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Youth Impact
Youth Impact is an evidence-based international NGO working in education and health for young people around the world. We partner hand-in-hand with governments to scale high-impact programs through public systems — rigorously testing and refining them to maximize impact and reduce cost. Today, we have close government partnerships and on-the-ground teams in Botswana, South Africa, Namibia, India, and the Philippines, alongside partnerships in many other countries and team members working across the globe. Our diverse global team spans disciplines, backgrounds, and time zones, but we are united by shared values and a commitment to learning. We are now entering an ambitious new phase of global growth, scaling rapidly across new geographies while maintaining the quality and rigor that define our work. We’re looking for people excited to join our mission of ensuring all young people thrive.
District Coordinator (Davangere - India)
Location and contract
Location: Davangere, India
Contract type: Fixed term contract with potential for extension pending performance
Reports to: Regional Program Coordinators
Application deadline: Sunday, 14 June 2026 at 23:59 IST
About the role
The District Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the implementation of the Ganita Ganaka program at the district level. The coordinator will serve as a vital link between the district administration, state team, district/block officials, Cluster Resource Persons (CRPs), and teachers. The role involves on-ground program implementation support, capacity building, monitoring, and stakeholder engagement to ensure effective delivery of program objectives.
The candidate should have extensive experience in working with government partners and school leadership. They will lead organizing teacher and volunteer trainings and oversee high-impact program delivery to improve Foundational numeracy. Furthermore, they are responsible for managing the field team. The candidate will also be able to work beyond the job description - enjoy problem-solving and applying creative thinking to challenges and building relationships with staff, program leaders, implementers, and government partners.
Key responsibilities
Support District administration, block-level officials and CRPs in planning and executing Ganita Ganaka activities
Actively work with the Block level associate to ensure effective program implementation
Conduct training sessions and refresher workshops for teachers on program content and processes
Address teacher doubts and challenges related to the program
Motivate and engage stakeholders at district, block, cluster, and school levels
Conduct field visits to monitor progress and provide hands-on support
Coordinate reporting and documentation of training sessions, field visits, and program progress
Participate in district, block and cluster review meetings, providing feedback for continuous improvement
Required experience and qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field
Postgraduate qualification in Education or Social Work preferred
Minimum of 5+ years’ experience managing development programs, working with schools and government partners.
Strong project management skills with experience in planning, logistics, and execution of multi-site education programs with strong stakeholder management experience
Excellent communication and reporting skills, including experience with donor reports
Ability to problem-solve, adapt to challenges, and apply creative thinking
Strong training and facilitation skills
Data management and documentation proficiency
Understanding of government education policies and procedures
Who will thrive in this role
Comfortable working in schools and government settings, building trust on the ground
Strong stakeholder manager who keeps delivery on track across multiple actors
Enjoys solving problems in real time and adapting to field realities
Confident trainer and facilitator of teachers and stakeholders
Highly organised with strong follow-through on reporting and coordination
What success looks like
District activities are delivered on time with strong coordination across stakeholders
Teachers are well trained and supported, improving classroom implementation
Monitoring and reporting are timely, accurate, and used for action
Strong relationships are built with government and school stakeholders
Field teams are effectively managed and supported to deliver quality work
Other requirements
Travel requirements: Frequent travel can be expected
Legal requirements: Legal right to work and reside in India
Language: Fluency in Kannada and English. Hindi proficiency is an added advantage.
Benefits
Benefits include generous annual leave, sick leave, (including global health insurance provisions), various stipends, professional development opportunities, the ability to work remotely, access to our amazing global networks and much more.
