Program Coordinator, Youth Program

QUEST Alliance; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 609,000 - 730,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Accident Insurance

Mediclaim Insurance

Learning support (RFS)

Internet Reimbursement

Childcare/Daycare support

Gratuity

Emotional health support

Job summary

Quest Alliance is seeking a Program Lead to drive Tamil Nadu initiatives, coordinating with ITIs, government departments, and CSO partners. The role focuses on youth employability, institute ownership, and sustainable partnerships, with responsibility for monitoring, reporting, and capacity building.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of stakeholder management experience in government or education settings, and strong English and Tamil communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience managing stakeholders in government settings and/or educational institutions.
• Excellent communication in English and Tamil (mandatory).
• Demonstrated passion for educating India’s youth and working with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• 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 reviews with trainers, centers, and stakeholders (monthly/quarterly).
• Support ToT and ensure gradual center independence.
• Oversee stakeholder relationships and MoU compliance across training and placements.

Skills

MS Office

Stakeholder management

English

Tamil

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

About Us

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.

About Us

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 center 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

Eligibility:

• 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

Required Competencies

• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Personal Accident Insurance with coverage of up to ₹10,00,000 per year.
• Mediclaim Insurance with coverage of up to ₹3,00,000 per year through our insurance partner, Anand Rathi, which also includes additional wellness benefits.
• Reach for the Stars (RFS) learning support of up to ₹5,0 00 to 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 below 6 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:
• Group counselling sessions (worth ₹7,500 per session), fully sponsored by the organisation.
• One-on-one counselling sessions (worth ₹1,800 per session), fully sponsored by the organisation.