Role Purpose:
We are hiring a Program Associate to support the implementation of our Schools Program in 2 districts (Mysore, Chamrajnagar) of Karnataka, Mysore being the base location. This role will focus on effective program delivery, mentoring master trainers and teachers, facilitating student-led innovation events like Ideathons and Hackathons, and managing district-level stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will bring experience in teaching, strong training and communication skills, and a deep understanding of working with government systems and education programs.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end implementation of Ideathon, Hackathon, and future skills interventions across assigned districts, ensuring achievement of programme targets and quality standards.
Coordinate with Master Trainers (MTs), teachers, and schools to ensure timely execution of programme activities and milestones.
Organize school and district-level events, showcases, recognition initiatives, and learner engagement activities.
Mentor, coach, and support MTs and teachers in planning and delivering programme interventions effectively.
Facilitate Communities of Practice (CoPs), review meetings, engagement calls, and WhatsApp-based learning communities.
Conduct regular school visits and classroom observations to provide on-ground support and strengthen implementation quality.
Coordinate planning and delivery of cascade trainings at district and block levels in collaboration with programme and learning teams.
Support MTs in designing, facilitating, and tracking high-quality training experiences.
Ensure training-related documentation, participation records, and follow-up actions are completed accurately and on time.
Build and maintain strong relationships with district officials, DIET representatives, school leaders, and teachers to support programme implementation.
Act as the primary point of contact for MTs, teachers, and schools, ensuring effective communication and coordination.
Represent Quest Alliance in district-level reviews, collaborative collectives, and stakeholder engagement forums.
Support implementation of monitoring frameworks, assessments, and programme tracking systems.
Maintain accurate programme data, monitor dashboards, and ensure timely resolution of data and technology-related issues.
Compile reports, document best practices and impact stories, and provide regular updates on programme progress and outcomes.
Ensure adherence to organisational policies, financial procedures, systems, and reporting requirements.
Participate actively in team reviews, planning processes, staff engagement activities, and performance management processes.
Take ownership of personal learning goals and continuously build capabilities to improve programme effectiveness and professional growth.
Required Experiences & Skills:
1–2 years’ experience in teaching, mentoring, or education program delivery
Proven experience working with government stakeholders
Strong skills in training delivery, communication, and report writing
Willingness to travel frequently within districts
Fluency in Kannada (spoken and written)
Brownie Points: Prior exposure to or interest in STEM mindset, computational thinking or critical thinking approaches in education
Salary:
The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 32,000/- per month (cost to company) (
The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate)
Benefits:
In addition to your compensation, you are also eligible for a suite of benefits designed to support your well-being and growth:
- Comprehensive Personal Accident Insurance covering up to ₹10,00,000 annually
- Mediclaim Insurance covering up to ₹3,00,000 annually, supported through our insurance partner, who also offer additional wellness benefits
- Reach for the Stars (RFS) amount of up to ₹5,000 to support your self-learning and knowledge-building efforts
- Internet allowance of up to ₹750/month, reimbursable based on actual usage to support flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- For employees with children under the age of 6 years, Quest offers childcare or day care fee support through a monthly matching contribution of up to ₹3,000, helping you create a supportive work-life balance
- Access to emotional health and wellbeing programs such as:
* Group sessions worth ₹7,500 per session fully covered by the organisation
* 1:1 counselling sessions (worth ₹1,800 per session), fully covered by the organisation
To Apply:
Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form via the ATS (Zoho Recruit) platform:
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About Quest Alliance:
Quest Alliance prepares young learners in India with the skills, mindsets, and support systems they need to thrive in life, learning, and work.
A social impact organization with close to two decades of experience, Quest Alliance works at the intersection of technology and future skills to make learning more equitable and relevant, especially for socially and economically vulnerable learners.
The organization influences systems to empower young learners in government high schools and trade and vocational institutes to holistically navigate their education to career transitions.
Quest Alliance works across 12 Indian states and is partnered with nine state governments, over 80 CSOs, national ministries, and funders. It has impacted 1.8 million young lives to date.
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At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.
