Program Coordinator
QUEST Alliance_Gujarat
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Quest Alliance is seeking a seasoned Coordinator, Schools Program based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The role leads the state-wide schools program, builds partnerships with government and civil society, and guides innovative pedagogy incorporating coding, AI, and career readiness to reach underserved learners.
The position demands strong leadership, program management, and the ability to influence systemic adoption of new teaching approaches across districts.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Education, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related field.
- 7–9 years of relevant experience in program management, preferably in education/ed-tech.
- Strong understanding of computational thinking, coding, AI, and career readiness frameworks.
- Ability to engage government systems, manage complex partnerships, and lead state-level programs.
Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of the schools program across the state in line with national/state priorities.
- Develop annual state operational plans and drive accountability across districts.
- Strengthen district engagement strategies and data-driven planning with officials.
- Identify opportunities for scaling innovations like AI-enabled learning and coding interventions.
- Represent Quest Alliance in state-level meetings with government and partners.
- Provide leadership to a team and oversee recruitment, onboarding, and performance.
Skills
Education
Job description
Coordinator, Schools Program
Base location - Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Quest Alliance is a not-for-profit organization working across India, dedicated to equipping young people with the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving world of work. Since 2008, we’ve been reimagining how young learners, especially those from underserved communities experience education, career readiness, and lifelong learning. We have been enabling equitable school-to-work transitions by building future-ready learning ecosystems that prioritize access, inclusion, and innovation.
Through strong collaboration with government systems, educators, communities, and civil society, we co-create tech-enabled learning experiences that empower young learners especially those from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to build dignified, thriving and future-ready careers.
We envision a world where education goes beyond access, becoming a powerful tool for self-empowerment, social mobility, and lasting impact.
Over the last 7 years, Quest Alliance has been strengthening the secondary school ecosystem in more than 10 states across India. In Odisha, since 2020, we have partnered with the Department of School and Mass Education to reach more than 4,00,000 learners across 1,000+ schools. This collaboration has been instrumental in mainstreaming computational thinking as both a subject and club activity across all secondary schools in the state.
The Coordinator Schools Program will lead Quest Alliance’s work in Odisha, ensuring the successful implementation of the programme, strengthening partnerships with government and civil society, and positioning Quest as a key knowledge partner in the state. The role demands strong program leadership, technical expertise in emerging technologies (coding, AI, career pathways), and the ability to influence systemic adoption of innovative pedagogical approaches.
This role is senior to the Senior Program Officer and carries accountability for state-wide program delivery, strategy, and stakeholder engagement.
- Lead the implementation of the schools program across the state, ensuring alignment with national/state education priorities and Quest’s strategic vision.
- Develop annual state operational plans and drive accountability for their execution across districts.
- Shape district engagement strategies to institutionalize data-driven planning and review with district officials.
- Identify opportunities for scaling innovations such as AI-enabled learning, coding interventions, and career readiness frameworks.
- Represent Quest Alliance in state-level review meetings, working groups, and high-level consultations with government and partners.
- Cultivate and manage partnerships with government departments, civil society organizations, and social entrepreneurs to expand program reach and sustainability.
- Identify and build synergies with CSOs working across districts for collaborative implementation.
- Serve as the primary state-level liaison between Quest Alliance and the Department of School and Mass Education, ensuring continuous alignment and advocacy.
- Provide leadership and mentoring to a team of Senior Program Officers, Program Associates, and other staff working across districts.
- Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.
- Drive recruitment, onboarding, and performance management processes for team members.
- Facilitate professional development opportunities and exposure for the team to strengthen technical and leadership skills.
- Ensure robust data systems are in place and utilized for program decision‑making.
- Collaborate with the M&E team to track progress against log frames, indicators, and outcomes.
- Oversee documentation of program processes, case studies, and impact stories that demonstrate program outcomes and systemic influence.
- Contribute evidence and insights for donor reporting, policy advocacy, and knowledge dissemination.
Salary: The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 58,000/- per month (cost to company) (The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate)
- Master’s degree in Education, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related field.
- 7–9 years of relevant experience in program management, preferably in the education/ed-tech ecosystem.
- Strong understanding of computational thinking, coding, AI, and future career readiness frameworks.
- Comfort with technology-enabled learning programs and demonstrated ability to deliver operational excellence at scale. Proven ability to engage with state and district government systems, influence policy adoption, and manage complex partnerships.
- Demonstrated experience in managing multi-level teams and leading state-level programs.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and strategic planning skills.
- Willingness to travel extensively across districts.
- Comprehensive Personal Accident Insurance covering up to ₹10,00,000 annually
- Mediclaim Insurance covering up to ₹3,00,000 annually, supported through our insurance partner, Loop, which also offers additional wellness benefits
- Reach for the Stars (RFS) amount of up to ₹5,000 to support your self‑learning and knowledge‑building efforts
- Internet allowance of up to ₹750/month, reimbursable based on actual usage to support flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- For employees with children under the age of 6 years, Quest offers childcare or day care fee support through a monthly matching contribution of up to ₹3,000, helping you create a supportive work‑life balance
- Access to emotional health and wellbeing programs such as: Group sessions worth ₹7,500 per session fully covered by the organisation
- 1:1 counselling sessions (worth ₹1,800 per session), fully covered by the organisation
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