Program Manager - Social Emotional Learning

• *Location:** Pune, Maharashtra
• *Employment Type:** Full\-time
• *Program:** Lighthouse Kiran
• *Reports To:** Senior Manager
• *Travel Requirement:** Up to 70%
• *Experience: 8\+ years**

About Lighthouse Communities Foundation

Lighthouse Communities Foundation (LCF) works to create pathways to **education, skilling, employment, and sustainable livelihoods for underserved youth**.

Through a pioneering Public\-Private Partnership (PPP) model, LCF brings together **Government, Corporates, NGOs, and Citizens** to create opportunities and enable socio\-economic transformation.

Our Lighthouse centres are supported through partnerships with government and corporate CSR stakeholders, while NGOs bring expertise in education and skilling to create meaningful opportunities for young people.

With a strong presence across Pune and expansion across **PCMC, Dombivli, Aurangabad, Delhi, Odisha, Hyderabad, Thane, and other geographies**, we continue to build scalable models for youth development.

• *Our core values:** Empathy \| Inclusion \| Integrity \| Courage

• *About Lighthouse Kiran**

• *Lighthouse Kiran** focuses on helping adolescents develop the skills, confidence, and agency needed to make informed decisions about their education, personal development, and future livelihoods.

The program focuses strongly on **Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)** and aims to create learning environments where adolescents feel secure, supported, and empowered to take ownership of their learning.

Through SEL, teacher capacity building, improved learning environments, and stronger educational engagement, Lighthouse Kiran seeks to:

• Strengthen adolescents' core competencies and agency.
• Develop self\-learning, creativity, and decision\-making skills.
• Support positive academic and social development.
• Reduce school dropout rates.
• Improve students' preparedness for future education and livelihoods.

• *About the Role**

We are looking for an experienced and purpose\-driven **Manager – Quality Education** to lead the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the Lighthouse Kiran program.

The role will involve managing program implementation across **Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad, Hyderabad, Odisha, and Thane**, as well as supporting expansion into tribal locations and other geographies.

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in **education program management, Social Emotional Learning, teacher development, stakeholder engagement, impact measurement, and team leadership**.

The role requires the ability to work closely with schools, government departments, teachers, community stakeholders, donors, and internal teams to ensure high\-quality implementation and measurable outcomes.

• *Key Responsibilities**

1\. Program Implementation \& Monitoring

• Lead the implementation of Lighthouse Kiran across programme locations and partner institutions.
• Coordinate with field teams, schools, colleges, and institutional partners to ensure effective program delivery.
• Monitor learner participation, program quality, implementation progress, and intended outcomes.
• Strengthen engagement with adolescents, teachers, school leaders, and institutional stakeholders.
• Identify implementation challenges and develop timely solutions.
• Support the design and piloting of innovative interventions to strengthen program outcomes.

2\. Impact Assessment, Monitoring \& Learning

• Design and implement impact assessment and learning frameworks for Lighthouse Kiran.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative program data.
• Track key program indicators and identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Generate actionable insights and recommendations for continuous program improvement.
• Prepare impact reports and present findings to internal teams, donors, government stakeholders, and partners.

3\. Teacher Capacity Building

Design, coordinate, and facilitate capacity\-building initiatives for:

• Primary and secondary school teachers.
• Headmasters/Headmistresses.
• School leaders and other education stakeholders.

Key areas may include

• Social Emotional Learning (SEL).
• Assessment for Learning.
• Positive School Climate.
• Adolescent development and well\-being.
• Learner\-centred teaching practices.

4\. Government \& Stakeholder Management

Build and maintain strong working relationships with

• Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC).
• Education Department officials.
• Ward\-level officers and supervisors.
• School leaders and teachers.
• Institutional and implementation partners.

Responsibilities include

• Coordinating operational planning and implementation.
• Supporting scheduling, onboarding, and program rollout.
• Ensuring stakeholder alignment with program objectives.
• Representing LCF in meetings, reviews, workshops, and partner engagements.
• Building long\-term partnerships that support program sustainability and scale.

5\. Donor Management \& Reporting

• Prepare high\-quality quarterly and annual reports for donors and government stakeholders.
• Ensure timely reporting and compliance with donor requirements.
• Monitor financial utilization and ensure adherence to applicable guidelines.
• Maintain accurate program documentation, records, and implementation evidence.
• Develop communication and impact content, including:
• Success stories.
• Case studies.
• Testimonials.
• Photographs and field documentation.
• Quantitative and qualitative impact data.
• Support donor visits, presentations, reviews, and partner engagements.

6\. Team Leadership \& People Management

• Lead, mentor, and support the program team to achieve program objectives.
• Set individual and team goals aligned with organizational and program outcomes.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Identify professional development needs and facilitate coaching and learning opportunities.
• Build team capacity through on\-the\-job learning, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
• Allocate responsibilities and resources effectively across project locations.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high\-performance team culture.
• Monitor team productivity and address operational challenges.
• Ensure adherence to organizational policies and processes.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of high\-quality talent.
• Facilitate regular team meetings, implementation reviews, and cross\-functional coordination.

• *Required Qualifications \& Experience**

• Master's degree in **Education, Psychology, Social Work, Development Studies, Public Policy**, or a related discipline.
• **8\+ years of relevant experience** in education, social sector program management, school transformation, or related fields.
• Experience in **Social Emotional Learning (SEL), teacher professional development, education system strengthening, or adolescent development** is preferred.
• Experience working with **government education departments** is highly desirable.
• Experience managing **donor\-funded programs and reporting** will be an advantage.

• *Required Skills \& Competencies**

• Strong program and project management skills.
• Excellent training design and facilitation abilities.
• Strong stakeholder and government relationship management skills.
• Monitoring, evaluation, and data analysis capabilities.
• Excellent report writing and documentation skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of financial and donor compliance requirements.
• Strong planning, problem\-solving, and execution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, teams, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross\-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel extensively as required by the role.

• *Who Should Apply?**

This role is ideal for professionals who

• Are passionate about **education, adolescent development, and social impact**.
• Have strong leadership and program management experience.
• Enjoy working with schools, teachers, government stakeholders, and communities.
• Can lead teams and translate strategy into effective field implementation.
• Are comfortable working in dynamic and evolving environments.
• Are committed to creating meaningful and long\-term opportunities for young people.

• *Why Join Lighthouse Communities Foundation?**

At LCF, your work goes beyond a job description. You will have the opportunity to work alongside diverse stakeholders and contribute to programs that create **real, measurable change in the lives of young people**.

If you are excited about strengthening education systems, empowering adolescents, and building scalable models for social impact, we would love to hear from you.

• *How to Apply**

• *Does this opportunity sound exciting?**

• *If yes, Please share the resume at careers@lighthousecommunities.org mentioning the role and location in the subject line**

• *Join us in creating stronger learning environments and brighter futures for young people.**

Pay: ₹800,000\.00 \- ₹1,100,000\.00 per year

Benefits

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person