Program Associate

Company Description

LIFI was started in July 2020 with the vision: पढ़ेगा हर बच्चा, बढ़ेगा हर बच्चा (Every child thrives): Access, Learn, Retain, Educate. LIFI has worked with more than 1500 children pushed out of the education system in the last three years, having started in the middle of the pandemic. 90% of the children went back to schools as they got reopened in these multiple contexts. LIFI has worked with 35 Community Teacher Leaders in 5 states – Delhi, Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, and MP.

Vision

"पढ़ेगा हर बच्चा, बढ़ेगा हर बच्चा" (Every Child Thrives): Access, Learn, Retain, Educate - encapsulates our commitment to ensuring that every child not only gains access to education but also thrives in their educational journey.

Mission

"हर घर टीचर" (Every Home with a Teacher), with the aim of providing 10,000 children (out of the education system or at the risk of dropping out) access to a community teacher champion by 2025. Through collaborations with nonprofits and government bodies, we aspire to facilitate the mainstreaming and retention of these children, regardless of their socio-economic backgrounds, caste, genders, or abilities.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Program Associate located in Khargone. The Program Associate will be responsible for executing program management tasks, coordinating with stakeholders, conducting research, analyzing data, and maintaining effective communication. Day-to-day tasks may include evaluating program performance, supporting outreach efforts, organizing meetings, and preparing reports and documentation.

Qualifications

• Program Management skills
• Strong Interpersonal and Communication skills
• Reseabrch and Analytical Skills
• Excellent ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Experience in the education or non-profit sector is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Sciences, Project Management, or related field