Job Opportunity for Senior Associate, Training & Monitoring – Delhi State Program at Simple Education Foundation in Delhi

August 29, 2026

At Simple Education Foundation (SEF) we work with the government to build state-wide strengthening programs for teachers and principals to increase the standard of teaching in government schools across India. Our mission is to strengthen 1 million educators by 2028. We are a highly driven team with over 50 years of cumulative experience in teaching in classrooms and working with government school systems. Our team is young, dynamic, bold and audacious enough to make this mission come true in our lifetime. To help us accelerate our impact, we are looking to onboard more members on our paper plane! About the role The Delhi state program is in partnership with the State Council for Education Research and Training, Delhi, under the aegis of the Government of NCT of Delhi. The program aims to reimagine how educator professional development can be strengthened to deliver high-quality education to students in government schools. The role will entail working closely with the SEF team to support SCERT and to design & facilitate in-service educator interventions. You will also be working with the manager in designing, facilitating, monitoring and collaborating with stakeholders for the entire program. It will also include codifying the program and managing the constant evolution of the program as we move ahead. How can you succeed in this role? <ul> <li>Set up and maintain data dashboards and derive analysis (patterns, trends, insights) consistently to inform decision-making and intervention design (gauging the overall effectiveness of the program)</li> <li>Ensuring operational efficiency through streamlining processes, e.g. Creating teacher batches, venue allocation and managing logistics for large-scale training</li> <li>Support the team in facilitating training and in developing a cadre of core facilitators and coaches (Mentor teachers, academic coordinators, etc.) within SCERT Delhi.</li> <li>Documentation of the testing and analysis process to effectively communicate learnings derived for internal team, org and external audience</li> <li>Timely preparation and compilation of the Project’s Annual/Quarterly Work Plans and Progress Review Reports</li> </ul> Requirements Skills Required Collaboration <ul> <li>Engage meaningfully with stakeholders and adapt strategies to balance stakeholder needs and goals of intervention to ensure a win-win partnership.</li> <li>Proactively look for viable solutions with team members to meet goals </li> </ul> Data Analysis & Research <ul> <li>Design Data tools and data management systems to meet Intervention needs and goals and gauge program effectiveness</li> <li>Collect & Analyse data and generate reflections/trends towards interventions for self and stakeholder using Excel, docs etc.</li> <li>Is adept in deploying research methodologies to support interventions</li> <li>Create effective data visualizations (charts, graphs, dashboards) that communicate insights clearly to stakeholders</li> </ul> Project Management <ul> <li>Manage their own schedule and prioritise tasks based on goals independently without support to meet the desired outcomes of the program.</li> </ul> Continuous Learning <ul> <li>Reflect on their actions, strengths, weaknesses and their impact on children & stakeholders.</li> <li>Seek opportunities to grow in their challenges and learning needs and leverage their learnings and strengths towards program needs.</li> </ul> Feedback <ul> <li>Observe interventions, programs, and practices and give feedback which is clear, direct and evidence-based</li> </ul> Facilitation <ul> <li>Co-facilitate large and small group sessions for master trainers, teachers, etc. (a diverse range of stakeholders)</li> </ul> Mindset Required <ul> <li>Adaptability, grit and resilience</li> <li>Compassion with the process, towards people & self</li> <li>Curiosity and the will to continuously learn</li> <li>Collaboration & trust in the system</li> <li>Patience and humility to navigate all kinds of unprecedented challenges and work demands</li> </ul> Knowledge <ul> <li>Proficiency in Excel and other data management & analysis tools, e.g., Looker Studio, Zoho, kobo</li> <li>Knowledge of the education sector, monitoring and evaluation in the development sector</li> <li>Knowledge of conducting research to cull out key learning, insights</li> </ul> Experience <ul> <li>2-4 years of experience in the education sector, specifically in monitoring and evaluation, designing and managing</li> <li>Facilitation of workshops for adults, preferably in both small and large groups both</li> <li>Previous work experience with government agencies is preferred</li> <li>Proficiency in Hindi and English language, both written and spoken, is preferred </li> </ul> Benefits Salary and benefits Compensation will be between Rs 6,00,000 – Rs 7,50,000 based on the experience of the candidate and will include the following perks: <ul> <li>Monthly reimbursements for phone and internet bills</li> <li>Inclusive and diverse teams</li> <li>Great Place To Work Certified</li> <li>Dedicate sum to avail health insurance and pro-bono therapist on board</li> <li>Paid Period and Well-being leaves </li> </ul> Location: Delhi Note: Preference will be given to those from minority communities, including women, trans and non-binary people from Muslim and other religious minority communities.

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