JOB PROFILE:

Role Overview:

The Program Coordinator will play a critical support role in the implementation of the School Transformation program across 5-10 government schools in rural Karnataka. Working closely with the Education head, the Coordinator will ensure smooth coordination, monitoring, and follow-through of all program components including training fellow, teaching Fellow deployment, government liaisoning, digital integration, and community engagement and innovative projects for improvement in learning outcomes . This is a field-intensive role requiring strong coordination skills, comfort working within government systems, and sensitivity to rural and school contexts.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Program Coordination & Implementation Support

- Support the Program Lead in planning, scheduling, and coordinating school-level activities across all assigned schools.
- Track implementation timelines and ensure follow-ups with schools, Teaching Fellows, Master Trainers, and vendors.
- Support in training, meetings, school events, and review sessions.

1. Training fellow -Teaching Fellow & Training Support

- Provide day-to-day coordination and on-ground support to Training and Teaching Fellows.
- Track attendance, performance, and reporting of Teaching Fellows.
- Assist in organising teacher training, refresher workshops, and peer learning sessions.
- Act as a communication bridge between Fellows, schools, and the Program Lead.

1. Government & School Liaisoning

- Support coordination with Head Teachers, Cluster Resource Persons (CRPs), BEO offices, and district education officials.
- Assist in obtaining permissions for school activities, trainings, and events.
- Support organisation of block- or district-level consultations, reviews, and showcase events.

1. Monitoring, Documentation & Reporting

- Collect and maintain school-level data including attendance, activity reports, assessment data, and digital usage logs.
- Support baseline, midline, and endline assessments.




- Prepare monthly field reports, photo documentation, and short case stories.
- Support the Program Lead in compiling quarterly donor and internal reports.

1. Digital, Infrastructure & Resource Support

- Support implementation and monitoring of digital classrooms (iPads, TVs, content usage).
- Track distribution and upkeep of Teaching-Learning Materials (TLMs) and library resources.
- Coordinate BALA-based infrastructure activities with schools, local artists, and vendors.

1. Community & Parent Engagement

- Support parent meetings, SMC interactions, and community-level engagement activities.
- Assist in implementation of gender equity, student leadership, and aspiration-building initiatives.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with parents and local stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

- Education: Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Development Studies, or a related field (Master's preferred but not mandatory).
- 2-4 years of experience in education programs, school-based interventions, or community development projects.
- Prior experience working with government schools or government systems is strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

- Strong coordination, follow-up, and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple schools and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Comfort working in rural, field-based environments.
- Basic digital skills (MS Word, Excel, WhatsApp, Google Forms).
- Robust communication skills in Kannada (mandatory); working knowledge of English preferred.
- Sensitivity to gender, caste, and socio-economic contexts.

What Success Looks Like

- Program Lead is well-supported with timely coordination and reliable data.
- Teaching Fellows and trainers feel guided and organised.
- Schools and government stakeholders remain engaged and cooperative.
- Activities are implemented on time with accurate and consistent reporting.

Compensation

Remuneration: 45000 INR

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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