Project Coordinator Digital Literacy Urban

HelpAge India; Rajkot; On-site; INR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

HelpAge India is seeking a Project Coordinator for the Digital Literacy (Urban) program in Rajkot. You will plan, coordinate, and implement digital literacy and financial empowerment activities for senior citizens, engaging with SCAs, RWAs, banks, and community volunteers to ensure target delivery.

The role requires organizing trainings, maintaining data, and reporting progress to the State Head. A bachelor's degree and 1–3 years of coordination experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Development Studies, Education, Management, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in programme coordination, community development, outreach, training, or related social sector projects.
• Experience with senior citizens, digital literacy, financial inclusion, or community programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement Digital Literacy and financial empowerment initiatives for senior citizens.
• Engage with senior citizen associations, volunteers, and stakeholders to ensure delivery.
• Monitor progress, report MIS data, and ensure timely reporting to State Head.

Skills

Programme planning

Project management

Training skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Data management

Problem solving

Volunteer management

MS Office

Digital tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Digital tools

Job description

Job Description:

Position : Project Coordinator – Digital Literacy(Urban)

Location : Rajkot

Reports to : State Head

Tenure : 1 Year

HelpAge India is a secular, not-for-profitorganisation in India, registered under the Societies’ Registration Act of1860. Set up in 1978, the organisation works for the cause and care ofdisadvantaged older persons to improve their quality of life. It runs healthcare, agecare, livelihood, disaster response and awareness initiativesthroughout the country & advocates strongly for the elder cause. It becamethe first and only Indian organization to be honoured with the ‘UN PopulationAward 2020’ for its exemplary work in the field of ageing and populationissues, and earlier in 2014, has been the recipient of ‘VayoshreshthaSamman’ by Government of India, as an institution working for seniorcitizens. We have been awarded highest CRISIL VO 1A grading for excellence inoperations and high credibility. We have been recognized as a Great Place toWork.

Role Overview

TheProject Coordinator will be responsible for planning, coordinating, andimplementing the Digital & Financial Empowerment Programme for seniorcitizens across the state. The position requires close engagement with seniorcitizen associations, community volunteers, community stakeholders, and projectteams to ensure effective program delivery, achievement of targets, and timelyreporting.

Programme Implementation &Coordination

• Coordinate and oversee programmeimplementation across designated districts and urban locations.
• Develop and maintain a database of SeniorCitizen Associations (SCAs), Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), clubs,elder groups, and urban slum communities.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines,guidelines, and quality standards.
• Monitor programme activities and provideregular updates to the State Program Manager, State Head, and ProgrammeLead.

Training & Capacity Building

• Organize and facilitate monthly digital,financial, and legal literacy workshops for senior citizens.
• Conduct awareness sessions on digitalsafety, cyber fraud prevention, online services, financial inclusion, andlegal rights.
• Train and mentor youth volunteers tosupport programme implementation.
• Build local resource networks tostrengthen outreach and programme impact.

Monitoring, Reporting &Documentation

• Ensure achievement of monthly andquarterly programme targets.
• Collect, verify, and maintain programmedata for monitoring and evaluation.
• Prepare and submit progress reports, MISreports, success stories, photographs, videos, and case studies.
• Track participant feedback and recommendimprovements to enhance programme effectiveness.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationshipswith SCAs, RWAs, elder groups, banks, financial institutions, legalauthorities, and community stakeholders.
• Support stakeholder consultations,programme reviews, and planning meetings.
• Represent the programme at local events,networking forums, and observances such as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day(WEAAD) and International Day of Older Persons (IDOP).

Administrative Support

• Coordinate logistics for workshops,training programmes, and outreach activities.
• Maintain records of programme activities,attendance, and volunteer engagement.
• Ensure compliance with organizationalpolicies and project requirements.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Social Work,Sociology, Development Studies, Education, Management, or a related field.

• 1 to 3 years of experience in programmecoordination, community development, outreach, training, or related socialsector projects.
• Experience working with senior citizens,digital literacy, financial inclusion, or community-based programmes willbe preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Programme planning and project management
• Training and facilitation skills
• Stakeholder engagement and partnershipbuilding
• Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting
• Strong communication and presentationskills, proficency in local language is a must
• MIS and data management
• Problem-solving and decision-makingabilities
• Volunteer and team management
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word,PowerPoint) and digital tools

Disclaimer:The Job Description above is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties,and responsibilities associated with the position.

HelpAgeIndia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for allpositions without prejudice to caste, religion or belief, sex, gender identity,disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

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