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The goal for Udhyam is to build a thriving and supportive ecosystem, where every individual feels empowered to define their own path About Saksham Program: In today's rapidly changing world, success requires not only knowledgetypically acquired through formal educationbut also the right mindset and skills, which are often not formally taught These skills include self-awareness, communication, critical thinking, persistence, and more Individuals who cultivate these mindsets tend to perform better both personally and professionally Saksham Program helps students learn important life skills like solving problems, working with others, communicating well, and thinking clearly These are skills needed in everyday life and work Through this program, students will run a small project, where they can learn by doing and get ready for their future, Who were looking for: We are looking for Field Executives for the Saksham Program in Maharashtra The coordinator would work very closely with our stakeholders (Government official Seniors and Juniors, School Principals, Teachers and Udhyam team) The person would be responsible for good program implementation on ground for an assigned geographical area The role involves a lot of field work (visiting schools and government offices) and focusing on reaching the goal, By working with students and teachers, you will directly help improve the way young people learn important skills This means you are contributing to their future success and creating positive change in the education system, Main Responsibilities: Your main responsibilities include visiting schools, helping teachers and principals improve the program, and making sure its running well You will also collect information about the schools you work with and meet with government officials regularly to keep them updated, This role requires traveling to different schools and government offices regularly The work will involve visiting these places almost every day, observing classrooms, and speaking to teachers and school principals, Monitoring program implementation status through data, field visits, phone calls and active whatsapp communication (one must be curious and know what is happening in each assigned schools) Sometimes, things may not go as planned For example, schools might not have enough time to fully implement the program, or government offices may delay approvals You should be comfortable with finding solutions in such situations, Ensuring regular data collection for schools in your geography for reporting and documentation purposes Data collection means gathering information from schools, like filling out forms or reports about how the program is running, talking to teachers and principals on the phone, and staying updated through WhatsApp, Creating program reports to share internally and with government officials (writing official letters to share with senior government officials) You will also be meeting with government officers regularly This means visiting their offices, discussing the programs progress, and making sure they are happy with the work being done in schools, Assisting or conducting online and offline trainings when required along with Udhyam team Required Skills and Experience: A Bachelors degree in any field Work experience in the social sector/ NGOs/ Government project is preferable Experience of working with schools and teachers in any capacity is an added benefit Working knowledge of Gmail, Excel, and Google Docs Multitasking skills Comfort and efficiency of communication for interacting with government teachers and principals Spoken and read Marathi proficiency is a must Working knowledge of English is good to have, Openness to uncertainties and challenges which may arise during the project implementation The role requires travel primarily across the assigned district, and elsewhere within Maharashtra
