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 use of dictionaries for vernacular translations.

Quest Alliance is looking for a Program Associate for coordinating all the activities of ITIs. You will be reaching out to all the ITIs in the region and will be responsible for the smooth implementation of the program.

Support Facilitators in ITI Centers:

• Ensuring effective implementation of the program by regular visits to Govt. ITI. 
• Working with facilitators of Govt. ITI’s to support them in curriculum delivery at their ITI’s. 
• Conduct sessions with students, as needed 
• Develop effective working relationships with ITI partners
• Conduct monthly/quarterly review meetings with program stakeholders-center heads, trainers and so on
• Ensure that the trainers and centers gradually become independent and adept at using the content 

Relationship Management - Stakeholders (Internal and External):

• Develop an Effective working relationship with the Govt. Authority, ITI Principals and Facilitators of the region
• Coordinating with QA team and the institute for any internal or external visits to the ITI’s. 

Participate and contribute to the Training of Trainers (TOTs):

• Identify training needs 
• Support with the Coordination of the training
• Facilitate sessions as and when required during ToTs
• Coordinate with the Placement team and facilitate the training for the Placement officers

Documentation and Reporting:

• As per requirements, conduct baseline and endline tests/Focus Group Discussions as and when needed
• Responsible for the coordination and for writing reports as per the project requirement
• Documentation of Centre, trainer and students success stories
• Following up with ITIs to share data of students and Institutes as required by the M&E framework

Contributing to Industry Engagement Strategies:

• Co-ordinating, facilitating Industry Engagement activities
• Inviting employers to do guest lectures at Institutes; organizing placement events like Alumni Meet, Parents Engagement, Job fair, etc., 
• Providing support to placement officers of the ITI’s to plan and organise placement related activities 

Support any other activities related to My QUEST Program whenever needed:

Required Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Social Work/Rural Management or other development disciplines, with 2-4 years of work experience preferably in the Education/Vocational Training sector
• Good communication skills in English and the regional language
• Ability to draft compelling reports grounded in data
• Ability to train facilitators and youths for the vocational training program
• The candidate should be flexible, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and an energetic team player
• Knowledge of issues in vocational training space and the social development sector in India.
• Proficient in MS Office tools

We are looking for people who: 

• Are passionate about working to solve challenges in the education and employability domain
• The candidate should be flexible, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and an energetic team player
• Can travel 1 week to 15 days in a month 

Women candidates are encouraged to apply!

Due to the enormity of applications received, Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted! 

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