Job Description

Position: Assistant District Coordinator

Location: Gonda/Balarampur/Bahraich/Shravasti, Uttar Pradesh

Number of Positions: 1

Organization Overview:

Vikramshila Education Resource Society, established in Kolkata in 1989, is dedicated to ensuring quality education for all children across India. We collaborate closely with government bodies and stakeholders to implement effective education programs. Our initiatives span Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), Functional Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), primary and upper primary education, life skills development, and more, impacting thousands of teachers and children annually.

Under the leadership of Mrs. Shubhra Chatterji, a renowned educationist, we contribute significantly to educational policy and curriculum development nationally.

Position Summary:

Join our mission to strengthen and expand preschool education and FLN in Uttar Pradesh's Devipatan division. As Assistant District Coordinator, you will collaborate with government officials, teachers, and anganwadi workers to mobilize efforts towards universal education and inclusivity for children with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

•Implement programs effectively within the assigned district.

•Collaborate with teachers and Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) to enhance classroom quality.

•Activate teacher academic groups (Sankuls) in respective blocks.

•Plan and organize program activities aligned with project goals.

•Coordinate with block Education and Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) functionaries for quality ECCE.

•Collaborate with Area Resource Persons (ARPs) and Supervisors for supportive supervision.

•Participate in block-level government trainings and meetings.

•Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.

•Organize meetings, workshops, and events for effective communication.

•Document and organize program-related information.

•Support monitoring, evaluation, and implementation of recommendations.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities:

•Bachelor's or Master's degree in social sciences, development studies, education, or related field.

•1-3 years of experience preferred; fieldwork experience is advantageous.

•Understanding of local governance structures and education policies.

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

•Strong organizational and time management abilities.

•Team player with a proven track record of independent work and delivering results.

•Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

•Adaptability and flexibility in adjusting plans and approaches.

•Proficiency in common computer software applications.

Compensation and Tenure:

•Compensation: INR 3.6-4.2 LPA (based on experience).

•Tenure: 18-month contract role.

Application Process: To apply, email your CV and Cover Letter to recruitmentup.vikramshila@gmail.com with the subject line "Application for the Position of Assistant District Coordinator."

Deadline: Applications must be submitted by the specified deadline.

Safeguarding and Code of Conduct: We uphold strict Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct principles.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity.

Location: Gonda/Balarampur/Bahraich/Shravasti, Uttar Pradesh

Eligibility Criteria

Not Specified

Desired Candidate Profile

Graduation - Graduate-Other

Organization Details

• Organization Name:Vikramshila Education Resource Society
• About Organization:Vikramshila Education Resource Society is a non-profit, non-governmental organization working in the school education space since 1989 with specialization in early childhood education, early literacy and numeracy programs as well as in primary and secondary learning space in curricular and co-curricular areas. The organization works with state systems to enable them in areas of curricular reform, resource development, capacity building and creation of models on the ground for strategy, demo and upscale journeys. Vikramshila is headquartered in Kolkata, with field offices in Lucknow, Guwahati, Pune, Ranchi and Patna. The organization works in schools, anganwadi centres, madrasas and runs 150+ community learning centres in addition to undertaking state level technical consultations. At present we are working in West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, Jharkhand, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Maharashtra.
  
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