Quest Alliance has been working in the Govt schools for more than a decade now. It aims to transform schools into a 21st century learning space having teachers facilitating activities, communities coming together to take action for ensuring every student’s continued education and learners building key 21st century skills. In the northeast region, currently the programme is being implemented in the state of Assam and Nagaland.

We are looking for an experienced person who has prior experience of having worked with the govt schooling system while having a perspective on the content thematics STEM, 21st century skills, computational thinking and career. The role of the Education Specialist is going to be critical in supporting the overall content development, review and the capacity building strategy for different stakeholders.

Role Description

Capacity building of Facilitators, teachers, NGO Partners and govt. stakeholders

• Design capacity building activities and facilitate them for the team, partners and govt school teachers
• Organize and facilitate training/workshops for the facilitators who are in charge of mentoring and demonstrating the programme for the teachers to be able to implement it.
• Lead the state content task force by ensuring development of any content required to be contextualized and facilitate the capacity of the team to implement the activities. 

• Organize and facilitate trainings/workshops for the teachers for them to be able to delivery session on the areas of self, gender, career and computational thinking
• Develop an educational leadership model for different stakeholders – state, district, schools – blended learning approach.
• Developing a strategy for building a pool of master trainers in the state education department who will take the program approach forward. Facilitate their capacity building process.
• Facilitate and support the development of knowledge partnership in the states and facilitate all capacity building efforts
• Build and facilitate tech-enabled support systems for teachers – chatbots, online courses etc.
• Build the processes of collecting feedback and use data to understand content and capacity need

Content Design and Iteration

The program is looking to work with grades VI to X. The key thematic areas are: lifeskills, gender, digital literacy, coding (basic and advanced levels), career development. 

• Lead the process of content review and development process for the teacher led model of implementation 
• Doing content research and identifying other organisations we can partner with 
• Coordinating the content development process by organising the different workshops with the teachers and facilitators
• Map the existing curriculum developed by QUEST Alliance with National Education Policy and support in developing plan for curriculum integration in states
• 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.
• Working closely with the content task force and the team of facilitators to ensure clarity on the content transaction
• Develop a content repository and keep updating it Work with the teachers to be able to develop content and build them into a repository for common use and sharing in the ecosystem
• Ensure quality in content translation and design

Building the knowledge partnership strategies

• 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. 

Implementation of the Programme

• Ensure that the program implementation plan is prepared and followed at all time
• Coach the team consisting of Associate Manager, Training & Content Officer, M&E Officer to be able to have workplans and execute their responsibilities
• Use the data and dashboard in helping the team to prepare for support of teachers and design implementation strategies. 
• Support govt relations efforts at the district and state level to drive sustainable partnership and integration effort
• Manage relationship with the funders and supporters. Also engage in building more repository of funders for the regions. 

Required skills and Experience: 

• Minimum 5-7 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 in content development and implementation
• Prior experience of having worked in state led scale up models while having a perspective on the content thematics (coding/ computational  skills/ STEM and life and career skills) of the program
• 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 
• Relevant education qualifications for handling pedagogy, STEM, and life skills content
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in English and Assamese (preferred) 
• Excellent IT skills
• Willingness to travel extensively
• Ability to train, build capacity of, and manage relationships with partner NGOs
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other teams 

Contact

Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.

Due to the enormity of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Role and Responsibilities

Co-design and co-deliver all the capacity building needs of the Regional Team 

• Work closely with the Regional Team to understand their capacity building needs for training, content, and post-training implementation for external stakeholders (QA Govt partners, Knowledge partners)
• Support the planning of TOTs (Training of Trainers) for external stakeholders in North Region (includes logistics, operations, data hygiene and experience management of TOTs)
• Co-design the training agenda, whenever required, for TOTs in region 
• Build the Trainer Recognition strategy and implementation plan for the region 
• Support in designing the Learner, Trainer, Master Trainer, Leader and Placement Officer journey map as per regional needs
• Maintain the training calendar for region
• Identify the curriculum needs in the region, such as  translation, simplification, contextualization of the legacy content
• Support the Ed Tech team to curate content as per programmatic needs

Identify and support in the capacity building of super-facilitators in the Region

• Support the capacity building of super-facilitators in the region through:
• TOT Observation
• Data-driven feedback loops
• Regular capacity building workshops
• Creating learning and recognition opportunities
• Facilitate cross-learning and best practice share out across regions
• Codesign the journey map of super-facilitators in the region
• Role model the skills of a Super-facilitator through active demo sessions, actionables as per the super-facilitator milestones

Support in upholding the quality and impact goals of the region, as per the joint strategy of CB and the region

• Co-own the implementation strategy of the region
• Provide problem solving support to the regional teams, to strengthen their implementation strategies 
• Collect and analyze data and derive insights to iterate strategies that will achieve desired outcomes

Qualification & Skill Sets

Professional Skills:

• Minimum 3 years of work experience, in program management, facilitation, design and delivery of workshops
• Ability to train, build capacity of, and manage relationships with partner NGOs
• Strong experience in training groups of seasoned educators and management level leaders within a workshop format.
• Project Management skills to ensure a robust work plan in place for the region and everyone is able to contribute and implement accordingly. 
• High degree of comfort in reading and interpreting data along with proficiency in using Excel for data analysis.  

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in English, Hindi 
• Willingness to learn and influence prevalent practices in education ecosystem and an enthusiasm for technology as an enabler for learning is critical.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the specific geography
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other teams 

• Ability to liaison between different stakeholders internally and externally, to ensure program efficiency.

Contact

You will be instrumental in reaching QUEST’s digital and print curriculum to our stakeholders across India, and also support all quality management & capacity building initiatives of the Capacity Building team.

Role & Responsibilities:

Content Management

• Anchor the design and development of content by conceptualizing the blueprints
• Create quality guidelines and design documents to enable effective development of content aligned to larger learning experience standards of Quest Alliance.
• Review content for quality and alignment with guidelines and standards.

Project Management

• Plan, create and maintain timeline and tracker tools for managing projects
• Set up regular cadences such as daily stand ups and daily mailers to closely track project completion, anticipate roadblocks and solve for issues.
• Own and run the process of creating feedback loops for getting regular feedback on content from program teams
• Analyze feedback data and implement improvements to content and processes

Support in Training Design and Delivery

• Review sessions on the content and pedagogy in the ToT design and ensure accurate, updated and comprehensive information is shared
• Deliver sessions on content if necessary to support the state and program teams

Relationship Management – Stakeholders (internal and external)

• Orient, support & onboard consultants for projects assigned 
• Support consultants in review and oversee the quality of delivery     

Qualification & Skill Sets

• Minimum 4 to 6 years of work experience, in content development and project management
• Experience working on employability, skilling, and 21st century skills.
• Experience with learning experience design, edtech and pedagogy/androgogy
• Willingness to learn and influence prevalent practices in skilling/employability ecosystem
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi 
• Fluency in MS Office Suite/Google content management tools such a Docs, Spreadsheets, Forms and Slides
• Willingness to travel when necessary
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other teams

Contact

Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Due to the enormity of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Role and Responsibilities:

Anchor operations of the Office Space

• Oversee the operations, admin and upkeep of the Learning observatory building
• Oversee the management of community cafe

Administration & Management

• Ensure all the staff have health insurance. Process insurance renewals, reconciliation of insurance payment
• Ensuring P.F/ ESI is paid in a timely manner
• Enrolment of employees into P.F/ ESI and serving as a first point of contact to address queries related to P.F

Lead the External Consultant process for Quest Alliance

• Working with state offices and team leads to empanel consultants on an annual basis
• Supporting Program teams in the Consultant processes by reviewing the contract and on timely payments
• Ensuring a feedback process is in place for getting feedback from consultants on their experience of associating with Quest.
• Maintaining a database of Consultants and their services along with rate scale
• Develop consultants fee band in consultation with other stakeholders and obtain approval from the senior management and introduce the structure

Travel and Logistics Arrangement

• Coordinate staff travel for events like Q2L and Annual meet
• Identify and maintain venues for workshops and events across county in coordination program team

Relationship Management

• Ensure that key staff at the state and district office have a clear understanding of the processes and support them as required
• Support the employees and be available to respond to their queries

Requirement:

• 4-5 years of proven experience in managing office space or similar role, preferably in  development sector 
• In-depth knowledge of office administration and operations
• Understanding of related laws and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.
• Ability to take initiative, manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment

We are looking for people who have: 

• Are passionate about the challenges India is facing in education and employability domain
• Can work independently, with minimal supervision and is a go-getter and enjoys interacting with employees, vendors and is a great communicator

Contact

Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Due to the enormity of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Role and Responsibilities:

Data Modelling & Analysis: Look at data collected from various sources – field, tech based interventions, app, primary research, secondary/syndicated research and macro data published by the government and other agencies, and model it to identify trends, patterns, efficiency and effectiveness of different interventions, as well as predict and reconcile outcomes with a view to measure and correlate outputs, outcomes and impact.

Communication: Prepare reports and conduct sessions to simplify and summarise these learnings and make them part of organisational knowledge and understanding and help people in the wider organisation use this information to make better, data driven decisions, plans and execution roadmaps.

Data Privacy and Security: Work closely with the AD- Technology and Product to ensure that the organisation’s systems and processes are optimised for legal compliance on data security and privacy. 

Systems Design: Provide critical inputs/ guidance to ensure optimal decisions with respect to data collection tools/ platforms that take into account scale of operations, ease of use amongst other factors.

Team Management: Provide guidance and mentorship to the team of database coordinators

Requirements:

1. Bachelors or Masters degree in Data Science, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Computer Science  or related fields
2. 8-10 years’ experience in Data Science from both a technology/programming as well as data/analysis lens
3. Prior experience in Data Modelling, Prediction, Forecasting and analysis using both Statistical and Machine Learning techniques
4. Prior experience in programming using ‘R’, ‘Python’, Java and other programming languages and performing data cleaning, manipulation, summary, analyses and automation
5. Prior experience of building, modifying and coding artificial intelligence and logic based algorithms that drive recommendation engines for personalization including user feedback
6. Ability to understand business context and need, convert it into technical requirements, build solutions that cater to them and then drive usage, adoption and continuous improvement through cross – functional virtual teams
7. Willingness and Ability to work across a large, diverse team and multiple stakeholders with different needs and points of view
8. Passion for making data, analysis, technology and tools accessible to people without formal training or background in these disciplines
9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Comfort with use of Power Point, Word, Excel and other presentation tools

We are looking for people who: 

• Are passionate about working to solve challenges in the education and employability domain
• Candidate should be flexible, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and an energetic team player

Contact

Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply. 

Due to the enormity of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Role and Responsibilities:

Training Delivery, Coordination, and Management  

• Lead & support the state anchors on Training & Capacity building of internal & external teams for all states of a cascade program with blended learning approach.
• Creating training designs, facilitating training of trainers, attending trainings, giving feedback on trainings and other program related aspects and so on.
• Operational oversight of all capacity building aspects of different projects across the states: MCT, Skills build such as conduction of virtual webinars, weekly/fortnightly catch ups with the teams.
• Coordinating with the Ed-tech team on the smooth implementation of MCT courses across the states.
• Reviewing and providing feedback on the monitoring and evaluation tools for the scale program. 

Contribute to the Quality implementation of MCT & Skills build 

• Making sure the recognition strategy is implemented in all the states. 
• Coordinating with the Communication team in design posters or videos or app related content to support the implementation of the program. 
• Making regular monitoring visits to interact with the team, oversee school implementation, and ensure program objectives are met.
• Collect feedback on Toolkits (Quest App and Skill build) from state teams & teachers periodically.

Reporting:

• Support the Monitoring and Evaluation team in design tools, coordinating to conduct research in different states to assess the impact. 
• Facilitate timely reviews with state teams about the program implementation.
• Collect and prepare monthly or quarterly reports on the training insights and recommendations from all the states, as per the requirement.

Required skills and Experience: 

• Minimum 2-4 years of work experience, in capacity building related roles
• Hands-on experience with working on coding/ computational  skills/ STEM and life and career skills for school students
• Prior experience working in government schools
• 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
• Excellent IT skills
• Willingness to travel extensively
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other teams 

Contact

Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Due to the enormity of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Role and Responsibilities:

The Leadership and Educator Development Coordinator is responsible for anchoring all the educator capacity building initiatives in the North Region (consisting of 3 focus and 4 non-focus States). They are also responsible for the design, implementation and program support for all Leadership Development projects in the Youth Program. 

The Youth Program has two flagship offerings for leadership development:

1. The Principal Leadership Program (PLP) for ITIs
2. Organization Development (OD) for Civil Society Organizations (CSO)

Delivery of Leadership Development Program as per annual goals of the Focus States, with differential State-wise strategies 

• Work closely with the identified personnel/POC from Focus States for mobilization and other requirements for enrolment.
• Iterate the central training design to suit regional needs
• Plan and share a training calendar with State or regional POC and initiate communication with internal and external stakeholders in consultation with AD. 
• Empanel consultants for all States, to lead the delivery of the program and effectively achieve the agreed outcomes 
• Manage the SOPs, contracts and payments for all empaneled consultants. 
• Support in preparation and planning required to implement the capacity-building workshops – venue, reading material, facilitator availability, logistics, etc 

Design and monitoring of post-training capacity building activities for Institute Leaders

• Analyze the feedback data to build strong feedback loops between State teams, Leaders and LE teams, to develop a strong post-training learning environment for leaders. 
• Develop monitoring systems to ensure the sustainability of the change projects created by leaders.  
• Ensure all the gender indicators are upheld during all the webinars, training sessions, and through all stages of program implementation.

Anchor Content Development, Design, and related Coordination for Leadership Development offerings in the Youth Program

• Identify the content development needs of the PLP program in print and digital format
• Explore innovative digital communication strategies (IVRS, chatbots, WhatsApp groups) to promote engagement and commitment in leaders to create change
• Support in building content collaterals for print and digital campaigns for the PLP

Contribute to and coordinate Organization Development of CSO partners

• Ideate with the senior members of the Youth Program (Ecosystem leads, Regional Heads) for the Organizational Development journey for CSOs
• Coordinate with senior members of the Youth Program and the consultant for delivery, impact assessment and M&E of the OD project

Anchor all the educator capacity building initiatives in the North Region

• Manage the CB SPOC for the North Region, to ensure smooth delivery of all CB initiatives (training, post-training support etc)
• Uphold the quality of CB initiatives, including strategic analysis of M&E tools, creation of feedback loops and 
• Act as an SME on complete CB cycle: Training needs analysis, Training design, Training delivery, Impact and quality management and Post-training capacity building for educators in the North Region
• Contribute to innovations for educator capacity building through ed tech tools, adult learning principles, systemic advocacy, systems change frameworks etc    

Qualification and Skill Sets:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in working with leadership level stakeholders (principals, CSO leaders, institute heads) to delivery capacity building programs
• Strong experience in design and delivery of blended learning experiences for adults (especially senior leadership)
• Working knowledge of andragogy, in synchronous and asynchronous learning environments
• Impact-driven, 360O approach to capacity building ranging from pre-training, training, post-training strategies 
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) in English, Hindi and a regional language
• Ability to apply knowledge gained from one project to the next
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a team environment

Contact

Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Due to the enormity of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

You will play a critical role in supporting our organization’s growth objectives by ensuring the recruitment and selection of highly skilled professionals who align with our organizational values and contribute to our success. As the Associate Manager, you will be an integral part of our People team at Quest Alliance and report directly to the People Manager.

Role and Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition Strategy:

• Support  and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with team leads and leadership team to identify current and future talent needs.
• Continuously improve recruitment processes and strategies to enhance the candidate experience and increase the quality of hires.

Sourcing and Recruitment:

• Implement innovative sourcing techniques and utilise various channels to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates.
• Conduct thorough screening and assessment of candidates, including resume review, phone screenings, interviews, and reference checks.
• Build and maintain a network of potential candidates through proactive sourcing, networking events, and partnerships.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand position requirements and provide guidance on candidate selection.

Employer Branding and Candidate Experience:

• Develop and maintain a strong employer brand to attract top talent.
• Ensure a positive and seamless candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Collaborate with the Communication team to create engaging job advertisements, career pages, and social media content to attract candidates.

Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain effective relationships with hiring managers, internal stakeholders, and external partners to understand hiring needs and ensure a smooth recruitment process.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop job descriptions, interview guides, and selection criteria.
• Provide regular updates and reports to the leadership team on recruitment activities, including key metrics and insights.

Onboarding and Talent Development:

• Collaborate with People PoC and hiring managers to ensure a smooth onboarding process for new hires.
• Identify opportunities for talent development and succession planning within the organization.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition and make recommendations for continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Proven experience in  Talent Acquisition or similar role, preferably in  tech related roles 
• In-depth knowledge of talent acquisition strategies, sourcing techniques, and recruitment processes.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data and metrics to drive recruitment strategies.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other relevant HR software.
• Prior experience of partnering with external consultants or organizations for technical sourcing 
• Ability to take initiative, manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment

We are looking for people who have: 

• Are passionate about the challenges India is facing in education and employability domain
• Can work independently, with minimal supervision and is a go-getter and enjoys interacting with agencies, Institutions and is a great communicator

Contact

Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Due to the enormity of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Write and edit content for QA’s digital media channels and other communication collaterals. Support 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 digital content, such as impact stories, campaign content, news articles, etc.
• Working with the content strategist team to create content that boost traffic
• 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 editing and designing for newsletters.
• Support Brand positioning exercises and digital media campaigns (including promotions) for organization and programs (digital and offline) in content, design and implementation.
• Compile reports / presentations for team meetings, and make recommendations for improvements and changes to optimize our content strategies. 
• Support the implementation of Quest to Learn communication. 

Required skills and Experience: 

• 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.
• 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

Contact

Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Due to the enormity of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Creating and delivering graphic design and illustration for various media to aid impactful storytelling.
• Design and produce complex information / data into intuitive, easy, consumable communication material – reports, mailers, infographics, books. 
• Generating fresh design concepts, regularly re-strategizing and adapting 
• Production of high quality graphic design for in-house use as well as social media. Art direction for campaigns, program collaterals and publications.
• Create inspiring, strategic, and innovative collaterals for Quest Alliance that work in an integrated manner, both online and offline if and when required.
• Maintain brand guidelines and standards, support brand positioning exercises. 
• Support the conceptualization and implementation of Quest to Learn’s visual identity.
• Support, mentor and guide other designers across the organization.

Required skills and Experience: 

• Undergraduate or Associated Degree / Diploma in Graphic Design
• Advanced skills with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design, Fresco and Procreate
• Excellent graphic design and typography skills.
• Ability to develop rich, interactive, visually striking graphics that facilitate the presentation of data
• Knowledge of data tools and ability to understand data analysis is a plus.
• Knowledge of 3D illustration is a plus.
• 4+ years of experience working with graphic designs for the development sector in India or with a design agency. 
• Excellent English communications skills, both verbal and written. Knowledge of other languages is a plus.
• Openness to learn and explore new design tools and technologies
• Strong attention to detail

Contact

Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Due to the enormity of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

It is an exciting role for a person who has proven experience of working on multi state projects, involving government as well as civil society partners. You’ll lead a 60 people team, with 4-5 team members reporting to you directly. These will include Program Managers and Thematic Experts at regional level.

Role and Responsibilities:

Program Design and Management

• Ensuring the regional work connects to the needs of the region as well as the larger program strategy. The team is aligned to as strong regional vision, rooted in realities of the region

• Being on top of youth development trends and realities, being reflective, connecting the dots and giving meaningful direction and feedback to the team

• • Strong Perspective on the key thematics such as Career development, 21st century skills, gender, employability skills and hence planning advocacy efforts and alignment with the program strategy. Hold the teams accountable on the same and drive thought leadership
  • Being able to hold the scale and depth perspective at a regional level and being able to balance between the two

• Using a consultative approach, grow the program in line with the organizational goals and national framework

• Develop and incorporate program sustainability strategies into the existing and future program and projects
• Ensure data that is generated from time to time is being looked at while making key decisions

Program Performance Management

• Ensure strong system and processes are in place for operational excellence
• Work closely with other teams who are contributing to the program 
• Work with the monitoring and evaluation focal persons to develop monitoring and reporting systems aligned with Quest’s Strategic Framework and Project MoUs
• Ensure reporting timelines and commitments are adhered to
• Guide and support program team during program review processes

Relationship Building 

• Build a thriving ecosystem of partners in the region and work towards making them into  a community of practice
• Develop, maintain and manage different stakeholders relationship at national level and manage state level engagements (if needed)
• Ensure ongoing management of partnerships with NGOs, CSOs and State governments as necessary for effective, coordinated delivery
• Interface with the donor(s) regularly 
• Support in writing proposals to grow the program
• Hold and facilitate group spaces for conversations

Developing and Managing budgets

• Development and management of regional budgets. 
• Monitor program budget to ensure that spending is kept within the budgeted amount
• Ensure that the existing finance procedures and policies are complied with
• Contribute to local fundraising as well fundraising for the Org/Program

Team Management

• Inspiring the team, build alignment that collaborate seamlessly, role model culture
• Ensuring work connects to the big picture and the larger program strategy, and supporting the team in doing the same
• Drive innovation mindset with the team
• Build culture of learning and growth as well as regular reflections within the team

Required Skills and Experience: 

• 10-12 years of work experience, in the development sector, preferably in the youth development and/or education sectors
• Hands on experience of working with NGOs
• Experience of managing projects, tight deadlines and teams of people for at least 5 years
• Strong communication skills, written and oral in English and local language. Strong negotiation skills and articulation is key
• Ability to questions things and ask good questions
• Post Graduate degree/ qualifications in Youth Development/ International Development/ Social work/ Rural Development or Related field would be preferred
• Ability to hold scale and depth perspective – at state/region level 
• Ability to build strong key stakeholder relationships and build external visibility and branding for the work
• Experience in managing M&E and project finances 
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi 
• Proven experience of networking and building relationships with government , NGOs and donors. Ability to train, build capacity of, and manage relationships with partner NGOs
• Excellent IT skills. Ability to troubleshoot, give direction
• Willingness to travel extensively
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other teams

Contact

Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Due to the enormity of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.