Krupa Joel

I am a development professional with 11+ years of experience working across reputed NGOs in the education and child development sector. I have extensive experience in program implementation, stakeholder management, government liaising, career pathways support, and capacity-building for teachers and adolescent girls. I am a strong team player with multitasking abilities and a passion for creating supportive and goal-driven environments.

Program Associate – Programs & Samgrashikasha PMU at Samagra Shiksha PMU (2026-05 – Present)

Support the effective functioning of the Program Monitoring Unit (PMU) under Samagra Shiksha, ensuring smooth coordination and implementation of program activities.

• Lead coordination and stakeholder engagement with government departments, district education officials, school leadership, and other key stakeholders to strengthen program delivery
• Facilitate collaboration and communication between NGO partners, implementation teams, and government representatives to ensure seamless execution of initiatives
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor project implementation across schools, ensuring activities are delivered according to program objectives and timelines
• Design and facilitate teacher capacity-building workshops focused on improving classroom practices, student engagement, and holistic learning
• Conduct student well-being and life skills sessions to promote socio-emotional learning, resilience, leadership, and personal development
• Organize and facilitate parent awareness and community engagement sessions to strengthen school-community partnerships and improve student participation
• Undertake regular field visits across Telangana to monitor program implementation, provide on-ground support, assess progress, and ensure quality standards
• Maintain comprehensive program documentation, including implementation reports, meeting minutes, monitoring data, progress updates, and action trackers
• Identify field-level challenges, analyze implementation gaps, and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely resolution and continuous program improvement
• Track program outcomes, support data-driven decision-making, and contribute to periodic reviews and reporting for effective project management
• Build and nurture strong relationships with government officials, school leaders, teachers, and community stakeholders to foster sustainable program impact

Outreach & Government Liaising Manager at UMEED (2024-08 – Present)

• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders across colleges to ensure smooth program implementation
• Supporting students through career counselling, placement drives, and role model interactions
• Facilitating the transition of students into informed career decisions by providing relevant resources and guidance

Consultant at UNICEF (2023-06 – 2024-06)

• Preparing policy recommendations through extensive research and analysis
• Documenting quarterly events and activities related to child protection as scheduled by the Commission
• Capturing and documenting best practices and success stories to showcase achievements and promote learning

Program Associate at Room to Read India Trust (2022-02 – 2023-03)

• Liaising with government stakeholders and coordinating Girls' Education Program
• Conducting capacity-building trainings for KGBVs and teachers on gender equality and life skills
• Planning, executing, monitoring, and documenting program activities

Social Mobilizer at Room to Read India Trust (2018-06 – 2022-02)

• Implementing field-level Girls' Education Program
• Facilitating meetings with parents, girls, and school stakeholders
• Managing program review, monitoring, documentation, and reporting

Library Coach at Room to Read India Trust (2017-04 – 2018-05)

• Coaching teachers, librarians, and principals on new reading methodologies
• Setting up and ensuring the functioning of school libraries
• Liaising with officials for library setup and documentation activities

Project Coordinator at MAHITA (NGO) (2012-09 – 2017-03)

• Implementing education projects to reduce child labor and increase school enrolment
• Monitoring retention rates of students in primary schools
• Coordinating with officials and stakeholders to support livelihood opportunities for youth

Master of Social Work in Social Work – Acharya Nagarjuna University

Master of Arts in Arts – Osmania University

Bachelor of Education in Education – AMS College of Teacher Education, Osmania University