- Salary
- $30 – $40
- Location
- Mumbai
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- CareersPage
Description
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.
Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on August 05, 2026 on Ground Zero
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