Senior Associate– Vocational Education Programme, Mohali

Experience: 1- 2 years

Salary: 6- 8.5 LPA

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About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Associate to support the implementation of a large-scale vocational education programme in Punjab. The role will involve programme planning, research, on-ground implementation, stakeholder coordination, monitoring, and documentation .

The individual will work closely with government officials, schools, vocational teachers, implementation partners, and internal teams to support effective programme delivery and identify opportunities for improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Programme Strategy & Planning

- Conduct research and analysis to support programme planning and decision-making.
- Support the Programme Manager in tracking project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth programme implementation.
- Provide regular updates on programme progress, challenges, and outcomes.

2. On-Ground Implementation & Monitoring

- Lead assigned programme activities/verticals and ensure timely execution.
- Conduct regular school and field visits to monitor implementation and understand on-ground challenges.
- Build relationships with government officials, school principals, vocational teachers, partners, and other stakeholders.
- Support data collection, analysis, monitoring, and documentation of programme outcomes.
- Identify implementation bottlenecks and work with the Programme Manager to develop solutions and course corrections.
- Support effective allocation and utilization of programme resources.

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Stakeholder Coordination

- Coordinate with government and education stakeholders to support programme objectives.
- Facilitate communication between schools, implementation partners, field teams, and internal stakeholders.
- Build solid working relationships across multiple stakeholder groups.

4. Documentation & Reporting

- Prepare project updates, reports, presentations, proposals, and other programme documentation.
- Document field learnings, challenges, best practices, and stakeholder insights.
- Contribute to internal knowledge-building and programme learning.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree with 1 – 2+ years of relevant experience in education, government, consulting, social impact, or programme management.
- Fresh graduates/postgraduates with strong relevant exposure may also be considered.
- Strong project coordination and on-ground implementation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work with data, analyse information, and draw actionable insights.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Experience working with government stakeholders, schools, or education programmes is preferred.
- Prior experience in the social/development sector is an advantage.
- Strong prioritization, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced setting with multiple priorities and frequent field engagement.
- Basic familiarity with AI tools is preferred.
- Punjabi proficiency is preferred , and candidates based in Punjab are encouraged to apply.

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📌 Senior Associate– Vocational Education Programme, Mohali (Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar)
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