The Hans Foundation Hiring for Project coordinator at Alwar Full Time

Job Description

Project Coordinator for “Academic excellence through remedial courses and life skills” project

BACKGROUND

The Hans Foundation, established in 2009, is a non- for -profit, Public Charitable Trust that that works for the

improvement of quality of life for underprivileged communities across India through Health, Education,

Livelihood and Disability sector interventions. THF undertakes direct implementation of projects on the ground

in addition to providing funding support to not-for-profit organisations in India through its donor – RIST, USA.

THF’s Strategic planning focuses on key areas of its work with the aim of addressing the key issues of poverty

alleviation, economic inequalities, and 360° impact on the quality of life through social development programs.

THF’s programs are majorly implemented in the most rural and under-developed areas in the country. Over

the years, THF has expanded its charitable activities in collaboration with State and Central Governments,

institutions, corporates, academia and non-government organizations for sustainable interventions to achieve

scale and economy. The interventions implemented by the foundation range from grass root level to national

level programs.

PROJECT: Academic excellence through remedial courses and life skills

The project would provide remedial courses and life skills programme session to the students studying in

class 6th to 12 standards to increase their academic excellence and individual competencies.

This approach dramatically improves individual’s chances to reach their full potential and functioning,

have better education along with their life skills enhancement to improve their life. The Hans Foundation

is creating more such facilities and services in the country to reach the last mile of targeted community

while aiming to achieve the goal.

This project would be operated through well-established centre in four villages and will conduct evening classes

from 5pm to 8 pm.

Location of Job: Thanagazi block of Alwar district of Rajasthan (Project location)

Head office : Gurugram

Type of Employment: Contractual for a period of 1 year, renewable basis project requirements

No. of Position : 01

Duties & Responsibilities:

a) Project Management

The Coordinator will be responsible for the management of the project-remedial and life skills

programme

Identification of students and enrolling them in classes

Conducting baseline survey at field level and submission of data to the THF.

Conduct parent meeting and identification of gaps that make barriers to provide education to the

students

Conduct awareness program at village level about the services and importance of education

Ensuring full attendance and participation of the students

Overall support to the Project Manager and achieve the goal of Vision and Mission of the concerned

projects.

Preparation of monthly and quarterly progress update reports for THF.

Day to day visit at remedial classes and interact with staff and students.

b) Stakeholder Management and Liaison

Building consensus amongst various stakeholders on key issues and initiatives of the project

Ensuring smooth communication and coordination between PRI, CBOs, Government department, and

THF

Work with stakeholders to assess program performance

c) Team Management

Lead the project implementation team

Conflict resolution between staff members, students and stakeholders

Supervising of projects and submitting reports to the Project Manager

d) Reporting

Develop monthly, and quarterly reports and submit to the Reporting manager.

e) Finance and Administration

Maintaining a record of student and teacher attendance, and also the bill and voucher if any

f) Procurement

The prerequisites related to the ongoing activities need to be submitted to project manager a month

advance for the procurement

Identification of three vendors and suppliers need to be done

Reporting to: Project Manager of THF.

Other Indicative Requirements:

Educational Qualifications

Minimum graduate degree in social studies and humanities and

Management any related field of study

Functional / Technical Skills and

Relevant Experience & Other

requirements.

3 to 5 years of relevant work experience in the development

sector

Candidates with experience in education sector and

community based program is highly deserved.

Candidates having experience in implementation of education

project at village and block level will be highly preferred.

Working days and Timings

Monday – Saturday

Timings – 8 hours of duty

Holidays

Sunday

Other Gazetted Leaves (As per the list of THF)

Salary Rs 35000 Per month

Required Skills & Competences:

• Giving close attention to details and demonstrating ability to handle sensitive or confidential

information

• Ability to lead and drive the project with a vision to achieve transformational change

• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills

• Have an empathetic & compassionate attitude. Sensitive towards the needs of children

• Ability to analyse complex problems, craft possible solutions and recommendations

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.