About the role :
We are hiring a Program Officer to support the implementation of our Schools Program in 3 districts (Belgaum, Haveri, Vijayanagar) of Karnataka, Belgaum being the base location. This role will focus on effective program delivery, mentoring master trainers and teachers, facilitating student-led innovation events like Ideathons and Hackathons, and managing district-level stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will bring experience in teaching, strong training and communication skills, and a deep understanding of working with government systems and education programs.
Key Responsibilities
1. Timely delivery of tasks while exhibiting hands-on knowledge of the job
Programme Implementation and Planning
· Responsible for effective program delivery of Master Trainer(MT) cascade with targeted MTs and teachers across 3 districts - Belgaum, Haveri, Vijayanagar
· Play the role of mentor and supporter to a master trainer and teacher in the planning and execution of Ideathon and Hackathon process with 8th-10th grade students across all the Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS) schools across 3 districts - Belgaum, Haveri, Vijayanagar
· Ensure MTs and teachers conduct Ideathon and Hackathon with 8th-10th grade students across all the Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS) schools across 3 districts - Belgaum, Haveri, Vijayanagar. Coordinate with assigned MTs to ensure the deliverables
· Ensure chatbot is error free and support MTs and teachers in completion of milestones on the chatbot
· Organize and co-facilitate hackathons at the school level to engage and support students in identification of problem statements, identify solutions, and building prototypes.
· Facilitate the process of recognition in the district and ensure identification of best practices
· Ensure and organize share-out events at the district level for teachers and students to showcase their work
· Design and facilitate the CoP and WhatsApp engagement plan to engage effectively, to nudge, clarify questions, and share reflections on I&H content and process with MTs and teachers
· Regular phone calls/school visits to observe classroom engagement and provide on-ground support to the Master Trainer and Teachers
· Any issue regarding the dashboard and technical glitches related to content on the chatbot should be reported, and a follow-up with ed-tech for resolution
· Organise and facilitate bi-monthly catch-up call with master trainer to check pulse regarding their post-training engagement plan, and document the achievements and challenges for further reporting and action
· Facilitate and Document MT quarterly catch-ups with the District & DIET Department to update them on-ground shifts and impacts
2. Timely and effective delivery of cascade training through the master trainer
· Coordinate with the program coordinator, learning experience officer, and master trainer to plan and execute the cascade training at the block and district levels.
· Maintain all data and documentation related to cascade training
· Be present and part of in-person training at the block and district levels
· Support master trainers to plan, design, and deliver training effectively
3. Relationship Management - Stakeholders
· Build relationships with the District government officials, principals, school heads, and teachers to facilitate smooth implementation of the Program, including liaisoning, conducting orientations, monthly review meetings, monitoring visits, etc.
· Along with the program team, participate in meetings and reviews at the block and district levels
· Be the focal point for the MTs and teachers, and school heads in the schools, and keep them informed about the progress of work and plan along with them.
4. Reporting
· Support the M & E team to implement monitoring tools as per the project framework
· Compile the field-level report and data as per the framework
· Document and share the best practices in the schools for publication in monthly and quarterly reports.
· Provide regular written and verbal reports tracking progress against the work plan and implementation schedules
· Support with the documentation of training/meeting/event reports
· Support the coordination of baseline/endline and other assessments
· Be available for regular line management meetings and the appraisal processes.
· Documenting and designing plans for following up with selected learners for in-depth intervention to encourage them to transition into higher education
· Maintain data regarding MTs, teachers, and student engagement progress through the chatbot.
· Regularly check dashboard data and ensure it’s error-free and updated, and ensure M&E adherence and quality
5. Adherence to Systems and Processes
· Ensure People and financial policy and procedure are adhered to by the team
· Participate in team meetings, reviews, and staff engagement activities
· Adhere to all the finance and HR policies of the organization
· Uphold the values of Quest Alliance
6. Learning & Growth goals
(To cover: Goal-based on 360-degree/review feedback, role requirements, and growth needs --> How does it align with your personal growth goals? --> timeline --> mode of learning --> support needed and from whom)
· Identify the development needs and have the development goal (self-learning) for the year in place
· Take ownership to track progress and for one’s own learning
· Complete all the self-learning goals for the year
Required Attributes:
· 1-2 years’ experience in teaching, mentoring, or education program delivery
· Proven experience working with government stakeholders
· Strong skills in training delivery, communication, and report writing
· Willingness to travel frequently within districts
· Fluency in Kannada (spoken and written)
· Brownie Points: Prior exposure to or interest in STEM mindset, computational thinking or critical thinking approaches in education
Salary : The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 37,000/- per month (cost to company) (The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate)
Contract Duration : Fixed-term contract for 11 months, from May 2026 to March 2027.
Know About Quest
Website : http://www.questalliance.net/