Field Officer, Programs [Foundational Literacy & Numeracy (FLN) Lead]

ChildFund; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ChildFund India invites applications for the Field Officer, Programs (FLN Lead) role in Hyderabad. This fixed-term, two-year position focuses on implementing foundational literacy and numeracy programs with emphasis on Telugu-medium instruction and collaboration with the district education department.

The role requires hands-on FLN experience, strong communication skills, and capacity-building of field teams, with safeguarding as a core principle.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills (verbal & written) in Telugu and English.
• Hands-on experience in education projects, preferably FLN.
• Ability to work with government departments and district officials.

Responsibilities

• Implement FLN programs in Hyderabad urban locations with field team.
• Lead development and contextualization of teaching and learning materials (TLMs) and Master Trainer Programme.
• Monitor program quality and provide ongoing technical guidance to field staff.
• Maintain safeguarding practices in line with ChildFund India policies.
• Prepare timely reports and engage with stakeholders for program delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Gender sensitivity

Telugu language

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree (Education / Social work / Development Studies)

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Position title and grade: Field Officer, Programs (Grade 5) [Foundational Literacy Numeracy (FLN) Lead]

Position type/duration: Fixed-Term (Two years with possibility of extension subject to organizational needs, satisfactory performance, and funds availability)

Position location: ChildFund India, Hyderabad office

Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM , 40 hours per week

Telework eligible: No

Reports to: Specialist, State Program Partnership

Responsibilities

• Field Officer, Programs (FLN Lead) will be responsible for effective implementation of FLN programs in Hyderabad urban locations in collaboration with the field team.
• This is a dedicated technical role specifically for the FLN project. The FLN Lead brings specialist expertise in early grade literacy and numeracy, leads the development and contextualization of TLMs, designs and facilitates the Master Trainer Programme, and provides ongoing technical quality assurance across both the Demonstration schools and the System Strengthening track.
• This role should be filled by a practitioner with hands‑on experience in NIPUN Bharat-aligned FLN programming and a working knowledge of Telugu‑medium instruction. They manage the implementation across both methods, leads the day‑to‑day relationship with the Hyderabad District Education Department.
• Remain alert and responsive to any safeguarding risks; acquire and maintain the relevant knowledge and skills necessary to promote strong safeguarding practices; understand and adhere to ChildFund India s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures; and conduct yourself at all times in a manner consistent with ChildFund India s safeguarding principles and standards.
• Program Oversight Quality Assurance: Experience on provides ongoing technical quality assurance across both the Demonstration schools and the System Strengthening track. Monitor and evaluate program outcomes, ensuring adherence to quality standards. Lead corrective actions and continuous improvement processes for program effectiveness. Collaborate with program teams to ensure effective implementation of project deliverables. Ensure regular visits to project locations and provide feedback for timely corrective measures.
• Build and strengthen relationships with government departments officials, and other stakeholders for advocacy, branding, and visibility.
• Capacity Building: Self‑driven, result oriented and experience of support field teams. Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Field Coordinators and other field staff. Facilitate capacity‑building initiatives to enhance capacity of project staff and other key partners including training, mentoring and leadership.
• Reporting Documentation: Oversee timely reporting, documentation, and knowledge management for internal and external stakeholders. Be responsible for collecting first‑hand information from the ground and feeding into program planning upward with the program teams.
• Any other responsibilities assigned by the Line Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor s degree in Education / Social work, Development Studies, or related field. Master s preferred.
• Work Experience: Minimum 03 years of experience in program management, preferably in Education sector. Hands‑on experience in NIPUN Bharat-aligned FLN programming and a working knowledge of Telugu‑medium instruction. Previous experience of designing and implementing Education projects would be an asset. Previous experience of working in urban context, especially in Hyderabad will be advantageous
• Language Proficiency: Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) in Telugu, English.
• Skills and Abilities: Excellent presentation, public speaking and interpersonal skills. Strong computer skills, with familiarity in using Microsoft Office suite applications. Be gender sensitive with strong conviction and skills for the empowerment of excluded and disadvantaged children.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of hands‑on experience in NIPUN Bharat-aligned FLN programming and a working knowledge of Telugu‑medium instruction and government schemes. Expertise in early grade literacy and numeracy. Expertise in leads the development and contextualization of TLMs. Expertise in designs and facilitates the Master Trainer Programme.

ChildFund's Core Competencies

• Teamwork: the ability to work effectively and collaborate with others; values and respects individual differences.
• Communication: demonstrates empathy and tact when communicating with others and uses a storytelling approach when appropriate.
• Results orientation: gets things done; takes proactive steps to achieve organizational goals and quality standards.
• Decision making: uses good judgement, critical thinking, and non‑traditional ways to evaluate problems and opportunities; reflects and innovates to improve decisions and outcomes.
• Resilience: thrives and grows in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments.
• Digital literacy: adopts and champions new technology to relevant contexts, stays aware of technological trends and embraces technological solutions to business challenges.

Evaluation and Selection Criteria

• Step 1: HR Pre‑Screening: All Job Applications received will be collated by HR and preliminary screening will be conducted based on the minimum education and experience requirements mentioned above. The Applicants that do not meet the education and experience criteria will not be considered further for the selection process. All the qualified applications will be handed over by HR to the Selection Panel.
• Step 2: Qualified applications will be further reviewed by the Selection Panel. The Selection Panel will assess and rank all the applications based on the following factors for a maximum of 100 points:
• Job Knowledge Academic Background 40 points
• Relevant Work Experience 40 points
• Digital Literacy Tool Proficiency 20 points
• The written test will be conducted for the most highly rated applications.
• Step 3: Based on the written test assessment, applications will be further shortlisted for Step 3 i.e. Interview. The applications will be evaluated by the Selection Panel for the final selection, based on the following evaluation factors for a maximum of 100 points.
• Technical Knowledge Applied skills 20 points
• Relevant Work Experience 20 points
• Problem solving Critical Thinking 15 points
• Teamwork and Interpersonal Collaboration 15 points
• Communication Skills 10 points
• Organizational Cultural Alignment 10 points
• Stakeholder engagement-As per job role (Community, Govt, Corporates, Academic Institution) 10 points

Commitment to Safeguarding

ChildFund India s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures will be strictly adhered to throughout the engagement period to ensure the safety, dignity, and well‑being of children and vulnerable adults