Program Manager PMU West Bengal
Location – Kolkata/Onsite
Key results
1. Establishing strong connections with state stakeholders & officials.
2. Strengthen coordination across the state, district & field level for smooth program rollout. 3. Become trusted advisor on ECCE.
4. Ensure timely & quality execution of program activities.
5 Support planning & delivery of trainings & workshops.
6. Track data, document progress & share regular updates.
Key activities
1. Liaise between RL and State Dept. for approvals, documentation, and updates.
2. Communicating regularly with all key stakeholders alongside senior officials.
3. Coordination with district officials for program activities & monitoring.
4. Taking ownership of the projects/workstreams and managing it end-to-end.
5. Prepare dashboards, reports & presentations for review meetings.
6. Developing and maintaining relations with multiple government officials.
7. Draft official letters, notes, and briefs for departmental communication.
8. Support the design & delivery of training for AWWs, Supervisors, CDPOs & other officials.
Areas of responsibility
1. Government liaison & coordination
2. Being a team player and supporting the team.
3. Prepare a calendar and tracker sheets, track progress, analyze data, and prepare & share updates & reports.
4. Assist in planning, coordination & administration tasks.
Critical factors for success
1. Ability to liaison with government systems on a regular basis.
2. Ability to take leadership in ambiguous situations, even when unsupervised.
3. Good working knowledge of Excel and Canva.
4. Seamless communication with your managers and colleagues.
5. Close alignment with RL's core values and principles.
6. Mission-driven, enthusiastic, and optimistic—committed to transformation.
7. Experience of 2-3 years in the development sector.
8. Good communication skills for coordination & reporting.
9. Self-motivated, accountable & capable of working independently in a government environment.
10. Bengali language proficiency is a must.
11. Expertise in NEP 2020 policy, Aadharshila & Navchetana Curriculum and ECCE Curriculum is a must
Skills Required
- 2-3 years of experience in the development sector
- Bengali language proficiency
- Expertise in NEP 2020 policy
- Expertise in Aadharshila Curriculum
- Expertise in Navchetana Curriculum
- Expertise in Early Childhood Care and Education curriculum
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Working knowledge of Canva
- Strong communication and coordination skills
- Ability to work independently in a government environment
What We Do
Rocket Learning is an Indian nonprofit ed-tech organization focused on transforming early childhood education and foundational learning at scale. It combines accessible digital learning solutions, localized and play-based content, AI-enabled coaching, social-emotional tools, and community engagement. Working with governments, caregivers, teachers, and daycare educators, it aims to improve school readiness and expand quality learning opportunities for millions of young children.
