Team Leader – Shubh Samriddhi (Hamara Gaon) Program, Uttar Pradesh

Pratham Education Foundation (Pratham) is one of the largest education NGOs in India with a record of innovative, rigorously evaluated programs that have inspired similar programs across three continents. With a history spanning 30 years, Pratham’s work today extends from programs for early and elementary years to girls and women, and youth skilling. Through programs covering 24 states and Union Territories, in an average year, Pratham usually reaches over 7 million children and youth. This is achieved through a combination of efforts: directly working with children and youth in communities, as well as through collaborations with state and district-level governments.

Pratham has received notable awards such as the Lui Che Woo Prize, WISE Prize for Innovation, Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship, the Henry R Kravis Prize in Leadership and the CNN-IBN Indian of the Year for Public Service. Pratham also received the 2021 Yidan Prize for Education Development and the Yashraj Bharati Samman in 2025.

For more details, refer to www.pratham.org

A Team Leader plays a crucial role in guiding and supporting a group of individuals to achieve organisational goals. Their responsibilities typically span across managing team performance, providing direction, fostering collaboration, and ensuring effective communication within the team.

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Team Leader to oversee and lead a team of professionals in Pratham Shubh Samriddhi Program . The Team Leader will provide guidance, support to the team, ensure that performance goals are met, and foster a positive and productive team environment.

Lead, motivate, and support team members to ensure optimal performance.

Provide clear guidance and effectively communicate expectations to the team.

Foster a positive, collaborative, and productive team environment.

Take program developments to the field and orient the district team accordingly.

Responsible for the collection, verification, and proper record-keeping of documents.

Ensure timely submission of accurate and well-drafted monthly program reports and case studies.

Maintain continuous communication with government officials regarding program implementation and progress.

Coordinate and facilitate field visits by government officials and Pratham team members.

Orient and motivate teachers and local education officials about the program and its objectives.

Act as a liaison between upper management and the team, ensuring clear and consistent communication.

Resolve any conflicts or issues that arise within the team.

Identify areas for improvement in team processes and performance, and implement solutions.

Make decisions related to task assignments and resource allocation based on the team’s capacity

Ensure that the team has the necessary tools, resources, and training to perform their tasks effectively.

Manage team schedules, workload distribution, and time management.

Collaborate with other teams, departments, or stakeholders to meet organizational objectives.

Build strong relationships with internal and external partners

Support team members in working efficiently with other departments or external clients.

Ensure completion of information/data needed by Hamara Gaon MME for program monitoring and evaluation.

This position is required to report to the State Program Coordinator/SCTA.