Key Responsibilities:

Travel Coordination

• Arrange complex domestic and international travel itineraries for the executives, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and visa processing when necessary.
• Coordinate travel logistics with external vendors and ensure adherence to travel policies and budgetary constraints.
• Proactively anticipate and resolve any travel-related issues or last-minute changes.

Calendar Management

• Manage multiple executives’ calendars, including scheduling appointments, meetings, and conference calls.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to prioritize and schedule commitments based on availability and strategic importance.
• Efficiently handle calendar conflicts and adjustments, keeping executives informed of changes in their schedules.

Documentations & Presentation Preparation

• Assist in the preparation and formatting of presentation materials, including PowerPoint decks, reports, and other documents for external meetings, conferences, and events.
• Collaborate with executives and other team members to gather relevant information, data, and visuals to enhance the quality and impact of presentations.
• Ensure presentation materials are error-free, visually appealing, and aligned with corporate branding guidelines.
• Supporting the Strategy implementation lead in in documenting the review meetings.

Logistics Management

• Coordinate logistics for external meetings, events, and conferences, including venue selection, catering arrangements, equipment setup, and audiovisual support.
• Liaise with vendors, facilities management, and IT support to ensure seamless execution of logistics for various engagements.
• Anticipate and address any logistical challenges or special requirements to ensure the smooth operation of events.

Administrative Support

• Provide general administrative support, including managing correspondence, handling phone calls, and processing expense reports.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical files, documents, and records in an organized and accessible manner.
• Handle ad hoc tasks and special projects as assigned by the executives, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or related field preferred.
• Proven experience as an executive assistant or similar role, supporting multiple executives in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional demeanor and the ability to interact confidently with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and calendar management tools.
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information and privileged communications.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while demonstrating initiative and resourcefulness.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and willingness to take on new responsibilities as needed.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to delivering high-quality support to executives and the broader team.

Contact

To Apply

Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Implementation and Delivery

• Lead the data management of VTIs for the Region.
• Ensure all the relevant data is available on time 
• Ensure the monitoring tools are understood by the team and is used for reporting 
• Support the M&E regional focal point with baseline, end line and other relevant assessments 
• Submit all the relevant monitoring reports on time
• Ensure the program process is documented and enough case studies are in place to show the impact or progress of the program. 
• Ensure the data is analyzed and feeds into the planning and review meeting
• Support all reporting requirements such as quarter reviews, annual reviews

Relationship Management

• Develop an Effective working relationship with the VTIs of the region externally & also with the internal stakeholders.
• Building Employer’s network through meetings in coordination with VTIs, Minimum of one employer in a month.
• Coordinating with placement lead and team members in the state, calling out the required support to organize industry connect activities, and tracking alumni to ensure greater industry engagement in placement systems of the state and in your specified regions.

Reporting

• Ensure the monitoring data reaches the M&E focal point on time.
• Use the appropriate M&E tools for reporting.
• Ensure the conduct of baseline, endline, and other assessments as per the requirements.
• Follow up with ITIs, VTIs, and Polytechnics to share data of students enrolled/ dropped out and the data of Institutes as required by the M&E framework.
• Ensure student data is updated in the central database.
• Ensure trainers and principals at the institute know about our work through simple monthly reports.
• Provide regular written and verbal reports tracking progress against the work plan and implementation schedules.
• Ensure all the program report, including case studies and photographs, reaches the M&E focal point at the stipulated time.
• Documentation of center, trainer, and student success stories.
• Participate and contribute to team meetings and reviews.
• Support all reporting requirements, such as quarter reviews and annual reviews.
• Ensure VTIs are aware of QUEST reporting requirements, follow up on the same, and document.
• Ensure that event data is completed within 48 hours of the completion of the event and submitted with proper documentation of the session plan, participants list, report, and photographs.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Social Work/Rural Management or other development disciplines, with 2-4 years of work experience preferably in the Education/Vocational Training sector
• Good communication skills in English and regional Language. 
• Ability to draft compelling reports grounded in data
• Ability to train facilitators and youths for the vocational training program
• Candidate should be flexible, self motivated, enthusiastic, and an energetic team player
• Knowledge of issues in the vocational training space and the social development sector in India.
• Proficient in MS Office tools, and the Internet.

We are looking for people who: 

• Are passionate about working to solve challenges in education and employability domain
• Candidate should be flexible, selfmotivated, enthusiastic, and an energetic team player
• Can travel 1 week to 20 days a month.

Skill Sets

• Training
• Communication Skills
• Problem Solving
• Documentation / Reporting
• Proficiency in operating computer & basic applications

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Social Work/Rural Management or other development disciplines, with 2-4 years of work experience preferably in the Education/Vocational Training sector
• Good communication skills in English and regional (Kannada) language. 
• Ability to draft compelling reports grounded in data
• Ability to train facilitators and youths for the vocational training program
• Candidate should be flexible, self motivated, enthusiastic, and an energetic team player
• Knowledge of issues in the vocational training space and the social development sector in India.
• Proficient in MS Office tools, and the Internet.

Contact

Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

Facilitation of  Reviews at L3 to L1 level:

• Lead the annual planning process and regular reviews of organisation priorities by  defining and aligning the templates to org goals and  org annual priorities – synthesis of the information from various teams to the leadership team (L2 to L1)maintaining a tracker and ensuring it is updated 
• Lead the  Review mechanisms ( L3,L2,L1) – Ensuring they happen, consolidating insights and learnings. Agenda for L1 reviews, action points, follow up, closure. 
• Identification of risks – risks/ mitigation plans
• Identify successes, challenges, and areas requiring adjustments or additional support.
• Implement robust performance monitoring mechanisms to track the progress of strategic initiatives and operational activities. Support teams in defining key performance indicators (KPIs) and establish metrics to measure success, regularly assessing performance against targets and benchmarks
• Holding the governance committee meetings, plans, reviews, progress. 
• Org priorities –  Maintain the tracker and ensure it is updated . Work with the leadership team to track the progress of org priorities Develop and maintain a governance framework to guide decision-making, accountability, and transparency in strategy execution. 

Executive Support

• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to the executive team based on review outcomes and performance analysis.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations to communicate progress, challenges, learning/ insights  and proposed solutions.
• Identify potential risks and challenges that may impact the achievement of strategic objectives and develop risk mitigation strategies to address them. Proactively monitor risks and escalate issues as needed to ensure timely resolution and minimise negative impacts on strategic outcomes.
• Board engagement – Preparing board decks, documenting the meeting minutes, following up on action plans . Hold the calendar and schedules for board sub committee meetings. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Foster collaboration and communication across teams to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Serve as a liaison between different stakeholders to address interdependencies and resolve conflicts.
• Develop and maintain a governance framework to guide decision-making, accountability, and transparency in strategy execution. Define roles and responsibilities, establish decision-making processes, and implement mechanisms for reporting and oversight.

Continuous Improvement

• Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and best practices related to strategy implementation and performance management.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and refinement to enhance the effectiveness of strategy execution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Proven experience in strategy implementation, performance management, or project management roles.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with the capacity to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, including the ability to motivate teams and drive results in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software applications for data analysis and reporting.

Additional Requirements:

• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• A strategic mindset with a focus on long-term organisational goals.

Contact

To Apply:

Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.

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.

You will engage with a team of Development professionals, Education technology educators and learners from diverse backgrounds that would feed into the nuances of this product development. You will also be closely working with the Schools and Technology teams at Quest to align with the product principles of the organization. 

Its an opportunity to build a socially useful digital product that drives career decision making in young people.

Your responsibilities may also include close work with other education technology projects in the Schools ecosystem, while the first key project will be the Career Game.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of the product features from user journey to product release in a larger ecosystem.
• Create an operational plan for the product and define timelines.
• Manage vendors and pilot roll outs as well as coordination with externals.
• Capture User experience and document them in sharable formats.
• Research on similar products / games and bring design insights.
• Work closely with the Learning Experience team of larger Schools program to help keep the product grounded in learner experiences. 
• Manage the complete development cycle of the product and create a product roadmap based on insights and real experience.
• Manage data dashboard and backend to generate insights.
• Hold timelines, production processes, documentation and ensure deliverables are met on time.
• Support the training and transfer of product knowledge in the team as needed.
• Bring creativity and the spirit of innovation to product development through relevant research with stakeholders that could contribute to sharpening the product experience.

Preferred Qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field with an exposure to the development sector.
• Experience with consumer apps./games or ed-tech products are highly preferred.
• Proven experience in product analytics, preferably in a tech or digital product environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with chatbot technology and user engagement strategies is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in data visualization tools and analytics software.

• 4-5 years of experience in product and software development.
• Experience in education-technology product management especially in gamification for learning/education.
• Proven understanding of entire product development pipeline (research, UI/UX, testing, refinement, expertise in gamification, data analytics, mobile development)
• Skills to document processes in a simple, understandable manner using data.
• Ability to convert user insights into actionable designs that inform design and strategy.
• A problem solver who enjoys solutioning, grounded in equitable social development.
• Collaborative approach to work with diverse stakeholders to uphold different perspectives.
• Coordination skills for product operations management.
• Budgeting and basic networking for products.

Contact

Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply. Due to the enormity of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

One of the key areas of QUEST’s work is schools investing in educators- teachers and school heads led approach where the main focus is on capacity building of the teachers via the Master Coach modules and School heads via the Change leaders modules and handholding them to complete the program and implement the learning in the school, conduct the state recognition process and develop a community of practice of teachers for self initiated learning and innovations.

Role and Responsibilities:

Program and Budget Management 

• Develop the state plan and ensure its operationalisation and achievement of goals with quality
• Ensure donor reporting happens as per timelines and with quality – capturing project learning and insights and making the report a tool for reflection for the donors 
• Streamline the planning, implementation and review process with the partners
• Ensure they have an annual plan in place with a budget forecast 
• Ensure the 45 day reviews are in happening as per plan and are documented and followed up on – ensure that the systems change lens is applied to the reviews 
• Ensure financial forecasting is in place for each project and the spent plan is as per forecast (no underspent/overspent) with maximum focus on the key constituency when it comes to prioritizing spent decisions
• Anchor the financial management to ensure audit compliance, review of the monthly project spent report to check for consistency and discrepancies 
• Ensure state reviews are streamlined with the thematic leads and other relevant stakeholders and become spaces for reflections and deepening the synergy between org, program and state strategy, ensure data and qualitative insights are being used to drive reflection and deepen the strategic thinking 
• Anchor the content development of the HM change leaders, ensuring suitability from state context
• Monthly field visits to interact with the learners, teachers, headmasters and district officials to gauge the effectiveness of the program from the stakeholder lens 

Advocacy, Strategy and Execution

• Have strategic consultation with stakeholders in the Govt., CSOs and funder community
• Represent organisation and participate in various forum and task forces formed by the Govt, CSOs and funders 
• Develop concept notes, proposals and presentations on the existing/new strategies.
• Support development of CSO strategy for engagement in the program implementation
• Develop and sustain the relationship with the Government Education departments and other concerned departments 
• Drive the advocacy agenda for the state as per the program plan – relationship building with the states education departments and facilitating engagement with the relevant stakeholders to drive adoption of program approaches and policy level change, every 6 months JPRMS are conducted and become strategic spaces for multi stakeholder dialogue – including the donor and the govt officials 
• Work closely with the communication team to ensure that the project updates find a mention in the social media, have a social media calendar
• Ensure that key staff at the state and district  Government have a clear understanding of and regular involvement in the programs 
• Identify opportunities for joint activities with the  government staff (e.g. shared workshops etc.).
• Share quarterly reports with the relevant  Government officials 

Systems and Processes 

• Ensure that the team has a good understanding of the monitoring tools and dashboards
• Ensure that the data coming in from monitoring tools is reviewed jointly by the team and is integrated in reviews with partners and within the team 
• Ensure that the quality of monitoring data coming in is of good quality and leading to insights and reflections on the program strategy 
• Ensure that all information related to the visits and achievements in the programme are recorded in the monitoring tools. 
• Ensure that the team is looking at the data and decisions are being made accordingly
• Prepare and facilitate the monthly review of the state plan with the team and with the extended team from central office
• Ensure that the monthly planning and review meetings at the district level are organized and represented with program updates.

Organizational Processes and Policy Adoption

• Be well versed with all organizational policies and ensure the same with the team 
• Participate in the relevant working groups/organizational forums one is nominated/selected for
• Ensure all regular compliance – timesheets, travel reimbursements etc – are followed by self and the team

Team Management and Growth

• Ensure that all employees managed  have clear performance objectives and development plans. 
• Serve as a role model at all times  
• Coordinate training and other capacity-building initiatives for staff as required 
• Ensure human resource policy and procedure is adhered to by team 
• Ensure staff welfare with support from the People team
• Ensure that all your team members  have a clear job description. performance objectives, development plans  they receive performance reviews 
• Support, mentor and coach the team as part of their professional development and help them to be highly effective in their work. 
• Lead the recruitment , induction and onboarding  of new member for your team you manage 
• Ensure that the team works together to share learning and to exchange skills
• Ensure that any incidents of child abuse, child marriage or any other violation of child rights are reported to the program lead 

Required skills and Experience: 

• Minimum 7-8 years of work experience, in implementing blended learning content for school related projects 
• Hands-on experience with working in education program management
• Prior experience working in government schools and managing partners
• Prior experience of facilitating training and workshops for the govt. Teachers and officials at district/state level
• Willingness to learn and influence prevalent practices in education ecosystem
• Deep understanding of the National Education Policy and State Curriculum Framework 
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in English and Kannada (preferred) 
• Excellent IT skills
• Willingness to travel extensively
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other teams

Contact

Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply. Due to the enormity of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Excellence in Execution

• Design and implement learning initiatives
• Plan execution of initiatives, end to end – from ascertaining need to measurement of effectiveness
• Implement contextual team/regional learning strategies with focus on value for the learner
• Program manage the leadership learning journeys
• Be willing to embrace change and dynamic work environment
• Content design and deployment for various learning initiatives. This could mean effectively liaising with consultants in some instances who will support in content design
• Work closely and collaboratively with all stakeholders, internal and external for on time delivery
• Co-lead org initiatives like induction and skill shacks 
• Support with development of career pathways for teams across organisation
• Add to monthly newsletters with effective L&D inputs

Relationship Building

• Build healthy working relationships with internal stakeholders irrespective of role and designation
• Embody and lead with organisational values and culture at all times and be a role model
• Building relationships and ongoing conversations with external partners 
• Identify and open conversation with potential partners externally
• Be a team player and work effectively with other team members
• Contribute and actively participate in team planning and review activities

Reporting

• Ensure all L&D initiatives have reports in place from effectiveness point
• All initiatives measured in light of org priorities
• Update data regularly for initiatives led 
• Record feedback and action for all initiatives

Adherence to systems and processes

• Adhere to all the finance and HR policies of the organisation
• Uphold the values of Quest Alliance

Investment in Self-Learning

• Invest in own learning and growth
• Draw out own growth pathway and plan with manager on way forward
• Own journey of learning for self and seek support where needed

Contact

Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply. Due to the enormity of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

You will be instrumental in reaching QUEST’s digital and print curriculum to our stakeholders across India, and also support all quality management & capacity building initiatives of the Capacity Building team.

Role & Responsibilities:

Content Management

• Anchor the design and development of content by conceptualizing the blueprints
• Create quality guidelines and design documents to enable effective development of content aligned to larger learning experience standards of Quest Alliance.
• Review content for quality and alignment with guidelines and standards.

Project Management

• Plan, create and maintain timeline and tracker tools for managing projects
• Set up regular cadences such as daily stand ups and daily mailers to closely track project completion, anticipate roadblocks and solve for issues.
• Own and run the process of creating feedback loops for getting regular feedback on content from program teams
• Analyze feedback data and implement improvements to content and processes

Support in Training Design and Delivery

• Review sessions on the content and pedagogy in the ToT design and ensure accurate, updated and comprehensive information is shared
• Deliver sessions on content if necessary to support the state and program teams

Relationship Management – Stakeholders (internal and external)

• Orient, support & onboard consultants for projects assigned 
• Support consultants in review and oversee the quality of delivery     

Qualification & Skill Sets

• Minimum 4 to 6 years of work experience, in content development and project management
• Experience working on employability, skilling, and 21st century skills.
• Experience with learning experience design, edtech and pedagogy/androgogy
• Willingness to learn and influence prevalent practices in skilling/employability ecosystem
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi 
• Fluency in MS Office Suite/Google content management tools such a Docs, Spreadsheets, Forms and Slides
• Willingness to travel when necessary
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other teams

Contact

Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Due to the enormity of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Role and Responsibilities:

Training Delivery, Coordination, and Management  

• Lead & support the state anchors on Training & Capacity building of internal & external teams for all states of a cascade program with blended learning approach.
• Creating training designs, facilitating training of trainers, attending trainings, giving feedback on trainings and other program related aspects and so on.
• Operational oversight of all capacity building aspects of different projects across the states: MCT, Skills build such as conduction of virtual webinars, weekly/fortnightly catch ups with the teams.
• Coordinating with the Ed-tech team on the smooth implementation of MCT courses across the states.
• Reviewing and providing feedback on the monitoring and evaluation tools for the scale program. 

Contribute to the Quality implementation of MCT & Skills build 

• Making sure the recognition strategy is implemented in all the states. 
• Coordinating with the Communication team in design posters or videos or app related content to support the implementation of the program. 
• Making regular monitoring visits to interact with the team, oversee school implementation, and ensure program objectives are met.
• Collect feedback on Toolkits (Quest App and Skill build) from state teams & teachers periodically.

Reporting:

• Support the Monitoring and Evaluation team in design tools, coordinating to conduct research in different states to assess the impact. 
• Facilitate timely reviews with state teams about the program implementation.
• Collect and prepare monthly or quarterly reports on the training insights and recommendations from all the states, as per the requirement.

Required skills and Experience: 

• Minimum 2-4 years of work experience, in capacity building related roles
• Hands-on experience with working on coding/ computational  skills/ STEM and life and career skills for school students
• Prior experience working in government schools
• Prior experience of facilitating training and workshops for the govt. Teachers and officials at district/state level
• Willingness to learn and influence prevalent practices in education ecosystem
• Deep understanding of the National Education Policy and State Curriculum Framework 
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent IT skills
• Willingness to travel extensively
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other teams 

Contact

Interested candidates are requested to apply for the role by filling up the application form given here.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Due to the enormity of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.