Role Title : District Coordinator
Location : Varanasi - UP
Reporting To: Senior Program Officer
Core / Field : Field
ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND
Centre for Catalyzing Change (C3), is a not for profit organization that improves the lives of women and girls in India. Through local partnerships and programs, C3’s proven approach to development gives women, young girls and boys the tools they need to improve their lives, as well as that of their families and communities. Our programs focus on increasing educational and livelihood opportunities for adolescent girls, ensuring access to lifesaving reproductive health information and services, and strengthening ability to become leaders in their communities .
C3 is initiating implementation of a project on building leadership capacities of grassroots leaders in Uttar Pradesh to prioritize and consistently engage in improving delivery of health and nutrition services.
The project strengthens leadership with a focus on health, nutrition and gender equity. It builds community capacity through structured orientations and meetings to enhance awareness, mobilization and local action. The program strengthens convergence between Panchayati Raj Institutions, the Health Department, and ICDS. It promotes the inclusion of health, nutrition, and gender priorities in village-level planning and implementation. The project provides technical support at the state level and on-ground implementation support. It is currently being implemented in four districts of Uttar Pradesh: Lucknow, Varanasi, Fatehpur and Shravasti.
POSITION SUMMARY
The role entails close coordination with district- and block-level government officials, providing supportive supervision to Block Project Coordinators and facilitating meetings with government stakeholders and senior staff. The position focuses on ensuring the smooth implementation of the programme through effective supervision, documentation and timely reporting to support efficient project execution.
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Coordinate with district- and block-level officials and represent the organization in meetings, reviews and coordination platforms.
• Provide supportive supervision, mentoring and technical guidance to Block Project Coordinators for timely and quality programme implementation.
• Facilitate convergence with Health, PRI and Panchayat Departments for effective use of VHSNC and JAS funds and integration into GPDP planning.
• Conduct regular field visits (20–22 per month) to supervise village-level activities and provide on-ground handholding and problem-solving support.
• Participate in and guide block, cluster and village-level meetings and key community events to ensure quality execution.
• Oversee monitoring, documentation, data collection, MIS updating and timely submission of reports, travel plans and expenditure statements.
• Document and share success stories/case studies and undertake other responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor/State Head.
Note: The roles and responsibilities mentioned above are not exhaustive. Role holder will be guided to perform different tasks as necessitated by changing role within the organization and the overall
objectives.
Required Qualifications & Skills
• Post Graduate in Social Work/Public Health
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a Non-Governmental Organization, including at least 5 years in a district-level role with team management.
• Familiarity with Panchayat’s work, Health and Nutrition, ICDS and Gender.
• Familiarity with local language and culture of rural Uttar Pradesh
• Understanding and experience of working with government system, adolescent health, various government schemes for children and adolescents.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with attention to details
• Experience of supporting District/Block level implementation and problem solving
• Fluency in Hindi and English (both written verbal) will be an advantage
• Good team player
• Sound ability to use computers and manage data independently
• Must be able to undertake extensive travelling to the field according to need.
• Networking with development agencies, NGOs at district level.
• Two-wheeler with valid driving licence is mandatory.
OTHER DETAILS
• The offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience and salary history.
• Last date for submission of application: 14-Mar-2026
Link: https://mitr2.c3india.org/Career/Home/Application?Code=JOBID-085
• The application must contain information about your current salary & benefits drawn (CTC).
• Only Short-listed candidates will be intimated.
C3 aims to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.