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
