Executive - Field Observer

Udhyam; Chandigarh; On-site; INR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Udhyam is seeking an individual to support program implementation by traveling to schools and government offices in Chandigarh, India. The role involves classroom observations, monitoring program progress, and preparing reports for stakeholders.

The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in the development and education sector, strong communication skills, and a willingness to travel. Fluency in Hindi and English is required, with Punjabi as a strong advantage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience working with teachers and school-level stakeholders is highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel across the district as required.

Responsibilities

• Travel regularly to assigned schools and government offices to support program implementation.
• Conduct classroom observations and interact with stakeholders.
• Monitor the status of program implementation through field visits and data review.
• Collect, verify, and maintain accurate program data.
• Prepare clear and timely program reports and official communication.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with government officials.
• Support the planning and delivery of training sessions.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely execution of program activities.
• Identify challenges and opportunities to strengthen program implementation.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Fluency in Hindi

Fluency in English

Communication skills

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Travel regularly to assigned schools and government offices to support and monitor program implementation.
• Conduct classroom observations and interact with teachers, school leaders, and other stakeholders to understand on-ground progress.
• Monitor the status of program implementation through field visits, data review, phone calls, and active WhatsApp communication, while staying informed about developments across assigned schools.
• Collect, verify, and maintain accurate program data from schools to support reporting, documentation, and decision-making.
• Prepare clear and timely program reports, presentations, and official communication for internal teams and government stakeholders.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with government officials through regular meetings, follow-ups, and coordination.
• Support the planning and delivery of online and offline training sessions for teachers, school leaders, and other stakeholders, in collaboration with the Udhyam team.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely execution of program activities and resolve implementation challenges as they arise.
• Identify field-level challenges and opportunities, and proactively share insights and recommendations to strengthen program implementation.

Skills, Experience and Mindsets

• A keen interest in the development and education sector.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience working with teachers and school-level stakeholders is highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel across the district as required.
• Fluency in Hindi and English, with excellent reading, writing, and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate in Punjabi is a strong advantage for engaging with local stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively across teams.
• Demonstrated skills in stakeholder management, problem-solving, and analytical thinking.