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Coordinator, Schools ProgramBase location - Bhubaneswar, Odisha
About Quest Alliance:
Quest Alliance is a not-for-profit organization working across India, dedicated to equipping young people with the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving world of work. Since 2008, we’ve been reimagining how young learners, especially those from underserved communities experience education, career readiness, and lifelong learning. We have been enabling equitable school-to-work transitions by building future-ready learning ecosystems that prioritize access, inclusion, and innovation.Through strong collaboration with government systems, educators, communities, and civil society, we co-create tech-enabled learning experiences that empower young learners especially those from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to build dignified, thriving and future-ready careers.We envision a world where education goes beyond access, becoming a powerful tool for self-empowerment, social mobility, and lasting impact.
About The Role:
Over the last 7 years, Quest Alliance has been strengthening the secondary school ecosystem in more than 10 states across India. In Odisha, since 2020, we have partnered with the Department of School and Mass Education to reach more than 4,00,000 learners across 1,000+ schools. This collaboration has been instrumental in mainstreaming computational thinking as both a subject and club activity across all secondary schools in the state.The Coordinator Schools Program will lead Quest Alliance’s work in Odisha, ensuring the successful implementation of the programme, strengthening partnerships with government and civil society, and positioning Quest as a key knowledge partner in the state. The role demands strong program leadership, technical expertise in emerging technologies (coding, AI, career pathways), and the ability to influence systemic adoption of innovative pedagogical approaches.This role is senior to the Senior Program Officer and carries accountability for state-wide program delivery, strategy, and stakeholder engagement .Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Program Leadership
- Lead the implementation of the schools program across the state, ensuring alignment with national/state education priorities and Quest’s strategic vision.
- Develop annual state operational plans and drive accountability for their execution across districts.
- Shape district engagement strategies to institutionalize data-driven planning and review with district officials.
- Identify opportunities for scaling innovations such as AI-enabled learning, coding interventions, and career readiness frameworks.
- Represent Quest Alliance in state-level review meetings, working groups, and high-level consultations with government and partners.
Ecosystem Strengthening & Partnerships
- Cultivate and manage partnerships with government departments, civil society organizations, and social entrepreneurs to expand program reach and sustainability.
- Identify and build synergies with CSOs working across districts for collaborative implementation.
- Serve as the primary state-level liaison between Quest Alliance and the Department of School and Mass Education, ensuring continuous alignment and advocacy.
Team Leadership & Capacity Building
- Provide leadership and mentoring to a team of Senior Program Officers, Program Associates, and other staff working across districts.
- Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.
- Drive recruitment, onboarding, and performance management processes for team members.
- Facilitate professional development opportunities and exposure for the team to strengthen technical and leadership skills.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
- Ensure robust data systems are in place and utilized for program decision-making.
- Collaborate with the M&E team to track progress against log frames, indicators, and outcomes.
- Oversee documentation of program processes, case studies, and impact stories that demonstrate program outcomes and systemic influence.
- Contribute evidence and insights for donor reporting, policy advocacy, and knowledge dissemination.
Salary: The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 58,000/- per month (cost to company) ( The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate)
Requirements
Required Qualifications & Competencies
- Master’s degree in Education, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related field.
- 7–9 years of relevant experience in program management, preferably in the education/ed-tech ecosystem.
- Strong understanding of computational thinking, coding, AI, and future career readiness frameworks.
- Comfort with technology-enabled learning programs and demonstrated ability to deliver operational excellence at scale. Proven ability to engage with state and district government systems, influence policy adoption, and manage complex partnerships.
- Demonstrated experience in managing multi-level teams and leading state-level programs.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and strategic planning skills.
- Willingness to travel extensively across districts.
BenefitsBenefits:In Addition To Your Compensation, You Are Also Eligible For a Suite Of Benefits Designed To Support Your Well-being And Growth:Comprehensive Personal Accident Insurance covering up to ₹10,00,000 annuallyMediclaim Insurance covering up to ₹3,00,000 annually, supported through our insurance partner, Loop, which also offers additional wellness benefitsReach for the Stars (RFS) amount of up to ₹5,000 to support your self-learning and knowledge-building effortsInternet allowance of up to ₹750/month, reimbursable based on actual usage to support flexible and hybrid working arrangementsFor employees with children under the age of 6 years, Quest offers childcare or day care fee support through a monthly matching contribution of up to ₹3,000, helping you create a supportive work-life balanceAccess to emotional health and wellbeing programs such as:Group sessions worth ₹7,500 per session fully covered by the organisation1:1 counselling sessions (worth ₹1,800 per session), fully covered by the organisationKnow About QuestWebsite : http://www.questalliance.net/Blog : https://thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.comAbout The Team And CultureEveryday is a Friday! - How we make our workplace funQuest Day - Our Bday celebrated with people we love, and there is food & musicWhat our partners & collaborators say? - see hereAnnual All Staff Meet - From Goa, Kumarakom, Coorg, Bodh Gaya & Puducherry this is where all employees meet to celebrate their learning & relationships.Watch our youtube playlists for more.
