District Coordinator-Odisha (Kalinga Institute)

Rocket Learning; Odisha; On-site; INR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Learning in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, invites applications for a District Program Coordinator. You will travel across districts, coordinate programs, and support program managers to implement early childhood education initiatives.

The role emphasizes preparing and delivering trainings for Anganwadi workers, building relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring effective use of MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in the development sector.
• Experience in education sector preferred.
• Tech comfort and willingness to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Travel to different locations across the district for at least 70% of total working time.
• Conduct training for Anganwadi workers.
• Support to the Program Managers as needed.
• Liaise with stakeholders regularly to build long-term relationships.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office.
• Comfort with technology and willingness to learn quickly.
• Be mission-driven, enthusiastic and optimistic about transformational change.
• Coordinate program activities at the district level.

Skills

1-2 years experience in development

Education sector experience preferred

Tech comfort

Willingness to learn quickly

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.