About Pratham:
Pratham was founded in 1995, to provide preschool education to children in the slums of Mumbai. Over the last 30 years, Pratham has grown to be one of India’s largest NGOs working to provide quality education to underprivileged youth and children in over 25 states and union territories across the country, with a range of interventions.
Pratham is a widely recognized organization, having received notable awards such as the Lui Che Woo Prize, the WISE Prize for Innovation, Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship, the Henry R Kravis Prize in Leadership and the CNN-IBN Indian of the Year for Public Service. For more details, refer to www.pratham.org.
About Pratham-Shah PraDigi Innovation Center:
PraDigi Centre is a unit of Pratham which aims at developing technology-enabled learning solutions. The Creativity Club Program is a tech-enabled open learning model developed by PraDigi Centre which aims to connect children (10-14) and youth (14+) with creative learning opportunities. The program aims to foster 21st-century skills (creativity, problem-solving, communication and collaboration) and is driven by youth volunteers and teachers in schools and communities. In the current year, the centre aims to strengthen the existing creativity clubs and extend its offering to the larger ecosystem. This will be done through strategic partnerships with the schools, organizations and government(local/state).
Position Summary:
The Creativity Club Coordinator position offers motivated and energetic individuals an opportunity to be an integral part of the Creativity Club program. The program offers exposure to different domains such as environment, science, math, art, sports and coding. The individual will play an essential role in establishing, implementing, and sustaining the creativity club network in schools and communities within the assigned geography.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Planning and Implementation
- Supporting Pratham’s field team to organise creativity clubs in communities and schools within the assigned geography.
- Coordinating with field and program teams for effective planning and
- Ensuring the smooth implementation of the program, meeting the decided targets and adhering to timelines.
2. Building Local Partnerships
- Identifying, engaging and building local resources (artisans, musicians, subject matter experts, etc.) network to support creativity clubs.
- Connecting with potential partners such as schools, colleges, and other
- Establishing strategic partnerships with local and state-level
- Soliciting local sponsors to support creativity club
- Organizing Creativity Internship programs for local colleges and
3. Training and Monitoring
- Conducting orientation and training sessions for various stakeholders (field team, local resources, teachers, youth volunteers and children).
- Arranging logistical requirements for training and workshops for teachers, youth volunteers and children.
- Regularly visiting program locations for understanding implementation challenges and issue resolution.
- Providing necessary support and feedback to the field
- Collating observations, and stories and sharing learnings with a larger
4. Technology and Other Support
- Ensuring smooth data collection processes for online and offline
- Maintaining records of digital devices, kits and other materials provided to clubs if
- Resolve technology and data collection issues at the field Coordinating with the program team for guidance as needed.
Desired Skills
- Demonstrated experience of 2-3 years in similar roles, showcasing proficiency in field coordination, training and logistical management.
- Strong communication skills for engaging with internal and external
- Proficient facilitation
- Willingness to travel across the
- Proficiency in regional Comfortable in Hindi and English is a plus.
Location: Preferably around Pratham state/skilling centers. Willingness to travel extensively.
Remuneration: Negotiable based on resume and experience
Application Process:
- To apply, please complete the application by filling out the Google Form here: https://forms.gle/7kftbg2s8VcJRC8A9.
The CV should include:
- Contact Information for Applicant
- Academic Background, universities attended/degrees acquired
- Past work experience, highlighting relevant skills
- Experiences in Project coordination, training and logistical management (if applicable)
- Languages Spoken
- References (at least 1 and no more than 3) who can speak of your experience and the overall fit for the role and organization
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Note: Due to the high volume of applications received, we may not be able to respond to each applicant individually. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding and patience.
