Project Coordinator

Position Title: Coordinator – Green Skills Initiative
Reporting To: Asst. Manager-Project Manager
Location: Hassan (with extensive travel across)
Position Type: Consultant

About United Way Bengaluru

United Way is the world’s oldest and largest privately funded charity, with a rich legacy of over 137 years and a presence in 40+ countries through 1,100+ local chapters. Collectively, we raise nearly USD 5 billion annually and engage more than 2.5 million corporate and community volunteers across the globe.

Established in 2008, United Way Bengaluru (UWBe) works to create sustainable and scalable impact in urban and rural communities in and around Bengaluru. We collaborate with communities, institutions, corporates, and government bodies to unlock collective potential and drive measurable social change.

Our focus areas include:

• Enhancing access to quality education
• Improving healthcare services
• Empowering marginalized communities
• Promoting environmental sustainability

UWBe also plays a pivotal role in employee volunteering and CSR engagement, enabling individuals and organizations to make meaningful contributions to society.

1. Role Overview

The Coordinator – Green Skills Initiative will be responsible for end-to-end implementation of the project, including partner coordination, field mobilization, monitoring, reporting, and ensuring strong market linkages for successful placement or self-employment of participants. The role demands a dynamic professional with strong experience in the skilling ecosystem, excellent communication skills, and the ability to engage deeply with rural communities.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Project Implementation

• Design and develop a detailed project implementation plan aligned with the approved project proposal, in collaboration with the Project Manager.
• Ensure monthly milestones and deliverables are achieved by closely coordinating with the training partner and internal project teams.
• Lead all reporting processes and deliver high-quality, timely project reports as committed to the donor.
• Track, monitor, and report project budget utilisation in prescribed formats, ensuring financial compliance and timely submission.

B. Partner Coordination & Monitoring

• Work closely with the training partner organisation to draft, monitor, and evaluate a clear plan of action for effective implementation.
• Take full ownership of participant mobilisation from the target geography, ensuring high-quality outreach and enrolment.
• Design and execute customized mentoring and support plans for participants to ensure 100% retention through the program.
• Collaborate with the M&E team to design measurable monitoring strategies and provide on-ground support for data collection and evaluation.
• Conduct periodic field visits to monitor progress and document compelling impact stories for external communication.
• Undertake home visits and other verification processes to ensure high compliance standards are met.
• Coordinate with the MarCom team to produce quality event-based and visibility-oriented content for social and print media.

C. Market Linkages & Strategic Partnerships

• Develop and implement a market linkage strategy with support from the project manager and partner organisation to secure employment opportunities.
• Plan, organise, and lead Career and Job Fairs as per project guidelines, including employer outreach, engagement, and event execution.
• Identify and support participants in pursuing self-employment opportunities through targeted handholding, partnerships, and ecosystem connections.

3. Qualifications & Experience Required

• Minimum 4 years of experience in the skilling sector, with a proven track record in rural youth mobilisation within Karnataka.
• At least 2 years of experience managing CSR-funded skilling or livelihood projects for reputed organisations.
• Strong communication skills with excellent command over Kannada and English (spoken and written).
• Deep understanding of the skilling ecosystem, including training processes, market linkages, and placement strategies.
• Demonstrated experience in project management with measurable outputs and deliverables.
• Willingness to travel extensively to rural areas and strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with community members.
• Proven financial acumen with experience in budget planning, tracking, and reporting.

4. Key Competencies

• Strong stakeholder and community engagement skills
• Ability to plan and multitask effectively
• Data-driven and results-oriented approach
• Strong documentation and reporting capability
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
• Commitment to high-quality implementation and compliance

Application Process:

Interested candidates are requested to send the following documents to hr@uwbengaluru.org with the subject line: “Application for Coordinator - Hassan”

• Updated Resume/CV (maximum 2 pages)
• One-page Cover Letter expressing interest and suitability for the role
• Recent passport-size photograph (soft copy)
• Current and Expected CTC (in INR LPA)
• Notice Period (if applicable)

Please note: Incomplete applications or those missing any of the required documents will not be considered.

Selection Process

• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further rounds of interviews.
• The selection will be based on the applicant’s alignment with role requirements, skills, and experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement

United Way Bengaluru is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of religion, caste, class, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or any other identity. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹10,787.93 - ₹42,494.40 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Life insurance

Work Location: In person