Program Coordinator, Schools Program

Quest Alliance; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 670,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal accident insurance

Mediclaim insurance

RFS learning allowance

Internet allowance

Childcare support

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Quest Alliance is seeking a dynamic Program Lead for Karnataka to drive school transformation initiatives across the state. You will enable teacher-led delivery, strengthen partnerships with government departments, and ensure data-informed decisions and operational excellence.

Responsibilities include delivering end-to-end programs, building capacity of teachers and MTs, managing budgets, and reporting impact to donors and stakeholders. Fluency in Kannada is mandatory.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years’ experience in teaching, mentoring, or education program delivery.
• Proven experience working with government stakeholders.
• Strong skills in training delivery, communication, and report writing.
• Willingness to travel frequently within districts.
• Fluency in Kannada (spoken and written) is mandatory.
• Exposure to STEM mindset or computational thinking in education is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program delivery with quality and timely outcomes.
• Strengthen teacher and Master Trainer engagement for adoption.
• Develop government partnerships and coordinate state-level engagement.
• Monitor data, drive learning and continuous improvement.
• Plan resources, budgets, and ensure financial compliance.
• Foster accountability and growth within the team.

Skills

Teaching/mentoring

Government stakeholder engagement

Training delivery

Communication & report writing

Willingness to travel

Kannada language fluency

Job description

Role Purpose

Lead the implementation, adoption, and scale-up of Quest Alliance’s school transformation initiatives across the state by enabling teacher-led delivery, strengthening government partnerships, driving data-informed decision-making, and ensuring operational excellence. The role is accountable for achieving program outcomes, maintaining implementation quality, stewarding stakeholder relationships, and building a high-performing team aligned with Quest Alliance’s mission and values.

Role Purpose

Lead the implementation, adoption, and scale-up of Quest Alliance’s school transformation initiatives across the state by enabling teacher-led delivery, strengthening government partnerships, driving data-informed decision-making, and ensuring operational excellence. The role is accountable for achieving program outcomes, maintaining implementation quality, stewarding stakeholder relationships, and building a high-performing team aligned with Quest Alliance’s mission and values.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead Program Delivery & Implementation Excellence

• Drive end-to-end implementation of program activities, ensuring quality, timelines, and achievement of outcomes.
• Develop and monitor implementation plans, delivery milestones, and operational reviews.
• Ensure effective execution of teacher-facing interventions, including future skills programs, Ideathon, and digital engagement initiatives.
• Conduct regular field visits and implementation reviews to assess effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities.

2. Enable Teacher Adoption & Capacity Building

• Strengthen teacher and Master Trainer (MT) engagement to ensure successful program adoption and scale.
• Design and facilitate capacity-building, mentoring, and support mechanisms for teachers, MTs, and team members.
• Ensure high-quality cascade implementation across schools and districts through ongoing coaching and handholding.
• Promote recognition, motivation, and evidence-based implementation practices among teachers.

3. Build Government Partnerships & Drive Ecosystem Engagement

• Develop and sustain strategic relationships with government education departments and key stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary liaison for district and state-level engagement, advocacy, and coordination.
• Represent Quest Alliance in education forums, collaborative platforms, and stakeholder meetings.
• Strengthen the organisation's visibility and influence by positioning Quest Alliance as a thought leader in future skills and school transformation.

4. Drive Monitoring, Learning & Data-Informed Decision Making

• Ensure robust monitoring systems, data quality, and adherence to program reporting frameworks.
• Analyse implementation data and insights to guide operational decisions and continuous improvement.
• Lead documentation of best practices, impact stories, and program learnings.
• Ensure timely and high-quality donor, government, and internal reporting.

5. Ensure Operational & Financial Stewardship

• Lead project planning, resource allocation, and execution to ensure operational effectiveness.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, expenditure tracking, and financial compliance.
• Ensure donor commitments, project deliverables, and reporting obligations are met.
• Strengthen coordination, review, and governance processes across program operations.

6. Uphold Organisational Excellence & Team Growth

• Ensure adherence to organisational policies, systems, processes, and compliance requirements.
• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Support performance management, employee engagement, and professional development.
• Take ownership of personal learning goals while fostering growth and capability development across the team.

Required Experiences & Skills

• 4-5 years’ experience in teaching, mentoring, or education program delivery
• Proven experience working with government stakeholders
• Strong skills in training delivery, communication, and report writing
• Willingness to travel frequently within districts
• Fluency in Kannada (spoken and written) is mandatory
• Prior exposure to or interest in STEM mindset, computational thinking or critical thinking approaches in education would be beneficial

Salary

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 covering up to ₹3,00,000 annually, supported through our insurance partner, who also offer 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

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.

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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.