
- Share crisp monthly reports with visuals and stories from the field.
- Highlight what’s working, what needs fixing, and what’s coming next.
3. Curriculum Feedback & Iteration
- Gather insights from facilitators, students, and partners.
- Work closely with the curriculum team to adapt content/tools based on ground needs.
- Pilot new ideas, assess results, and scale effective changes.
4. Training & Support
- Conduct training for facilitators, students, and partners.
- Create training plans and materials for field deployment.
- Monitor facilitator performance and provide coaching/support where needed..
5. Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain updated records of expenses, delivery logs, school reports, and approvals.
- Ensure timely submission of reports, government/funder-required documents.
Skills Required:
- Strong communication (spoken + written) in English and Hindi
- Ability to write/edit curriculum in simple language
- Comfortable with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
- Organized and proactive in tracking progress
- Willingness to travel and work closely with field teams
- Collaborative and open to feedback
Preferred Background:
- Experience in curriculum design, facilitation, education implementation, or partner coordination
- Worked in grassroots/tribal/rural education projects is a bonus
- Familiarity with life skills, digital literacy, or coding curriculum is a plus
- Understanding of partner/donor communication and expectations
Bonus Superpowers
- Curious mind + open heart
- Ability to sit with ambiguity and ask the tough questions
- Comfort with LinkedIn, AI tools, and figuring out new platforms
- Jugaadu, self-driven, and finds ways to get things done with limited resources
Compensation:
As a non-profit organization, our salaries may be relatively lower than market standards. However, we strive to maintain internal parity and ensure that compensation is fair and sustainable within our financial feasibility.
