Job Opportunity for Program Associate at ARCH Foundation in Coimbatore

ARCH Development Foundation

Position: Project Associate
Project: Joy of Learning
Reporting To: Program Coordinator
Project Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

About the Organization:

ARCH (Advanced Resource Centre for Humanitarian) Development Foundation is a non-profit organization (registered as Section 8) located in Vadodara working towards development activities mainly focused on education, women empowerment, skill and livelihood and financial literacy to name a few. We are working in states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. For further information, kindly visit our website- www.archfoundation.in

About the Program:

Project Umang focuses on providing quality education to the students studying in government aided schools. It aims to create an eco-system in the school encouraging holistic development of children. The focus areas of the program are:

• Improving the learning level efficiency of students.

• Promotion of activity-based learning

• Engaging students through different events & competitions throughout the year

• Conducting expert-based workshops & trainings for students & teachers

• Work in coordination with education & government officials to provide support to the project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implementation and coordination of project activities at field level.

• Develop a planned schedule for spoken English classes & conduct the same for 5th & 8th grade
students in all the project schools.

• Work with Education department other key stakeholders for program advocacy and sensitization.

• Coordination with external trainers, consultants, and experts to support programmatic activities.

• Assist in planning, developing systems & processes concerning the project on the field with the support of program coordinator.

• Support the team in preparation of required resource materials to ensure quality alignment of the projects with responsibility to deliver the same as per the requirement.

• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned by your line manager.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of Tamil (expert) & English (proficient) is a compulsion.

• Should be open to travel & undertake field work.

• Knowledge and understanding on issues related to education and community.

• Experience in implementing education programs will be an added advantage.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Function as a team player.

• Ability to meet the reporting deadlines.

• Knowledge of MS-Office and data management.

Qualification: Post- graduate in social work/education/ project management or relevant field.

Experience: Minimum experience of at least 2-3 years in the development sector. Experience in the education-based projects shall be preferred.

Position Availability: Immediate

Salary: Rs. 25000/- per month plus travel allowance.

Application Process:

Interested candidates can apply with their updated CV at HR@archfoundation.in with subject line as “Project Associate.”

P.S.: Only the shortlisted candidates shall be acknowledged.