Project Associate, English Programme

Job Description   Project Associate Content and Training - English Projects
June 2025 | Pune Project Associate - Content & Training (English Projects)Location: Pune 
About Centre for Learning Resources (CLR) Centre for Learning Resources (CLR) is one of the oldest Indian non-profit educational institutions of the Society for Educational Improvement and Innovation, based out of Pune. We have been working in the domains of early childhood care and development (ECCD), Foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) & English as a second language (ESL) since 1984. We have supported various government organizations and NGOs across the country, including Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Offshore engagements have included Indonesia & Nepal.   CLR's vision is to assist in creating a more just and equitable society through the integrated development of children from marginalised communities, such that they grow up in child-centred environments that nurture their holistic growth and learning. Our mission is to build large-scale capacities of the ICDS systems, which are charged with this responsibility, so they can deliver effectively. This includes government machinery, civil society organisations, and NGOs. (For more information, log )
Background to CLR's work in the teaching of English Most poor and lower-middle-class students and youth in urban and rural India have extremely limited English skills despite learning English as a second language for a considerable number of years. CLR believes that basic proficiency in English can empower disadvantaged communities. At the same time, India is a country of diverse home languages, where the acquisition of English skills is challenging and has to be placed in a multilingual context. Based on this understanding, we have researched and developed content and training programs in audio, digital and print formats, using bilingual pedagogical approaches to strengthen the spoken English and literacy skills of students and the English proficiency of teachers in regional medium schools. We have also launched similar initiatives for out-of-school youth and adult learners. Therefore, they have the potential to cause a large-scale societal transformation through the work they do by enabling a more significant number of our underprivileged children to lead more fulfilling lives.    We are looking to recruit a committed and motivated Project Associate to support our initiatives aimed at strengthening English language teaching in government regional medium schools. This role offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in public education while gaining hands-on experience in content development, training coordination, and field-level implementation. The Project Associate will play an essential role in supporting the Program Manager to ensure smooth and effective delivery of training and content across all English Projects.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Content Support and Training Coordination (40%)

• Assist in developing and adapting content for English language interventions under the guidance of the Program Manager.
• Support the creation of training materials such as manuals, presentations, handouts, videos, and other multimedia tools.
• Participate in the translation, review, and contextualisation of content to suit regional medium school environments.
• Support in collating training feedback and documenting reflections and best practices.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of training sessions for teachers, government stakeholders, and internal staff.

Project Planning and Implementation Support (20%)

• Coordinate with internal teams and field teams to ensure timely rollout of training and content-related activities.
• Maintain calendars, timelines, and checklists for ongoing projects.
• Provide logistical and operational support during workshops, meetings, or review sessions.
• Help prepare progress reports, updates, and documentation required by funders, leadership, and partners.

Data Collection, Monitoring and Documentation (20%)

• Support the design and administration of tools for training and content effectiveness.
• Gather field-level feedback and insights from stakeholders, and compile reports on program delivery and impact.
• Maintain proper documentation of content versions, training sessions conducted, attendance, and feedback data.
• Assist in the analysis and presentation of monitoring and evaluation data using Excel or Google Sheets.

Monitoring & Evaluation (20%)

• Design and circulate tools to measure the effectiveness of ongoing projects
• Analyse the data to provide ongoing insights to internal and external teams
• Compile project impact reports from impact data

Requirement: Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, English, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of work experience in education or development, preferably in content creation, teacher training, or programme implementation.
• Experience working with regional medium schools, teachers, or NGOs is highly desirable.
• Strong command of English and Marathi/Hindi/any other language – both spoken and written.
• Willingness to travel regularly to field sites, sometimes at short notice.

Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities

• Strong interest in language education, public education systems, and equity in learning.
• Good writing, documentation, and communication skills in English and Marathi.
• Proficiency in using MS Office and Google Suite; working knowledge of Excel for data analysis is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively and take initiative in a semi-structured environment.
• High openness to learning and a problem-solving mindset.
• Attention to detail, ability to manage timelines, and multitasking effectively.

Location and Compensation Location: Pune, Maharashtra. Will involve frequent travel as per the project requirements.
Compensation:  Apart from being part of a young and dynamic learning team, the selected candidate will receive a competitive compensation package aligned with nonprofit sector benchmarks for this role. The compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's prior experience and qualifications. The current compensation band offered, based on fit and experience, is between ₹4.5 LPA to ₹5.5 LPA.
Note: CLR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. We do not discriminate on the basis of caste, race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.
We heartily welcome new members to join us and work closely with the experienced and diverse leadership team at CLR

Leadership Team
Chetan Bhangdia, Director Chetan Bhangdia has extensive experience spanning more than 25 years in conceptualizing, building and delivering data and technology capabilities spanning strategy, programs, products, services, team set up and operations. He is an Engineer with a postgraduate degree in management. He takes care of select program verticals, production, research, M&E and all the organisational development functions at CLR.
Anurata Tribhuvan, Head of Production & Media and English Programs Anurata comes with 18+ years of experience in the field of production and media communication. She has a double Master's in Communication Media for Children from SNDT University and in Psychology from Pune University. Apart from being a CLR veteran, she has worked with SFM Radio, Star Pravah TV, ICC for Kids & Natives Communications. Over the years she has produced 800+ modules in all formats of e-learning content modules and video productions.
Sufia Azmat, Head of Research and Monitoring Dr. Sufia Azmat has eighteen years of experience around Teaching, Curriculum Development, Research, and Policy Practice. After completing a Masters in Social Work from Aligarh Muslim University, she secured a Doctorate in Social Work and Child Care Practice from Jamia Millia Islamia. She has authored 10 papers around ECD concerns and participated in several international and national conferences. She has led 2 major projects funded by ICSSR and NHRC and many minor projects. The thrust areas of her research and practice remain Early Childhood Development, Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, Maternal and Child Health, disaster and resilience, and Parenting using a Rights-Based Approach.
Kishore Jagtap, Program Lead
Kishorkumar Jagtap is Program Lead at CLR, with over 14 years of experience in the education sector with a strong foundation and passion for impactful change. He specializes in organization development, stakeholder management, and strategic planning and implementation of educational programs. Throughout his career, he has successfully led initiatives that drive institutional growth and improve program outcomes. His expertise lies in aligning educational strategies with organizational goals, ensuring sustainable and scalable development. Known for his collaborative approach, he builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster innovation and continuous improvement. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and brings a methodical, results-driven mindset to every project he leads.

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