Project Coordinator

**BACKGROUND**

The Hans Foundation (THF), established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that works towards creating an equitable society to enhance quality of life for all through the empowerment of marginalized and underprivileged communities in India. The Hans Foundation works for the Health and Wellbeing of remote and under-served groups, with an additional focus on children, persons with disabilities and women. THF also works for holistic Education and Livelihood development of our communities. Our Two-Fold Strategy involves identifying and working within Aspirational Districts and high poverty index in the North, North-East and East regions within specific states, as well as catering to lower-income and migratory populations in cities, through urban programs.

Over its 15 years of existence, THF has reached more than 35 million beneficiaries through its programs. THF works with communities through direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing local management and monitoring support to not-for-profit organizations in India funded through THF USA and RIST.

**General**

**Project Name**: Hans Education Programme (Hans Vriksh)

**Location of Job**: Bahraich (Uttar Pradesh)

**No. of Positions**: 01

**Position Overview**:
The Project Coordinator is responsible for the overall project and management of the Hans Vriksh - Girls’ Education program. The person will work closely with the Project Manager and Life Education Mentors. This position will report to the Project Manager.

The key deliverables will be quality and timely implementation of the program as per plan. Responsible for planning regular monitoring and periodic review of the program. Coordination and networking with key stakeholders at the local level, with government school government and like-minded organizations are also part of the responsibility. Manage and provide onsite support to Life Education Mentors and Tutors. The role requires 80% of the time to be spent in the field.

**A.Program and Administrative Management**:

- Execute and track Hans Vriksh’s program implementation based on the annual plans and program strategy and in coordination with the UP office.
- Organizing and facilitating events and meetings with the community, parents, girls and teachers.
- Facilitate the procurement as per THF procurement policy, timely procurement, and distribution of material support to girls.
- Explore and secure new resources that would benefit girls, the community, and the overall program.
- Work closely with government school staff, and government officials at the block and district level to ensure quality program implementation and in consultation with the THF UP office.
- Maintenance of Community-Based Learning Centers (CBLs) and observation of centers to see whether the stock register is being filled properly or not.
- Assist the Life Skill Education Mentors and tutors in ensuring that the Community-Based Learning Centers (CBLs) are run effectively as per the SOP.
- Conduct observation of Life Skills Education and Career Guidance Session and understand the intricacies of program delivery and session observation along with the feedback loop.
- Support the PM to identify the referrals of those organizations, people etc. in the community that align with the objective of the program, and work towards providing an enabling environment for girls’ education.

**B. Team Support**:

- Provide on-the-job support to Life Skills Education Mentors and tutors and ensure necessary coordination and support among them.
- Conduct regular planning and review meetings with the team.
- Manage field team attendance and leave records of all the staff related to Hans Vriksh.

**C. Monitoring & Evaluation**
- Conduct regular visits to the school, CBLs and project locations during ongoing activities for regular monitoring as per the plan finalized and submit the report in the desired format.
- Maintain and oversee various base records related to all program activities and ensure compliance.
- Collect, verify and enter the data in the online dashboard.
- Any other data entry task assigned by the line manager.

**D. Reporting & Documentation**:

- Collection and compilation of Monthly Program Reports and Quarterly Progress Reports from field staff and ensure their timely submission to the regional office.
- Document good practices, success stories and case studies for the program.

**E. Supporting PM for regional / State Level, Office Level activities & Priorities**:

- Serve as primary liaison among life skill mentor, tutors and project manager, if applicable.
- Liaison with block/ cluster level officials to ensure smooth and timely implementation of the program.
- Coordinate site visits for PM/core team members/, donors, and potential program donors.
- Assist in conducting research/studies planned for the year.
- Participating in meetings, thematic trainings etc. conducted by THF at regional/state/country level.
- Participate and suppor