Programme Head – Early Childhood Care and Education

Role:Programme Head Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Mumbai
Experience: 12 Years
Salary: 30-40 LPA

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 Indiawith a targeted focus on low-income and marginalised communities by 2030aligned 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: Masters 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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