Program Officer

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.

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