District Program Coordinator | Forest by Heartfulness Foundation | AP

Heartfulness; Andhra Pradesh; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ESP Engineered is looking for a District Program Coordinator to oversee program execution in Andhra Pradesh. The role involves managing district-level operations, liaising with government bodies, and ensuring quality across all interventions.

Candidates should have at least 6 years of experience in program management and a relevant degree. Strong problem-solving and leadership skills are essential.

The position will require regular travel within the district.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of program implementation and field operations.
• Familiarity with government systems and district-level administration.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and teams simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end execution of the program across the district.
• Serve as the primary interface with the District Collector.
• Monitor district-level performance and ensure readiness for reviews.

Skills

Program implementation

Stakeholder management

Field operations

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Management, Engineering, Environmental Science, or Public Administration

Job description

District Program Coordinator | Forest by Heartfulness Foundation | AP

6+ Years

Andhra Pradesh

Full-Time

About Heartfulness Institute

Heartfulness Institute is a globally recognized non-profit organization focused on holistic well-being, environmental sustainability, and social development. Operating in over 160 countries with a strong volunteer base and institutional partnerships, the organization implements large-scale programs across education, ecology, and community transformation.

Its environmental arm, Forest by Heartfulness (FBH), specializes in large-scale ecological restoration and nature-based climate solutions, including plantation, water conservation, and biodiversity enhancement. The organization has implemented projects across thousands of acres and multiple states, contributing to long-term climate resilience and sustainability.

About the Net Zero Project

The Net Zero Schools Initiative, undertaken in partnership with the Government of Andhra Pradesh, aims to transform schools into sustainable and climate-resilient campuses through integrated interventions in renewable energy, water conservation, waste management, and ecological restoration.

The project follows a centralized planning and monitoring framework with decentralized district-level execution, enabling scalability, consistency, and effective on-ground implementation across schools.

By combining infrastructure upgrades with capacity building, behavioural change initiatives, and data-driven monitoring systems, the project seeks to establish a replicable model for sustainable school transformation that can be scaled across the state and beyond.

Purpose of the Role

The District Program Coordinator will be responsible for owning end-to-end execution of the program at the district level, ensuring delivery in line with timelines, quality standards, and defined outcomes.

The role will act as the primary interface with district administration, while driving coordination across cluster teams, field staff, and stakeholders to ensure seamless implementation.

District-Level Program Execution

• Own end-to-end execution of the program across the district, ensuring delivery against timelines, milestones, and quality standards

Government Interface & Stakeholder Coordination

• Serve as the primary interface with the District Collector and relevant line departments
• Enable convergence across departments such as Education, Rural Development, and Social Welfare
• Ensure alignment of stakeholders with program objectives and execution priorities

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate across cluster coordinators, field teams, and thematic interventions to ensure integrated execution
• Ensure alignment with state-level guidance and technical standards

Performance Monitoring & Review

• Monitor district-level performance across all interventions and ensure readiness for reviews
• Conduct periodic review meetings to track progress and drive accountability
• Identify risks, bottlenecks, and dependencies affecting execution
• Drive timely resolution in coordination with state teams

Quality Assurance

• Ensure adherence to implementation standards and quality benchmarks across schools
• Oversee on-ground execution to maintain consistency and effectiveness

Data & Reporting Coordination

• Ensure timely and accurate data flow from district to state MIS systems
• Coordinate with MIS teams to support monitoring and reporting

Team Management & Accountability

• Drive accountability across cluster coordinators and field teams
• Ensure effective team coordination and performance management

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Management, Engineering, Environmental Science, Public Administration, or a related field
• Strong understanding of program implementation and field operations
• Familiarity with government systems and district-level administration
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and teams simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Good communication and leadership skills

Experience Required

• 6+ years of relevant experience in program management, field operations, or development sector projects
• Prior experience working with government departments or district-level programs is highly preferred
• Experience in managing field teams and multi-location execution
• Exposure to sustainability, infrastructure, or community-based projects is an advantage

Location & Compensation

• Location: District-level posting in Andhra Pradesh (with travel within district)