City Project Coordinator

Asia and the Pacific: India

Organization: Pathfinder International
Location: Asia and the Pacific: India
Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
- Project and Programme Management
- Managerial positions
Closing Date: Closed

JOBDESCRIPTION

Position Title

CenterCoordinator

Program

LAMP

Location

Bawana&Noida

Reporting

Relationship

ProjectLead

Natureof

Employment

Consultancy

Numberof

Position

ABOUTAMERICANINDIAFOUNDATION

The American India Foundation Trust (AIF) is committed to improving the lives of India’s underprivileged,withaspecialfocusonwomen,children,andyouth.TheFoundationdoesthis through high-impact interventions in education, health, and livelihoods because poverty is multidimensional.Throughitsuniquevalueproposition,workingcloselywithlocalcommunities, the Foundation partners with NGOs to develop and test innovative solutions and with governments to create and scale sustainable impact. Founded over two decades ago, in the aftermath of the devastating Gujarat earthquake, as a humanitarian initiative by Atal Bihari VajpayeeJiandBillClinton,AmericanIndiaFoundationTrust(AIF)hasimpactedthelivesof

16.51millionof India’spooracross35 StatesandUnionTerritoriesof India.

Registered as a Trust in India, with an independent Board of Trustees, AIF adheres to strict financial and governance standards, ensuring transparency, accountability, and responsible managementofresources.Asperstatutorymandates,AIFisregisteredunderFCRA,CSR,80G, and12A.Learnmoreawww.aif-india.org

ABOUTTHEPROGRAM

TheLearningandMigrationProgram(LAMP)workswithchildrenatriskofdistressseasonal migration by facilitating their access to seasonal hostels, quality education opportunities, while also trainingschoolteachers,andempoweringcommunitiesontheRighttoEducationAct(2009). Technical partnershipswithState Governments haveprovided the opportunitytoreplicatesimilar modelsacrossothermigrationaffectedstates.Sinceitsinceptionin2004,LAMPhasimpacted 1.35millionchildrenatriskofdistressseasonalmigrationthroughaccesstoqualityeducation opportunities;andsteered5,238villagesacross17StatesandUnionTerritoriesacrossIndiato eliminateobstaclestoqualityeducation.

KEYROLESsRESPONSIBILITIES

AstheCenterCoordinator,youwillberesponsiblefortheday-to-dayoperationsofalearning center dedicated to providing quality education and holistic well-being to underprivileged children. You will leverage yourextensive experience in managing educational centersandfostering a safe and nurturing environment for children.

KeyResponsibilities:

1. CenterManagement:

Overseetheoveralloperationsoftheassignedcenter,ensuringsmoothand efficient functioning.
ManageandmaintainmultipleLearningResourceCenters(LRCs)withinthe center,ensuringtheyarewell-equippedandconducivetoeffectivelearning.
Manage assets and consumables effectively, maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring proper utilization.

2. ChildDevelopment&Well-being:

Implementstrategiestocreateasafe,secure,andchild-friendlyenvironmentthat prioritizes well-being and protection.
Foster positivediscipline andacultureofrespectwithinthecenter.
Workcloselywitheducatorstoensuretheholisticdevelopmentofchildren, addressingtheiracademic,social,andemotionalneeds.

3. CommunityEngagement&Enrollment:

Develop and implement strategies for community mobilization to increase awarenessabouttheprogramandencourageenrollment.
Buildstrongandcollaborativerelationshipswithcommunityleaders,parents,and stakeholders.
Conductoutreachactivitiestoensuremaximumparticipationfromthetarget community.

4. Reporting&Documentation:

Maintaincomprehensiverecordsofcenteractivities,includingattendance, progress reports, and resource utilization.
Prepareregularreportstotrackthecenter'sperformanceandimpact.

REQUIREDKEYSKILLS,QUALIFICATIONsEXPERIENCE:

Minimumbachelor’sdegreeineducation,SocialWork,EarlyChildhoodDevelopment, orarelatedfield.
At least 3 years ofexperienceinsuccessfully managing aneducational centercatering to underprivileged children.
Demonstratedexperienceincreatingasafeandnurturingenvironmentthatprioritizes child protection and well-being.
Provenabilitytodevelopandimplementpositivedisciplinestrategies.
Strongunderstandingofchilddevelopmentprinciplesandbestpracticesineducation.
Excellent communicationand interpersonalskills, with the ability to build rapport with children,parents,andcommunitymembersfromdiversebackgrounds.
Strongorganizationalandtimemanagementskillswiththeabilitytoprioritizeand managemultipletaskseffectively.
Financialacumenandexperienceinmanagingcenterassetsandconsumables.
FluencyinEnglishandHindiis amust.