City Coordinator

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About the Organization

Pratham was founded in 1995, to provide pre-school education to children in Mumbai slums. Over the last 30 years Pratham has grown to be one of the largest non-profit organizations working to provide quality education to children and youth in over 25 states and union territories across the country, through a range of interventions.

Pratham is a widely recognized organization, having received notable awards such as the Lui Che Woo Prize, WISE Prize for Innovation, Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship, the Henry R Kravis Prize in Leadership, and the CNN-IBN Indian of the Year for Public Service.

Job Description

The City Coordinator plays a pivotal role in fostering partnerships with schools, communities, and educational institutions. The role involves adapting and contextualizing educational content, organizing and facilitating teacher training, monitoring program implementation, and providing field-level support to teachers. The coordinator also contributes to program review and improvement, serving as a vital link between Central Program Leadership, on-field teaching staff, local government education departments, and school teachers.

The City Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing multiple programs across Bangalore city.

Job Responsibilities

Program Implementation

• Conduct outreach and collaboration with schools, communities, and mothers’ groups to introduce Pratham’s initiatives.
• Coordinate with government departments, block-level teams, cluster volunteers, and school/community institutions.
• Ensure smooth execution of content roll-out, assessments, training events, and community
• Provide regular field support, classroom observations, and feedback loops to strengthen

 Team Management & Coordination

• Monitor on-ground activities to ensure adherence to program objectives and
• Maintain regular communication and follow-ups with team
• Supervise and coach field staff, ensuring clarity on program goals, methodologies, and annual
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor progress, identify challenges, and suggest

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Track program indicators and ensure data
• Support field assessments, surveys, monitoring visits, and
• Provide feedback and insights to improve program quality and

Stakeholder & Donor Coordination

• Liaise with donors, government departments, and partner
• Share regular updates on program strategies, plans, and
• Submit weekly or monthly reports aligned with donor budgets and
• Assist in organizing trainings, awareness programs, and community outreach

Administrative & Operational Support

• Support documentation, procurement, and compliance-related
• Ensure adherence to organizational policies, donor guidelines, and reporting
• Assist with project-related documentation, donor requirements, and audit

Measurement & Cost Effectiveness

• Implement Pratham’s monitoring and evaluation strategy at block
• Track progress against academic indicators, training targets, and outreach
• Ensure accurate data collection, documentation, and
• Manage unit costs to ensure cost-effective program

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• MSW or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant

Experience

• Internal Candidates: Strong understanding of Pratham’s programs in Karnataka
• External Candidates: Minimum 2–3 years of experience in education or skill development programs, preferably in a coordination role.

Desirable Skills

• Excellent communication skills in Kannada, English, and Hindi.
• Strong organizational, monitoring, and reporting
• Ability to build rapport and work effectively with diverse
• Problem-solving and independent work management
• Experience in teacher training, program coordination, or educational project
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and work collaboratively with government departments, schools, and community stakeholders.
• Flexibility to work from the base location or travel frequently as
• Commitment to Pratham’s values, vision, and mission, with a vibrant and dedicated work

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about improving foundational
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable to diverse educational
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and collaboration among

Interested candidates should apply through the Google Form link: https://forms.gle/5qkJ6z4uwPNzDwgZ9 and upload the following documents:

• Updated CV
• Statement of Purpose (maximum 100 words) describing motivation and suitability for the role

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for four stages: telephonic/online interview, written assignment/test, field visit, and final interview.

Application Deadline:  January 20, 2026

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