Program Officer , Schools Program

About the Organization

Since 2004, Quest Alliance has worked to equip youth with 21st-century skills, digital tools, and the mindsets to become self-learners, ready to explore careers, overcome systemic barriers, and thrive in a fast-changing world.

We believe that young people have a vital role to play in shaping India’s future. For the country to progress in a meaningful and inclusive way, their needs, voices and aspirations must be placed at the centre.

With the rise of AI, climate change and the gig economy, the world of work is transforming rapidly. That is why Quest Alliance is launching a bold new strategy that puts young people first, and reimagines how we prepare them for the future.

Job Description

The Program Officer will lead district-level implementation of the Schools Program in Chhota Udepur by strengthening Computational Thinking, AI literacy, Innovation & Hackathon initiatives, and Career Exploration across government secondary schools. The role focuses on enabling teachers, supporting district education stakeholders, strengthening school ownership, and ensuring quality implementation while contributing to sustainable system adoption.

Job Responsibilities

Program Implementation

• Coordinate implementation across assigned government secondary schools in Chhota Udepur.
• Facilitate Intermediate Ideathons, Hackathons, Innovation Challenges and learner showcase.
• Support teachers in implementing project-based learning and Computational Thinking classroom practices.
• Conduct regular school visits to provide mentoring and implementation support.
• Ensure quality delivery of program milestones aligned with district and donor commitments.

Government & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with DEO, DPEO, BRC, CRCs, Head Teachers and district officials.
• Support district review meetings and government-led implementation planning.
• Strengthen ownership among school leadership for long-term sustainability.
• Coordinate with district stakeholders to integrate activities within existing education systems.

Teacher Capacity Building

• Support Master Trainers and educators during implementation.
• Mentor teachers through classroom observations and feedback.
• Encourage peer learning and sharing of good practices.

Monitoring & Documentation

• Track implementation using digital M&E tools.
• Document classroom practices, case studies, photographs and learner stories.
• Collect implementation feedback to improve programme quality.
• Ensure timely reporting and data submission.

Coordination

• Coordinate with Learning Experience, M&E and Program teams.
• Support logistics for district events and trainings.
• Manage multiple i​mplementation timelines effectively.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

Required Qualification and Competencies

• Graduate degree in MSW or Sociology
• Minimum 2 to 3 Years of Experience on working with educators, government stakeholders, and learners
• Proficiency in Gujarati Language is mandatory
• District-level Program Implementation
• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Government Coordination
• Teacher Capacity Building
• Event Coordination
• Monitoring & Documentation
• Digital Reporting
• Knowledge Management

Behavioural

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Accountability
• Learning Agility
• Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Inclusion
• Digital Fluency

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