Breakthrough Trust
## Assistant Manager – Zonal Leads
**Breakthrough Trust** is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to using arts and culture to promote human rights and inspire action for change. We are currently seeking an **Assistant Manager – District/Zonal Leads** to join our team in **Punjab**.
**About the Role:**
This position will report to the Senior Manager – SPSU (State Head – Punjab) and will be responsible for the overall management and implementation of our **Scale up program on Gender Transformative Education System (GTES)** in different zones of Punjab. Each zone comprises a cluster of 7-8 districts.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Manage and implement the GTES program in the assigned district, aligning with Breakthrough’s goals.
* Coordinate with partners, institutions, schools, and school administrative officers in the districts.
* Organize and facilitate meetings with teachers, school heads, school administrative and monitoring officials, and partner teams.
* Support partners in engaging with platforms like SMCs and PTMs.
* Organize and facilitate issue and skill-based workshops to raise awareness about adolescent rights and empowerment issues through the GTES lens.
* Assist team members from different Breakthrough centers in conducting program monitoring and research activities.
* Document the program, including change stories, and report back to the state on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.
* Develop engagement tools (campaigns, events, etc.) for the school education system and other stakeholders.
* Manage allocated budget and account processes.
* Update real-time MIS and database.
* Conduct regular field visits and monitor the work of team members.
* Connect and share on-ground activities with online platforms.
* Lead HR and operations-related work for the team, ensuring timely delivery.
* Collaborate and support other centers within the organization.
**Specific Knowledge, Skill & Experience Required:**
* 5-7 years of experience in the social sector.
* Proven team handling and project implementation experience.
* Ability to manage pressure and uncertainty arising from project and organizational demands.
* Excellent writing skills in Hindi and/or English.
* Proficiency in Punjabi (speaking, reading, and writing).
* Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
* Strong planning and execution skills in the field.
* Excellent documentation skills.
* Prior experience working with adolescents and youth is preferred.
* Experience in group formation and community organization methods is preferred.
**About Breakthrough:**
Breakthrough was founded in 1999 with the mission of using arts and culture to bring human rights issues, particularly violence and discrimination against marginalized groups, into mainstream conversation. Our award-winning music albums and campaigns have sparked critical discussions across India about women’s rights and brought the issue of domestic violence into the open.
Breakthrough’s current work spans across 5 states, focusing on transforming gender norms to prevent violence against women and girls. We utilize innovative approaches like media, arts, technology, leadership development, and community mobilization to create a culture change that makes violence against women and girls unacceptable.
**Breakthrough Values:**
The position holder will be expected to uphold our organizational values:
* Dignity
* Integrity
* Equity
Breakthrough is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, caste, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, economic status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Our policies and procedures reflect our commitment to child safeguarding.
**To learn more about Breakthrough, please visit:** www.inbreakthrough.org
To apply for this job please visit inbreakthrough.org.
