School Coordinator

The Hans Foundation (THF); Nadia; On-site; INR 500,000 - 750,000; Part time

Job summary

The Hans Foundation (THF) invites applications for a project coordinator role in Assam (Sonitpur, Biswanath). The contract is for 1 year with potential renewal based on performance, and involves surveys, community engagement, school development, and liaison with SMCs.

Candidates should have a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years in education projects, strong MS Office skills, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in educational projects.
• Strong MS Office proficiency and ability to manage documentation.
• Excellent liaisoning, networking and stakeholder management skills.
• Clear written and spoken English with ability to work with multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys and research activities periodically.
• Engage the community in school development processes and SMC coordination.
• Build cordial relationships with school authorities and SMC members.
• Provide Special Educational Assessment and educational intervention.
• Offer education guidance, counseling and follow-up support to students.

Skills

MS Office

Liaisoning & Networking

Communication & Presentation

English Proficiency

Empathy & Interpersonal Skills

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

BACKGROUND

The Hans Foundation (THF), established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that works towards creating an equitable society to enhance quality of life for all through the empowerment of marginalized and underprivileged communities in India. The Hans Foundation works for the Health and Wellbeing of remote and under-served groups, with an additional focus on children, persons with disabilities and women. THF also works for holistic Education and Livelihood development of our communities. Our Two-Fold Strategy involves identifying and working within Aspirational Districts and high poverty index in the North, North-East and East regions within specific states, as well as catering to lower-income and migratory populations in cities, through urban programs.

Over its 15 years of existence, THF has reached more than 35 million beneficiaries through its programs. THF works with communities through direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing local management and monitoring support to not-for-profit organisations in India funded through THF USA and RIST.

PROJECT OVERVIEW: HANS UTTAM XIKHYA - ASSAM

The primary goal of this initiative, named Hans Uttam Xikhya , is to ensure that students studying in Tea Garden Model schools in grades 6-12 have access to quality education, thereby improving their learning levels and empowering them for a better future.

THF will extend academic support, encompassing remedial teaching, life skills education, and career guidance, tailored for students in grades 6 to 12. THF will support in maintenance of necessary infrastructure for educational interventions, including setting up STEM labs, providing ICT and digital resources, and enhancing tea garden school.

1.GENERAL

Location of Job: Sonitpur , Biswanath

Type of Employment: Contractual for 1 year, renewable basis performance

No. of Position: 02

Reporting to: Project Coordinator

2. Duties and Responsibilities:

• To conduct surveys research activities from time to time,
• To encourage the community in the school development process,
• To build a cordial relationship with the school authorities and SMC members.
• Special Educational Assessment
• Educational Intervention and management
• Educational Guidance counselling
• Home visits and Follow-up services Record keeping Documentation
• Organizing Conducting Training programs
• Recommendation and Distribution of TLM
• Referral
• Any other activities given time to time.

3.Educational Qualifications

• Master s/Bachelor s from a recognized university.

4.Functional / Technical Skills and Relevant Experience Other requirements (Behavioural, Language, Certifications etc.)

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience of working in Educational Projects.
• Experience in MS. Office.
• Lisioning and Networking Skills.
• Communication Presentation Skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication (English) and capability to relate and interact with multicultural teams
• Giving close attention to details and demonstrate ability to handle sensitive or confidential information.
• Having an empathetic compassionate attitude. Sensitive towards the needs of children
• Knowledge of inclusive pedagogy and Differentiated instruction
• Ability to analyse complex problems, craft possible solutions and recommendations

THF is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of caste, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other such matter.