Job Opportunity for Project Coordinator – Advocacy and Partnerships At Leadership For Equity In Pune

Job Description and Responsibilities

• The Project Coordinator position offers an excellent learning opportunity to actively engage inon-the-ground work specifically focusing on the Foundational learning, Computer science education, Officer professional development and Governance aspect of the project and oversee the thorough implementation of the program.
• Collaborating closely with the Project Associate and the Project Manager, the Project Coordinatorwill be responsible for ensuring efficient execution of the following tasks, among others:

Program Implementation and Operations (30%)

• Implement project plans that can run successfully across districts in Maharashtra with measurable outcomes
• Visit training sites, classrooms and other offices across the districts to oversee implementation and use the observation data to tweak subsequent plans
• Coordinate with other teams and operations counterparts to ensure smooth implementation
• Participate in planning/designing the program training inputs in conjunction with the Reporting Manager.
• Conduct regular training with District and block officers, Anganwadi Workers/ICDS Supervisors 
• Government teachers/ teacher-mentors to support their development as per the project plan.
• Support in the Implementation of the project strategy in coordination with government stakeholders at ICDS/Blocks, Zilla Parishad, and DIET

Stakeholder Management (50%)

• Foster strong relationships with government stakeholders and partners in the block and district.
• Collaborate with Anganwadi Workers, teachers and officers for effective project implementation and their professional growth.
• Act as a liaison with governance bodies like ICDS and Education Departments, DIET coordinating training dates, observations, and monitoring activities.
• Engage actively in monthly and quarterly update meetings and collaborate on progress reports

Documentation (10%)

• Document all collected data in the data management system
• Ensure proper documentation of the program (print, video and audio) and be responsible for periodic reporting of activities to reporting managers as well as government partners.

Monitoring & Evaluation (10%)

• Conduct data collection activities efficiently.
• Provide support to the manager/M&E team in implementing tools associated with the content created, meeting project requirements.
•  Assist in implementing a robust data collection process for pre and post-intervention assessments, along with continuous monitoring.
• Support with the ongoing documentation of the project, including conducting baseline, endline, and other relevant assessments.

Requirements
 Education & Experience  

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in executing projects
• Experience working in Maharashtra with government stakeholders would be preferable.
• Experience in small training with teachers/Anganwadi Workers.
• Graduation in any discipline.
• Knowledge, experience and certifications in the education domain is preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in – and functional knowledge of Marathi would be preferred 
• Strong facilitation skills for conducting engaging meetings and training sessions with
• Government stakeholders management skill is a MUST.
• Being able to take initiative and work in an autonomous, semi-structured environment
• Belief in the potential of the public sector and that government systems can and will change towards overcoming systemic inequities and ensuring improved outcomes for all citizens 
• A basic understanding of social equity, development discourse, and education policy in India
• Adaptability to changing responsibilities and resourcefulness to respond to them
• High openness to learning and collaboration
• Strong ability to create outstanding presentations, work with Microsoft Excel & Google Suite
  Patience and resilience to stick it out in the face of setbacks and uncertainties

Location and Compensation
Location : Multiple Districts, Maharashtra. 

Positions : 3

Compensation:

Apart from being a part of a young and dynamic learning team, the individual will receive a healthy compensation at par with the non-profit sector benchmark for this position, commensurate with the individual’s prior experience and qualifications. The current compensation band offered, based on fit and experience is 3.0 -3.6 lakh INR per annum CTC.

Leadership For Equity is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. We do not discriminate on the basis of caste, race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.
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