<div> <h3>Job Description</h3> <div id="cw-rich-description"> <span id="spandesc"><p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><b><span><span>Location:</span></span></b><span><span> State Capital (Kolkata) | Frequent travel across states</span></span></span></span><br></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><b><span><span>Type:</span></span></b></span></span><span><span><span><span> Full-time </span></span></span></span><br></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><b><span><span>Expected Start Date:</span></span></b></span></span><span><span><span><span> As soon as possible</span></span></span></span><br></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span><br></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><b><span><span>About Rocket Learning</span></span></b></span></span><br></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><span><span>Rocket Learning is a high growth ed-tech non-profit with the mission of catalyzing early childhood education and community engagement in India. We work with the central government and state governments and are currently impacting over 4 million children. Established by a passionate founding group (IIT, IIM, HBS, Rochester, MBB, start-up alumni) and backed by reputed funders, we are a diverse team of passionate, energetic and optimistic folks with a shared ambition of transforming India’s education system.</span></span></span></span><br></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span><br></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><b><span><span>About the Role</span></span></b></span></span><br></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><span><span>This is a high-ownership, mid-senior role at the intersection of government partnerships, policy design, and execution. The Senior Program Manager (SPM) – State PMU will work closely with the </span></span></span></span><span><span><b><span><span>Department of Women and Child Development / ICDS</span></span></b></span></span><span><span><span><span> in the state and help drive Rocket Learning’s work on Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE).</span></span></span></span><br></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><span><span>The SPM will work closely with senior government stakeholders, while also coordinating across Rocket Learning’s internal teams (product, operations, policy, and research) to ensure effective implementation, scale-up, and institutionalization of ECCE initiatives.</span></span></span></span><br></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><span><span>This role is ideal for someone who can navigate government systems, drive execution, and contribute to shaping program strategy at the state level.</span></span></span></span><br></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span><br></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><b><span><span>Key Responsibilities</span></span></b></span></span><br></span></p> <ol> <li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><b><span><span>Build and sustain trusted relationships</span></span></b></span></span><span><span><span><span> with key government stakeholders in the state to strengthen the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) ecosystem.</span></span></span></span><br></span></p></li> <li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><b><span><span>Lead and manage the State PMU</span></span></b></span></span><span><span><span><span> to support the design, implementation, and monitoring of ECCE-related initiatives in partnership with state departments.</span></span></span></span><br></span></p></li> <li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><b><span><span>Develop high-quality knowledge products</span></span></b></span></span><span><span><span><span> such as briefs, strategy notes, presentations, review documents, proposals, and reports to support government decision-making and program implementation.</span></span></span></span><br></span></p></li> <li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><b><span><span>Collaborate closely with Rocket Learning’s National Initiatives &amp; Policy team</span></span></b></span></span><span><span><span><span>, as well as functional and operational teams, to provide implementation inputs, document best practices, coordinate field visits, and support state-level priorities.</span></span></span></span><br></span></p></li> <li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><b><span><span>Use data and field insights to track progress and solve problems</span></span></b></span></span><span><span><span><span>, ensuring that programs are implemented effectively and aligned with government priorities.</span></span></span></span><br></span></p></li> <li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><b><span><span>Demonstrate ownership, initiative, and agility</span></span></b></span></span><span><span><span><span>, consistently delivering high-quality outputs in dynamic and unpredictable environments.</span></span></span></span><br></span></p></li> </ol> <p dir="ltr"><span><br></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><b><span><span>Key Outcomes</span></span></b></span></span><br></span></p> <ol> <li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><span><span>Strong partnerships with state and district government stakeholders</span></span></span></span><br></span></p></li> <li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><span><span>High-quality implementation of Rocket Learning’s ECCE programmes in the state</span></span></span></span><br></span></p></li> <li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><span><span>Smooth coordination between government priorities and Rocket Learning’s work</span></span></span></span><br></span></p></li> <li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><span><span>Stronger systems for monitoring, problem-solving, and program delivery</span></span></span></span><br></span></p></li> <li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><span><span>Progress towards improving ECCE outcomes for children aged 0–6 years</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><br></span></span></span></span></span></p></li> </ol> <p dir="ltr"><span><br></span></p> <div dir="ltr"> <span><span><b><span><span>Required Qualifications</span></span></b></span></span><br> </div> <ol> <li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><span><span>6-10 years of work experience in program management, policy, government partnerships, or implementation roles</span></span></span></span><br></span></p></li> <li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><span><span>At least 2-3 years of experience working closely with government departments or in a government-facing role</span></span></span></span><br></span></p></li> <li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><span><span>Bachelor’s degree in public policy, economics, management, education, social sciences, or a related field</span></span></span></span><br></span></p></li> <li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><span><span>Master’s degree is preferred</span></span></span></span><br></span></p></li> <li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><span><span>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills</span></span></span></span><br></span></p></li> <li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><span><span>Strong writing and problem-solving skills</span></span></span></span><br></span></p></li> <li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><span><span>Ability to manage multiple tasks and work well in a fast-paced environment</span></span></span></span><br></span></p></li> <li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><span><span>Comfort with data, reporting, and structured programme tracking</span></span></span></span><br></span></p></li> <li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><span><span>Fluency in English / Hindi / Bengali</span></span></span></span><br></span></p></li> </ol> <p dir="ltr"><span><br></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><b><span><span>Preferred Criteria</span></span></b></span></span><br></span></p> <ol> <li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><span><span>Experience in education, ECCE, child development, or related social sectors</span></span></span></span><br></span></p></li> <li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><span><span>Experience working with State Governments, especially WCD / ICDS / Education departments</span></span></span></span><br></span></p></li> <li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><span><span>Experience managing field implementation and state coordination</span></span></span></span><br></span></p></li> </ol> <h2 dir="ltr"> <span><span><b><span><span>Other Requirement</span></span></b></span></span><br> </h2> <ol> <li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><span><span>Willingness to travel regularly across districts in the state</span></span></span></span><br></span></p></li> <li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><span><span>Ability to work both independently and with cross-functional teams</span></span></span></span><br></span></p></li> <li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><span><span><span><span><span>Comfort working in dynamic and sometimes unpredictable government environments</span></span></span></span><br></span></p></li> </ol> <p dir="ltr"><span><br></span></p> <div> <span><span><b><span><span> </span></span></b></span></span><br> </div></span><br> </div> <div> </div> </div>