Job Summary

The Programme Associate SkillsUp will lead the coordination and delivery of SkillsUp, a foundational skills and exposure programme that enables young people to explore possibilities, build agency and make informed choices about education, work and life. The role will understand young people's interests, aspirations and emerging needs and translate these into relevant learning, vocational and exposure opportunities. The Programme associate will work closely with young people, trainers and partners to curate meaningful experiences, ensure smooth delivery and support young people to connect learning with possible next steps. The role requires strong relationship-building, coordination, curiosity, ownership and the ability to turn youth needs and emerging opportunities into meaningful programme experiences.

Job Details

- Employment Type: Full-time

- Location: Bangalore

Responsibilities

- Youth Engagement &
- Understanding Needs: Build trusting and respectful relationships with young people. Understand their interests, aspirations, needs, challenges and emerging areas of curiosity. Identify participation barriers and work with the team to address them. Ensure young people's voices and feedback shape SkillsUp planning and delivery. Support young people to reflect on their interests and explore possibilities.

- Curating Learning &

- Exposure Opportunities: Research and curate relevant vocational, foundational, life and employability skills opportunities. Build a network of trainers, practitioners, institutions and organisations. Respond to youth demand while introducing new ideas, pathways and possibilities. Assess opportunities for relevance, quality, accessibility and alignment with SkillsUp's purpose.



Maintain and continuously strengthen the SkillsUp opportunity pool.

- Programme Coordination &

- Delivery: Plan and coordinate workshops, courses, exposure visits and other learning experiences. Manage registrations, schedules, attendance, communication and logistics. Coordinate with trainers and partners for effective programme delivery. Support young people throughout participation and follow up on engagement and completion. Ensure programme experiences are safe, inclusive, participatory and meaningful.

- Trainer &

- Partner Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with trainers, practitioners, vocational institutes and organisations. Orient trainers and partners to the context, aspirations and needs of young people. Ensure clarity on programme expectations, roles, schedules and delivery requirements. Gather feedback and use it to strengthen future learning opportunities. Identify and develop new partnerships that expand opportunities for young people.

- Supporting the Youth Journey: Help young people connect learning experiences with their interests and aspirations. Facilitate reflection on what they have learned, enjoyed and want to explore further. Support young people to identify possible next steps and pathways. Track engagement, interests and emerging support needs beyond attendance.



Connect young people with relevant opportunities within and beyond the Thriving Centre.

- Data, Documentation &

- Learning: Maintain accurate programme data on enrolment, attendance, participation and completion. Capture young people's feedback, experiences and learning. Prepare regular programme updates and reports. Document stories, learnings, challenges and emerging trends. Use data and youth feedback to continuously improve SkillsUp.

- Team &

- Organisational Contribution: Work closely with the Thriving Centre team to strengthen the overall youth journey. Collaborate with MEL, Operations and other Direct Impact teams. Contribute to strengthening the SkillsUp model and approach. Participate actively in team planning, reflection and learning. Work flexibly across responsibilities as part of a small, agile team.

- Profile &

Requirements: 1-3 years of experience in youth development, education, skilling or programme coordination.

Experience working with young people and building trusting relationships. Solid coordination, spoken communication, articulation skills. Fluency in Kannada &

- English and stakeholder-management skills. Curious and proactive, with an ability to identify and curate opportunities for young people. Good documentation and basic data-management skills. Alignment with Dream a Dream's belief in the agency, potential and voice of young people. Willingness to travel as required.

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📌 Programme Associate (Bengaluru)
🏢 Dream A Dream
📍 Bengaluru