Program Coordinator

Job Title:

Program Coordinator Stitch by Stitch (Training cum Production Centre)

Location: Vadodara

Job Type: Full-time

Reporting To: Project Manager / Program Director Stitch by Stitch Initiative

Experience Required: 25 years (preferably in tailoring, skill development, community engagement or NGO sector)

About the Project Stitch by Stitch

The Stitch-by-Stitch project aims to empower women and youth from marginalized communities through vocational training in tailoring, stitching, and livelihood promotion. The center serves as a hub for capacity building, entrepreneurial development, and sustainable income generation.

Key Responsibilities

1.Training & Capacity Building

• Conduct hands-on training sessions on basic to advanced tailoring, stitching, fabric handling, and machine operations.
• Develop training plans, session schedules and practical assessments.
• Provide individual support to trainees to help them build confidence and skills.
• Maintain trainee progress reports and ensure quality training outcomes.

2.Center Coordination & Administration

• Oversee daily operations of the training center.
• Ensure availability and maintenance of tools, machines, raw material and learning resources.
• Maintain attendance records, documentation, inventory, and monthly reports.
• Ensure safety, hygiene, and discipline at the center.

3.Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with CSR partners, NGOs, local government bodies, vendors, expert trainers, and other stakeholders.
• Support project monitoring and evaluation visits.
• Facilitate donor/CSR engagements and communicate center activities with the project team.

4.Community & Participant Engagement

• Mobilize and engage women/ youth from local communities to join the program.
• Organize awareness campaigns, orientation sessions, and follow-ups.
• Build rapport with community leaders, SHGs, and local institutions.
• Encourage trainees toward entrepreneurship or employment pathways.

5.Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Document success stories, photographs, and training outcome data.
• Help in preparing presentations, proposals, and impact reports when required.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline (preferably social work, fashion designing, vocational training, or related field).
• Formal certification in tailoring/designing is an added advantage.
• Fluency in Gujarati, Hindi, and basic English.

Skills & Competencies:

Technical Skills

Tailoring & stitching (manual & machine)

Training methodology

Basic computer skills (MS Office)

Inventory & center management

Report writing & documentation

Soft Skills

Strong communication & interpersonal

Empathy & patience

Leadership & team coordination

Problem-solving

Community connect & mobilization

Key Attributes

Passion for women empowerment and livelihood development

Cultural sensitivity & understanding of local communities

Ability to work independently and with diverse teams

Willingness to travel locally for outreach activities

Remuneration

• Based on experience and qualifications. Additional travel and training-related allowance as per project norms.