AGA KHAN FOUNDATION (INDIA)
POSITION DESCRIPTION
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Position Name
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Early Childhood Development Facilitator (Strengthening Early Childhood Ecosystem)
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Position Location
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Vikarabad, Telangana
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Reporting to
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Project Manager (Strengthening Early Childhood Ecosystem)
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Position tenure
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Up to April 2029, renewable as per programme funding and need
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Number of Positions
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4
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About the Organisation
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a leading global development organization working to tackle the root causes of poverty. For almost 50 years, AKF has helped create strong community institutions that support sustainable, locally driven initiatives to improve the lives of millions of people. AKF's programmes aim to ensure that infants have the best possible start in life, families are healthy and wellnourished, children and young people can access quality learning opportunities and grow to fulfil their potential, and adults can develop future-facing skills so they can gain employment or start their own businesses. We believe that women and young girls should not be limited in their choices or opportunities and are dedicated to fostering inclusive communities in which all voices are heard and valued. As our climate changes, we are working with the communities we serve, and especially farmers, to adapt to its challenges and opportunities and contribute to a healthy planet. But the issues we face are evolving rapidly. To meet them, we use innovation to empower communities to develop new solutions that can be quickly tested and refined, ensuring they are relevant, feasible and sustainable. Through partnerships with local communities, government agencies and programmes, we are building a future where we all thrive together.
AKF primarily works across seven thematic areas - agriculture, building community resilience to climate change, work and enterprise, education, early childhood development, WASH, health and nutrition, and strengthening community institutions to sustain and lead development interventions.
AKF started its operations in India in 1978 and implements programmes in both rural and urban areas across four states (Bihar, Delhi, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh). AKF's current interventions are under implementation across 1635 villages and 93 urban wards, benefiting 3.9 million people, 2/3rd of whom are women.
Project Details
The project strengthens the quality of Early Childhood Development services by integrating gender equity and socio-emotional learning as cross-cutting components across home, Anganwadi Centres, and community settings. Through improved pedagogy, caregiver engagement, and system partnerships, it aims to enhance foundational learning, reduce early learning gaps, and promote equitable early learning opportunities for all children.
Position Summary
The ECD Facilitator will play a critical role in regular supportive supervision visits and demonstrating effective classroom processes at the AWCs. In addition, the Facilitator will be responsible for working closely with the caregivers, SHGs and PRIs along with AWWs to strengthen community institutions.
They will also be responsible for facilitating training sessions for Anganwadi Workers, Helpers, Supervisors, SHGs and PRI members to ensure the effective implementation of the programme at the field level. Furthermore, the Facilitator will actively engage with the ICDS system by leveraging sector-level and block level meetings and coordinating ground-level activities to promote community engagement in early childhood development.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- S/he will be responsible for providing support during district and block level training sessions.
- S/he will be responsible for providing support in two ICDS Supervisor's catchment area (~50 AWCs).
- S/he will be responsible for demonstration of ECCE activities and components of responsive care giving.
- S/he will be responsible for providing support on formation and conducting regular and effective meetings with caregivers along with Anganwadi Workers.
- S/he will help improve children's regular attendance to support better learning and observation at Anganwadi Centres.
- S/he will ensure regular assessments of children at Anganwadi Centres.
- S/he will provide supportive supervision to Anganwadi workers for ensuring that child centric activities are organized at the centres.
- S/he will be responsible for organizing community events for children and community at respective village/panchayat level.
- S/he will collect required program related information/data for maintaining programe MIS.
- S/he will coordinate with the key stakeholders including SHGs and PRI members and community members of the village/cluster.
- S/he will support the timely distribution of learning materials, in coordination with the District/Project Coordinator.
- Carry out any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the organisation from time to time.
- Consistently uphold safeguarding policies and the Code of Conduct in all interactions; proactively implement prevention measures, promptly report concerns, and contribute to maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all individuals engaged with AKF.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Graduate/Post-Graduate in any discipline with a passion to work for marginalized communities.
- Strong understanding of Early Childhood Care & Education, SHGs and PRIs.
- A minimum of three years of experience, preferably in ECCE/ECD.
- Candidate should keep himself/herself updated on the changes in ECCE/ECD and proactively support Anganwadi Supervisors and CDPO to implement it in their areas.
- Community mobilization and facilitation skills are essential.
- Excellent inter-personal skills and communication (both verbal and written) in Hindi or English are essential.
- Self-driven and highly motivated, with a commitment to improving the quality of life of marginalized communities, and a willingness to work as an active member of a team.
- Computer proficiency (using MS Office suite (MS Word/ Excel)), Email, and Internet.
- Must have a valid and updated driving license.
How To apply
Please submit your updated CV, accompanied by a cover letter stating the reasons for your interest in the position by 13th May 2026 using the link below –
The Aga Khan Development Network is an international group of private, non-denominational development agencies and institutions that seek to empower communities and individuals, often in disadvantaged circumstances, to improve living conditions and opportunities.
The Aga Khan Foundation is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and will strive to ensure that all job applicants, staff, and volunteers, do not suffer negative discrimination on the basis of their religion, race, caste, color, nationality, social class, sex, place of birth, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, HIV status, age etc. or any combination of these. Visit us at www.akf.org.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. AKF also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. You can find out more on this scheme on this link: https://misconduct-disclosure-scheme.org