Program Coordinator, Youth Program

Quest Alliance; Chennai; On-site; INR 609,000 - 730,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Accident Insurance

Mediclaim Insurance

Learning support

Internet reimbursement

Childcare support

Gratuity

Emotional health counselling

Job summary

Quest Alliance invites applications for a role leading program implementation across Tamil Nadu, coordinating with ITIs, government bodies, CSO partners, and internal teams to achieve delivery quality and program targets.

The role focuses on strengthening institute ownership, empowering young learners toward employment or self-employment, and building institute capacity. Travel across the country is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience managing stakeholders in government settings and/or education institutions
• Excellent communication in English and Tamil (mandatory)
• Demonstrated passion for addressing the challenges of educating India’s youth
• Proficiency in MS Office suite
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with multicultural teams and diverse stakeholders
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Highest levels of integrity and professionalism

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program implementation across Tamil Nadu with ITIs and government partners
• Manage MoU compliance and industry engagement with placement teams
• Oversee state-level project execution and data flow for monitoring and reporting
• Coordinate baseline/endline assessments and maintain center databases
• Build and enable capacity-building initiatives and foster high-performance teams

Skills

Stakeholder management

English

Tamil

MS Office

Independent working

Travel flexibility

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The role will lead program implementation across Tamil Nadu, working closely with ITIs, government departments, CSO partners and internal teams to ensure effective delivery, quality and achievement of program goals. A key focus of the role will be leading the young people & Work agenda across ITIs, strengthening institute ownership, supporting young learners' transition to employment and self-employment, and building the capacity of institute teams. The role will also oversee stakeholder management, team performance, monitoring and reporting, while driving sustainable partnerships and reducing dependency on Quest Alliance over time.

Responsibilities:

1. Program Implementation & Delivery

Drive end-to-end program execution aligned with state and project goals

Develop and track work plans; ensure adherence to timelines and standards

Conduct regular (monthly/quarterly) reviews with trainers, centers, stakeholders

Support Training of Trainers (ToT) and ensure gradual center independence

2. Stakeholder & Partnership Management

Build and manage relationships with government bodies, ITIs, and CSO partners

Ensure MoU compliance across training, placements, and subgrant utilization

Collaborate with placement teams to strengthen industry engagement

Coordinate with internal teams (training, M&E, tech, comms) for delivery

3. Project & Operations Management

Oversee state-level project execution and ensure deliverables are met

Support career development programs, especially in Women ITIs

Ensure timely data flow for monitoring, assessments, and reporting

Align with regional/state leadership to achieve annual program targets

4. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

Ensure accurate and timely submission of M&E data and reports

Coordinate baseline, endline, and other assessments

Maintain updated student and centre databases

Document case studies, success stories, and program evidence

5. Team Management & Capacity Building

Manage program teams, fellows, and interns (as applicable)

Define and review team goals (annual and quarterly)

Plan and enable capacity-building initiatives for effective delivery

Foster accountability, ownership, and high-performance culture

Requirements

3-5 years experience managing stakeholders in government settings and/or in education institutions

Excellent communication in English and Tamil (mandatory)

Demonstrated passion for addressing the challenges of educating India’s youth

Proficiency in MS Office suite.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with multicultural teams, government ministries, and diverse stakeholders.

Capability to ensure quality deliverables and project timelines while maintaining high attention to detail.

Strong judgment and interpersonal skills.

Strong personal commitment to the values of Quest Alliance.

Willingness to travel locally and across the country.

Ability to deal with ambiguity and proactively explore solutions.

Demonstrated understanding of research, monitoring, and evaluation.

Strong planning and organizational skills.

Highest levels of integrity, maturity, and professionalism.

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)

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.

In addition to the compensation, Quest Alliance offers the following benefits to support your well-being, learning, and growth:

• Comprehensive Personal Accident Insurance with coverage of up to₹10,00,000per year.
• Mediclaim Insurance with coverage of up to₹3,00,000per year through our insurance partner,Anand Rathi, which also includes additional wellness benefits.
• Reach for the Stars (RFS)learning support of up to₹5,000to encourage self-learning and professional development.
• Internet reimbursement of up to₹750 per month, based on actual usage, to support flexible and hybrid working.
• Childcare/daycare support for employees with children below6 years of age, with a matching contribution of up to₹3,000 per month.
• Gratuity contributions, fully borne by the organisation.
• Access to emotional health and well-being support, including:

• 1. Group counselling sessions (worth₹7,500 per session), fully sponsored by the organisation.
• 2. One-on-one counselling sessions (worth₹1,800 per session), fully sponsored by the organisation.