Job ID: 306173

Project Coordinator

Sathi (Society for Assistance to Children in Difficult Situation)

Location: Raichur and Yadgir, Karnataka

Apply by: 19 Nov 2026

Relevant Sectors

Human Rights, Law, Migration, Conflicts, Justice

Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child

1. Job Purpose
The Project Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, and monitoring project activities at the district level to improve access to education, skills, and development opportunities for children and youth from migrant and vulnerable families. The role involves supervising community mobilizers and teachers, overseeing community-based learning and youth resource centres, strengthening collaboration with schools and government departments, and ensuring effective implementation, documentation, and monitoring of project interventions.

2. Key Responsibilities
A. Project Planning and Implementation
• Plan and coordinate project activities at the district level.
• Monitor project progress and address implementation challenges in consultation with the Programme Manager.
• Ensure the effective functioning of learning centres and youth resource centres.
• Coordinate educational, life skills, and youth development activities.

B. Team Supervision
• Supervise and guide community mobilizers and teachers.
• Monitor staff performance and field activities.
• Conduct team meetings and training sessions to improve programme implementation.
• Support staff in resolving field-level challenges.

C. Education and Child Tracking
• Identify out-of-school children and support their enrolment in schools.
• Monitor children's attendance, learning progress, and school retention.
• Maintain records of enrolment, school transfers, and educational progress.
• Coordinate with schools to ensure continuity of education for migrant children.
• Support children and youth in accessing scholarships and higher education opportunities.

D. Community Mobilisation and Coordination
• Coordinate with schools, Gram Panchayats, WCPCs, SDMCs, and government departments.
• Engage parents, community leaders, and youth groups to promote education and child rights.
• Build partnerships with government agencies and civil society organisations.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to address the needs of migrant families.
E. Youth Development
• Coordinate life skills training, vocational training, and career guidance for youth.
• Organise youth meetings, training sessions, exposure visits, and field trips.
• Support youth in accessing scholarships, skill development programmes, and employment opportunities.
• Encourage youth participation and leadership.

F. Community Activities
• Organise community meetings, awareness programmes, enrolment drives, and educational activities.
• Encourage community participation in project activities.
• Coordinate with local stakeholders to address barriers faced by migrant children and families.

G. Documentation and Reporting
• Maintain records of children's enrolment, attendance, school retention, and learning progress.
• Document youth training, scholarships, and skill development activities.
• Prepare monthly activity plans and progress reports.
• Monitor project targets and submit timely reports to the Programme Manager.
• Maintain updated beneficiary records and project documents.

H. Labour Rights and Government Schemes
• Identify migrant families who need support in accessing government schemes and welfare services.
• Coordinate with labour departments and other agencies to facilitate access to eligible benefits.
• Conduct awareness activities on labour rights, social security, and child labour prevention.

3. Qualifications and Skills
• A graduate degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Education, Development Studies, or a related discipline is required; a postgraduate qualification is preferred.
• A minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in project coordination, community development, education, child protection, or youth development, preferably in the NGO or development sector.
• Experience in supervising field teams, coordinating community-based programmes, and working with vulnerable or migrant communities.
• Knowledge of school enrolment, retention, foundational learning, child rights, youth development, and relevant government schemes.
• Experience in coordinating with schools, Gram Panchayats, government departments, community institutions, and civil society organisations.
• Strong skills in planning, monitoring, documentation, reporting, and beneficiary data management.
• Good communication, facilitation, team management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, spreadsheets, and digital data collection or monitoring tools.
• Ability to work in rural and community settings and undertake regular field visits within the assigned district.
• Knowledge of Kannada is essential; knowledge of local languages spoken by migrant communities is an added advantage.

4. Accountability and Reporting
The Project Coordinator will report to the Programme Manager and work closely with community mobilizers, teachers, local institutions, government departments, and other stakeholders. The position is accountable for the quality and timely implementation of district-level activities, achievement of agreed targets, team performance, accurate documentation, and regular reporting.

Job Email ID:

sathi.admin(at)gmail.com