Programme Head – Early Childhood Care and Education

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Role: Programme Head – Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), Mumbai

Experience: 12+ Years

Salary: 30-40 LPA

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About the role :

Establish a model for transforming the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) landscape in India to ensure that all 3 to 6-year-old children achieve age-appropriate development outcomes, enabling them to reach their full potential and leverage future educational opportunities. The ECCE programme aims to improve pre-school education across India—with a targeted focus on low-income and marginalised communities by 2030—aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy 2020 and contributing to Quality Education (SDG 4).

Roles & Responsibilities

• Program Strategy & Leadership: Develop and articulate a strategic vision for ECCE programs aligned with organizational priorities. Lead the design and development of innovative, evidence-based programs.
• Team & Operations Management: Provide leadership, guidance, and coaching to the ECCE team. Recruit, mentor, and manage high-performing professionals while fostering a collaborative environment.
• Resource & Financial Oversight: Manage the ECCE program budget, ensure effective resource allocation, and monitor expenses for financial optimization.
• Research & Innovation: Stay abreast of global and national research, trends, and technologies to continuously enhance program quality and relevance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and foster strong relationships with government agencies, educational institutions, community partners, and external collaborators.
• Advocacy & Public Relations: Represent the organization in public forums, advocate for ECCE, and liaise with policymakers and community leaders to enhance program visibility.

Key Stakeholders & Collaborators

• District and block officials from the Department of Women and Child Development (WCD) and Department of Education
• District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs)
• NGOs focused on early childhood development within the district
• Field implementation partners

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience with proven leadership in managing and developing comprehensive educational programs (preferably in ECCE).
• Core Competencies: Strong grounding in early childhood development principles, familiarity with local/national ECCE regulations, and exceptional stakeholder collaboration and communication skills.
• Preferred Attributes: Strategic thinker capable of driving organizational change, paired with strong financial acumen and budget management experience.

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