Job Title: Project Officer Organization: Vikramshila Education Resource Society Location: Kolkata, West Bengal Employment Type: Full-time (Contractual) About the Organization: Vikramshila Education Resource Society, a non-profit organization established in 1989, is dedicated to enhancing school education, particularly in early childhood education, literacy, numeracy, and primary and secondary learning. With a focus on curricular and co-curricular areas, Vikramshila collaborates with state systems to drive curricular reform, resource development, capacity building, and on-the- ground model creation for strategic, demonstration, and scaling initiatives. Headquartered in Kolkata, Vikramshila operates field offices in Lucknow, Guwahati, Pune, Ranchi, and Patna, impacting schools, anganwadi centers, madrasas, and community learning centers across West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, Jharkhand, Odisha, Utar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra. Position Overview: Vikramshila has a partnership with ITC, Mission Sunehra Kal to implement an educational program aligned with the National Education Policy 2020. The program thematics are primarily around FLN in primary schools in Kolkata. The Project Officer will play a pivotal role in liaising with schools, managing program operations, fostering stakeholder relationships, and ensuring the program’s success within defined timelines. Key Responsibilities: • Assist the Program Manager in coordinating and overseeing the development and implementation of program activities/initiatives to meet assessed needs. • Support in content/resource development as and when required. • Extensive field visit and visit to Schools • Assist in the preparation or translation of material in Bengali. • Undertake field visits to monitor and provide hand-holding support to teachers, members of the community, and their mobilization and empowerment. • Undertake field visits to provide support in community activities. • Collaborate with other team members to plan, organize different activities, and support the implementation of project activities. • Support the organization in ongoing and upcoming projects from time to time to achieve the overall objectives of the organization Quali?cations, Skills, and Abilities: • Postgraduate degree in education, management, social science, economics, or equivalent. • Minimum of two years of relevant work experience. • Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills • Extremely detail-oriented with strong organizational skills • Problem solver who can think on their feet • Ability to assess priorities, initiate and follow-through on tasks • Strong self-starter who will take charge and provide efficient support to the Manager • Strong ethics and confidentiality to handle sensitive information. Compensation and Tenure: Remuneration for this contract role (likely for renewal based on project continuity and performance) will be in the range of 20K to 25K per month depending upon the candidate’s qualifications and experience levels. Application Process: To apply for the position of Project Officer, please follow the application process outlined below: o Prepare your application: Update your CV and write a Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, and motivation for applying. Be sure to demonstrate your understanding of the role and how your skills align with the responsibilities. o Email your application: Send an email to rashmi.vikramshila@gmail.com . In the subject line of your email, please write “Application for the Position of Project Officer.” Attach your CV and Cover Letter to the email as separate documents. o Application deadline: Please ensure that your application is submitted by 14th December 2023. Late applications will not be considered. Safeguarding and Code of Conduct: Vikramshila is committed to a Safeguarding Policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, and Code of Conduct. As an applicant, you are expected to adhere to these principles, and the organization has a zero-tolerance policy in this regard. Equal Opportunity Employer: Vikramshila is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The organization is committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of individuals from diverse backgrounds. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation. If you do not receive a response within two weeks from the submission of the application, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. Thank you for your understanding. Note: All personal data collected during the application process will be treated confidentially and used solely for recruitment purposes. Job Email id: rashmi.vikramshila(at)gmail.com |
