Program Coordinator

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About the Organization

Quest Alliance is a not-for-profit organization working across India,  dedicated to equipping young people with the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving world of work.  Since 2008, we’ve been reimagining how young learners, especially those from underserved communities experience education, career readiness, and lifelong learning. We have been enabling equitable school-to-work transitions by building future-ready learning ecosystems that prioritize access, inclusion, and innovation.

Job Description

Over the last 7 years, Quest Alliance has been strengthening the secondary school ecosystem in more than 10 states across India. In Odisha, since 2020, we have partnered with the Department of School and Mass Education to reach more than 4,00,000 learners across 1,000+ schools. This collaboration has been instrumental in mainstreaming computational thinking as both a subject and club activity across all secondary schools in the state.

The Coordinator Schools Program will lead Quest Alliance’s work in Odisha, ensuring the successful implementation of the programme, strengthening partnerships with government and civil society, and positioning Quest as a key knowledge partner in the state. The role demands strong program leadership, technical expertise in emerging technologies (coding, AI, career pathways), and the ability to influence systemic adoption of innovative pedagogical approaches.

This role is senior to the Senior Program Officer and carries accountability for state-wide program delivery, strategy, and stakeholder engagement.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Program Leadership

• Lead the implementation of the schools program across the state, ensuring alignment with national/state education priorities and Quest’s strategic vision.
• Develop annual state operational plans and drive accountability for their execution across districts.
• Shape district engagement strategies to institutionalize data-driven planning and review with district officials.
• Identify opportunities for scaling innovations such as AI-enabled learning, coding interventions, and career readiness frameworks.
• Represent Quest Alliance in state-level review meetings, working groups, and high-level consultations with government and partners.

Ecosystem Strengthening & Partnerships

• Cultivate and manage partnerships with government departments, civil society organizations, and social entrepreneurs to expand program reach and sustainability.
• Identify and build synergies with CSOs working across districts for collaborative implementation.
• Serve as the primary state-level liaison between Quest Alliance and the Department of School and Mass Education, ensuring continuous alignment and advocacy.

Team Leadership & Capacity Building

• Provide leadership and mentoring to a team of Senior Program Officers, Program Associates, and other staff working across districts.
• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.
• Drive recruitment, onboarding, and performance management processes for team members.
• Facilitate professional development opportunities and exposure for the team to strengthen technical and leadership skills.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

• Ensure robust data systems are in place and utilized for program decision-making.
• Collaborate with the M&E team to track progress against log frames, indicators, and outcomes.
• Oversee documentation of program processes, case studies, and impact stories that demonstrate program outcomes and systemic influence.
• Contribute evidence and insights for donor reporting, policy advocacy, and knowledge dissemination.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Master’s degree in Education, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related field.
• 7–9 years of relevant experience in program management, preferably in the education/ed-tech ecosystem.
• Strong understanding of computational thinking, coding, AI, and future career readiness frameworks.
• Comfort with technology-enabled learning programs and demonstrated ability to deliver operational excellence at scale.
• Proven ability to engage with state and district government systems, influence policy adoption, and manage complex partnerships.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multi-level teams and leading state-level programs.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and strategic planning skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively across districts.

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