Sr. Project Associate – CSR Programs

Job Description: Sr. Project Associate – CSR Programs

Project: Introduction to Basic Technology (IBT) | Pre-Vocational Education Program
Location: Savli, Vadodara, Gujarat
Organization: BharatCares (SMEC Trust)

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Organization Overview

BharatCares (SMEC Trust) is a leading social impact organization working across education, skilling, health, environment, and livelihoods in partnership with corporates, government bodies, and civil society.

The Introduction to Basic Technology (IBT) program, implemented in collaboration with Stakeholders, aims to introduce hands-on vocational education to government school students, fostering technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and experiential learning.

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Position Details

• Role: Project Coordinator
• Employment Type: Full-time | Contract-based
• Reporting To: Program Manager – BharatCares
• Role Nature: Field-intensive (70% on-ground)
• Project Coverage: 5 Government Schools | Grades 6–10 | 500+ students

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Role Purpose

The Sr. Project Associate – CSR Programs will be responsible for end-to-end on-ground execution, monitoring, and coordination of the IBT Program across five government schools in Savli. The role ensures quality program delivery, instructor performance, stakeholder coordination, and adherence to MoU commitments and project timelines.

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Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Field Operations & Program Monitoring

• Conduct regular field visits across all project schools
• Monitor daily vocational lab sessions and hands-on learning activities
• Ensure program implementation aligns with the Stakeholder IBT curriculum
• Supervise proper usage and maintenance of lab infrastructure, tools, and materials
• Track student attendance, participation, and engagement levels
• Conduct surprise monitoring visits to ensure quality and compliance
• Identify implementation gaps and proactively resolve field-level challenges
  
  

2. Instructor Supervision & Support

• Manage and supervise ~15 vocational instructors across 5 schools
• Monitor instructor attendance, punctuality, and teaching quality
• Provide on-ground mentoring, academic support, and troubleshooting
• Coordinate monthly lesson planning and material requirements
• Facilitate communication between instructors and stakeholder technical teams
• Organize monthly review and performance feedback meetings
• Escalate critical issues to the Program Manager with actionable recommendations
  
  

3. Stakeholder & Community Engagement

• Act as the primary coordination point between schools, BharatCares and Stakeholders.
• Build strong working relationships with school principals, teachers, and education officials
• Coordinate parent meetings, community awareness sessions, and student showcases
• Support organization of community technology demonstrations and service projects
• Liaise with government education department officials as required
  
  

4. Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain accurate school-wise activity records, attendance logs, and field reports
• Prepare monthly progress reports (quantitative and qualitative)
• Document student learning outcomes through photographs, videos, and case studies
• Support pre- and post-assessments in coordination with instructors
• Maintain inventory records for tools, equipment, and consumables
• Support quarterly evaluations and impact assessments
  
  

5. MoU Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure program delivery as per MoU timelines, outputs, and quality benchmarks
• Track completion of hands-on curriculum and activities across grades
• Monitor lab setup, branding, and infrastructure standards
• Track milestone achievements and flag deviations early
• Ensure audit readiness and proper documentation
  
  

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Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Master’s degree in Education, Social Work, Rural Development, or related fields

Experience

• 2–4 years of experience in field-based project implementation
• Prior experience in education, vocational training, or CSR programs preferred
• Experience working with government schools and rural/semi-urban communities
• Proven experience managing field teams and multi-stakeholder coordination

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Skills & Competencies

• Strong field operations and logistics management skills
• Team leadership and instructor supervision capabilities
• Excellent communication skills in Gujarati, Hindi, and English
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in field conditions
• High-quality documentation and reporting skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, and mobile data tools

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Working Conditions

• Extensive local travel within Savli block (two-wheeler preferred; conveyance provided)
• Occasional travel to Ahmedabad for review meetings
• School-aligned working hours
• Occasional weekend community or program events

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: ₹3.5 – ₹4.5 LPA (commensurate with experience)
• Travel and communication allowance
• Professional training and learning opportunities
• Opportunity to work on a high-impact CSR education initiative

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