District Coordinator-Odisha (Kalinga Institute)

Rocket Learning; Khordha; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Learning is seeking a district-level coordinator to support program management and training across Western and Southern districts of Odisha. The role requires travel up to 70% of time and strong communication with Anganwadi workers and stakeholders.

Fluency in Odia is mandatory, with 1-2 years in development or education sectors preferred. Candidate should be tech-savvy, comfortable with MS Office, and eager to learn quickly to drive transformational change in early childhood education

Qualifications

• Fluency in Odia language is mandatory.
• 1-2 years of experience in the development sector.
• Tech comfort and willingness to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Will travel to different locations across the district minimum 70 percent of total working time.
• Conduct training for Anganwadi workers.
• Liaise with stakeholders regularly and build long-term relationships.
• Support Program Managers as needed.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office.
• Comfort with technology and quick learning.
• Other responsibilities as requested by the Program Managers.
• Be mission-driven, enthusiastic and optimistic about transformational change.

Skills

Odia language fluency

Tech literacy

MS Office

Willingness to travel

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Bhubaneswar, India | Posted on 08/18/2026

Rocket Learning is one of India’s fastest-growing ed-tech nonprofits, focused on transforming early childhood education at scale. Working closely with central and state governments, we reach over 5 million children across the country. Our approach combines simple, accessible technology with deep community engagement, empowering caregivers and educators to build strong early learning habits. With a diverse, high-performing team and support from leading funders, we are on a mission to reimagine early learning for every 0–6-year-old in India.

Fluency in Odia language in mandatory

Location -

Western and Southern districts in Odisha

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

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

Key Responsibilities

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

Critical Factors for Success

1. 1. Seamless communication
2. 2. Close alignment with RL's core values and principles.
3. 3. Mission-driven, enthusiastic, and optimistic - committed to transformation.
4. 4. 1-2 years of experience in any field-related profile.
5. 5. Tech comfort and willingness to learn quickly.