Krishnakoli Mandal

About Krishnakoli Mandal

I am a mission-driven development professional with experience spanning policy strategy, education reform, stakeholder management, and public systems delivery.Currently working as a Senior Associate at Pratham Education Foundation, I lead multi-state program design and implementation, coordinate with government stakeholders, and contribute to strategic documentation and donor engagement — all geared toward scalable and sustainable education outcomes.Previously, I worked with Citizens Alliance and I-PAC, where I managed high-volume grievance redressal systems for the West Bengal CMO, designed election strategy frameworks, and led policy-grounded interventions across multiple districts.With a background in Sociology (JNU & St. Xavier’s), I bring a systems thinking lens to every challenge. I’ve worked at the intersection of field operations, data-driven governance, and citizen engagement — and now I’m looking to scale this impact further.I’m actively exploring opportunities in impact consulting, governance strategy, and public sector advisory, where I can bring my on-ground experience, strategic thinking, and communication skills to solve complex public challenges.Currently upskilling in CSR strategy, ESG frameworks, and data tools like Power BI to better serve clients at the intersection of policy, impact, and scale.If you\'re building high-impact teams in consulting, policy, or sustainability — let’s connect.

Experience

1. Senior Associate

   Pratham Education Foundation

   Mar 2025 — Present · Delhi, IN

   As a Senior Associate in the Central Program Management Team at Pratham, I lead the design, implementation, and performance management of large-scale education programs across Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. My role intersects program strategy, operations, stakeholder management, and impact measurement, with a strong focus on systems change and scalability in the public sector. Program Strategy & ExecutionSpearhead end-to-end management of direct implementation and government-integrated education programs impacting thousands of children, with a focus on foundational literacy and numeracy.Develop implementation frameworks, program timelines, and adaptive strategies aligned with Pratham’s mission and state-specific needs.Provide analytical inputs and strategic insights to leadership for programmatic decision-making. Government & Stakeholder EngagementServe as the primary liaison with state and district government bodies, facilitating convergence with education departments to embed Pratham’s models in public systems.Co-design state-level workplans with government officials, manage MoUs, and contribute to capacity-building efforts with frontline workers and local stakeholders. Donor & Grant ManagementLead planning, budgeting, and reporting for key donor-funded projects; ensure timely compliance, proposal development, narrative and financial reporting, and renewal strategy.Build relationships with philanthropic donors, CSR partners, and multilateral agencies to strengthen institutional partnerships. Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)Collaborate with internal M&E teams to design indicators, analyze data, and draw actionable insights for program improvement.Conduct field visits to assess implementation fidelity, monitor outcomes, and capture qualitative impact stories for reporting and communication. Cross-functional Collaboration & Internal LeadershipWork with cross-functional teams (content, training, data, and tech)

Education

• St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Kolkata

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology

  2012 — 2015

• Jawaharlal Nehru University

  Master of Arts - MA, Sociology