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September 3, 2024
The Hans Foundation
FULL TIME
Project Coordinator
The Hans Foundation (THF), established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that works towards creating an equitable society to enhance quality of life for all through the empowerment of marginalized and underprivileged communities in India. The Hans Foundation works for the Health and Wellbeing of remote and under-served groups, with an additional focus on children, persons with disabilities and women. THF also works for holistic Education and Livelihood development of our communities. Our Two-Fold Strategy involves identifying and working within Aspirational Districts and high poverty index in the North, North-East and East regions within specific states, as well as catering to lower-income and migratory populations in cities, through urban programs.
Over its 15 years of existence, THF has reached more than 35 million beneficiaries through its programs. THF works with communities through direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing local management and monitoring support to not-for-profit organisations in India funded through THF USA and RIST.
PROJECT OVERVIEW: HANS UTTAM XIKHYA - ASSAM
The primary goal of this initiative, named Hans “Uttam Xikhya”, is to ensure that students studying in Tea Garden Model schools in grades 6-12 have access to quality education, thereby improving their learning levels and empowering them for a better future.
THF will extend academic support, encompassing remedial teaching, life skills education, and career guidance, tailored for students in grades 6 to 12. THF will support in maintenance of necessary infrastructure for educational interventions, including setting up STEM labs, providing ICT and digital resources, and enhancing tea garden school.
GENERAL
Location of Job: Sonitpur, Dibrugarh & Tinsukia
Type of Employment: Contractual for 1 year, renewable basis performance
No. of Position: 3
Reporting to: Project Manager
1. JOB PURPOSE
The Project Coordinator will be responsible for day-to-day project activities and overall management of the Uttam Xikhya Project at district level, which aims to enhance the educational quality in Tea Garden model schools within tea garden communities in select districts in Assam. The role involves managing project activities, ensuring compliance with THF's policies. The person will work closely with the Project Manager LSEs and School Coordinators. This position will report to the Project Manager- Uttam Xikhya.
2. Duties and Responsibilities:
A. Program and Administrative Management
- Execute and track Uttam Xikhya project implementation based on the annual budget and program strategy and in coordination with the regional office.
- Organizing and facilitating events and meetings with the community, parents, girls and teachers.
- Facilitate the procurement as per THF procurement policy, timely procurement, and distribution of material/items as per budgetary provisions to support the schools.
- Work closely with government school staff and government officials at the block and district level to ensure quality program implementation and in consultation with the THF Regional office.
- Establishment & Maintenance of Community-Based Learning Centers (CBLs) and observation of centers on regular basis through established system & protocols.
- Assist the LSEs and School based staff in ensuring that the Community-Based Learning Centers (CBLs) are run effectively as per the SOP.
- Support the PM to identify the referrals of those organizations, people etc. in the community that align with the objective of the program, and work towards providing an enabling environment for the Tea Garden model school education.
- Support the PM in all activities & interventions as per the annual plan of the project including ICT, STEM labs and digital resources etc.
B. Team Support
- Provide on-the-job support to LSEs and THF’s school-based staff and ensure necessary coordination and support among the teams.
- Conduct regular planning and review meetings with the team.
- Manage field team attendance and leave records of all the staff related to Uttam Xikhya.
C. Monitoring and Evaluation
- Conduct regular visits to the school, CBLs and project locations during ongoing activities for regular monitoring as per the plan finalized and submit the report in the desired format.
- Maintain and oversee various base records related to all program activities and ensure compliance.
- Collect, verify and enter the data in the online dashboard, as required.
- Any other data entry task assigned by the project manager.
D. Reporting and Documentation
- Collection and compilation of Monthly Progress Reports (MPRs) and Quarterly Progress Reports from field staff and ensure their timely submission to the regional office through Project Manager.
- Document good practices, success stories and case studies for the program.
E. Supporting the Project Manager for Regional Office-Level Activities and Priorities
- Serve as a SPOC among THF school-based staff and project manager for the project activities in the district.
- Liaison with block/ cluster level officials to ensure smooth and timely implementation of the program.
- Coordinate site visits for project manager & any core team members as and when required
- Assist in conducting research/studies planned for the year.
- Participating in meetings, thematic trainings etc. conducted by THF at regional/state/country level.
- Participate and support any activities/workshops with government officials and school staff.
- Undertaking logistical work relating to the program-based procurement, supply etc.
- Any other task assigned by the line manager to fulfil the objectives of the Program.
Educational Qualifications
- Master’s degree in social work, Public Administration, Sociology, Education, or any other relevant area.
Functional / Technical Skills and Relevant Experience & Other requirements (Behavioural, Language, Certifications etc.)
- Prior experience of at least 2-3 years in managing/coordinating education / social development programs.
- Knowledge of one or more of the thematic areas like- Life Skills/ gender/mentoring/community mobilization/issues related to school education is preferred.
- Prior experience in managing, coaching, and guiding a team.
- Prior experience in managing MIS and data.
- Awareness of issues about education specific to Tea Garden community education is desired.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills to manage diverse tasks and interact with the varied stakeholders involved in the program.
- Computer literacy in standard word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software along with internet skills.
- Available for frequent travel within allotted district.
THF is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of caste, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other such matter.
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