The Role
Manages grassroots education program delivery, including coordinating Community Managers and Fellows, conducting training and observations, monitoring team and program performance, analyzing data, and documenting outcomes. Builds relationships with schools, local governance, government authorities, and partners; supports impact studies and scaling initiatives. The role requires leadership, coaching, communication, adaptability, frequent field travel, and commitment to educational equity and social-emotional learning.
Summary Generated by Built In
Designation: Program Associate - The Bridge Fellowship
Location: Nuh
Remuneration: 3 - 4 LPA
Our vision is to ensure that all children have equal opportunities to access quality education and we
are doing it by empowering all the stakeholders to have an equal voice in building a child’s future at
the systemic level by engaging youth to work at the grassroots level.
We are looking for someone who-
- have a deep commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and believe in building teams and programs.
- have a willingness to learn, take risks, and adapt to changing circumstances.
- have a strong sense of empathy and compassion, with the ability to understand and respond to the needs of students, staff, and community.
- have a focus on building relationships and creating a positive organizational culture that supports team learning and well-being.
About Anubhuti- was founded by an enthusiastic and visionary Gandhi Fellow, CMGGA, Government Consultant, and a Legal expert who aims to strengthen the nation from its very core by ensuring quality education for all who are somehow not being incorporated into our mainstream education system. Anubhuti wants every child who is bound to live a nomadic life or under acute economic/social stress to be educated and stand on their own feet. With people like you, we aspire to make India a prosperous and peaceful community.
About the Role - We are looking for a Program Associate to support and lead ground-level implementation of either The Bridge Fellowship or Civic Fellowship, based on organizational requirements and the candidate’s profile.
For The Bridge Fellowship, the Associate will work towards strengthening educational access and continuity for children by supporting Fellows, Community Managers, schools, families and government stakeholders.
For the Civic Fellowship, the Associate will support Fellows in engaging with communities, understanding local needs, strengthening community leadership and connecting communities with relevant government schemes, services and local institutions.
The role involves program management, team development, stakeholder engagement, data and documentation, and continuous improvement of program delivery.
- Is committed to equity, inclusion, social justice and community development.
- Believes in the values of equality, dignity, liberty, justice and fraternity.
- Is willing to learn, take risks and adapt to changing circumstances.
- Has empathy and the ability to work with diverse communities and stakeholders.
- Enjoys building relationships and working at the grassroots.
- Takes ownership and is comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
- Believes in building strong teams and a positive learning culture.
- Coordinate and monitor on-ground program implementation.
- Support, coach and develop Fellows and Community Managers.
- Conduct training, observations, reflection and debrief conversations.
- Track program progress, data cycles and team performance.
- Identify challenges and support timely solutions.
Bridge Fellowship: Support Fellows in strengthening educational access, school engagement, learning, Social-Emotional Learning and Life Skills.
Civic Fellowship: Support Fellows in community engagement, civic participation, constitutional values, local leadership and access to government schemes and services.
- Build relationships with schools, communities, PRIs, government officials and local institutions.
- Support program continuity through effective stakeholder engagement.
- Develop networks and partnerships for program strengthening and scaling.
- Track and analyse program data to support decision-making.
- Maintain program documentation, reports and records.
- Present progress, insights and challenges to the Management Team.
- Document field learnings, stories and outcomes.
- Contribute to organisational initiatives, impact studies and other cross-functional work.
- Pitch in wherever needed to further Anubhuti's vision and mission.
Knowledge & Exposure: Program Management, Community Development, Educational Leadership, Civic Engagement, Constitutional Values, Data & Impact, Stakeholder Engagement and Social-Emotional Learning.
Skills: Training & Coaching, Community Engagement, Leadership, Project Management, Problem-Solving, Stakeholder Management, Data Analysis, Communication and Decision-Making.
Mindset: Continuous Learning, Adaptability, Ownership, Collaboration, Empathy, Community-Centricity and Goal Setting.
- Graduate/Postgraduate in Education, Social Work, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Policy, Rural Development or a relevant field.
- 1–2 years of experience in the development sector, education, community development, youth development or a related field.
- Experience working with children, youth, communities, schools, government stakeholders or grassroots organisations.
- Experience leading or supporting teams, Fellows, interns, volunteers or community members.
- Willingness to travel frequently for field visits and stakeholder engagement.
- Two-wheeler with a valid driving licence is mandatory.
- Willingness to work across rural and semi-rural communities in Nuh.
Skills Required
- Graduate degree in Education, Social Work, Social Sciences, or a relevant field
- 1–2 years of experience in the development sector
- Experience working in primary-level education
- Experience leading teams, interns, people, or stakeholders
- Willingness to travel frequently for field visits and stakeholder engagement
- Owns a two-wheeler
- Valid driving license
Am I A Good Fit?
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.
Success! Refresh the page to see how your skills align with this role.
The Company
What We Do
Anubhuti is a nonprofit education organization focused on advancing educational equity for underprivileged children. It works at the grassroots level by engaging local youth and developing lasting solutions that help create a more egalitarian society. Operating in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, the organization reports that it has worked since 2016 and impacted approximately 50,000 children through its education-focused mission for communities.
