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Andhra Pradesh
Learning Experience Manager, Schools Program
About Quest Alliance:
At Quest Alliance we transform learning ecosystems through education technology, capacity building, and collaboration to build 21st-century skills for learners and facilitators.
We are a not-for-profit trust that focuses on research-led innovation and advocacy in the field of teaching and learning. We engage with educators, civil society, government institutions and corporate organizations to demonstrate and enable scalable and replicable solutions in school education and vocational training.
At Quest you will get the opportunity to apply your skills and contribute to addressing issues around quality education and skills training. The organization gives you the space to learn and grow in a fun and engaging environment. We have an eclectic group of people working at Quest drawn from diverse disciplines including Education, Technology, Design, Youth Development, and Business.
About the Role :
Quest Alliance has been working in the secondary schools for the past few years. In 2020, we rolled out a program to build 21st century skills and STEM mindsets among adolescent girls (grade 6th to 12th) from government schools. One of the key areas of QUEST’s work is around building computational thinking among adolescents and youths. Specifically in Andhra, we will be working with the State Education Department on institutionalizing Artificial Intelligence and Career into the academic curriculum over the next 5 years.
We are looking for an experienced person who has worked in the area of education technology, curriculum development and educator capacity building with a focus on government school systems. The role of the Learning Experience Manager is going to be critical in anchoring and strengthening the overall curriculum development process, internal educational technology thought process especially on Artificial Intelligence and Career, and the overall internal and external capacity building.
Role Description :
Curriculum Development, Capacity Building and Implementation support
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Anchor the Future Skills (Artificial Intelligence and Career) curriculum design and delivery with quality and the region’s capacity building for all its stakeholders, ensuring all deliverables are met.
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Understand existing content, research, customize, create, curate based on the needs of the State and its stakeholders.
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Take responsibility for effective curriculum creation, curation, and capacity building for Internal team, Educators, School Heads and Govt officials.
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Put in place a curriculum outline and flesh out the session plans for each year, as per the overall State direction and plan.
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Co-create the curriculum along with Educators and Learners by designing the overall learning environment and experience along with the internal team.
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Anchor discussions with internal and external teams (consultants) and follow the processes to onboard consultants/agencies in content development and/or training, as needed.
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Identify and design the learning journey of Educators, School Heads, Students and the Quest internal implementation team : the key stakeholders.
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Put together capacity building design and plans for all key stakeholders and facilitate the capacity building as a Master Trainer.
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Provide coordination support for curriculum design, content curation, capacity building and facilitation by working closely with the central Learning Experience Team.
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Ensure that there is a plan for implementation of the content and regular catch-up and monitoring to see its effectiveness to feedback into closing gaps/loops.
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Be present in and anchor curriculum review meetings with the State departments like the SCERT and SSA as per the State plan.
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Drive experimentation and innovation strategies in the domain of learning experience including content, curriculum and capacity building for the State.
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Work closely with the State lead and the State program coordination team to develop a roadmap for content and capacity building requirements.
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Work closely on new content projects and learning experience journeys as they emerge within the Schools program ecosystem based on the State’s requirements.
Relationship Management – Stakeholders (Internal and External)
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Collaborate with the M&E team to ensure the data capturing framework is in line with the overall curriculum framework and capacity building design.
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Collaborate with the research team to create frameworks to understand learner and educator personas.
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Collaborate with the State education department for periodic review and course correction of the curriculum.
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Create and maintain a Community of Practice of the right Educator personas to build a movement and uptake around the Future Skills curriculum in the State in the long term.
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Collaborate with the communications team to prepare and disseminate content on specific content related themes.
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Ensure relevant Case stories, testimonials and more are documented in an easy and accessible manner so they can be shared with the Communications team, donors as part of the reporting process, and in other internal as well as external communication channels and forums as needed.
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Build capacities of internal team members to introduce the curriculum to all the key stakeholders, demonstrate content related activities in schools.
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Build capacities of team members to ensure implementation of activities, templates and frameworks created for key stakeholders capacity building.
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Collaborate strongly with the State coordination team to ensure excellent teamwork and quality of output and deliverables as per the State plan year on year.
Reporting
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Be available for regular line management meeting and the appraisal processes
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Work with the monitoring and evaluation focal persons to develop monitoring and reporting systems aligned with Strategic Framework and donor requirement
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Work together with M&E or data focal point to track program Progress based on the Monitoring and Evaluation framework.
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Ensure all the relevant data for your program is available on time for reporting to different internal and external stakeholders.
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Ensure the monitoring tools are understood by the team and are used for reporting in coordination with the State M&E PoC.
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Submit all the relevant monitoring reports on time. Ensure all the relevant data for the project is available well in time.
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Ensure the program process is documented and enough case studies are in place to show the impact or progress of the program.
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Ensure the data is analyzed and fed into the planning and review meeting.
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Anchor the Level 3 reviews at a State level along with the State coordination team, ensuring the decks and the reviews happen in a smooth, timely and productive manner.
Requirements :
Required skills and Experience:
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Minimum 9-10 years of work experience, in implementing school transformation approaches in the government school context.
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Hands-on experience of working with artificial intelligence (AI) and coding/ computational skills/ STEM is non-negotiable.
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Added experience of working with Life/Career skills, Gender and other allied thematics is a plus.
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Prior experience in curriculum development, implementation design, working with State education departments and educator capacity building
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Willingness to learn and influence prevalent practices in education ecosystem
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Relevant education qualifications for handling pedagogy, STEM, gender and life skills content
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Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in English with a preference for Telugu speakers (at least a working fluency of the language would be desirable)
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Excellent IT skills
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Willingness to travel extensively
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Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members
Contact
To Apply
Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.
At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.
Know About Quest
Website :https://www.questalliance.net/
Blog : https://thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.com
About the Team and Culture
Everyday is a Friday! – How we make our workplace fun
Quest Day – Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food & music
What our partners & collaborators say? – see here
Annual All Staff Meet – From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya & Puducherry this is where all employees meet to celebrate their learning & relationships.
Assam
Program Associate, Youth Program
About Quest Alliance :
At Quest Alliance we transform learning ecosystems through education technology, capacity building, and collaboration to build 21st-century skills for learners and facilitators.
We are a not-for-profit trust that focuses on research-led innovation and advocacy in the field of teaching and learning. We engage with educators, civil society, government institutions and corporate organizations to demonstrate and enable scalable and replicable solutions in school education and vocational training
At Quest you will get the opportunity to apply your skills and contribute to addressing issues around quality education and skills training. The organization gives you the space to learn and grow in a fun and engaging environment. We have an eclectic group of people working at Quest drawn from diverse disciplines including Education, Technology, Design, Youth Development and Business.
About the Program
The program aims to create a holistic development platform for young individuals and provide lifelong learning opportunities for disadvantaged youth. Leveraging content, pedagogy, and technology, it facilitates impactful teaching and learning experiences. The signature blended learning approach develops critical life and work skills essential for 21st-century success. The curriculum incorporates multimedia elements, such as games, videos, audio, visuals, and dictionaries for vernacular translations, ensuring inclusivity and engagement.
Roles & Responsibilities :
As a key member of the Youth Program team, this role focuses on efficient and effective implementation of QUEST Alliance projects. It involves close collaboration with other team members to drive impactful program delivery.
Program Implementation and Delivery
- Ensure timely and quality delivery of programs, aligned with agreed standards and work plans.
- Develop and execute detailed work plans for the assigned region, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
- Gain comprehensive knowledge of the curriculum and facilitate proper training delivery within institutes.
- Conduct regular institute visits to deliver training and provide ongoing support to trainers.
- Mentor trainers to independently utilize QUEST content effectively.
- Participate in and contribute to the Training of Trainers (ToT) programs.
- Monitor and fulfill regional deliverables and targets within specified timelines.
- Organize regular review meetings with stakeholders, including Principals, Superintendents, Trainers, and Placement Officers, to ensure quality delivery.
- Ensure learners and facilitators in ITIs are actively engaging with ES digital content on the Quest App.
- Support placement events and achieve at least 50% placement in the region.
Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Build and maintain effective relationships with institute Principals, Trainers, and Placement Officers.
- Act as the primary point of contact for the region, supporting thematic teams like Placement, Training, Documentation, and Data Tech.
- Collaborate with institute stakeholders to address challenges, foster collaboration, and maintain program quality.
- Lead post-training support initiatives, ensuring 75% of trainers complete 100% of the ES curriculum and learners complete 75% of the Quest App modules.
Reporting and Documentation
- Ensure timely submission of monitoring data to the M&E focal point.
- Coordinate baseline, endline, and other assessments.
- Maintain updated student data in the center database.
- Regularly update trainers and Principals about program activities through concise monthly reports.
- Provide detailed progress reports against work plans and implementation schedules, leveraging M&E tools.
- Document and share center, trainer, and student success stories, along with case studies and photographs, as per timelines.
- Follow up with institutes to ensure compliance with the M&E framework and share relevant data.
Other Responsibilities
- Actively participate in team meetings, reviews, and staff engagement activities.
- Seek regular capacity-building opportunities to enhance skills.
- Comply with organizational finance and HR policies.
- Uphold Quest Alliance values and support donor visits as needed.
- Undertake additional responsibilities, including occasional weekend or holiday work, with compensatory leave provisio
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Rural Management, or related disciplines with 2-4 years of experience in the Education/Vocational Training sector.
- Proficiency in English, Hindi, and Assamese; knowledge of other North Eastern languages is a plus.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to draft compelling, data-driven reports.
- Experience in training facilitators and youth in vocational training programs.
- A flexible, self-motivated, and enthusiastic team player.
- Familiarity with the vocational training and social development sectors in India.
- Proficiency in MS Office tools and internet applications.
Requirements:
- Passionate about addressing challenges in education and employability.
- Adaptable, self-driven, and energetic, with a collaborative approach.
- Willingness to travel extensively (1 week to 20 days per month).
Key Skills
- Training and facilitation.
- Effective communication.
- Problem-solving and decision-making.
- Documentation and reporting.
- Proficiency in computer applications and basic technology tools.
Salary: The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 30,000/- per month (cost to company) (The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate)
Contact
To Apply
Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.
At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.
Know About Quest
Website :https://www.questalliance.net/
Blog : https://thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.com
About the Team and Culture
Everyday is a Friday! – How we make our workplace fun
Quest Day – Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food & music
What our partners & collaborators say? – see here
Annual All Staff Meet – From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya & Puducherry this is where all employees meet to celebrate their learning & relationships.
North East Regional Lead, Youth Program
About Quest Alliance :
At Quest Alliance, we transform learning ecosystems through education technology, capacity building, and collaboration to build 21st-century skills for learners and facilitators.
We are a not-for-profit trust that focuses on research-led innovation and advocacy in the field of teaching and learning. We engage with educators, civil society, government institutions and corporate organizations to demonstrate and enable scalable and replicable solutions in school education and vocational training.
At Quest you will get the opportunity to apply your skills and contribute to addressing issues around quality education and skills training. The organization gives you the space to learn and grow in a fun and engaging environment. We have an eclectic group of people working at Quest drawn from diverse disciplines including Education, Technology, Design, Youth.
About the Role :
As we continue our mission in the Northeast Region, where we’ve been making a difference since 2016. Partnering with secondary schools and vocational training institutions (NGOS, ITIs), our dedicated team is committed to creating a meaningful impact on the ground, we’re seeking a visionary leader to spearhead our efforts in the Northeast Region. This role presents a unique opportunity to elevate our work to newer heights across the entire school-to-work continuum. Our focus is to ensure quality impact in the region while building a well performing team.
Key responsibilities include anchoring the regional growth model through building networks with key stakeholders from government bodies to civil societies. We dive deep into the issues facing young people in schools and vocational training, driving ecosystem support and partnership frameworks.
We’re looking for someone who thrives at the intersection of innovation, technology, community building and sustainability. If you’re passionate about driving a career first thinking, fostering STEM education, focusing on future skills that enable school to work transition for young people in the Northeast, then we want to hear from you. Join us in shaping a brighter future for the next generation.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Lead the Regional Strategy
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Lead the regional strategy, based on the region first approach.
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The core focus of the strategy would include undertaking local innovations based on the needs of the region as well as enabling CSOs and other key stakeholders to come together and drive collective action.
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The focus of the strategy would also include working towards supporting career transitions for young people and getting equipped with Tech & Green mindsets and skills.
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Further build the state strategies for some of the key states in the region, in line with the regional and org strategy
Execution of the strategy
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Form a partnership network with local CSOs to arrive at common vision of change for the region, undertake joint research, co-create solutions and drive collective action
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Create an innovation engine such that young people are able to think and drive local innovations around green, career decision making, STEM thought process, entrepreneurship with support from local partners
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Identify key narratives for the region and drive conversations and advocacy around those
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Implement programs across school to work continuum through working with Govt schools and TVET ecosystem in the region
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Undertake periodic meetups and consultation of for the partner network
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Represent Quest Alliance in all strategic forums in the region help by govt, civil society, donors etc across school to work continuum
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Support the team in project, Sub grants and budget management
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Support the team in new fundraising as relationship management with existing donors
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Ensure documentation of the work done and impact on the region to inform strategy, communication and reporting
Team Building & performance Management
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Build an integrated team across programs and ecosystems
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Strengthen Green and sustainability mindsets with the team
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Mentor the team on planning and execution of the tasks.
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Focus on culture building in the team and ensuring that every member in the team thrives
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Ensure that there are enough spaces created for dialogue and ongoing exchange between team members across the state on key learning, insights and best practices.
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Plan for the team learning calendar and other L&D initiatives for Team as required
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Build a performance driven and impact driven culture in the team
Reporting and Data Driven Decision Making
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Integration of output and impact lens in the way internal and external reporting is done. Drive the Data driven decision making, based thoughts process with the team and the partners
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Anchor the state review thought process, ensure reflection around data based insights which feed into improving on-ground implementation
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Making regular planned field visits and sharing observations and insights from those regularly
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Work with the monitoring and evaluation focal persons to develop monitoring and reporting systems aligned with Strategic Framework and donor requirement for the region
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Ensure all the relevant data for the region is available on time and the team is aligned to the thought process.
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Engage with monitoring and evaluation data to generate insights which contribute to improving regional strategy and implementation. Build the same mindset in the team.
Requirements
Experience and Skills Required:
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In Depth knowledge and understanding of the NE Region with 10+ years experience and has passion to make a difference in the Northeast Region. Has enough knowledge, understanding and experience of working in the northeast region.
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Strategic Leadership: Proven experience in anchoring state/regional-level strategies, keeping the aspirations of young people at the forefront. Demonstrated ability to plan and execute initiatives across the school-to-work continuum.
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Partnership Development: Track record of building strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, educational institutions, and NGOs. Ability to identify and leverage opportunities for collaboration, advocacy, and resource mobilization.
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Program Design, Budget Management and Implementation: Extensive experience in designing and implementing programs aligned with organizational goals, national frameworks, and donor requirements. Ability to lead teams in delivering high-quality programs, ensuring alignment with program priorities and effective utilization of project funds.
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Relationship Building and Management: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to represent the organization in strategic forums and engage with government officials, donors, and partners. Experience in driving engagement, advocacy efforts, and system change initiatives.
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Team Management and Development: Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor, coach, and support team members in their professional development. Experience in fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and performance excellence within the team.
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Data-Driven Decision Making: Proficiency in driving data-driven decision-making processes, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting systems. Ability to analyze data insights to improve program implementation and inform strategic planning.
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Communication and Reporting: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English with the ability to articulate program impact, insights, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders. Experience in developing and implementing reporting systems aligned with organizational and donor requirements.
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Educational Background: A relevant postgraduate degree in social sciences, development studies, education, or a related field is preferred.
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Additional Requirements: Demonstrated commitment to the organization’s mission and values, flexibility to travel extensively within the region, and proficiency in relevant languages and computer applications.
Contact
To Apply
Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.
At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.
Know About Quest
Website :https://www.questalliance.net/
Blog : https://thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.com
About the Team and Culture
Everyday is a Friday! – How we make our workplace fun
Quest Day – Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food & music
What our partners & collaborators say? – see here
Annual All Staff Meet – From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya & Puducherry this is where all employees meet to celebrate their learning & relationships.
Gujarat
Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator
About Quest Alliance
Quest Alliance transforms learning ecosystems through education technology, capacity building, and collaboration to build 21st-century skills for learners and facilitators.
As a not-for-profit trust, we drive research-led innovation and advocacy in teaching and learning. By partnering with educators, civil society, government institutions, and corporate organizations, we create scalable and replicable solutions for school education and vocational training.
At Quest, you'll have the chance to apply your skills while addressing challenges in quality education and skills training. Our dynamic and inclusive work culture encourages learning and growth. Our team comprises diverse professionals from fields like Education, Technology, Design, Youth Development, and Business.
About the Role
As an M&E Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring high-quality program implementation through monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. You’ll develop tools to capture and analyze data, track progress, and generate insights to enhance program outcomes. By compiling and sharing reports with internal and external stakeholders, you’ll contribute to evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement of program designs.
Key Responsibilities
Monitoring and Reporting
- Develop robust reporting tools and assessments aligned with program Logical Frameworks and reporting needs.
- Provide training and technical assistance on data collection, monitoring, and reporting processes to staff and implementation partners.
- Track project activities, measure progress toward outputs and outcomes, and provide actionable insights.
- Conduct regular site visits for process monitoring and stakeholder feedback, preparing detailed reports on findings.
- Lead the preparation of quarterly, half-yearly, and annual reports, including grant-related documentation.
- Ensure accurate implementation of monitoring systems, including fieldwork, data collection, and reporting processes.
- Collaborate with state program teams for user testing of monitoring tools, assessments, and dashboards, sharing feedback with the central M&E team.
Evaluations, Sharing, and Learning
- Support external evaluations, such as baseline and endline studies, including data collection, analysis, and report development in coordination with the Evaluation and Research lead.
- Assist the State Lead in conducting detailed program review meetings with team members.
- Collaborate with the central M&E team to build evidence-based decision-making systems and train state teams on these techniques.
- Contribute to the creation of case studies, impact briefs, and other program documentation for broader dissemination.
Relationship Management
- Coordinate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders, including funders, evaluation organizations, and collaborative partners.
- Strengthen relationships to ensure seamless monitoring and evaluation processes.
Eligibility Criteria
- Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences or a related field.
- 4–5 years of experience in Monitoring and Evaluation within a development organization.
- Proficiency in creating M&E frameworks, tools, and processes.
- Strong skills in quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
- Experience with survey/reporting platforms such as ODK, KoboCollect, or Survey CTO.
- Familiarity with statistical tools like SPSS or Stata (preferred).
- Proven ability to produce compelling, data-driven reports.
- Excellent logical reasoning, problem-solving, and communication skills (written and verbal).
- Willingness to travel as required.
- A passion for exploring innovative methods to capture program impact and learnings.
Contact
To Apply :
Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.
At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.
Know About Quest
Website :https://www.questalliance.net/
Blog : https://thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.com
About the Team and Culture
Everyday is a Friday! – How we make our workplace fun
Quest Day – Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food & music
What our partners & collaborators say? – see here
Annual All Staff Meet – From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya & Puducherry this is where all employees meet to celebrate their learning & relationships.
Watch our youtube playlists for more.
Associate People Manager – West & North
At Quest Alliance, we transform learning ecosystems through education technology, capacity building, and collaboration to build 21st-century skills for learners and facilitators
We are a not-for-profit trust that focuses on research-led innovation and advocacy in the field of teaching and learning. We engage with educators, civil society, government institutions, and corporate organizations to demonstrate and enable scalable and replicable solutions in school education and vocational training
At Quest, you will get the opportunity to apply your skills and contribute to addressing issues around quality education and skills training. The organization gives you the space to learn and grow in a fun and engaging environment. We have an eclectic group of people working at Quest drawn from diverse disciplines including Education, Technology, Design, Youth Development and Business.
About the Role:
Talent Acquisition:
- Leading the end to end recruitment process for the region and supporting other roles as and when required.
- Supporting with induction review and exit by working closely with Western and North focal points, People lead, L&D Manager and People Manager
- orientation or first point of contact for guidance or support for policies/ HRMS and Ensure organization policies and procedures are followed by the team
- Lead the risk assessment and risk response strategy for the region example covid
- Drafting the experience letters or employment proof letters as needed
- Pipeline for potential candidates Drafting JD and job posting on Zoho.
- Campus visit and relationships with institutes.
People Operations
- RFS focal point for the region
- Assigning and orientation of the buddies and ensuring the onboarding kit is delivered on time. Assist the new hire with any support required
- Leading the people engagement activities for the West and North region
- Contributing to virtual team meetings and organizing gatherings at the state level for people engagement
- Engagement with employees & state/ regional leads to understanding their experience in the org and recommendations on aspects related to engagement/ learning/ grievances/ policies/ processes and being the champion of quest values and culture
- The focal point for physical engagement activities in the region
- Champion for people engagement on Zoho and other platforms
- Fellows/intern’s payment for the region
- Maintaining the employee records and updating the people metric for the region
- Support with the L&D initiatives by working with the L&D teams and People managers to follow up as per field visit observations.
- Regional-level activities with the support of state leads.
Support for the People Team
- Supporting the people team on ad-hoc basis with hiring for other regions
- Health and Safety Risk Assessment in the West & North region.
- Being the voice of the West and North region to shape the organization policies and processes
- Support in maintaining the HRMS platform and people data for the region
- Support with org level meetings such as Annual staff meet, learning festival etc…
Stakeholder Management
- Maintaining a working relationship with state/ regional leads
- Working closely with the people managers to understand their needs and recommendations on aspects related to engagement/ learning/ grievances/ policies/ processes and being the champion of quest values and culture
- Work closely with all employees of the region to cater to the need
- Be an active team player in the People team
- Identifying recruiters for the region and onboarding them
- Establishing relationships with campus for the region
- Establishing a Network of NGOs for the region.
Salary: The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 64,000/- per month (cost to company) (The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate)
Contact
To Apply
Interested internal candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling out the application form here.
At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.
Know About Quest
Website :https://www.questalliance.net/
Blog : https://thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.com
About the Team and Culture
Everyday is a Friday! – How we make our workplace fun
Quest Day – Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food & music
What our partners & collaborators say? – see here
Annual All Staff Meet – From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya & Puducherry this is where all employees meet to celebrate their learning & relationships.
Watch our youtube playlists for more.
Haryana
Program Associate, Youth Program
About Quest Alliance :
At Quest Alliance we transform learning ecosystems through education technology, capacity building, and collaboration to build 21st-century skills for learners and facilitators.
We are a not-for-profit trust that focuses on research-led innovation and advocacy in the field of teaching and learning. We engage with educators, civil society, government institutions and corporate organizations to demonstrate and enable scalable and replicable solutions in school education and vocational training
At Quest you will get the opportunity to apply your skills and contribute to addressing issues around quality education and skills training. The organization gives you the space to learn and grow in a fun and engaging environment. We have an eclectic group of people working at Quest drawn from diverse disciplines including Education, Technology, Design, Youth Development and Business.
About the Role:
Quest Alliance is looking for a Program Support Associate for coordinating all the activities with ITIs in the region. You will be reaching out to all the ITIs in your region and will be responsible for the smooth implementation of the program and successfully implementing the Youth Program strategies and other activities. The Program Associate also builds relationships with all district stakeholders and works closely with the state training and content team. They must adhere to all the implementation processes and timelines the program team communicates.
Role & Responsibilities:
Programme Implementation and Planning
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Take responsibility for effective program delivery, review implementation, and monitor within the agreed standards.
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Ensure there is a proper work plan in place for your region and you are able to follow and deliver accordingly.
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Be well versed with the content/curriculum of the program so as to ensure proper training delivery and support in the institutes of the zone
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Regular visits to institutes of Respective zone zone to deliver training
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Support the Trainers in the institutes of Respective zone zone to use our content.
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Ensure that the Trainers and institute gradually become independent and adept at using the content.
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Participate and contribute in Training of Trainers.
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Ensure the region deliverables and targets are fulfilled within the stipulated time frame.
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Conduct monthly/quarterly review meetings with program stakeholders- institute Principals/Superintendents, Trainers/Instructors, Placement Officers etc to ensure quality delivery of programs.
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Ensuring the self-reliability of trainers and institute and proficiency with the content after effective program deliverance and evaluating the execution of the same by the trainers.
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Keeping track of compliance with the set standards.
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Providing regular feedback and monitoring the growth scale of the trainers.,
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Maintaining that a suitable work plan is in place and ensuring the proper adherence to it and delivering as required.
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Having a thorough understanding of the program’s content and curriculum to provide proper training delivery and assistance in Respective zone zone ITIs.
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regular training visits to Respective zone institutions
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Encourage the trainers to apply our curriculum in the Respective zone zone institutes.
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Ensuring that the deliverables and targets for the region are met by the deadline.
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Organize periodic meetings with program stakeholders for reviews, such as monthly or quarterly
Relationship Management – Stakeholders
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Develop effective working relationships with institute Principals, Trainers and Placement Officers for effective program implementation.
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Support Thematic Teams-Placement, Training, Documentation, Data Tech etc in your institute region and be the POC for your institute region.
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Ensure region needs are met and fulfilled with the support of Thematic Teams.
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Ensure institute Stakeholders engage and contribute to our implementation program.
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Find solutions to address problems in your institute region engaging institute stakeholders thereby ensuring collaboration and quality.
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Building a relationship based on mutual Understanding And Cooperation by providing feasible solutions to their basic problems.
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Endless and timely support from the team
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Developing employability skills for future benefits and providing career oriented trainings.
Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation
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Ensure the monitoring data of the team that you manage reaches the M&E focal point on time.
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Support coordination of baseline/ endline and other assessments
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Ensure students data is updated in centre database
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Make sure trainers and principal at the institute know about our work through simple monthly reports
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Provide regular written and verbal reports tracking progress against the work plan and implementation schedules
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Use the appropriate M&E tools for reporting
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Ensure all the program report including case studies, photographs reaches the M&E focal point at the stipulated time
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Documentation of centre, trainer and student success stories
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Following up with institute’s to share data of students and Institutes as required by M&E framework.
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Transparency in the working system to develop a comprehensive platform between Quest and faculty from the institutes.
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Providing effective solutions for future encouragement.
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Keeping a well managed record through systematic monitoring of the work plan and applied schedules.
Others
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Participate in team meetings and reviews, staff engagement activities
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Seek regular capacity-building support from the team
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Adhere to all the finance and HR policies of the organization
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Uphold the values of Quest Alliance
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Support donor visits
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Other duties as required. Occasionally working on weekends and holidays for which time compensatory leave can be taken.
Required Skills and Experience:
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Minimum 3-4 years of work experience in project implementation or school facilitation, and NGO sector, preferably in the education Development sector.
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Interest in working with Government school Teachers & students.
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Willingness to learn and influence prevalent practices in the education ecosystem
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Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in Hindi (Mandatory ) and working knowledge of English.
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Willingness to travel within and outside of the District.
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Ability to train, build the capacity of, and manage relationships with new people
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Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other teams
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Ability to use technology and various virtual platforms like Google Hangout Meet, Zoom, WhatsApp, Google Classroom, Chatbot, and other Google Suite applications.
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Excited about working with Teachers on 21st-century skills & computational thinking and Knowledge of coding/scratch and the Ed-Tech tools would be an advantage.
The role is based out of Faridabad , Haryana
Salary: The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 30,000/- per month (cost to company) (The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate)
Contact
To Apply
Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.
At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.
Know About Quest
Website :https://www.questalliance.net/
Blog : https://thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.com
About the Team and Culture
Everyday is a Friday! – How we make our workplace fun
Quest Day – Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food & music
What our partners & collaborators say? – see here
Annual All Staff Meet – From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya & Puducherry this is where all employees meet to celebrate their learning & relationships.
Jharkhand
Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator
About Quest Alliance
Quest Alliance transforms learning ecosystems through education technology, capacity building, and collaboration to build 21st-century skills for learners and facilitators.
As a not-for-profit trust, we drive research-led innovation and advocacy in teaching and learning. By partnering with educators, civil society, government institutions, and corporate organizations, we create scalable and replicable solutions for school education and vocational training.
At Quest, you'll have the chance to apply your skills while addressing challenges in quality education and skills training. Our dynamic and inclusive work culture encourages learning and growth. Our team comprises diverse professionals from fields like Education, Technology, Design, Youth Development, and Business.
About the Role
As an M&E Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring high-quality program implementation through monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. You’ll develop tools to capture and analyze data, track progress, and generate insights to enhance program outcomes. By compiling and sharing reports with internal and external stakeholders, you’ll contribute to evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement of program designs.
Key Responsibilities
Monitoring and Reporting
- Develop robust reporting tools and assessments aligned with program Logical Frameworks and reporting needs.
- Provide training and technical assistance on data collection, monitoring, and reporting processes to staff and implementation partners.
- Track project activities, measure progress toward outputs and outcomes, and provide actionable insights.
- Conduct regular site visits for process monitoring and stakeholder feedback, preparing detailed reports on findings.
- Lead the preparation of quarterly, half-yearly, and annual reports, including grant-related documentation.
- Ensure accurate implementation of monitoring systems, including fieldwork, data collection, and reporting processes.
- Collaborate with state program teams for user testing of monitoring tools, assessments, and dashboards, sharing feedback with the central M&E team.
Evaluations, Sharing, and Learning
- Support external evaluations, such as baseline and endline studies, including data collection, analysis, and report development in coordination with the Evaluation and Research lead.
- Assist the State Lead in conducting detailed program review meetings with team members.
- Collaborate with the central M&E team to build evidence-based decision-making systems and train state teams on these techniques.
- Contribute to the creation of case studies, impact briefs, and other program documentation for broader dissemination.
Relationship Management
- Coordinate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders, including funders, evaluation organizations, and collaborative partners.
- Strengthen relationships to ensure seamless monitoring and evaluation processes.
Eligibility Criteria
- Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences or a related field.
- 4–5 years of experience in Monitoring and Evaluation within a development organization.
- Proficiency in creating M&E frameworks, tools, and processes.
- Strong skills in quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
- Experience with survey/reporting platforms such as ODK, KoboCollect, or Survey CTO.
- Familiarity with statistical tools like SPSS or Stata (preferred).
- Proven ability to produce compelling, data-driven reports.
- Excellent logical reasoning, problem-solving, and communication skills (written and verbal).
- Willingness to travel as required.
- A passion for exploring innovative methods to capture program impact and learnings.
Contact
To Apply :
Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.
At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.
Know About Quest
Website :https://www.questalliance.net/
Blog : https://thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.com
About the Team and Culture
Everyday is a Friday! – How we make our workplace fun
Quest Day – Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food & music
What our partners & collaborators say? – see here
Annual All Staff Meet – From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya & Puducherry this is where all employees meet to celebrate their learning & relationships.
Watch our youtube playlists for more.
Program Associate, Schools Program
About Quest Alliance:
At Quest Alliance we transform learning ecosystems through education technology, capacity building, and collaboration to build 21st-century skills for learners and facilitators.
We are a not-for-profit trust that focuses on research-led innovation and advocacy in the field of teaching and learning. We engage with educators, civil society, government institutions and corporate organizations to demonstrate and enable scalable and replicable solutions in school education and vocational training.
At Quest you will get the opportunity to apply your skills and contribute to addressing issues around quality education and skills training. The organization gives you the space to learn and grow in a fun and engaging environment. We have an eclectic group of people working at Quest drawn from diverse disciplines including Education, Technology, Design, Youth Development and Business
About the Role:
The Programme Associate has to ensure all the on-field implementation of the Programme and have a direct engagement with the relevant stakeholders like the ITIs faculty, students, parents and the district officials. The programme associates work with the support of the programme coordinator (PC) and the dotted line manager in four of the assigned districts and support the team (Facilitator/Fellows) to implement the program and document it as well.
Program Implementation and Delivery:
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To ensure the programme in implementing in the respective district with support from the coordinator and programme dotted line manager
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To work in close coordination with facilitator/fellows and the ITI faculties, Jharkhand (DET) Director of Employment and Training and girls’ students to ensure all processes as per the programme design are being followed and implemented
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To be the primary contact person for all field level activities and information and demonstration support to the field level staff (Facilitator/fellows).
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To create the community & school level awareness on ITI admission to support women’s enrollment in women+co-ed ITI.
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Focused training implementation on Employability skills and career development for women learners.
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Enabling digital learning environment
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The trained learners are provided with placement support & opportunity to engage with industry over the course of the training.
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Engaging with the learner’s family twice a year, one to set the context to their journey at ITI and another to engage family employers to address career options.
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To organize the Leadership development for the ITI Principals to co-create vision for women ITI and define a roadmap for the next 2 years.
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Setting up of student led hubs. Ex. career club/Placement Cell
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To support the young women entrepreneurship program/self employment programme for the Girls.
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To ensure the Student Hub are functioning smoothly and provide support to the program facilitators/Fellows
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Training and Capacity Building of Placement officer , ITI Trainers , and field team with the support of training officer /program officer.
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Ensuring the exposure visit of the learners with the support of placement officers and its team.
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To lead and facilitate refresher trainings as per the requirement
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To conduct monthly review meetings with the field team and share the action points with the coordinator and dotted line manager.
Relationship Management – Stakeholders (Internal and External)
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To organize regular meetings with the ITI Trainers and discuss the performance of the students and come up with a plan
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Regularizing monthly meetings of the field implementation facilitator/Fellow.
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To conduct the district level events and workshops and ensuring the participation of the stakeholders by building good relationships and rapport with them throughout the year.
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Organize the community awareness program and engage with the communities regularly to ensure the women participation in ITI’s.
Reporting;
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Identifying the best practices and stories from the field, sharing them with communication lead regularly
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To Share the monthly work and activities updates in the form of reports with the Communication team
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To support and ensure all data are to be collected regularly and on time are done by the facilitators/Fellows.
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Collecting the data of students, parents and relevant stakeholders and share the same with the M&E team
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To maintain database of students trainings, workshops and other relevant information from the field with support from the M&E team
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Ensure the monitoring data reaches the M&E focal point on time.
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Use the appropriate M&E tools for reporting.
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Ensure the conduct of baseline, endline, and other assessments as per the requirements.
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Ensure student data is updated in the central database.
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Ensure trainers and principals at the institute know about our work through simple monthly reports.
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Provide regular written and verbal reports tracking progress against the work plan and implementation schedules.
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Ensure all the program report, including case studies and photographs, reaches the M&E focal point at the stipulated time.
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Documentation of center, trainer, and student success stories.
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Participate and contribute to team meetings and reviews.
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Support all reporting requirements, such as quarter reviews and annual reviews.
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Ensure VTIs are aware of QUEST reporting requirements, follow up on the same, and document.
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Ensure that event data is completed within 48 hours of the completion of the event and submitted with proper documentation of the session plan, participants list, report, and photographs.
Qualifications
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A Master’s degree in Social Work/Rural Management or other development disciplines, with 2-4 years of work experience preferably in the Education/Vocational Training sector
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Good communication skills in English and regional Language.
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Ability to draft compelling reports grounded in data
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Ability to train facilitators and youths for the vocational training program
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Candidate should be flexible, self motivated, enthusiastic, and an energetic team player
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Knowledge of issues in the vocational training space and the social development sector in India.
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Proficient in MS Office tools, and the Internet.
We are looking for people who:
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Are passionate about working to solve challenges in education and employability domain
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Candidate should be flexible, self motivated, enthusiastic, and an energetic team player
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Can travel 1 week to 20 days a month.
Skill Sets:
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Training
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Communication Skills
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Problem Solving
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Documentation / Reporting
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Proficiency in operating computer & basic applications
Qualifications
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A Master’s degree in Social Work/Rural Management or other development disciplines, with 2-4 years of work experience preferably in the Education/Vocational Training sector
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Good communication skills in English and regional (Kannada) language.
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Ability to draft compelling reports grounded in data
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Ability to train facilitators and youths for the vocational training program
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Candidate should be flexible, self motivated, enthusiastic, and an energetic team player
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Knowledge of issues in the vocational training space and the social development sector in India.
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Proficient in MS Office tools, and the Internet.
Salary: The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 32,000/- per month (cost to company)
Contact
To Apply
Interested internal candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.
At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.
Know About Quest
Website :https://www.questalliance.net/
Blog : https://thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.com
About the Team and Culture
Everyday is a Friday! – How we make our workplace fun
Quest Day – Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food & music
What our partners & collaborators say? – see here
Annual All Staff Meet – From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya & Puducherry this is where all employees meet to celebrate their learning & relationships.
Watch our youtube playlists for more.
Karnataka
Digital Communications and Marketing Manager
About Quest Alliance:
At Quest Alliance, we transform learning ecosystems through education technology, capacity building, and collaboration to build 21st-century skills for learners and facilitators.
We are a not-for-profit trust that focuses on research-led innovation and advocacy in the field of teaching and learning. We engage with educators, civil society, government institutions, and corporate organizations to demonstrate and enable scalable and replicable solutions in school education and vocational training.
At Quest, you will get the opportunity to apply your skills and contribute to addressing issues around quality education and skills training. The organization gives you the space to learn and grow in a fun and engaging environment. We have an eclectic group of people working at Quest drawn from diverse disciplines, including Education, Technology, Design, Youth Development, and Business.
About the Role:
As the Manager / Associate Manager Marketing and Digital Communications, you will oversee and optimize the entire digital presence of Quest Alliance. The role will leverage online platforms to position the brand effectively, engage with audiences, and drive measurable results. This includes managing and enhancing digital channels, including email marketing, SEO/SEM strategies, website performance, and social media engagement. Key areas of focus also include content marketing, online advertising, and data analytics.
Key Responsibilities
Digital Strategy and Management:
- Develop and implement comprehensive digital strategies and marketing campaigns aligned with organizational goals.
- Drive online engagement and growth.
- Oversee management and optimization of digital channels, including email marketing, search engines, website, and social media platforms.
- Strategize campaign objectives based on audience segmentation, messaging, and content creation to achieve goals.
Email Marketing:
- Manage and execute email marketing campaigns, including audience segmentation, content creation, and performance analysis.
- Focus on driving engagement and increasing conversions.
SEO and SEM:
- Develop and implement SEO strategies to improve organic search rankings and website traffic.
- Conduct keyword research and optimize website content, meta tags, images, and links.
- Manage SEM campaigns, including paid search advertising, to maximize online visibility.
- Collaborate with agencies, freelancers, and content creators as required.
- Analyze and report on performance, providing recommendations for improvement.
Content Strategy and Optimization:
- Collaborate with content teams to ensure SEO best practices in content creation.
- Recommend content topics based on keyword research and search trends.
- Optimize existing content and landing pages for search visibility and user experience.
Website Management:
- Oversee website maintenance to ensure it is up-to-date, user-friendly, and optimized for performance.
- Work with developers, designers, and content creators to enhance functionality and design.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in collaboration with technical teams.
Social Media Management:
- Lead social media strategy and execution for consistent, engaging content.
- Monitor and analyze social media performance and adjust strategies to improve engagement.
Analytics and Reporting:
- Monitor digital channel performance using analytics tools.
- Provide regular reports with insights, trends, and improvement areas.
Innovation and Trends:
- Stay updated on digital marketing trends, tools, and best practices.
- Identify new opportunities for digital growth and innovation.
Required Attributes:
- Expertise in digital marketing and communication strategies.
- Proficiency in tools like Google Analytics, SEO platforms, and email marketing tools.
- Strong analytical, creative, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to drive measurable results through digital campaigns.
Salary: The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 75,000/- per month (cost to company) (The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate)
Contact
To Apply:
Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.
At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.
Know About Quest
Website :https://www.questalliance.net/
Blog : https://thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.com
About the Team and Culture
Everyday is a Friday! – How we make our workplace fun
Quest Day – Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food & music
What our partners & collaborators say? – see here
Annual All Staff Meet – From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya & Puducherry this is where all employees meet to celebrate their learning & relationships.
Watch our youtube playlists for more.
Content and Digital Coordinator
About Quest Alliance:
At Quest Alliance, we transform learning ecosystems through education technology, capacity building, and collaboration to build 21st-century skills for learners and facilitators.
We are a not-for-profit trust that focuses on research-led innovation and advocacy in the field of teaching and learning. We engage with educators, civil society, government institutions, and corporate organizations to demonstrate and enable scalable and replicable solutions in school education and vocational training.
At Quest, you will get the opportunity to apply your skills and contribute to addressing issues around quality education and skills training. The organization gives you the space to learn and grow in a fun and engaging environment. We have an eclectic group of people working at Quest drawn from diverse disciplines, including Education, Technology, Design, Youth Development, and Business.
About the Role:
As the Content and Digital Coordinator, you will oversee and optimize the entire digital presence of Quest Alliance. The role will leverage online platforms to position the brand effectively, engage with audiences, and drive measurable results. This includes managing and enhancing digital channels, including email marketing, SEO/SEM strategies, website performance, and social media engagement. Key areas of focus also include content marketing, online advertising, and data analytics.
Key Responsibilities
- Anchor impact stories documentation, writing and production.
- Write and edit content for QA’s digital media channels and other communication collaterals. Anchor content strategy and create a publishing schedule with the Program + Communications team for the quarterly calendar.
- Conducting thorough research on sector-related topics QA wants to write about
- Proofread written content across media, and streamline language and approach for all communication in line with the org. style sheet and other guidelines.
- Creating, editing, and updating various forms of content, like brochures, reports, social media content, news articles, etc.
- Implementing best SEO practices when writing
- Ensure all communication adheres to brand standards. Ensure brand safety across all our digital media channels owned and earned.
- Support production of audio-visual content and compose, edit and format text as needed.
- Support content writing, editing and designing for newsletters.
- Support Brand positioning exercises and digital media campaigns (including promotion) for organization and programs (digital and offline) in content, design and implementation.
- Compile reports / presentations for team meetings.
- Make recommendations for improvements and changes to optimize our content strategies.
Required Attributes:
- Bachelors / Masters degree; Communication, Design, Journalism or similar major is a plus
- 2+ years of experience working with content writing for the development sector in India or with a social media agency.
- Excellent English communications skills, both verbal, written and proofreading skills. Knowledge of other languages is a plus.
- Have strong storytelling skills
- Working knowledge of graphic design is a good-to-have. Knows to work with a basic design tool like Canva / Photoshop. Using video tools like Adobe Spark, Premier Pro, After Effects (or the likes) is a plus.
- Extensive experience using Microsoft office, Google Suite [Drive, Slides, Sheets and Docs]
- Intensive experience in key digital media platforms – Website, Email marketing, and social media
- Strong attention to detail and presentation skills
- Openness to learn and explore new technologies
- Sound understanding of media landscape – news and social
- Should be willing to travel often
Salary: The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 58,000/- per month (cost to company) (The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate)
Contact
To Apply: Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.
At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.
Know About Quest
Website :https://www.questalliance.net/
Blog : https://thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.com
About the Team and Culture
Everyday is a Friday! – How we make our workplace fun
Quest Day – Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food & music
What do our partners & collaborators say? – see here
Annual All Staff Meet – From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya & Puducherry this is where all employees meet to celebrate their learning & relationships.
Watch our youtube playlists for more.
Associate Manager – L&D | People & Operations
About Quest Alliance :
At Quest Alliance we transform learning ecosystems through education technology, capacity building, and collaboration to build 21st-century skills for learners and facilitators.
We are a not-for-profit trust that focuses on research-led innovation and advocacy in the field of teaching and learning. We engage with educators, civil society, government institutions and corporate organizations to demonstrate and enable scalable and replicable solutions in school education and vocational training.
At Quest you will get the opportunity to apply your skills and contribute to addressing issues around quality education and skills training. The organization gives you the space to learn and grow in a fun and engaging environment. We have an eclectic group of people working at Quest drawn from diverse disciplines including Education, Technology, Design, Youth Development and Business.
About the Role :
Contact
To Apply :
Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.
At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.
Know About Quest
Website :https://www.questalliance.net/
Blog : https://thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.com
About the Team and Culture
Everyday is a Friday! – How we make our workplace fun
Quest Day – Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food & music
What our partners & collaborators say? – see here
Annual All Staff Meet – From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya & Puducherry this is where all employees meet to celebrate their learning & relationships.
Watch our youtube playlists for more.
Program Associate – Placement and Alumni Engagement, Mysore & Hubli
About Quest Alliance:
At Quest Alliance we transform learning ecosystems through education technology, capacity building, and collaboration to build 21st-century skills for learners and facilitators.
We are a not-for-profit trust that focuses on research-led innovation and advocacy in the field of teaching and learning. We engage with educators, civil society, government institutions and corporate organizations to demonstrate and enable scalable and replicable solutions in school education and vocational training.
At Quest you will get the opportunity to apply your skills and contribute to addressing issues around quality education and skills training. The organization gives you the space to learn and grow in a fun and engaging environment. We have an eclectic group of people working at Quest drawn from diverse disciplines including Education, Technology, Design, Youth Development and Business.
About the role :
The role focuses on developing and implementing placement strategies for ITIs and VTIs in Karnataka to maximize industry engagement and job opportunities for trainees. It includes capacity building for placement officers, aligning industry needs with skill training, and creating targeted placement plans. Responsibilities include supporting trainees with resume building and interview preparation, evaluating placement initiatives for improvement, networking with employers to maintain a robust database, and managing teams to achieve program goals while ensuring their growth and well-being. The role requires flexibility, stakeholder management, a focus on youth employability, and readiness for nationwide travel.
Responsibilities:
Contact
To Apply :
Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.
At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.
Know About Quest
Website :https://www.questalliance.net/
Blog : https://thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.com
About the Team and Culture
Everyday is a Friday! – How we make our workplace fun
Quest Day – Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food & music
What our partners & collaborators say? – see here
Annual All Staff Meet – From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya & Puducherry this is where all employees meet to celebrate their learning & relationships.
Watch our youtube playlists for more.
Accounts Coordinator
About Quest Alliance:
At Quest Alliance we transform learning ecosystems through education technology, capacity building, and collaboration to build 21st-century skills for learners and facilitators.
We are a not-for-profit trust that focuses on research-led innovation and advocacy in the field of teaching and learning. We engage with educators, civil society, government institutions and corporate organizations to demonstrate and enable scalable and replicable solutions in school education and vocational training.
At Quest you will get the opportunity to apply your skills and contribute to addressing issues around quality education and skills training. The organization gives you the space to learn and grow in a fun and engaging environment. We have an eclectic group of people working at Quest drawn from diverse disciplines including Education, Technology, Design, Youth Development and Business.
Contact
To Apply :
Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.
At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.
Know About Quest
Website :https://www.questalliance.net/
Blog : https://thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.com
About the Team and Culture
Everyday is a Friday! – How we make our workplace fun
Quest Day – Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food & music
What our partners & collaborators say? – see here
Annual All Staff Meet – From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya & Puducherry this is where all employees meet to celebrate their learning & relationships.
Watch our youtube playlists for more.
Program Officer, Youth Program
About Quest Alliance :
At Quest Alliance we transform learning ecosystems through education technology, capacity building, and collaboration to build 21st-century skills for learners and facilitators.
We are a not-for-profit trust that focuses on research-led innovation and advocacy in the field of teaching and learning. We engage with educators, civil society, government institutions and corporate organizations to demonstrate and enable scalable and replicable solutions in school education and vocational training
At Quest you will get the opportunity to apply your skills and contribute to addressing issues around quality education and skills training. The organization gives you the space to learn and grow in a fun and engaging environment. We have an eclectic group of people working at Quest drawn from diverse disciplines including Education, Technology, Design, Youth Development and Business.
Contact
To Apply :
Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.
At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.
Know About Quest
Website :https://www.questalliance.net/
Blog : https://thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.com
About the Team and Culture
Everyday is a Friday! – How we make our workplace fun
Quest Day – Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food & music
What our partners & collaborators say? – see here
Annual All Staff Meet – From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya & Puducherry this is where all employees meet to celebrate their learning & relationships.
Placement Coordinator, Youth Program
About Quest Alliance :
At Quest Alliance we transform learning ecosystems through education technology, capacity building, and collaboration to build 21st-century skills for learners and facilitators.
We are a not-for-profit trust that focuses on research-led innovation and advocacy in the field of teaching and learning. We engage with educators, civil society, government institutions and corporate organizations to demonstrate and enable scalable and replicable solutions in school education and vocational training
At Quest you will get the opportunity to apply your skills and contribute to addressing issues around quality education and skills training. The organization gives you the space to learn and grow in a fun and engaging environment. We have an eclectic group of people working at Quest drawn from diverse disciplines including Education, Technology, Design, Youth Development and Business.
Contact
To Apply
Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.
At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.
Know About Quest
Website :https://www.questalliance.net/
Blog : https://thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.com
About the Team and Culture
Everyday is a Friday! – How we make our workplace fun
Quest Day – Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food & music
What our partners & collaborators say? – see here
Annual All Staff Meet – From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya & Puducherry this is where all employees meet to celebrate their learning & relationships.
Data and Tech Officer , Schools Program
About Quest Alliance :
At Quest Alliance we transform learning ecosystems through education technology, capacity building, and collaboration to build 21st-century skills for learners and facilitators.
We are a not-for-profit trust that focuses on research-led innovation and advocacy in the field of teaching and learning. We engage with educators, civil society, government institutions and corporate organizations to demonstrate and enable scalable and replicable solutions in school education and vocational training
At Quest you will get the opportunity to apply your skills and contribute to addressing issues around quality education and skills training. The organization gives you the space to learn and grow in a fun and engaging environment. We have an eclectic group of people working at Quest drawn from diverse disciplines including Education, Technology, Design, Youth Development and Business.
Role & Responsibilities
Data Management
- Work closely with the regional team to ensure accurate, error-free data entry and management on the admin panel.
- Collaborate with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team to maintain precise data representation on dashboards.
- Build the capacity of partner organizations in using data input tools and admin panels effectively.
- Provide comprehensive orientation and support to internal teams, including program staff and interns, on data Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Support regional and project teams in compiling and consolidating data for reporting purposes.
- Regularly update and maintain the database to ensure data accuracy and accessibility for all stakeholders.
Technical Support
- Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to QUESTApp, hardware, and networking at partner locations.
- Partner with internal and external teams to enhance the functionality and usability of QUESTApp.
- Assist with the procurement, assembly, and refurbishment of Raspberry Pi (Learn Pi) devices for program deployment.
- Support IT lab setup at project sites and provide guidance to NGO partners on resolving technical challenges.
- Leverage experience with Content Management Systems (CMS) like DIKSHA to troubleshoot platform issues effectively.
- Utilize content development tools such as Articulate 360 and basic video/audio editing tools to support learning content creation (preferred).
- Develop and implement plans to train team members on tech tools, enhancing their capacity to leverage technology effectively.
- Collaborate with state teams to drive the adoption of QUESTApp and other tech platforms like MQOps and the admin panel.
- Collect and share user feedback with the QEL and HUB teams to facilitate ongoing product improvements.
Documentation and Reporting
- Prepare and submit detailed reports, including baseline, endline, quarterly, and annual assessments.
- Assist with the documentation of training sessions, meetings, and event reports for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
- Collect and analyze data for donor reporting and ensure timely submission of all reporting requirements.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Proficiency in managing worksheets and databases with precision.
- Skilled in handling front-end and back-end admin panels for applications.
- Strong IT skills, including hands-on experience in coding and troubleshooting technical issues related to apps, hardware, and networking.
- Familiarity with Content Management Systems (CMS) like DIKSHA and expertise in addressing related technical issues.
- Effective communication skills in English and Kannada.
- Flexibility, self-motivation, and enthusiasm as part of an energetic, team-oriented environment.
Key Competencies
- Passion for data management, visualization, and problem-solving.
- Ability to travel 7-10 days per month as needed for program activities.
- Strong documentation and reporting skills, with an emphasis on clarity and accuracy.
- Proficiency in hardware and networking, application management, and troubleshooting.
- Capability to manage and support M&E activities.
Desired Skill Sets
- Application Management.
- Data Management and Visualization.
- Hardware and Networking Proficiency.
- Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting.
- Documentation and Reporting Skills.
- Effective Communication.
Contact
To Apply
Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.
At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.
Know About Quest
Website :https://www.questalliance.net/
Blog : https://thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.com
About the Team and Culture
Everyday is a Friday! – How we make our workplace fun
Quest Day – Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food & music
What our partners & collaborators say? – see here
Annual All Staff Meet – From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya & Puducherry this is where all employees meet to celebrate their learning & relationships.
Senior Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation
About Quest Alliance :
At Quest Alliance we transform learning ecosystems through education technology, capacity building, and collaboration to build 21st-century skills for learners and facilitators.
We are a not-for-profit trust that focuses on research-led innovation and advocacy in the field of teaching and learning. We engage with educators, civil society, government institutions and corporate organizations to demonstrate and enable scalable and replicable solutions in school education and vocational training
At Quest you will get the opportunity to apply your skills and contribute to addressing issues around quality education and skills training. The organization gives you the space to learn and grow in a fun and engaging environment. We have an eclectic group of people working at Quest drawn from diverse disciplines including Education, Technology, Design, Youth Development and Business.
About the role :
As a Senior Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer, you will play a key role in enhancing the M&E systems to boost program efficiency, refine design, showcase impact, and foster a data-driven decision-making culture. Your work will directly contribute to the Capacity Building program within the Youth ecosystem by tracking progress against targets and indicators, analyzing results, and offering recommendations to improve outcomes. You will also create tools to capture both qualitative and quantitative data, as well as change stories.
This position involves generating insights to ensure high standards of program implementation and includes three primary focus areas: Monitoring and Reporting, Program Reflection, Review, and Learning, and Capacity Building (Internal and External).
About Responsibilities
1. Monitoring and Reporting
- Design high-quality monitoring and reporting tools to capture both narrative and quantitative data, ensuring their effective use by employees and Master Trainers.
- Develop and maintain indicators and tools aligned with MyQuest Strategy and donor requirements for effective monitoring and reporting.
- Oversee the implementation of monitoring systems, ensuring accurate data collection, fieldwork, and reporting.
- Conduct monitoring visits to document and observe program implementation firsthand.
- Collaborate with program teams to produce impactful documentation, including case studies, evaluation reports, and briefing notes.
- Compile high-quality quarterly, half-yearly, and annual reports.
- Work closely with the Analytics team to ensure data is presented in user-friendly formats such as dashboards or other visualizations.
2. Program Reflection, Review, and Learning
- Assist in preparing analyses and insights for quarterly program L2 reviews.
- Provide actionable insights for Learning Experience (LE) team reviews, in coordination with the LE team lead.
- Support internal and external evaluations, including baselines, endlines, and other project-based surveys, from design to data collection, analysis, and reporting.
3. Capacity Building (Internal and External)
- Deliver technical support and training on monitoring, data collection, and reporting for employees and program implementation partners.
- Build the capacity of LE and state teams to interpret data effectively for program design and implementation.
Requirements
- Postgraduate degree in social sciences or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years of M&E experience, preferably in the development sector with a focus on training and capacity development.
- Strong understanding of M&E trends in development organizations.
- Proficiency in data analysis (quantitative and qualitative) with experience in tools like SPSS or Stata (preferred).
- Strong reporting skills with the ability to draft impactful, data-driven reports.
- Proficiency in statistical tools and software.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Willingness to travel as required.
- Interest in innovative methods of capturing program impact and learnings.
- Fluency in Indian languages such as Hindi, Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil, or Malayalam is an added advantage.
Contact
To Apply
Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.
At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.
Know About Quest
Website :https://www.questalliance.net/
Blog : https://thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.com
About the Team and Culture
Everyday is a Friday! – How we make our workplace fun
Quest Day – Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food & music
What our partners & collaborators say? – see here
Annual All Staff Meet – From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya & Puducherry this is where all employees meet to celebrate their learning & relationships.
Advocacy Consultant , Schools program
About Quest Alliance:
At Quest Alliance we transform learning ecosystems through education technology, capacity building, and collaboration to build 21st-century skills for learners and facilitators.
We are a not-for-profit trust that focuses on research-led innovation and advocacy in the field of teaching and learning. We engage with educators, civil society, government institutions and corporate organizations to demonstrate and enable scalable and replicable solutions in school education and vocational training.
At Quest you will get the opportunity to apply your skills and contribute to addressing issues around quality education and skills training. The organization gives you the space to learn and grow in a fun and engaging environment. We have an eclectic group of people working at Quest drawn from diverse disciplines including Education, Technology, Design, Youth Development, and Business.
Roles & Responsibilities :
Coordinating strategy and execution:
They has to bring together different stakeholder voices and sector practitioners from across the state to share best practices and insights, engage in dialogue, analyze new trends in learning, validate approaches, and build on new ideas around the education-skills divide, and the future of work and learning. in this role you will
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Coordinate the webinars and physical events by bringing practitioners together
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Develop the concept note and agenda design in partnership with various teams
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Anchor the newsletter & contribute to the blog to share with the sector
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Organising educators, government stakeholder meetings by fostering a community of practitioners across the MCT work districts to enable MCT 4c approach key skills and mindsets to create long-lasting change within the intervention districts of Karnataka
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Organise regular roundtable convening key stakeholders of government offcials from DoE and KREIS in the space to gather and curate diverse perspectives.
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Hosting an annual event to recognize and celebrate innovative practices of the educators within the government spaces
Strategic Advocacy Support :
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Coordinate the state wide Advocacy working group to develop the point of view on various issues like gender, 21st century skills and system change.
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Work closely with the karnataka state team to develop concept notes and advocacy plans for the state in partnership with CSOs, governments and funders
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Developing policy and advocacy strategy that take into account external trends and in-depth understanding of needs and issues impacting young people on employment and education
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Represent Quest alliance internally and externally as required including coalitions, task forces, panels, committees, etc.
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Develop presentations and synthesis of external reports to help the leadership communicate key organisational perspectives and positions
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Develop and maximize strong and effective relationships with key decision makers such as government, UN agencies and other influencer so that Quest Alliance is looked to for policy and program direction
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Develop effective strategic relationships with other organizations working in aligned areas to maximize impact of Quest Alliance’s policy positions Communicate priorities and promote buy-in of advocacy campaigns among NGOs, institutions and allies
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Delivering campaigns through partnerships and consultations to achieve the objectives for each issue selected.
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Ideate and strategise on research initiatives to inform the advocacy strategy and influence the change
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Writing, publishing and disseminating advocacy briefs
Funding Liaison
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Preparing and marketing proposals for fundraising projects related to advocacy and research
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Overseeing the fulfillment of donor-funded advocacy projects;
Relationship Management – Stakeholders (Internal &/ External)
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Develop effective strategic relationships with other organizations working in aligned areas to maximize impact of Quest Alliance’s policy positions, Communicate priorities and promote buy-in of advocacy campaigns among NGOs, institutions and allies
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Represent Quest alliance internally and externally as required including coalitions, task forces, panels, committees, etc.
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Organise regular roundtable convening key stakeholders of government offcials from DoE and KREIS in the space to gather and curate diverse perspectives.
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Work with district officials BRP, CRPs in ensuring they are trained on MCT.
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Support the district officials in school visits and see that MCT is taken up within the district forums/dialogues.
Reporting
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Maintain open lines of communication that aid in a transparent process management
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Integrate research findings into a wide variety of dissemination materials
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Submit all the relevant reports on time. Ensure all the relevant data for the project is available well in time
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Work together with M&E focal point to share reports with stakeholders as per plan
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Ensure the data is analysed and feeds into the planning and review meeting
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Be available for regular line management meeting and the appraisal processes
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Document the processes for the state and keeping it updated
This role is contractual till 31 March 2025 , might extend on requirements.
Contact
To Apply
Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.
At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.
Know About Quest
Website :https://www.questalliance.net/
Blog : https://thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.com
About the Team and Culture
Everyday is a Friday! – How we make our workplace fun
Quest Day – Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food & music
What our partners & collaborators say? – see here
Annual All Staff Meet – From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya & Puducherry this is where all employees meet to celebrate their learning & relationships.
Operation Manager | Youth Program
About Quest Alliance:
At Quest Alliance we transform learning ecosystems through education technology, capacity building, and collaboration to build 21st-century skills for learners and facilitators.
We are a not-for-profit trust that focuses on research-led innovation and advocacy in the field of teaching and learning. We engage with educators, civil society, government institutions and corporate organizations to demonstrate and enable scalable and replicable solutions in school education and vocational training.
At Quest you will get the opportunity to apply your skills and contribute to addressing issues around quality education and skills training. The organization gives you the space to learn and grow in a fun and engaging environment. We have an eclectic group of people working at Quest drawn from diverse disciplines including Education, Technology, Design, Youth Development, and Business.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Work closely with project leads, finance, regional program teams, donors , third party evaluators, and thematic teams to identify priority areas for financial resource allocation within regulatory frameworks and compliance standards.
- Consolidate program progress reports and financial reports, sharing them with the Business Development unit,Donors and key Youth program team members.
- Conduct thorough due diligence and cost-benefit analysis for resource optimization, providing ongoing mentorship to project leads.
- Review contract requests, consultancy contracts, MOUs, and engagements to ensure compliance.
- Work closely with the financial team for resource utilization, compliance, and with the Business Development unit for funding opportunities, proposals, and budget development.
- Manage project resources and assigned budgets to prevent under- or over-spending, ensuring timely submission of reports and financial updates.
- Ensure effective grant management using sub-grant management systems and project management tools, including proposal reviews, grant making, progress tracking, and course correction.
- Support in analysis on processes related to operations, grant making, compliance in coordination with the Monitoring and evaluation and Finance team.
- Provide analysis and support to MyQuest-Youth program-Youth program-Youth program and Quest Leadership Team to enhance financial resource utilization, maximizing impact and strengthening systems and processes.
- Participate in professional and training events identified by MyQuest-Youth program-Youth program.
- Contribute to the development of proposals for new projects or expansion.
- Serve as the primary liaison between key internal teams like Business Development unit/FAIT in strengthening team relationships.
- Perform other duties as assigned by MyQuest-Youth program and Quest Alliance.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- A Postgraduate Degree in Project Management, Operations, or Finance (Required)
- Any Certified Courses related to program/grants management (Desirable).
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations, consulting, project management, and grants management.
- Strongly preferred: Experience working in the nonprofit sector.
- Thorough understanding of the grant-making field and relevant regulations including CSR laws.
- Experience with complex contracts, agreements, and other related materials.
- Strong planning and project management skills with high attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
- Preferred: Experience with digital project management tools.
- Proven track record of delivering high-impact and high-quality services.
- Demonstrated ability in report writing, cost-benefit analysis, and preparing program progress and financial reports for donors.
Skills:
- Strong project management skills, high level of organization, and attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and familiarity with technology software and platforms.
- Awareness of sensitivity and gender inclusion in education, skills, and the workplace.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Passion for addressing the challenges of educating India’s youth population.
- Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with multicultural teams, government ministries, and diverse stakeholders.
- Capability to ensure quality deliverables and project timelines while maintaining high attention to detail.
- Strong judgment, excellent English communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong personal commitment to the values of Quest Alliance.
- Willingness to travel locally and across the country.
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and proactively explore solutions.
- Demonstrated understanding of research, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Highest levels of integrity, maturity, and professionalism.
Salary: The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 75,000/- per month (cost to company) (The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate)
Contact
To Apply
Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.
At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.
Know About Quest
Website :https://www.questalliance.net/
Blog : https://thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.com
About the Team and Culture
Everyday is a Friday! – How we make our workplace fun
Quest Day – Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food & music
What our partners & collaborators say? – see here
Annual All Staff Meet – From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya & Puducherry this is where all employees meet to celebrate their learning & relationships.
Motion Graphics Designer
About Quest Alliance:
At Quest Alliance we transform learning ecosystems through education technology, capacity building, and collaboration to build 21st-century skills for learners and facilitators
We are a not-for-profit trust that focuses on research-led innovation and advocacy in the field of teaching and learning. We engage with educators, civil society, government institutions and corporate organizations to demonstrate and enable scalable and replicable solutions in school education and vocational training
At Quest you will get the opportunity to apply your skills and contribute to addressing issues around quality education and skills training. The organization gives you the space to learn and grow in a fun and engaging environment. We have an eclectic group of people working at Quest drawn from diverse disciplines including Education, Technology, Design, Youth Development and Business.
About the role:
The motion graphic designer will work with the centre marcom and other program team members to create all external and internal motion graphics videos that align with the marcom and organisation objectives. The role involves working across all projects of programs and functions, ensuring that all the motion graphics videos are of high standards.
Roles & Responsibilities
Strategic Design Execution
- Support the implementation of the Organizational Communication strategy
- Create visual concepts, engaging motion graphics, animations, and visual effects for digital platforms, Social campaigns, events, and presentations.
- Collaborate with all program teams, and digital teams to produce cohesive and impactful motion graphic videos.
- Adapt and finalize graphics videos based on feedback from the Design Manager and other project anchors.
- Influence internal behaviour change to push brand adherence and Quality standards in Communication
- Provide support to Node and Function Communication initiatives as required
- Support the development of Brand-focused motion graphics approach for organizational communication requirements
- Support full end-to-end process of creating video production for external and internal communication as required
- Suuport on creating video Brand guidelines and standards, and support video Brand positioning exercises.
- Adhere to the video process, workflow and Calendar
- Support maintaining of archive of all visual assets
- Photography and video documentation of events when as a team required.
- Support and lead production of all film and motion graphic creation (Film editing/Animated Videos/GIFs/script/storyline/)
- Work on all aspects of video production, including storyboarding, editing, and final output using tools like Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and other relevant software.
- Create videos and manage projects based on program needs – for internal/external communication, promotions and branding
- Provide support to package raw content in different formats for digital media marketing
- Develop 2D/3D animations, typography, transitions, and other design elements to be integrated into multimedia content.
- Build templates for social media, what apps, and other mediums to ensure uniformity in design and motion graphic outputs
Operations
- Support the Development of video Processes and guidelines for internal collaboration and work management as required
- Participate in project reviews and functional reviews
- Use Jira to update weekly tasks, and other platforms to plan, and track progress against goals
Reporting
- Submit all the relevant reports on time for monthly/Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4 meetings. Ensure all the relevant data for the team is available well in time
- Be available for regular line management meetings weekly and the appraisal processes
- Participate actively in the team meetings and review processes
Brand Consistency
- Ensure that all motion graphic videos are consistent with the organization’s video branding guidelines.
- Maintain a unified visual identity across all video production.
- Keep updating the good particles of video process and motion graphic video making.
- Build a repository of video templates of Lower Third, name plates, and any other relevant files.
Project Collaboration
- Work closely with other verticals and program teams, and other designers to ensure that videos meet project objectives.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas to projects.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Capable of doing pre-visualisation of video for any given script.
- Creating a film rough cut on a projects as required by team.
Quality Control
- Review and proof graphic videos for errors before publishing.
- Ensure that all final videos meet the organization’s quality standards.
Continuous Improvement
- Keep up with industry trends, motion graphic techniques, and emerging design tools to improve the quality and creativity of the content produced.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
Required attributes
- Degree in Animation/Motion Graphics or, Visual Communication, or a related field.
- 2 to 4 years of relevant professional experience is preferred
- Strong creative portfolio demonstrating breadth of motion graphic capabilities, with a focus on design and art direction
- Expert knowledge of standard design software (Adobe tools, Mac platform, etc.)
- Expertise in either 2D, 3D or both – After Effects, Cinema 4D and/or 3DS Max
- Excellent communication skills and a strong sense of collaboration
- Proven ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders and effectively communicate design concepts and ideas
- Action-oriented with ability to prioritize and drive results. Adept at managing multiple, concurrent and complex projects
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Salary: The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 35,000/- per month (cost to company) (The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate)
Contact
To Apply:
Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.
Know About Quest
Website :https://www.questalliance.net/
Blog : https://thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.com
About the Team and Culture
Everyday is a Friday! – How we make our workplace fun
Quest Day – Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food & music
What our partners & collaborators say? – see here
Annual All Staff Meet – From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya & Puducherry this is where all employees meet to celebrate their learning & relationships.
Watch our youtube playlists for more.
Communication Coordinator
About Quest Alliance:
At Quest Alliance we transform learning ecosystems through education technology, capacity building, and collaboration to build 21st-century skills for learners and facilitators
We are a not-for-profit trust that focuses on research-led innovation and advocacy in the field of teaching and learning. We engage with educators, civil society, government institutions and corporate organizations to demonstrate and enable scalable and replicable solutions in school education and vocational training
At Quest you will get the opportunity to apply your skills and contribute to addressing issues around quality education and skills training. The organization gives you the space to learn and grow in a fun and engaging environment. We have an eclectic group of people working at Quest drawn from diverse disciplines including Education, Technology, Design, Youth Development and Business.
Roles & Resposibilities
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Develop in depth understanding of the brand and its application to ensure the organization’s brand reflects across materials being developed and disseminated across various stakeholders.
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Anchor / Support the development of brand-focused content and approach for organizational communication requirements, both print and digital.
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Generating fresh design concepts, regularly re-strategizing and adapting existing content and design for stakeholder collaterals
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Support production of high quality design for print as well as digital. Content direction for campaigns, program collaterals and publications.
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Conducting thorough research on sector-related topics QA wants to write about
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Creating, editing, and updating various forms of digital content, such as impact stories, campaign content, news articles, etc.
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Coordinating with / Supporting the digital media team to create content that boost traffic
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Anchoring / Supporting the operationalizing of the Schools program communication strategy and supporting regional communication plan implementation.
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Maintain a content workflow and calendar, and support maintaining of archive of all content assets
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Support content production and implementation of organizational events (offline and online)
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Provide content support to node and function communication initiatives
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Basic photography and videography-based documentation when required.
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Support production for org. annual report, program report and publications
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Support the development of the Q2L brand and the operationalizing of the Q2L communication strategy
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Support the development of processes and guidelines for internal collaboration and work management as required
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Participate in project reviews and functional reviews
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Plan and track progress against monthly deliverables and goals
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Build and maintain strong relationships with state Communications Officers and designers to create smooth and efficient working, as well as to gain nuanced perspectives into program work.
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Collect feedback from users, documenting good practices for content writing and challenges faced by the team to feed into the content strategy.
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Liaise with colleagues on field or external vendors and/or travel to field to source compelling stories, images and videos that capture and effectively communicate the essence of our work
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Submit all the relevant reports on time. Ensure all the relevant data for the team is available well in time
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Be available for regular line management meeting and the appraisal processes
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Participate actively in the team meetings and review processes
Requirements
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Bachelors / Masters degree; Communication, Design, Journalism or similar major is a plus
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2+ years of experience working with content writing for the development sector in India or with a social media agency.
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Excellent English communications skills, both verbal, written and proofreading skills. Knowledge of other languages is a plus.
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Working knowledge of graphic design. Knows to work with a basic design tool like Canva / Photoshop.
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Extensive experience using Microsoft office, Google Suite [Drive, Slides, Sheets and Docs]
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Experience in key digital media platforms – Website, Email marketing, and social media
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Strong attention to detail and presentation skills
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Openness to learn and explore new technologies
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Sound understanding of media landscape – news and social
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Should be willing to travel
Contact
To Apply:
Interested internal candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.
Salary: The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 58,000/- per month (cost to company) (The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate)
At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.
Know About Quest
Website :https://www.questalliance.net/
Blog : https://thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.com
About the Team and Culture
Everyday is a Friday! – How we make our workplace fun
Quest Day – Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food & music
What our partners & collaborators say? – see here
Annual All Staff Meet – From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya & Puducherry this is where all employees meet to celebrate their learning & relationships.
Watch our youtube playlists for more.
Content and Learning Experience Coordinator
At Quest Alliance, we transform learning ecosystems through education technology, capacity building, and collaboration to build 21st-century skills for learners and facilitators.
We are a not-for-profit trust that focuses on research-led innovation and advocacy in the field of teaching and learning. We engage with educators, civil society, government institutions and corporate organizations to demonstrate and enable scalable and replicable solutions in school education and vocational training.
At Quest you will get the opportunity to apply your skills and contribute to addressing issues around quality education and skills training. The organization gives you the space to learn and grow in a fun and engaging environment. We have an eclectic group of people working at Quest drawn from diverse disciplines including Education, Technology, Design, Youth Development and Business.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Project Coordination for Content Development Projects
- Define project scope and objectives.
- Create and maintain detailed project trackers.
- Onboard and manage relationships with vendors and consultants.
- Schedule and conduct periodic check-ins with project stakeholders.
- Follow up on project milestones to ensure timely delivery.
- Update project trackers to reflect current status and next steps.
- Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for content development projects.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth project execution.
Content Management
- Organize digital files and folders systematically in the drive.
- Ensure print and digital resources are easily available to members of the Youth program, through systematic categorization, simplified naming conventions & prevention of duplication
- Manage the digital content repository of Quest App for the Youth Program
- Upload content to the Content Management System (CMS).
- Oversee the migration of content to new platforms or updates.
- Test content for accuracy, functionality, and tracking codes.
- Manage multiple versions of content and maintain a repository of source files.
- Report and resolve any content-related bugs.
Content Review
- Support the entire content development cycle from initial concept to final product.
- Review content for errors, consistency, and alignment with quality standards. Ensure all content meets Quest Alliance’s quality matrix and guidelines.
- Provide detailed feedback to content creators and vendors.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy and relevance.
- Conduct periodic reviews of existing content for necessary updates and improvements.
- Uphold the quality and consistency of all educational materials.
Relationship Management – Stakeholders (Internal and External)
- Network and establish collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders
- Developing effective working relationships within the team and with other stakeholders for the smooth implementation of the project
- Fully available for all brainstorming and decision-making processes related to Capacity Building
Requirements:
- 3-4 years of relevant work experience with Bachelor’s degree in any discipline related to education, social work, language learning, or design.
- Proficiency in Instructional Design is mandatory
- Strong visual thinking skills
- Knowledge of future facing AI based and other content generation/production tools is highly desired
- Knowledge of Canva, Adobe Suite and Articulate Storyline is preferred
- Preferred prior experience in facilitation, online and offline
- Strong knowledge of digital content and publishing best practices
- Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Profound ability to pay attention to detail
- Tech Savvy and passionate about learning new tools and software quickly
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a team environment
- Be able to collaborate well with the internal and external stakeholders
Salary: The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 58,000/- per month (cost to company) (The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate)
Contact
To Apply
Interested internal candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.
At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.
Know About Quest
Website :https://www.questalliance.net/
Blog : https://thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.com
About the Team and Culture
Everyday is a Friday! – How we make our workplace fun
Quest Day – Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food & music
What our partners & collaborators say? – see here
Annual All Staff Meet – From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya & Puducherry this is where all employees meet to celebrate their learning & relationships.
Watch our youtube playlists for more.
New Delhi
Industry Engagement Manager, Youth Program
About Quest Alliance:
At Quest Alliance we transform learning ecosystems through education technology, capacity building, and collaboration to build 21st-century skills for learners and facilitators.
We are a not-for-profit trust that focuses on research-led innovation and advocacy in the field of teaching and learning. We engage with educators, civil society, government institutions and corporate organizations to demonstrate and enable scalable and replicable solutions in school education and vocational training.
At Quest you will get the opportunity to apply your skills and contribute to addressing issues around quality education and skills training. The organization gives you the space to learn and grow in a fun and engaging environment. We have an eclectic group of people working at Quest drawn from diverse disciplines including Education, Technology, Design, Youth Development, and Business.
About Role:
The Industry Engagement Manager for Youth Program will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between industrial needs and the training in provided at Industrial Training Institutes. This role focuses on developing a strategy to demonstrate effective industry engagement, ensuring that training programs are demand-driven and that industries have a committed interest in the training and development of ITI students. The manager will lead advocacy and implementation efforts with industry bodies and employers to foster strong, sustainable partnerships. The manager will provide Industry Engagement Leadership and lead industry engagement activities, ensuring that they are strategic, targeted, and impactful, along with Developing and implementing strategies to enhance industry participation and investment in ITI training programs. The manager is expected to work with industry bodies to create a framework for ongoing collaboration and partnership development.
Roles & Responsibilities :
Industry Relationship and Partnership Development:
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Identify and establish strategic partnerships with relevant industries and businesses at state and central level
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Understand and document the current mandates the states and central departments (DET/DGT) have on IE so we can build on that
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Develop and maintain strong relationships with industry stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations.
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Document some of the good practices of industry engagement with ITI, state and central govts, so these can serve as model for replications
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Facilitate regular communication between ITIs and industry partners.
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creating opportunities for exposure visits for learners and educators & strengthen OJTs and Apprenticeship programs at ITIs
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Restarting IMCs and stregthinening PPP model in which industry can contribute better with ITI ecosystem and make ITI more aspirational
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Support for Landscape study with research team and Training
Curriculum & Training Alignment:
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Collaborate with industry partners to align ITI curricula with current and future industry requirements by working with state and central government and curricula bodies to suggest ways in which industry can contribute to better the ITI curriculum.
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Ensure training programs are updated regularly to reflect technological advancements and market trends.
POC Development and Implementation:
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Building Overall strategy for Industry Engagement and implement a Proof of Concept (POC) to showcase effective industry engagement models.
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Monitor and evaluate the POC, making adjustments as necessary to ensure its success and scalability.
Stakeholder Engagement:
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Organize and conduct workshops, seminars, and meetings with industry leaders, educators, and policymakers.
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Act as a liaison between ITIs, industry partners, and other stakeholders to foster collaboration and information sharing.
Reporting and Analysis:
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Monitor and report on the progress of industry engagement initiatives.
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Analyze data and feedback to measure the effectiveness of industry partnerships and curriculum alignment.
Advocacy :
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Advocate for the importance of industry engagement in vocational training.
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Create long term partnerships with champion employers serving as role models for the ITI learners
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Promote the benefits of partnering with ITIs to potential industry partners.
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Lead advocacy efforts with industry bodies and employers to drive the agenda of demand-driven training and greater industry involvement.
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Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and forums to build and strengthen relationships with industry leaders.
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Support Marketing & communication team to run campaigns and champion Industry Partners to inspire Industry to engage more with ITI
Qualifications:
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Education: Masters in Social science or related fields.
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Consolidated experience of 7-8 years
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Proven experience in industry engagement, partnership development, or a similar role, preferably within the education or vocational training sector.
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Previous background having worked with industry in partnerships and liasoning space will be helpful with industry bodies or Sector skills council or any other capacity
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Possess a good industry network of employers and champions in the TVET space.
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Passion for women’s education and empowerment.
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Experience working with educational institutions, particularly ITIs.
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Knowledge of current industry trends and requirements
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Familiarity with government policies and initiatives related to vocational training and women’s education.
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Demonstrated experience in advocacy and stakeholder management.
Desirable Skills:
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Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Strong organizational and project management skills.
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Ability to manage relationships with Sr govt and industry officials
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Event management and campaign skills
Salary: The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 75,000/- per month (cost to company) (The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate)
Contact
To Apply :
Interested internal candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.
At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.
Know About Quest
Website :https://www.questalliance.net/
Blog : https://thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.com
About the Team and Culture
Everyday is a Friday! – How we make our workplace fun
Quest Day – Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food & music
What our partners & collaborators say? – see here
Annual All Staff Meet – From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya & Puducherry this is where all employees meet to celebrate their learning & relationships.
Watch our youtube playlists for more.
Odisha
Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator
About Quest Alliance
Quest Alliance transforms learning ecosystems through education technology, capacity building, and collaboration to build 21st-century skills for learners and facilitators.
As a not-for-profit trust, we drive research-led innovation and advocacy in teaching and learning. By partnering with educators, civil society, government institutions, and corporate organizations, we create scalable and replicable solutions for school education and vocational training.
At Quest, you'll have the chance to apply your skills while addressing challenges in quality education and skills training. Our dynamic and inclusive work culture encourages learning and growth. Our team comprises diverse professionals from fields like Education, Technology, Design, Youth Development, and Business.
About the Role
As an M&E Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring high-quality program implementation through monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. You’ll develop tools to capture and analyze data, track progress, and generate insights to enhance program outcomes. By compiling and sharing reports with internal and external stakeholders, you’ll contribute to evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement of program designs.
Key Responsibilities
Monitoring and Reporting
- Develop robust reporting tools and assessments aligned with program Logical Frameworks and reporting needs.
- Provide training and technical assistance on data collection, monitoring, and reporting processes to staff and implementation partners.
- Track project activities, measure progress toward outputs and outcomes, and provide actionable insights.
- Conduct regular site visits for process monitoring and stakeholder feedback, preparing detailed reports on findings.
- Lead the preparation of quarterly, half-yearly, and annual reports, including grant-related documentation.
- Ensure accurate implementation of monitoring systems, including fieldwork, data collection, and reporting processes.
- Collaborate with state program teams for user testing of monitoring tools, assessments, and dashboards, sharing feedback with the central M&E team.
Evaluations, Sharing, and Learning
- Support external evaluations, such as baseline and endline studies, including data collection, analysis, and report development in coordination with the Evaluation and Research lead.
- Assist the State Lead in conducting detailed program review meetings with team members.
- Collaborate with the central M&E team to build evidence-based decision-making systems and train state teams on these techniques.
- Contribute to the creation of case studies, impact briefs, and other program documentation for broader dissemination.
Relationship Management
- Coordinate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders, including funders, evaluation organizations, and collaborative partners.
- Strengthen relationships to ensure seamless monitoring and evaluation processes.
Eligibility Criteria
- Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences or a related field.
- 4–5 years of experience in Monitoring and Evaluation within a development organization.
- Proficiency in creating M&E frameworks, tools, and processes.
- Strong skills in quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
- Experience with survey/reporting platforms such as ODK, KoboCollect, or Survey CTO.
- Familiarity with statistical tools like SPSS or Stata (preferred).
- Proven ability to produce compelling, data-driven reports.
- Excellent logical reasoning, problem-solving, and communication skills (written and verbal).
- Willingness to travel as required.
- A passion for exploring innovative methods to capture program impact and learnings.
Contact
To Apply :
Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.
At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.
Know About Quest
Website :https://www.questalliance.net/
Blog : https://thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.com
About the Team and Culture
Everyday is a Friday! – How we make our workplace fun
Quest Day – Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food & music
What our partners & collaborators say? – see here
Annual All Staff Meet – From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya & Puducherry this is where all employees meet to celebrate their learning & relationships.
Watch our youtube playlists for more.
Program Manager, Schools Program
About Quest Alliance:
At Quest Alliance we transform learning ecosystems through education technology, capacity building, and collaboration to build 21st-century skills for learners and facilitators.
We are a not-for-profit trust that focuses on research-led innovation and advocacy in the field of teaching and learning. We engage with educators, civil society, government institutions and corporate organizations to demonstrate and enable scalable and replicable solutions in school education and vocational training.
At Quest you will get the opportunity to apply your skills and contribute to addressing issues around quality education and skills training. The organization gives you the space to learn and grow in a fun and engaging environment. We have an eclectic group of people working at Quest drawn from diverse disciplines including Education, Technology, Design, Youth Development and Business.
About the Role :
Over the last 7 years Quest Alliance has been working in the secondary schools ecosystem of more than 10 states of India. In the state of Odisha, Quest Alliance started to work with the govt schools in 2020, working in collaboration with the Department of School and Mass Education, Govt. In Odisha in the last 3 years, more than 4,00,000 learners have been reached directly in more than 1,000 schools across the state. Quest has been able to influence mainstreaming of computational thinking curriculum as a curriculum subject and club in all secondary schools of the state. The major focus of the programme is to build support for young people to have career pathways defined while building 21st century skills.
The Program Manager will lead the intervention in the state by working closely with a team of coordinators and officers. The manager will be responsible for ensuring implementation of all project deliverables. We are looking for an experienced person who has prior experience of having worked in Education programmes while having a perspective on the content thematics (coding/ computational skills) of the program. The role will anchor all govt relations, oversee content development, capacity building programme. The manager should be well versed with understanding analysis and drive reviews using the same.
The Program Manager will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with non-profits, policy makers and govt. Stakeholders at the state and district level.
Roles & Responsibilities
Strategic support and execution
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Support development of strategy, workplan and budget for school programme in Odisha
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Have strategic consultation with stakeholders in the Govt., CSOs and funder community
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Represent organization and participate in various forum and task forces formed by the Govt, CSOs and funders particularly in the state of Odisha
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Develop concept notes, proposals and presentations on the existing/new strategies.
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Support development of CSO strategy for engagement in the program implementation
Operational planning and implementation
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Lead and ensure that the program plans are developed and are being implemented as per the agreed timelines.
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Support the team in developing their field visit plans, ensuring that the plans are being adhered to.
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Ensure field visits for demonstration to the field team and support them in facilitating the project activities
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Support in facilitating the on-ground activities like trainings, review and planning
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Drive experimentation and innovation strategies within the team of program associates working in each district.
Review and Monitoring of the program
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Ensure that all information related to the visits and achievements in the programme are recorded in the monitoring tools.
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Ensure that the team is looking at the data and decisions are being made accordingly
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Prepare and facilitate the monthly review of the state plan with the team and with the extended team from central office
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Ensure that the monthly planning and review meetings at the district level and state level are organized and represented with program updates.
Relationship building and Liasoning
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Work closely with the state and district govt. and ensure that all necessary permissions are in place.
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Build and maintain relationships with the senior govt officials and position Quest work in various forums.
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Ensure submission of monthly reports to the district and state offices
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Identify avenues for participation in various forums in the districts and state
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Ensure that the district and state POCs are informed about the progress in our project from time to time
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Identify the CSOs working in the district, find synergies and collaborate to work together.
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Identify potential funding sources and share the information with the business development team
Reporting, documentation and budgeting
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Ensure that the team is submission reports, case studies and artifacts as per the system
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Ensure development of all reports, case studies and their timely submission to the govt and donors
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Prepare the state budget and any donor specific budget from time to time.
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Ensure the budget is spent as per the agreed plans and the records for expenditure is been submitted on timely basis
Team management and growth
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Ensure that all employees managed have clear performance objectives and development plans.
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Serve as a role model at all times
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Coordinate training and other capacity-building initiatives for staff as required
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Ensure human resource policy and procedure is adhered to by team
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Ensure staff welfare with support from the People team
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Ensure that all your team members have a clear job description. performance objectives, development plans they receive performance reviews
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Support, mentor and coach the team as part of their professional development and help them to be highly effective in their work.
Required skills and Experience:
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Minimum 7-8 years of work experience, in implementing blended learning content for school related projects
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Hands-on experience with working on coding/ computational skills/ STEM and life and career skills for school students
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Prior experience working in government schools and managing programme at scale
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Prior experience of facilitating training and workshops for the govt. Teachers and officials at district/state level
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Willingness to learn and influence prevalent practices in education ecosystem
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Deep understanding of the National Education Policy and State Curriculum Framework
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Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in English and Odia (preferred)
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Excellent IT skills
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Willingness to travel extensively
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Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other teams
Salary: The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 75,000/- per month (cost to company) (The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate)
Contact
To Apply :
Interested internal candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.
Know About Quest :
Website :https://www.questalliance.net/
Blog : https://thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.com
About the Team and Culture
Everyday is a Friday! – How we make our workplace fun
Quest Day – Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food & music
What our partners & collaborators say? – see here
Annual All Staff Meet – From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya & Puducherry this is where all employees meet to celebrate their learning & relationships.
Watch our youtube playlists for more.
Content and Training Officer
About Quest Alliance :
At Quest Alliance, we transform learning ecosystems through education technology, capacity building, and collaboration to build 21st-century skills for learners and facilitators.
We are a not-for-profit trust that focuses on research-led innovation and advocacy in the field of teaching and learning. We engage with educators, civil society, government institutions and corporate organizations to demonstrate and enable scalable and replicable solutions in school education and vocational training.
At Quest you will get the opportunity to apply your skills and contribute to addressing issues around quality education and skills training. The organization gives you the space to learn and grow in a fun and engaging environment. We have an eclectic group of people working at Quest drawn from diverse disciplines including Education, Technology, Design, Youth Development and Business.
Contact
Coordinator – Content and Training
At Quest Alliance, we transform learning ecosystems through education technology, capacity building, and collaboration to build 21st-century skills for learners and facilitators
We are a not-for-profit trust that focuses on research-led innovation and advocacy in the field of teaching and learning. We engage with educators, civil society, government institutions, and corporate organizations to demonstrate and enable scalable and replicable solutions in school education and vocational training
At Quest, you will get the opportunity to apply your skills and contribute to addressing issues around quality education and skills training. The organization gives you the space to learn and grow in a fun and engaging environment. We have an eclectic group of people working at Quest drawn from diverse disciplines including Education, Technology, Design, Youth Development and Business.
About the role :
We are looking for an experienced person who has worked in the area of education particularly in the govt schooling space. The role has a huge scope of ensuring implementation of the programme in the state through the teachers of the govt school. The personnel should have and proven skills to lead and design training and development of any new content especially in the areas of 21st century skills and STEM. Having good command and understanding of working in Ed-Tech programmes will be beneficials.
Role Description
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Lead and ensure timely execution of all training and capacity building initiatives planned for the internal team, teachers, students and other stakeholders at the district level.
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Lead and ensure development of content according to the strategy for the programme. In the initial month major focus will be given to the computational thinking and coding skills modules for the students
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Ensure development of content strategy and its timely implementation
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Drive experimentation and innovation strategies within the team of program associates working in each district.
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Ensure that the workplan is being adhered to and implementation of the programme is being done according to the commitments
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Ensure that the field visit plans are made and adhered to.
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Ensure that the team is looking at the data and decisions are being made accordingly
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Ensure that the monthly planning and review meetings at the district level is being organized, the Programme Associates are prepared for them and supported to facilitate them
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Identify the CSOs working in each of the district, find synergies and collaborate to work together
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Support in identifying and building partnerships with non-profits, social entrepreneurs to strengthen the Ed-Tech programme in the state.
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Conduct policy research in education technology and develop papers for advocacy
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Serve as a role model at all times
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Coordinate training and other capacity-building initiatives for staff as required
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Support, mentor and coach the team of Program Associate as part of their professional development and help them to be highly effective in their work.
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Lead the recruitment , induction and onboarding of new member for your team you manage
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Ensure that the team works together to share learning and to exchange skills
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Ensure that any incidents of child abuse, child marriage or any other violation of child rights are reported to the program lead
Required skills and Experience:
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Minimum 5-6 years of work experience, in capacity building related roles
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Hands-on experience with working on coding/ computational skills/ STEM and life and career skills for school students
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Prior experience working in government schools
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Prior experience of facilitating training and workshops for the govt. Teachers and officials at district/state level
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Willingness to learn and influence prevalent practices in education ecosystem
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Deep understanding of the National Education Policy and State Curriculum Framework
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Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in English and Odia (preferred)
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Excellent IT skills
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Willingness to travel extensively
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Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other teams
Contact
To Apply
Interested internal candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling out the application form here.
At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.
Know About Quest
Website :https://www.questalliance.net/
Blog : https://thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.com
About the Team and Culture
Everyday is a Friday! – How we make our workplace fun
Quest Day – Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food & music
What our partners & collaborators say? – see here
Annual All Staff Meet – From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya & Puducherry this is where all employees meet to celebrate their learning & relationships.
Watch our youtube playlists for more.
Education Specialist
At Quest Alliance we transform learning ecosystems through education technology, capacity building, and collaboration to build 21st-century skills for learners and facilitators
We are a not-for-profit trust that focuses on research-led innovation and advocacy in the field of teaching and learning. We engage with educators, civil society, government institutions and corporate organizations to demonstrate and enable scalable and replicable solutions in school education and vocational training
At Quest you will get the opportunity to apply your skills and contribute to addressing issues around quality education and skills training. The organization gives you the space to learn and grow in a fun and engaging environment. We have an eclectic group of people working at Quest drawn from diverse disciplines including Education, Technology, Design, Youth Development and Business.
About the Role
Over the last 7 years Quest Alliance has been working in the secondary schools ecosystem of more than 10 states of India. In the state of Odisha, Quest Alliance started to work with the govt schools in 2020, working in collaboration with the Department of School and Mass Education, Govt. Of Odisha in the last 3 years, more than 4,00,000 learners have been reached directly in more than 1,000 schools across the state. Quest has been able to influence mainstreaming of computational thinking curriculum as a curriculum subject and club in all secondary schools of the state. The major focus of the programme is to build support for young people to have career pathways defined while building 21st century skills.
The Education Specialist will be part of the state team leading the entire learning experience team responsible for anchoring designing and facilitating capacity building programmes for the teachers, master trainers and govt officials. Work with partners and team in formulating the curriculum framework for the coding and computing curriculum and develop the content and curriculum for classes 6 to 10.
The role will require significant time towards engaging in conversations with the senior government officials and advocating for educational products to be mainstreamed.
The role demands skilled individuals with knowledge on coding, AI and future career trends.
Role Description
Capacity Building
- In consultation with the department of school and mass education develop a capacity building journey for teachers, master trainers and govt officials so that the implementation of computational thinking curriculum is successful and the systems capacity towards building future skills among learners is developed.
- Organize and facilitate training/workshops for the associates who are in charge of mentoring and demonstrating the programme for the teachers to be able to implement it.
- Organize and facilitate trainings/workshops for the teachers for them to be able to delivery session on computational thinking and future careers
- Develop an educational leadership model for different stakeholders – state, district, schools – blended learning approach.
- Support the master trainers in the state education department to be able to develop depth in their knowledge and skills around computational thinking and for them to be able to support the teachers
Content and curriculum development
- Lead the end to end process of curriculum development especially on computational thinking and career. The curriculum is aimed for students of class 6 to 12. This will include:
- Curriculum framework including assessment strategies
- Offline and Digital Content
- Pilot Testing
- Roll out of the plan
- Work closely with the SCERT and DIET Officials at state and district level in review and existing curriculum and identifying areas of integration. Also work to align the state’s teacher capacity building plan with the plan of Quest.
- Develop a repository of Scratch sprites and projects in Odia for use of students in the state.
Ed-Tech and Innovation:
- Develop the ed-tech strategy for the state based on innovations and learning experience framework of the organization and state realities.
- Identify scope for innovation with tech tools/platforms that can be integrated across different strategies in the state.
- Facilitate development and roll out of tech products like chatbots for learning used by students and teachers.
- Participate in the organization level working group on blended learning and contribute to defining the organization’s position on education technology and blended learning
- Conduct policy research in education technology and develop papers for advocacy
Hackathons
- Anchor the design and delivery of the student hackathons across different schools, districts and at the state level. This includes:
- Training of team of associates to facilitate the hackathons
- Training of teachers to be able support learners with writing of problem statements, development of solutions and building the products.
- Designing and facilitating showcase events at the district level
- Organize advance hackathons at the state level with participation of students from across the state.
- Design pilots through the bootcamp model to broaden the scope of the coding curriculum for grades 6th and 10th
- Ensure documentation of the hackathons and create content for the social media posts around hackathons
Building the CSO collective strategy
- Identify the NGOs, CSOs working in the districts and state to come together in taking in program elements in their program design. Support them with capacity building requirements.
- Provide technical input to partner facilitators on instructional design, STEM content, and pedagogy support
- Design flow for school based events or virtual events – career days, hackathons, parent teacher meets, teacher orientations, role model interactions and learning days.
Required skills and Experience:
- Minimum 7-8 years of work experience, in implementing blended learning content for school related projects
- Hands-on experience with working on coding/ computational skills/ STEM and life and career skills for school students
- Prior experience working in government schools and managing programme at scale
- Prior experience of facilitating training and workshops for the govt. Teachers and officials at district/state level
- Willingness to learn and influence prevalent practices in education ecosystem
- Deep understanding of the National Education Policy and State Curriculum Framework
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in English and Odia (preferred)
- Excellent IT skills
- Willingness to travel extensively
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other teams
Salary: The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 75,000/- per month (cost to company) (The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate)
Contact
To Apply
Interested internal candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.
Know About Quest
Website :https://www.questalliance.net/
Blog : https://thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.com
About the Team and Culture
Everyday is a Friday! – How we make our workplace fun
Quest Day – Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food & music
What our partners & collaborators say? – see here
Annual All Staff Meet – From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya & Puducherry this is where all employees meet to celebrate their learning & relationships.
Watch our youtube playlists for more.