1. Job Summary

· Vidyaranya NGO invites applications from committed, responsible, and result-oriented professionals for the position of Project Coordinator for Child Development Project.

· The selected candidate will be responsible for the overall coordination, implementation, and monitoring of the Child Project, ensuring the safety, well-being, education, and holistic development of the child. The role also involves maintaining close relationships with existing CSR donors, identifying recent corporate funding opportunities, preparing proposals, submitting reports, and ensuring timely follow-up with funding partners.

· The candidate must reside at the project premises to monitor daily activities, coordinate with staff, understand the needs of the children, and ensure effective implementation of the programme.

2. Roles and Responsibilities

A. Child Project Management and Monitoring

· Coordinate and monitor the day-to-day functioning of the Child Development Project.

· Ensure effective implementation of educational, recreational, health, counselling, life-skills, and other developmental activities.

· Monitor the academic progress, health, safety, emotional well-being, and overall development of the child.

· Coordinate with caregivers, teachers, counsellors, schools, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders.

· Maintain appropriate records relating to children, attendance, education, health, activities, and individual progress.

· Ensure proper routines, hygiene, nutrition, discipline, and a safe and supportive residential environment.

· Identify challenges and take appropriate action in coordination with management.

· Ensure compliance with the organization's child protection, safeguarding, confidentiality, and other applicable policies.

B. CSR Donor Relationship Management

· Work closely with existing CSR donors and funding partners supporting the Child Project.

· Maintain regular communication with donors and provide timely updates on project activities, progress, achievements, and challenges.

· Coordinate donor visits, review meetings, presentations, and information requests.

· Ensure that approved project activities, deliverables, and reporting requirements are fulfilled within agreed timelines.

· Build and maintain professional relationships to encourage continued support and long-term partnerships.

C. Identification of New CSR Funding Opportunities

· Identify companies, corporate foundations, and funding agencies that support child education, child welfare, residential care, and related social development programmes.

· Research CSR policies, funding priorities, eligibility criteria, and application procedures under applicable CSR provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.

· Approach prospective corporate donors through emails, telephone calls, meetings, and other professional channels.

· Maintain an updated database of prospective companies, CSR contacts, proposals submitted, and follow-up status.





· Develop relationships with CSR managers and corporate representatives to explore funding opportunities.

D. Proposal Preparation and Submission

· Prepare project proposals, concept notes, funding requests, presentations, and budgets for CSR-supported initiatives.

· Collect relevant project information, beneficiary details, activity plans, expected outcomes, and supporting documents.

· Customize proposals according to the funding priorities of individual companies.

· Submit proposals through corporate portals, email, and other prescribed channels.

· Follow up with prospective donors on submitted proposals and funding enquiries.

E. Report Preparation and Submission

· Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and annual project progress reports as required by donors and management.

· Compile beneficiary data, activity updates, achievements, photographs, outcome indicators, and supporting documentation.

· Prepare impact reports, case studies, success stories, and project presentations.

· Coordinate with the finance team to obtain expenditure statements, utilization details, and other financial documents required for donor reporting.

· Ensure all reports are accurate, complete, professionally presented, and submitted within deadlines.

· Maintain proper records of donor communications, project approvals, funding commitments, and reporting requirements.

F. Administrative and Team Coordination

· Coordinate with project staff and management to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

· Monitor staff coordination, activity schedules, and implementation of assigned responsibilities.

· Maintain project files, records, registers, and digital documentation.

· Support internal reviews, inspections, donor visits, and project evaluations.

· Communicate significant incidents, operational issues, and project requirements to management promptly.

G. Other Duties Assigned by Management

· Carry out additional project-related responsibilities assigned by the General Secretary or authorized management representatives.

· Assist in preparing organizational reports, presentations, proposals, and other documents when required.

· Participate in meetings, training programmes, donor interactions, and organizational activities.

· Support other relevant programmes of Vidyaranya NGO as required.

· Undertake any other reasonable duties related to project implementation, monitoring, documentation, donor coordination, and organizational development.

3. Educational Qualification and Experience

· Master of Social Work (MSW) is mandatory.





· Minimum 1–2 years of relevant professional experience is mandatory.

· Experience in NGO project coordination, residential child care, child development, or CSR-supported programmes is preferred.

· Experience in proposal writing, donor reporting, corporate outreach, and resource mobilization will be an advantage.

4. Essential Skills and Competencies

· Good written and verbal communication skills in Kannada and English.

· Strong report-writing, proposal-development, and documentation skills.

· Ability to identify and approach companies for CSR funding.

· Knowledge of CSR funding processes and corporate engagement.

· Good interpersonal, networking, coordination, and follow-up skills.

· Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, and online reporting tools.

· Compassion, integrity, accountability, and sensitivity towards child protection and safeguarding.

· Ability to work independently, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines.

5. Residential Requirement and Benefits

· The candidate must be willing to reside at the project premises for effective monitoring and coordination.

· Food and accommodation will be provided by Vidyaranya NGO.

· The candidate must take an active role in the daily functioning and monitoring of the Child Project.

· Weekly rest and leave will be provided in accordance with organizational policy and residential staffing arrangements.

6. Key Performance Indicators

· Effective monitoring and implementation of the Child Project.

· Safety, well-being, and developmental progress of the children.

· Timely preparation and submission of donor reports.

· Quality of communication and coordination with existing CSR donors.

· Identification and outreach to suitable new CSR companies.

· Quality and timely submission of proposals and concept notes.

· Consistent follow-up on funding opportunities.

· Accurate maintenance of project records and documentation.

· Timely completion of responsibilities assigned by management.

7. Candidate Profile

· Vidyaranya NGO seeks a committed, compassionate, disciplined, and proactive professional who can take responsibility for the Child Project, ensure effective day-to-day monitoring, maintain strong donor relationships, identify new CSR funding opportunities, and deliver timely, high-quality reports.

· The candidate must be willing to reside at the project premises and demonstrate a genuine commitment to the welfare, protection, and overall development of children.

8. How to Apply

· Interested and eligible candidates may submit their updated CV, educational qualifications, details of relevant work experience, current salary, and expected salary to Vidyaranya NGO.

· Organization: Vidyaranya NGO

· Website: www.vidyaranya.org

· Work Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

· Food and Accommodation: Provided by the organization

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹43,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Project Coordinator (Bengaluru)
🏢 Vidayaranya
📍 Bengaluru