District Coordinator - Odisha

Rocket Learning; Khordha; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Learning, a high‑growth ed‑tech non‑profit in India, seeks a District Coordinator for Odisha. Local candidates fluent in Odia are preferred; willingness to travel across Angul, Cuttack, Deogarh, and other districts is essential.

Role focuses on district‑level program coordination and strong engagement with Anganwadi workers and government partners. The candidate should have 1–2 years in development or education, be tech‑comfortable and eager to learn quickly, and demonstrate a passion for

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in development sector.
• Experience in education sector preferred.
• Tech comfort and quick learning ability.

Responsibilities

• Travel to various districts across the district, at least 70% of working time.
• Conduct training for Anganwadi workers.
• Handle other duties as assigned by Program Managers.
• Regularly liaise with stakeholders to build long-term relationships.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office and comfortable with technology.
• Be mission-driven, enthusiastic and proactive in transforming education.

Skills

MS Office

Tech-savvy

Willingness to travel

Job description

Rocket Learning is a high‑growing ed‑tech non‑profit with the mission of catalysing early childhood education and community engagement in India. We work with the central government and state governments to impact over 5mn children. Established by a passionate founding group (IIT, IIM, HBS, Rochester, MBB, start‑up alumni) Board and backed by reputed funders, we are a diverse team of passionate, energetic, and optimistic folks with a shared ambition of transforming India’s education system.

Title

District Coordinator – Odisha

Fluency in Odia language is mandatory.

Location: Angul, Cuttack, Deogarh, Ganjam, Jagatsinghpur, Keonjhar, Nayagarh and Puri.

Only local candidates preferred.

Candidate Qualifications

• 1‑2 years of experience in the development sector.
• Candidates who have worked in the education sector will be preferred.
• Tech comfort and willingness to learn quickly.

Key Results

• Effective and efficient program coordination at the district level.
• Support to the Program Managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Willingness to travel to different locations across the district, minimum 70 percent of total working time.
• Ability to conduct training for Anganwadi workers.
• Other responsibilities as requested by the Program Managers.
• Ability to liaise with stakeholders on a regular basis and create a long‑term lasting relationship.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office.
• Comfort with technology and a willingness to learn quickly.
• Mission‑driven, optimistic, and enthusiastic, with a belief in achieving transformational change.

Critical Factors for Success

• Seamless communication.
• Close alignment with RL’s core values and principles.
• Mission‑driven, enthusiastic, and optimistic—committed to transformation.
• 1‑2 years of experience in any field‑related profile.
• Tech comfort and willingness to learn quickly.