Position: Project Coordinator
Experience: 3-5 years
Bangalore, Karnataka with travel to Yadgir fortnightly
Position Type: Full time Fixed Term
About Smile Foundation
Smile Foundation works for the welfare of underprivileged children and their families through intensive programs focused on education, healthcare, skilling and women empowerment and Empowering Grassroots. Started in 2002 by a group of young corporate professionals, today Smile has evolved into a national level development organization impacting lives of over 2 million under privileged children and their families with project presence in 27 states across India,10 offices in strategic locations and over 650 employees, besides countless volunteers, well- wishers and supporters.
Furthermore, continuously for past six years Smile is a Great Place to Work © Certified organization and is considered 'Gold Standard' in identifying and recognizing Great Workplace Cultures.
Currently SF has been implementing projects worth Rs 120 Crore across India directly or with the help of grassroot organizations, primarily CSR funded projects of varied scale both in urban slums and rural areas including aspirational districts in thematic areas mentioned above. The wealth of knowledge emanated from the same is immense, however the same is grouped in systematic manner which can be used for pitching for large projects of long term in nature leading to data driven knowledge products which can be further used in creating large scale impact. Visit our website to know more about us and our latest development:




The Project Coordinator implements and manages the STEM program & Block Resources System Strengthening activities at the assigned Mission Education Centre/Schools.
The Project Coordinator will lead the on-ground implementation of the STEM project in the Wadagera Block. This includes building linkages with government education officials, supervising the STEM Facilitators, overseeing day-to-day field operations in both Wadagera Block and Bangalore, and serving as the primary point of contact for all project-related activities.
Project Implementation & Management
Lead planning and field-level implementation of the STEM project.
Ensure timely achievement of project objectives and outcomes.
Maintain alignment with the implementation plan, reporting schedule, and documentation standards.
Comply with organizational policies and procedures.
Supervise daily field activities and manage operational challenges along with vendor management.
Maintain and update project MIS regularly.
Manage monthly reporting, data collection, drafting, and submission.
Support communication efforts through regular submission of reports, blogs, case studies, photos, videos, and testimonials.
Plan and facilitate teacher training sessions in collaboration with the Education Department.




Ensure effective delivery of training content and methodologies in block-level schools.
Team & Stakeholder Management
Liaise with government departments, SMC, local leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.
Finance & Resource Management
Manage local project activities within approved budgets.
Ensure efficient use of project resources in line with Smile Foundation's financial guidelines.
Uphold brand integrity and contribute to visibility, engagement, and outreach efforts.
Be willing to travel as required for project and organizational needs.
Educational Qualification & Experience
Postgraduate degree preferred. ME – BTech with MSW, MSc) is desirable.
Proven experience in managing and delivering field projects effectively.
Experience introducing scientific thinking in educational settings is desirable.
Strong team management, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience in handling budgets and financial reporting.
Understanding of educational challenges, especially in STEM and digital learning.
Knowledge of civil infrastructure and IT-based learning tools.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills in English.
Ability to engage effectively with rural communities.
Facilitation and community mobilization skills.
Ability to work independently in the field.
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