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Breakthrough is looking for 20 Coordinator – Blocks in Angul, Bolangir, Bhadrak, Jagatsingpur, Khordha, Ganjam, Mayurbhanj, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Sambalpur (two vacancies in each district). The people will report to the Zonal Leads of the respective regions.

The person will be responsible for overall management and implementation of the program in the allotted Block. The person must have prior knowledge of working at grassroots, working in team, and enjoy working within an environment that is mission-driven, results-driven, and community-oriented. The coordinator will contribute to a strong and respectful team culture grounded in feminist principles of co-creation and co-leadership. The detailed job description is as follows:

Key Responsibilities:

The coordinator is responsible for the effective implementation of Barnali programme on Gender Transformative Education System (GTES) in the assigned block in alignment with the program goal.

• Working at the block level and coordinating with the school administrative officers at cluster, block and district level;
• Organizing and facilitating meetings with teachers, school heads, school administrative officers;
• Facilitate the stakeholders to engage with different platforms such as SMCs and PTMs;
• Facilitate issue and skill based workshops at the school level on GTES and related topics;
• Support the team members from different centres of Breakthrough to conduct program monitoring and research activities;
• Documentation of the program and change stories;
• Collect and share content and data for monthly, quarterly and yearly reports;
• Report real time MIS data on a regular frequency;
• Undertake regular field visit and update the work;
• Support in monitoring the implementation of planned activities and the ongoing process monitoring of the program.

Specific Knowledge, Skill & Experience Required:

• Graduate or Post Graduate in Social Science/Humanities/Literature/Gender Studies;
• 2-4 years of experience in the social sector;
• Prior project implementation experience;
• Ability to absorb pressure and uncertainty arising out of project and organisational;
• Knowledge of regional language Odia, Hindi and/or English speaking, reading and writing is mandatory;
• Strong Computer skill (Microsoft office, word, excel and PowerPoint) required;
• On field strong planning and execution skills;
• Working experience with adolescents and youth and government officials will be preferred.

About Breakthrough:

Breakthrough works on culture change by shifting social norms that limit women and girls from reaching their full potential. We work with adolescents and young people aged 11-24 years aiming for an entire generation to shift and push for change.

Over the last 25 years, we have reached nearly 2.3 million adolescents in schools and communities. With more agency, better negotiation skills and aspiration, young people are calling out norms that hold them back and taking action, in the communities that Breakthrough works in.
This gives hope that a more equal world is possible for future generations.

Breakthrough’s Culture:

Employees at Breakthrough are expected to work in line with organisational values of Dignity, Integrity and Equity.

Breakthrough is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, colour, caste, religion, creed, gender, age, disability, economic status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. We prefer people from marginalised communities, women and other genders. Our policies and procedures reflect our commitment towards child safeguarding.

Breakthrough is committed to the well-being of its employees and understands an individual’s mental health can impact their ability to work. Breakthrough recognizes taking steps to improve mental health and wellbeing of the employees is essential. We are committed to fostering an environment that promotes employee wellbeing. We recognize that well-being is not just the absence of illness, but the presence of factors that support a fulfilling life.

To know more about Breakthrough, please visit – www.inbreakthrough.org

Eligible candidates interested in this position may apply through the following link: https://www.btconnect.org.in/Applicant/CreateJobApplicant

You can also submit your resume by email to jobs@inbreakthrough.org