State Coordinator, Madhya Pradesh

Girl Rising's project in Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh is focused on building self-confidence, voice, and aspiration of adolescents in 24 Hindi-medium government schools across 12 villages. Alongside this, we are also working closely with parents in these 12 villages to strengthen community support, with the goal of achieving long-term outcomes like challenging gender norms, reducing early pregnancies and marriages, preventing school dropouts, and increasing access to higher education and career development 

Responsibilities

Project Design

Adolescents: The project, which started in 2025 and is now in its second year of implementation, is designed to empower adolescents through a holistic 45‑session RISE curriculum, developed based on Girl Rising's decade of experience. This is being delivered in government schools over two academic years with the support of teachers and school administration. The RISE curriculum covers critical themes, including gender equity, social emotional learning, and 21st century skills like digital literacy, financial literacy, and climate action. 

Teachers: Selected government school teachers are trained at least twice on all RISE curriculum topics. The training focuses on strengthening teachers understanding of why these themes matter and equipping them with classroom management techniques that drive equity within their classrooms.

Parents: 12 sessions will be conducted with parents and community members to build their awareness on the same themes that their children learn and encourage them to create a supportive environment for adolescents to thrive.

The project is being implemented in partnership with Child In Need Institute (CINI), a credible community-based organization with deep experience in working with adolescents and long-standing engagement with local communities in the state. To measure the project's effectiveness and impact, Girl Rising will conduct third-party evaluations, building evidence of behavioural and attitudinal changes among adolescents, parents, and teachers.

Role Overview

This is a dynamic, field-intensive role that demands equal parts relationship-building, program management, and on-ground problem-solving. You will serve as the primary liaison between Girl Rising, our implementing partner, government schools, teachers, parents, and district authorities. This is an expanded role where you will actively shape curriculum adaptation, lead teacher capacity-building, drive government engagement, and contribute to the evidence base that helps us grow. You will be expected to produce clear, structured written documentation in English, including field reports, activity notes, case studies. This is a non-negotiable part of the role.

Stakeholders Engagement

• Act as the primary liaison for Girl Rising with local stakeholders, including implementation partners, field staff, parents, teachers, school administrations, and local government authorities.
• Build and sustain trust‑based relationships with teachers and school leaders to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Facilitate meaningful engagement with parents to encourage active participation in Girl Rising sessions and alignment with project objectives.
• Participate in block, district, and state‑level government meetings; cultivate strong relationships and identify  opportunities to deepen Girl Rising India's partnerships with government stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the implementation partner's field team, proactively addressing queries, troubleshooting operational challenges, and providing timely support and guidance.
• Facilitate regular coordination meetings and check-ins with field staff to review project progress, discuss challenges, share updates, and ensure alignment on priorities and deliverables.
• Support the capacity building of partner field teams through ongoing mentoring, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to strengthen program implementation and reporting practices.

Training of Teachers

• Support Girl Rising and implementation partners in planning, coordinating, and facilitating Teacher Training Workshops conducted at key stages of the project cycle to strengthen teacher preparedness and program delivery.
• Facilitate quarterly in-person and virtual learning circles with teachers to create safe, collaborative, and peer-driven spaces for sharing experiences, addressing classroom challenges, and strengthening teaching practices.
• Lead ongoing teacher engagement efforts through regular meetings, school visits, and continuous communication to build strong relationships, encourage ownership, and sustain motivation and alignment with project objectives.
• Provide continuous handholding and guidance to teachers on curriculum delivery, classroom facilitation techniques, student engagement strategies, and effective use of learning materials.
• Monitor teacher participation, engagement levels, and training outcomes, and share regular feedback and recommendations with the program team to strengthen future training initiatives.

Project Management 

• Dedicate approximately 60% of weekly work time to in‑person engagement with schools and communities to ensure program quality, and identify opportunities for improvement,
• Align curriculum implementation schedules across schools, parent sessions, teacher trainings, and community engagements to maintain consistency and adherence to timelines.
• Plan and coordinate visits for government officials and other external stakeholders to showcase project activities and impact.
• Strengthen communication channels between schools, communities, and Girl Rising to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Participate in the training of Peer Leaders and provide close support and guidance as they conduct sessions with their peer groups, ensuring quality and consistency in peer engagement activities. 
• Track progress against project milestones and share updates.

Curriculum Development Support

• Support Program Managers in piloting, reviewing, and refining the adapted curricula,  including the Adolescent RISE Curriculum, RISE Parents Guide, and RISE Peer Engagement Guide,  in collaboration with key stakeholders, ensuring that the content is contextually relevant, culturally appropriate, and responsive to local realities and learning needs. Gather regular feedback from all stakeholders through observations and discussions.
• Lead and coordinate translation efforts to develop accurate, accessible, and culturally resonant Hindi and Madhya Pradesh versions of all curriculum materials while maintaining consistency in messaging and learning objectives.
• Coordinate the printing, packaging, and timely distribution of engagement materials across schools, communities, and partner locations.
• Monitor classroom and community implementation to ensure fidelity to curriculum design, effective facilitation practices, and alignment with program objectives, while providing corrective guidance and support where required

Monitoring & Reporting

• Collaborate with implementation partners to ensure timely and accurate submission of all required records, reports, and documentation to Girl Rising.
• Coordinate and support all Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) activities, in collaboration with the MEL Agency, including baseline and endline assessments, classroom observations, surveys with all stakeholders, and periodic monitoring visits.

Documentation and communication

• Ensure comprehensive documentation of all key project activities, including training workshops, meetings, field visits, and stakeholder engagements, through detailed notes, photographs, and activity summaries.
• Capture and curate compelling stories of change, testimonials, and case studies that effectively demonstrate the project's impact.
• Support the development of presentations, briefs, newsletters, impact summaries, and other communication materials to showcase project outcomes to donors and external stakeholders.
• Maintain a repository of project photographs, videos, and communication assets for future reporting, advocacy, and visibility purposes.
• Contribute to strengthening project visibility by supporting content creation for events, partner engagements, and digital communication platforms where required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Education, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in project management, fieldwork, or similar roles involving direct engagement with marginalized communities.
• Sensitivity to working with communities from diverse socio‑economic contexts.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively and build trust with stakeholders, demonstrating empathy and respect.
• Prior experience managing or coordinating with a government school system or state/district education department is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in both Hindi and English is compulsory; strong written and verbal communication skills in English are essential. 
• Solution‑oriented mindset with the ability to adapt and troubleshoot effectively in dynamic field conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear, structured reports and field documentation in English. Candidates must submit a writing sample (see Application section) 
• Willingness to travel frequently to schools and communities across Rajgarh/Biaora and Bhopal district (at least 60% of working days).
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills to balance multiple priorities.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated CV along with a writing sample (can be a field report, case study, activity note, or any similar document that you wrote). Applicants are encouraged to highlight their experience in program coordination, stakeholder engagement, monitoring and reporting and working within the education or development sector.

Applications should be emailed at [Confidential Information] no later than 25 June 2026. Please mention Application for State Coordinator – Rajgarh in the subject line of the email.