Senior Project Associate- English Projects

Job Description

Sr. Project Associate

Content and Training - English Projects

October 2025 | Pune

Senior Project Associate - Content & Training (English Projects)

Location: Pune

Type : Full Time

No. of Positions: 1

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 http://www.clrindia.org/)

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.

Overview Of The Position

We are looking to recruit a committed and motivated Sr. 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 Sr. Project Associate will play an essential role independently to ensure smooth and effective delivery of training and content across all English Projects.

Key Roles And Responsibilities

Content Development and Design (25%)

• Support in developing and revising ELT content, workbooks, training manuals, and digital lessons across projects.
• Prepare facilitator's guides, session plans, PowerPoints, and handouts for teacher trainings.
• Collect and collate field feedback, classroom observation notes, and training insights to inform content improvement.
• Ensure content quality, contextual relevance, and bilingual accessibility before submission to the production team.
• Coordinate with the production team to ensure quality standards during content design and finalization.
• Maintain documentation of content development, field inputs, and version changes.
  
  

Training Delivery and Coordination (30%)

• Co-develop training schedules and materials in collaboration with the Lead/Manager.
• Co-facilitate teacher trainings, workshops, and refresher sessions using interactive ELT and bilingual strategies.
• Conduct pre- and post-training data collection, reflection sessions, and feedback analysis.
• Ensure smooth logistical arrangements, participant communication, and high engagement during training sessions.
• Document training outcomes, participant feedback, and field insights for continuous improvement.
• Support follow-up mentoring and on-site teacher support in coordination with the Lead.
  
  

Monitoring, Evaluation and Documentation (25%)

• Independently conduct school and classroom observations to assess teachers use of CLR materials and strategies.
• Develop and administer observation and assessment tools in coordination with the M&E and Research team.
• Gather qualitative and quantitative feedback from teachers and students to monitor learning progress and classroom practices.
• Compile observation findings, analyze trends, and provide actionable insights to strengthen program implementation.
• Support pilot testing of new content and training modules and document the results systematically.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly M&E reports and contribute to donor and internal reporting.
• Maintain proper documentation of field data, training sessions, attendance, and evaluation findings in digital repositories.
  
  

Project Planning and Implementation Support (20%)

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

Requirement: Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, English, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
• 2–4 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 (CTC), based on fit and experience, is between INR 6.5-7.8 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!

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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 Head- Program and Operations 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.