Field Officer (Project Implementation)

Reports to : Assistant Manager / Dy. Manager (NEP Implementation)

Location : Assigned Districts in Maharashtra in Vidarbha region (with regular travel to schools and blocks)

Role Summary We are implementing Pilot on NCF (National Curriculum Framework) aligned skill education in schools in Maharashtra. The purpose of this project is to test and demonstrate various components of NCF aligned skill education in various type of schools.

The Field Officer will play a key on-ground support role in the implementation of vocational education in project schools. The position involves assisting trainers, supporting school activities, conducting regular visits for monitoring, engaging with local stakeholders, and maintaining field-level documentation. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about school education, hands‑on learning, and community engagement, and is comfortable working in field conditions.

Key Responsibilities Field Implementation Support

Provide day‑to‑day implementation support to trainers and school authorities.

Assist in the setup and smooth functioning of skill labs, toolkits, and digital content in schools.

Support classroom activities, project‑based learning, and student exposure events as per project guidelines.

School Visits and Monitoring

Conduct regular visits to assigned schools to observe skill education sessions and share feedback with the central team.

Collect attendance, session records, photographs, and other required documentation from schools.

Flag challenges or implementation gaps to the Assistant Manager / Manager in a timely manner.

Stakeholder and Community Engagement

Support local‑level coordination with school heads, teachers, parents, and community members.

Help organize parent awareness meetings, career talks, and guest sessions with local industry representatives.

Encourage student participation in hands‑on skill projects and activities.

Reporting and Documentation

Maintain detailed records of school visits, events, and interactions in the prescribed formats.

Submit weekly and monthly progress updates to the project team.

Assist in capturing field stories, testimonials, and photos for reporting and communication purposes.

Requirements Education : Graduate in any discipline.

Background in social work, education, vocational training, or rural development is desirable.

Experience : 4 -6 years of field‑level experience in education, skilling, or youth engagement programs preferred.

Freshers with strong motivation and local knowledge may also be considered.

Skills And Attributes

Ability to communicate effectively with school staff, students, and parents (especially in Marathi).

Basic computer and smartphone literacy (Google Forms, WhatsApp, Excel).

Organized, detail‑oriented, and proactive in solving on‑ground challenges.

Comfortable with frequent travel to schools in rural and semi‑urban areas.

Team player with a learning attitude and strong sense of ownership.

Ability to manage work independently, with accountability and attention to detail.

Ability to live and work in basic or challenging field conditions when required.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to contribute at the grassroots level to a pioneering skill education initiative in Maharashtra’s school ecosystem. #J-18808-Ljbffr