JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title Project Officer
Department: Program Implementation
Based in location Bengaluru (Rural)
Travel Requirement 80% of the total time
Reporting to Program Lead
Level of Contact with Children: 1
(Direct contact with children)
The position holder shall be responsible to adhere & work within the ambit of Plan India’s Safeguarding Policy & Gender Equality Policy.
ABOUT PLAN INDIA
PIIC is a nationally registered not for profit organization striving to advance children’s rights and equality for girls, thus creating a lasting impact in the lives of vulnerable and excluded children and their communities. Since 1979, PIIC and its partners have improved the lives of millions of children and young people by enabling them access to protection, quality education and healthcare services, a healthy environment, livelihood opportunities and participation in decisions which affect their lives.
Plan India is a member of the Plan International Federation, an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Plan International is active in more than 70 countries. To know more about PIIC visit www.planindia.org
SUMMARY OF THE OVERALL JOB
The Model Schools initiative aims to provide access to high-quality holistic school education in rural Bangalore at the block level, promoting excellence and all-round development among students. The primary objective of Model Schools is to ensure high-quality education at the block level, creating centers of excellence that inspire educational growth. The holistic development of students is a central goal, encompassing academic, co-curricular, and personal growth aspects. Schools that enables all children to attend regularly, learn, effectively and graduate.
KEY FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Activities in Schools with Child Groups and SMCs:
• He / She shall support in formation of Children Clubs/Parliament in Schools and organizing their regular meetings.
• He / She shall support the School Management Committees to work as per RtE.
• He / She shall make meeting calendar for the sessions, coordinate with school authorities, and encourage the children groups and SMC members for participation in the meetings and working on the agenda.
• Supporting the Children Groups and SMCs for overall planning of meetings during the year for sustainable development activities in the schools.
2. Reporting and Documentation:
• He / She shall be responsible for documenting and making the reports of the sessions.
• He / She shall support the children groups and SMCs for taking the minutes of the meeting and keeping the record.
3. Monitoring of ongoing activities in School:
• As per the requirement of the project, he / she will be assigned responsibilities for looking after day to day activities of the project in the school/s.
4. Other work:
• He / She may be assigned additional responsibilities as per the project requirements.
The main responsibilities of the Project Officer include planning and implementing training and awareness activities, reporting and documenting the impact of the sessions, monitoring ongoing activities in schools, and potentially assigning additional responsibilities as per project requirements.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
• Advanced university degree in Social science or related field.
• Minimum 4-5 years’ experience, with prior experience of working with children
• Experience of developing quality project report and other documents.
• Spoken, reading & written fluency in English, Hindi & Kannad is essential.
• Essential computer skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Travel Requirement: 80% of the total time.
COMPENSATION & EMPLOYMENT :
Plan is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply. Our policies and procedures reflect our commitment to child rights and child protection.
How to apply :
Please send us your updated resume along with a suitability note (Single Word document only) at planindiacareers@planindia.org . Please mention “Project Officer-Bengaluru” in the subject.
Last date of application is 30th April 2026
Given the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.