Project Coordinator Model School Program

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Permanent
Full-time

26 days ago
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Role: Project Coordinator Model School Program
Experience: 3-5 years
Salary Band: 4.2-4.8L
Location: Chennai
Role Type: 6-months contractual roleAbout TIDETechnology Informatics Design Endeavour (TIDE) is a 30-year-old Bengaluru based NGO providing technology solutions for societal needs. TIDE is an award-winning NGO, and its work encompasses biomass-based cooking / industry solutions, energy efficiency / conservation, climate education, WASH and waste management, technology-based skilling & rural livelihood augmentation, and rural women leadership. TIDE complies with all legal and statutory requirements diligently. TIDE is a registered society and has valid FCRA, CSR certification, 12A, 80G, PAN. All audit and annual reports are available on the website.The work culture at TIDE is professional, caring and gender neutral. We strive to offer exciting career growth opportunities for deserving candidates.High level job responsibilitiesManage and coordinate all activities of TIDE Model school program for Chennai regionWork with Partners ( funders/ Others ) to identify and select prospective schools which meet TIDE’s onboarding criteria.Act as single point of contact with funder for the assigned project and work to meet all committed deadlines (sessions , Interventions, Volunteer engagements , periodic reporting , attending review meetings etc.)Manage the budget for the project and work on financial statements of the projects for reporting purposes.Manage the resources allocated for the project.Liaison with schools, conduct need assessment and identify for partnering.Work on content with regards to environment education sessions and knowledge materials.Manage the planning and installation of interventions on conservation, energy, waste and water at schools enabling conceptual learning to school children.Act as facilitator (Teacher) for the Model school sessions in the school along with the teamFacilitate volunteer engagement initiatives at the school.Undertake activities to bring in ownership by school community including teachers, parents, and local communityTrack impact with data and document the same in the templated provided by the funders.Making sure that all the deliverables mentioned in the MoU signed are met and are regularly reported.Work on social media and conduct various such activities in school for brand visibility purposes.Eligibility criteria

Science / engineering degree with a strong technology aptitude; post-graduation desirable

Minimum 2 years work experience in handling sustainability projects / education projects/ teaching experience

Essential Attributes:Should have a pleasing personalityEthical and honestPassion for environmental sustainability & education * Should like Working with Children , teachers and knowing educational frameworkFluent with languages ( English and Tamil) * Familiar with data-based planning, implementation, and impact assessmentExcellent communication and networking skills * Good digital skills with understanding of using tools for content creation, conducting sessions, etc

Willing to travel extensively within Chennai and to program sites out of station on need basis

Preferred attributes

Familiarity with purchase / procurement processes and vendor management

Volunteer handling experience / CSR project experienceTermsThis is a contract based job in Chennai.Salary range is within the industry standards.TIDE offers medical insurance, gratuity, and staff loan benefits

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