Youth Impact’s mission is to connect youth to proven life-changing information. Our vision is all youth thriving, which we work towards through delivery of multiple evidence-based programs. We are at an inflection point in our growth: we have over 400 staff, three programs in health and education, and a cumulative reach of over 500,000 youth in 10+ countries. Our culture is unique: we are always learning, have a dynamic, youthful team, a fierce commitment to measurement and evidence, and work hand-in-hand with the government. On any given day our leaders will sing and dance, negotiate MOUs, and spend dedicated time with the field team in schools.

District Coordinator

• Location: Chamarajanagar

• Deadline: Rolling until filled

About the role

The District Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the implementation of the Ganita Ganaka program at the district level. The coordinator will serve as a vital link between the district administration, state team, district/block officials, Cluster Resource Persons (CRPs), and teachers. The role involves on-ground program implementation support, capacity building, monitoring, and stakeholder engagement to ensure effective delivery of program objectives.

The candidate should have extensive experience in working with government partners and school leadership. They will lead organizing teacher and volunteer trainings and oversee high-impact program delivery to improve Foundational numeracy. Furthermore, they are responsible for managing the field team. The candidate will also be able to work beyond the job description - enjoy problem-solving and applying creative thinking to challenges and building relationships with staff, program leaders, implementers, and government partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support District administration, block-level officials and CRPs in planning and executing Ganita Ganaka activities

• Actively work with the Block level associate to ensure effective program implementation

• Conduct training sessions and refresher workshops for teachers on program content and processes

• Address teacher doubts and challenges related to the program

• Motivate and engage stakeholders at district, block, cluster, and school levels

• Conduct field visits to monitor progress and provide hands-on support

• Coordinate reporting and documentation of training sessions, field visits, and program progress

• Participate in district, block and cluster review meetings, providing feedback for continuous improvement

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field

• Postgraduate qualification in Education or Social Work preferred

• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience managing development programs, working with schools and government partners.

• Strong project management skills with experience in planning, logistics, and execution of multi-site education programs with strong stakeholder management experience

• Excellent communication and reporting skills, including experience with donor reports

• Ability to problem-solve, adapt to challenges, and apply creative thinking

• Strong training and facilitation skills

• Data management and documentation proficiency

• Fluency in Kannada and English

• Understanding of government education policies and procedures

Benefits

Benefits include generous annual leave, health care provision, professional development opportunities, the possibility to work remotely, access to our amazing global networks, and much more.