Collectives for Integrated Livelihood Initiatives (CInI)
Role Details
1. Name of the position :State Coordinator
2. Location :Ranchi/Khunti, Jharkhand
3. No. of vacancies :1
4. Reporting to: Education Anchor
I. Introduction
Collectives for Integrated Livelihood Initiatives (CInI)?is a resource organization committed to improving the overall quality of life in rural and tribal regions across the Central India belt, spanning the states of Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. Established in 2007 as an associate organization of Tata Trusts, CInI has pioneered several scalable and impactful programs across key thematic areas—Livelihoods, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WaSH), Education, Sports, Primary Healthcare & Nutrition. Our initiatives are aligned with the?Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030?and have been recognised on national and international platforms.
CInI anchors its work in community institutions, women’s collectives, and frontline workers. In partnership with CSOs and State Governments, we leverage technology, and robust processes to deliver sustainable, scalable impact—powered by 300+ development professionals across implementation geographies.
II. Job Purpose
The State Coordinator will lead state-level program management, government convergence, and quality implementation of Education initiatives. The role ensures timely deliverables, strengthens institutional capacity, and support evidence-based planning and decision-making through robust data and reporting systems.
Key Accountabilities
Partnership Development & Stakeholder Engagement
• Manage relationships with the State Department of Women & Child Development/ICDS, School Education Department, and other line departments for program implementation.
• Work closely with nodal departmental agencies and partner organizations.
• Ensure effective convergence at district/block levels with ECCE/education officials and other line departments to improve field delivery and institutional capacity.
Program planning, management, and delivery
• Oversee end-to-end program implementation and ensure deliverables are met on time and to quality standards.
• Assist in budgeting, annual/quarterly planning, and management of education initiatives in coordination with the state department
• Support systemic planning at state/district level, including activity calendars, implementation plans, and monitoring schedules.
Training, capacity building, and quality assurance.
• Coordinate and support the design and implementation of training modules, assessment tools, and training follow-ups for frontline workers (e.g., Anganwadi workers/teachers)
• Provide technical guidance on play-based, developmentally appropriate practices and classroom quality improvement.
• Conduct regular monitoring visits and quality assessments to strengthen delivery at Anganwadi centres/Schools and other learning sites.
Data, research, and decision support
• Collect, analyze, and interpret program related data to inform decisions, course corrections, and state-level planning
• Assist the Department with data entry, data quality checks, and maintenance of accurate records and documentation.
• Conduct or support research studies, reviews, and evidence generation.
Reporting and communications
• Draft formal communications (letters, notes,) and reports in Hindi and English as required for government and internal use.
• Prepare and submit regular progress reports (monthly/quarterly) on project progress, challenges, risks, and outcomes to government stakeholders and leadership
III. Eligibility and requirements
Education:
• Postgraduate degree in Education, Child Development/ECD, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or related field
Experience:
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in ECCE/ICDS, school education, or large-scale education/development programs, with at least 3 years in a state coordination or program management role.
• Proven experience working with state government departments (WCD/ICDS, Education) and managing multi-stakeholder partnerships.
• Demonstrated experience in training design/delivery, M&E, and data-driven program management.
Skills, Competencies and Experience:
• Strong understanding of ECCE policy, NEP 2020 ECCE framework, and ICDS systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and convergence skills at state/district/block levels.
• Strong analytical skills; proficiency in Excel and basic data analysis for monitoring and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Hindi and English; ability to draft official correspondence and reports.
• Ability to travel extensively within the state and work under tight timelines.
Interested candidates should send CVs by 25 November 2026 , to recruitments@cinicell.org with Application for State Coordinator as the Subject Heading
Last date of CV submission- 25 November 2026