Program Coordinator - Green Careers

QuestAlliance; Karnataka; Hybrid; INR 609,000 - 730,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal accident insurance

Mediclaim

Learning stipend

Internet reimbursement

Childcare support

Wellbeing programs

Gratuity

Job summary

Quest Alliance seeks a Coordinator – Green Careers to bridge technical education with emerging green opportunities for young people in India. You will identify and validate green pathways across trades, strengthen industry engagement, translate labour market insights into actionable learning experiences, and support learners to transition into meaningful green work.

This role sits at the intersection of industry engagement, skills development, employability, systems change and the future of

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of experience in TVET or related fields.
• Experience translating insights into practical interventions.
• Experience working with employers, industry bodies or ecosystem actors.
• Strong understanding of labour markets and career pathways.
• Experience with government skilling ecosystems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify and validate green pathways across trades and geographies.
• Map emerging green occupations, skills and livelihood opportunities for learners.
• Develop trade- and region-specific pathway intelligence across sectors like clean energy, EV, manufacturing, circular economy, construction, waste management and climate adaptation.
• Translate labour market signals into actionable program recommendations.
• Build relationships with employers, industry associations and ecosystem actors.
• Develop partnerships for learner exposure, apprenticeships, projects, mentoring and placements.
• Support integration of green pathways into curriculum and learner journeys.

Skills

Industry engagement

Labour market analysis

Program design

Facilitation

Communication

Strategy and execution

Job description

India's transition towards a greener economy is reshaping jobs, skills and livelihoods across sectors. Green opportunities are emerging not only in renewable energy and electric mobility, but increasingly within traditional trades and occupations through changes in technology, regulations, business models and consumer demand.

We are looking for a Coordinator – Green Careers to help bridge the gap between technical education systems and emerging green opportunities for young people.

The role will focus on identifying and validating green pathways across trades, strengthening industry engagement, translating labour market insights into actionable learning experiences, and supporting learners to transition into meaningful green work opportunities.

This role sits at the intersection of industry engagement, skills development, employability, systems change and future of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Green pathways and labour market intelligence
• Map emerging green occupations, skills and livelihood opportunities relevant to ITI and VTI learners.
• Develop trade-specific and region-specific pathway intelligence across sectors such as clean energy, electric mobility, sustainable manufacturing, circular economy, construction, waste management and climate adaptation.
• Identify green opportunities embedded within traditional trades and occupations rather than focusing only on specialised green jobs.
• Translate labour market signals into actionable recommendations for programs, curriculum and learner journeys.
• Industry engagement and ecosystem development
• Build relationships with employers, startups, industry associations, social enterprises and ecosystem actors working in green sectors.
• Facilitate trade-specific employer consultations and working groups.
• Develop partnerships for learner exposure, apprenticeships, projects, mentoring and placement opportunities.
• Support creation of long-term industry engagement mechanisms within institutions and states.
• Curriculum and program integration
• Work closely with learning experience and program teams to ensure green pathways are reflected within curriculum and project-based learning experiences.
• Support development of trade-linked case studies, projects and exposure opportunities.
• Ensure learning experiences remain aligned with evolving industry realities.
• Transition systems and learner pathways
• Support institutions to strengthen green career guidance and livelihood planning.
• Identify barriers preventing learners from accessing green opportunities and propose solutions.
• Document transition journeys, emerging pathways and evidence of learner outcomes.
• Knowledge products and ecosystem influence
• Develop pathway maps, employer insights, case studies and guidance materials.
• Represent the organisation in relevant ecosystem forums and sector conversations.
• Contribute to evidence generation and thought leadership around green transitions within TVET.

Required Experiences & Skills

Who we are looking for

We are looking for someone who combines systems thinking with implementation ability and is equally comfortable speaking with employers, educators and young people.

Ideal candidates may come from

• Industry engagement and employer partnerships
• Skills and workforce development
• Livelihoods and employability programs
• Green economy or climate transition sectors
• TVET and vocational education
• Workforce research and labour market intelligence

Desired experience

• 7–12 years of experience in one or more of:
• TVET
• Livelihoods and employability
• Experience working with employers, industry bodies or ecosystem actors.
• Strong understanding of labour markets, skills and career pathways.
• Experience translating insights into practical interventions and programs.
• Experience working with government systems, skilling ecosystems or educational institutions is desirable.
• Familiarity with emerging green sectors and climate transition trends is desirable but not mandatory.

Skills and capabilities

• Industry and ecosystem relationship management
• Labour market analysis and synthesis
• Program design and implementation
• Facilitation and stakeholder engagement
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to work across strategy and execution

Success in the role after 12–18 months

• Trade-specific green pathways identified and validated across multiple sectors and geographies.
• Strong ecosystem of employers and partners contributing to learner transitions.
• Green opportunities integrated into learner journeys and career guidance processes.
• Evidence generated on emerging green livelihoods and transitions within TVET ecosystems.
• Practical models developed that can be adopted by states and institutions.

The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 60,000 /- per month (cost to company) ( The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate)

Benefits

• Comprehensive Personal Accident Insurance covering up to ₹10,00,000 annually.
• Mediclaim Insurance covers up to ₹3,00,000 annually through our insurance partner, Anand Rathi, together with additional wellness benefits.
• Reach for the Stars (RFS) support of up to ₹5,000 each year to encourage your self-learning and professional development.
• Internet reimbursement of up to ₹750 per month, based on actual usage, to support our flexible and hybrid ways of working.
• Childcare support of up to ₹3,000 per month for employees with children below six years of age, through a matching contribution towards childcare or daycare expenses.
• Access to Quest Alliance's emotional health and wellbeing programmes, including:
• Group sessions valued at approximately ₹8,000 per session, fully sponsored by the organisation.
• One-to-one counselling sessions, valued at approximately ₹2,000 per session, fully sponsored by the organisation.
• Gratuity Allowance, reflecting Quest Alliance's long-term commitment to your financial security and social security. This amount is specifically earmarked by the organisation and becomes payable upon retirement or separation in accordance with applicable laws.

About Quest Alliance

Quest Alliance prepares young learners in India with the skills, mindsets, and support systems they need to thrive in life, learning, and work.

A social impact organization with close to two decades of experience, Quest Alliance works at the intersection of technology and future skills to make learning more equitable and relevant, especially for socially and economically vulnerable learners.

The organization influences systems to empower young learners in government high schools and trade and vocational institutes to holistically navigate their education to career transitions.

Quest Alliance works across 12 Indian states and is partnered with nine state governments, over 80 CSOs, national ministries, and funders. It has impacted 1.8 million young lives to date.

At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.