Strategic and results-driven program leader with 12+ years of progressive experience in the education development sector. Expertise in system strengthening, institutional partnerships, policy advocacy, program implementation, and field operations. Proven record of leading cross-functional teams, managing multi-state operations, ensuring financial accountability, and leveraging data for decision-making. Adept at building relationships with government bodies and external stakeholders to institutionalize large-scale programs.
Designed and developed program strategy for Educate Girls across multiple states focusing on enrollment, FLN, and life skills.
Spearheaded program operations in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
Collaborated with state officials to integrate Educate Girls’ model within government education systems.
Led consultations and policy dialogues, establishing organization as a thought leader.
Facilitated advocacy initiatives and media engagement to boost program visibility.
Oversaw 135+ staff, aligning performance metrics with continuous capacity development.
Streamlined financial processes, ensuring accurate forecasting, budgeting, variance tracking, and audit responses.
Managed donor relations through site visits and delivered timely, high-quality reports.
Managed district-level planning, budgeting, training, and monitoring activities.
Conducted review meetings with field teams to identify and address implementation gaps.
Developed volunteer engagement systems and community mobilization strategies.
Facilitated government interactions on FLN and child-centric policies.
Ensured compliance with policies through efficient fund utilization and documentation.
Created and maintained training modules and field guidelines to enhance educational consistency.
Monitored learning outcomes and implemented pedagogical improvements based on data insights.
Facilitated statewide program rollout through comprehensive tools, documentation, and process mapping.
Title: Senior Manager – Program Operations