Consultant Project Coordinator

Role & responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage all components of the project in collaboration with Panchayat members, government stakeholders and community groups.
• Work closely with the Gram Panchayat to support inclusive and participatory planning under the GPDP framework.
• Ensure

  every child in the village is enrolled in school

  and has access to

  quality education

  in government schools; identify out-of-school children and facilitate their re-enrollment.
• Collaborate with teachers, SMCs and education department officials to improve learning environments and promote regular attendance.
• Facilitate efforts to strengthen sanitation infrastructure, household-level waste segregation, and waste collection systems.

• Lead a team of teachers and mobilisers

  , ensuring effective planning, coordination, and capacity building; promote team learning and manage team performance.

• Identify key development issues through project implementation and lead advocacy efforts

  with the Gram Panchayat and government stakeholders to address themworking toward making Bhagola a

  model village

  .
• Build and maintain strong networks with government departments, local schools, Anganwadi centres, and community-based organizations.
• Document success stories, case studies, field visit notes, and progress reports for internal and donor reporting.
• Regularly monitor project indicators and outcomes, and support timely reporting and reviews.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Social Work, Education, Rural Development, Public Health, or related fields.
• Minimum 24 years of experience in managing community-based projects, especially in

  WASH, education, or rural development

  .
• Understanding of

  rural education systems

  , WASH practices, and participatory governance.
• Excellent communication skills in

  Hindi

  and working knowledge of

  English

  (spoken and written).
• Proven ability in

  community engagement, networking, and project coordination

  .
• Experience in documenting field-level activities and writing reports.
• Willingness to travel and work in rural settings.