Program Officer

Published 2025-07-10

**About Quest Alliance**:
At Quest Alliance, we transform learning ecosystems through education technology, capacity building, and collaboration to build 21st-century skills for learners and facilitators.

We are a not-for-profit trust that focuses on research-led innovation and advocacy in the field of teaching and learning. We engage with educators, civil society, government institutions, and corporate organizations to demonstrate and enable scalable and replicable solutions in school education and vocational training.

**About the Program**:
MyQuest’s objective is to provide a holistic development platform for young people as well as provide a lifelong, continuous learning opportunity to disadvantaged youth. We use content, pedagogy and technology, to drive the delivery of teaching and learning. Through our signature blended learning approach we develop critical life-work skills that are critical for success in the 21st century. Our curriculum includes media elements like games, videos, audio, and visuals as well as the use of dictionaries for vernacular translations.

**As part of ‘Green’,**the said role will deliver engaging learning experiences that build awareness and skills for green careers among ITI learners and trainers. The Green facilitator will engage youth in green careers, conduct hands-on eco-activities, and support the implementation of green curriculum components as part of a growing Green ITI initiative.The role requires a strong green mindset, understanding of India’s green economy and the ability to guide youth towards sustainable career pathways.

**As part of ‘Self-employment’**, the said role will also engage with ITI learners and trainers to promote Self Employment and Gig work as a viable career pathway for sustainable income generation particularly in the North-eastern region of the country. This will involve delivering sessions on enterprise building and carrying out project based learning with young learners in TVET institutes. The role requires a strong understanding of upcoming industries and sectors in Assam and other North-eastern states and an ability to lead and guide youth in their journey of self-empowerment.

Besides, the said role is also expected to emerge him/her-self in understanding the emergent trends and market in the NE region that cater to the green economy or promote self-employment through dialogue, discussions & data-insighting.

**Role & Responsibilities**:

- Facilitate interactive sessions with ITI learners and trainers on green mindset, green careers, and emerging opportunities in the green economy.
- Facilitate interactive sessions with ITI learners on Self Employment and Gig work, entrepreneurial mindset and emerging opportunities in the sector.
- Lead the **implementation and tracking of QUEST App Green & Self Employment Content**, ensuring that students actively engage with the digital modules and complete assessments.
- Adapt and deliver training content to diverse audiences, ensuring high levels of participation and engagement.
- Organize and facilitate **Green/ Self-Employment Bootcamps** to deepen learners’ understanding through hands-on, experiential learning.
- Support the delivery of **Green/Self Employment Training of Trainers (ToTs)** for instructors and master trainers to build capacity on green.
- Establish and mentor **student-led Green Clubs** / **Business Projects** that take ownership of institute-level sustainability projects.
- Provide career guidance to learners on green jobs, entrepreneurship, and higher education pathways.
- Willingness to travel within the region to conduct training sessions, meet stakeholders, and support program implementation at ITIs.
- Support rollout and contextualization of Green Curriculum/ Self Employment modules, toolkits, and activity-based learning methods.
- Map local green enterprises, industries, and initiatives to create contextual career opportunities for learners.
- Collaborate with industry partners and community stakeholders to build exposure opportunities like field visits and internships in green sectors.
- Document learnings and best practices from the field to inform program design.
- Collaborate with government stakeholders, local NGOs, and institute leadership to strengthen climate education and practice.
- Undertake dialogue and discussions with leading entrepreneurs to bring a mindset shift among learners and educators about self-employment as a viable career

**Required Qualifications & Experience**
- **Minimum 2-4 years of experience**in facilitating sessions with youth and/or trainers in vocational education settings.
- Familiarity with ITI ecosystems and vocational skilling programs in India.
- Strong understanding of green careers, sustainability, and industry trends in India’s green economy.
- Strong understanding of enterprise building and business development in context of North east region
- Ability to map and leverage local opportunities to direct learne