Background of The Hans Foundation
The Hans Foundation, established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that that works for the improvement of quality of life for underprivileged communities across India through Health, Education, Livelihood and Disability sector interventions. THF undertakes direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing funding support to not-for-profit organizations in India through its donor – RIST, USA. THF’s Strategic planning focuses on key areas of its work with the aim of addressing the key issues of poverty alleviation, economic inequalities, and 360° impact on the quality of life through social development programs. THF’s programs are majorly implemented in the most rural and under-developed areas in the country. Over the years, THF has expanded its charitable activities in collaboration with State and Central Governments, institutions, corporates, academia and non-government organizations for sustainable interventions to achieve scale and economy. The interventions implemented by the foundation range from grass root level to national level programs.
About project: Disability is a multi-dimensional and complex concept and there is no universally accepted, uncontroversial definition of disability. Awareness about persons with disabilities is slowly increasing with respect to nomenclature and certain visible characteristics. However, the attitudes toward persons with disabilities (PwD) is still one of charity and sympathy. Very little awareness exists about the potential of PwD. There are more than 15 lakh schools in India. Less than 30% are inclusive. A study by the World Bank (2007) reported that Indian children with disability are five times more likely to be out of school than children belonging to scheduled castes or scheduled tribes (SC or ST). Moreover, when children with disability do attend school they rarely progress beyond the primary level. This leads to poor acquisition of educational and vocational skills which further paves the way for lower employment chances and ultimately ends in long-term income poverty.
Robust policies have been introduced from the time to time by different governments to support and sustain inclusive education of children with disabilities (CwD). However, education in mainstream schools remains elusive for most children with disabilities. Schools in National Capital Region have access to resources and trained personnel including qualified teachers and Special Educators. In spite of this, inclusion alludes many children with disabilities. Inclusive education systems wherein each individual has equal opportunity for educational progress is a top global priority. India has adopted a rights-based approach to inclusion of children with disabilities by ratifying the UN Convention on Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and the UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). Education systems that are designed to be inclusive, equitable and empowering can help build inclusive societies. The key to bringing about change and achieving social justice resides in the dynamic and natural relationship between education and society. By empowering schools to become inclusive, a large-scale impact can be created on all learners, with and without disabilities. Schools are microsystems and positive changes in these systems impacts the society at large. This project ‘UNNATI’ is envisaged on this rationale.
The goal of the Project:
Improve the school ecosystem through inclusion and support for children with disability (CwD). Sustainable Development Goal 4 - Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Project: UNNATI
General Details:
Location of Job: Gurugram
Annual Salary: Salary will be commensurate with education, the experience of the candidate, and past salary drawn.
No. of Positions: 01
Date of Joining: Immediate
1. Job Purpose:
The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the successful implementation of programmatic activities and will report to the Project Manager (Disability project - UNNATI)
2. Key Duties & Responsibilities
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Team management
- Vendor management
- Budget management
- Data management
- Support the Project Manager for implementation of the project activities at the field level and coordination with other external stakeholders at the project area level.
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Coordinate with the internal teams and vendors to ensure the smooth functioning of UNNATI.
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Support the Project Manager in preparing project activities and ensuring effective implementation of all the project activities.
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Support the Project Manager in identifying schools for the project in Delhi NCR region.
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Responsible for tracking project activities through online portal and other mechanism.
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Prepare all reports and documentation related to the project, such as MIS reports, narrative reports, field observation and visit reports, and collection and compilation of case studies and photographs.
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Support in Liaison with Education Departments, Schools, and other line departments in Delhi NCR region, ensuring their support and involvement in the project activities.
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Conduct regular field visits to monitor the project progress and provide supportive supervision to the teams as and when required.
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Prepare different reports, case studies and required documents as per need.
- Extend support in the preparation, reviewing, and organizing of administrative documents such as work approvals, payment notes, stock register, etc.
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Extend support in the planning and execution of school-centric events, team workshops, etc.
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Other tasks which may be assigned by the Project Manager from time to time to meet project objectives.
4. Reporting to: Project Manager: UNNATI
5. Educational Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in social sciences/ any relevant field
Functional / Technical Skills and Relevant Experience & Other Requirements
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2-4 years of experience in public health programs with good project coordination and implementation skills. Candidates who have graduated from the full-time Fellowship programs (Social Sector) may be preferred.
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Good communication and documentation in English and Hindi
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Data analysis, reporting, and presentation skills
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Leadership and team management skills
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Willingness to travel extensively in remote areas
THF is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of caste, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other such matter.
