YRGT1106

Zoho; Kanpur; On-site; INR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual leave 24 days

Learning & development

Job summary

YRG MERF is implementing the KiDS programme in government schools in Uttar Pradesh. The role develops district plans, engages government officials, and coordinates teacher training using KiDS manuals. You will supervise field mapping, community outreach, and data management to improve outcomes.

With 5+ years in development/health work, you will lead reporting, documentation, and financial records at district level; travel ~20 days/month is required. Fluency in Hindi and English is essential.

Qualifications

• Post-graduation in Social Sciences, Statistics, Data Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of program management experience in development health or nutrition.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and data presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of UP education system; Hindi and English fluency required.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the district-level project plan with the Programme Manager.
• Engage stakeholders at state, district, and block levels including government officials.
• Plan and facilitate teacher training using KiDS manuals; coordinate with district officials.
• Supervise community mapping and conduct awareness meetings.
• Manage field visit schedules, service delivery, team coordination, and resolve issues.
• Carry out additional tasks as assigned by the Programme Manager.
• Monitor all project activities with students, parents, and communities.
• Manage project data, documentation, and provide analytical inputs for improvement.
• Build data management capacity of field teams.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly reports; provide field data for programme reports.
• Maintain records of referrals and field documentation; manage district finances and related records.
• Oversee project-related social media activities at the local level.
• Travel ~20 days per month; travel logistics provided under the project.

Skills

Team management

Data presentation

Hindi & English proficiency

Education

Post-graduation in Social Sciences

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• Develop and execute the district-levelproject plan in coordination with the Programme Manager.
  
• Identify and engage keystakeholders at the state, district, and block levels, including governmenteducation and health department officials.
  
• Plan and facilitate teachertraining sessions using the KiDS manual. Coordinate with district officials for scheduling teacher and student sessions.
  
• Supervise community mapping linkedto project schools and facilitate community awareness meetings.
  
• Manage field visit schedules, oversee service delivery, handle team coordination, and resolve operationalissues as they arise.
  
• Carry out any additional tasksassigned by the Programme Manager.
  

Data Management

• Supervise and monitor all projectactivities including sessions with students, parents, and communities.
  
• Manage project data, ensureaccurate documentation, and provide analytical inputs for programmeimprovement.
  
• Build the data management capacityof field team members.
  

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare and submit weekly andmonthly reports (quantitative and narrative) to the Programme Manager.
  
• Provide field data and inputs for programmereports in coordination with the M&E Officer.
  
• Maintain complete records ofreferrals, forms, and field documentation in the designated application and inhard copy as required.
  
• Manage project finances andfinancial documentation at the district level.
  
• Oversee project-related social media activitiesat the local level.
  

Travel

• The role requires approximately 20days of field travel per month. Travel and logistics support will be providedunder the project.
  

Requirements

About YRG MERF

Established in 1993, YRGMERF is a pioneeringnon-governmental organisation in India, committed to transforming lives throughintegrated healthcare, inclusive partnerships, and forward-looking research.Grounded in the values of integrity and sustainability, we address bothimmediate and evolving societal challenges, empowering communities to attainequitable and lasting health outcomes. We provide comprehensive services acrossprevention, care, support, and treatment, particularly for those affected byHIV and other infectious diseases. YRGMERF, in partnership with Sanofi, is implementing the KiDS (Kids andDiabetes in Schools) programme among government school students aged 10–15years in Uttar Pradesh. The programme builds diabetes awareness and preventionliteracy through teacher training, student engagement, community outreach, andsocial media. The internationally validated KiDS manual, adapted into the locallanguage, is used as the core training resource, with qualifiedendocrinologists serving as master trainers.

The first two phases of the programme, launched in 2024, have yieldeddocumented outcomes. The current phase involves expansion to 17 districtsacross UP, including aspirational districts and those requiring refreshertraining.

Qualifications &Skills

• Post-graduation in SocialSciences, Statistics, Data Science, or a related discipline.
  
• Minimum 5 years of experience inmanaging development, health, or nutrition programmes at the district or statelevel.
  
• Demonstrated experience in teammanagement and handling complex field situations.
  
• Strong documentation, reportwriting, and data presentation skills (MS Excel and PowerPoint are essential).
  
• Working knowledge of theeducation department system in UP is required.
  
• Strong written and oralcommunication skills in Hindi and English. Liaison and negotiation abilitiesare essential.
  
• Self-motivated, with the abilityto work independently with minimal supervision
  

Benefits & Work Environment

• 24 days of annual leave, in addition to public holidays.
  
• Health insurance coverage
  
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
  
• Scope for learning and professional development.
  

YRG is an equal-opportunity organisation. At YRG, we are committed tosupporting inclusion and diversity as part of our values. We celebratedifferences in abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Ourteam are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, whoshare a passion for improving people's lives.