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About the Role

The role will work as part of the Youth program team and coordinate with other members of the QUEST team to ensure productive and effective implementation of projects undertaken by QUEST Alliance.

Roles And Responsibilities

1.

Program

Implementation & Delivery

- Drive end-to-end program execution aligned with state and project goals
- Develop and track work plans; ensure adherence to timelines and standards
- Conduct regular (monthly/quarterly) reviews with trainers, centers, stakeholders
- Support Training of Trainers (ToT) and ensure gradual center independence

2. Stakeholder & Partnership Management

- Build and manage relationships with government bodies, ITIs, and CSO partners
- Ensure MoU compliance across training, placements, and subgrant utilization
- Collaborate with placement teams to strengthen industry engagement
- Coordinate with internal teams (training, M&E;, tech, comms) for delivery

3. Project & Operations Management

- Oversee state-level project execution and ensure deliverables are met
- Support career development programs, especially in Women ITIs
- Ensure timely data flow for monitoring, assessments, and reporting
- Align with regional/state leadership to achieve annual program targets

4. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

- Ensure accurate and timely submission of M&E; data and reports
- Coordinate baseline, endline, and other assessments
- Maintain updated student and center databases
- Document case studies, success stories, and program evidence

5. Team Management & Capacity Building

- Manage program teams, fellows, and interns (as applicable)
- Define and review team goals (annual and quarterly)
- Plan and enable capacity-building initiatives for effective delivery
- Foster accountability, ownership, and high-performance culture

Requirements

Eligibility





- 2-5 years experience managing stakeholders in government settings and/or in education institutions
- Excellent communication in English and Tamil (mandatory)
- Demonstrated passion for addressing the challenges of educating India’s youth

Required Competencies

- Proficiency in MS Office suite.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with multicultural teams, government ministries, and diverse stakeholders.
- Capability to ensure quality deliverables and project timelines while maintaining high attention to detail.
- Strong judgment and interpersonal skills.
- Strong personal commitment to the values of Quest Alliance.
- Willingness to travel locally and across the country.
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and proactively explore solutions.
- Demonstrated understanding of research, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Highest levels of integrity, maturity, and professionalism.

Salary: The pay band for the position starts at Rs.60,000/- per month (cost to company) ( The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate)

To Apply Interested internal candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender,



sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.

Know About Quest

Website : http://www.questalliance.net/

Blog : https://thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.com

About The Team And Culture

Everyday is a Friday!

- How we make our workplace fun

Quest Day - Our B'day celebrated with people we love, and there is food & music

What our partners & collaborators say?

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Annual All Staff Meet - From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya & Puducherry this is where all employees meet to celebrate their learning & relationships.

Watch our youtube playlists for more.

Benefits In addition to the compensation, Quest Alliance offers the following benefits to support your well-being, learning, and growth:

- Comprehensive Personal Accident Insurance with coverage of up to ₹ 10,00,000 per year.
- Mediclaim Insurance with coverage of up to ₹ 3,00,000 per year through our insurance partner, Anand Rathi, which also includes additional wellness benefits.
- Reach for the Stars (RFS) learning support of up to ₹ 5,000 to encourage self-learning and professional development.
- Internet reimbursement of up to ₹ 750 per month, based on actual usage, to support adaptable and hybrid working.
- Childcare/daycare support for employees with children below 6 years of age, with a matching contribution of up to ₹ 3,000 per month.
- Gratuity contributions, fully borne by the organisation.
- Access to emotional health and well-being support, including:
- Group counselling sessions (worth ₹ 7,500 per session), fully sponsored by the organisation.
- One-on-one counselling sessions (worth ₹ 1,800 per session), fully sponsored by the organisation.

📌 Program Coordinator, Youth Program (Chennai)
🏢 Quest Alliance
📍 Chennai