Role: Programme Head – Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), Mumbai
Experience: 12+ Years
Salary: 30-40 LPA

About the role :
Establish a model for transforming the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) landscape in India to ensure that all 3 to 6-year-old children achieve age-appropriate development outcomes, enabling them to reach their full potential and leverage future educational opportunities. The ECCE programme aims to improve pre-school education across India—with a targeted focus on low-income and marginalised communities by 2030—aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy 2020 and contributing to Quality Education (SDG 4).

Roles & Responsibilities
- Program Strategy & Leadership: Develop and articulate a strategic vision for ECCE programs aligned with organizational priorities. Lead the design and development of creative, evidence-based programs.
- Team & Operations Management: Provide leadership, guidance, and coaching to the ECCE team. Recruit, mentor, and manage high-performing professionals while fostering a collaborative environment.




- Resource & Financial Oversight: Manage the ECCE program budget, ensure effective resource allocation, and monitor expenses for financial optimization.
- Research & Innovation: Stay abreast of global and national research, trends, and technologies to continuously enhance program quality and relevance.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and foster strong relationships with government agencies, educational institutions, community partners, and external collaborators.
- Advocacy & Public Relations: Represent the organization in public forums, advocate for ECCE, and liaise with policymakers and community leaders to enhance program visibility.

Key Stakeholders & Collaborators
- District and block officials from the Department of Women and Child Development (WCD) and Department of Education
- District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs)
- NGOs focused on early childhood development within the di

📌 Programme Head – Early Childhood Care and Education (Mumbai)
🏢 Ground Zero
📍 Mumbai