District Coordinator
Role
Overview
Programme Management
- Develop and execute the district-level
project plan in coordination with the Programme Manager.
- Identify and engage key
stakeholders at the state, district, and block levels, including government
education and health department officials.
- Plan and facilitate teacher
training sessions using the KiDS manual. Coordinate with district officials for
scheduling teacher and student sessions.
- Supervise community mapping linked
to project schools and facilitate community awareness meetings.
- Manage field visit schedules,
oversee service delivery, handle team coordination, and resolve operational
issues as they arise.
- Carry out any additional tasks
assigned by the Programme Manager.
Data Management
- Supervise and monitor all project
activities including sessions with students, parents, and communities.
- Manage project data, ensure
accurate documentation, and provide analytical inputs for programme
improvement.
- Build the data management capacity
of field team members.
Reporting and Documentation
- Prepare and submit weekly and
monthly reports (quantitative and narrative) to the Programme Manager.
- Provide field data and inputs for programme
reports in coordination with the M&E Officer.
- Maintain complete records of
referrals, forms, and field documentation in the designated application and in
hard copy as required.
- Manage project finances and
financial documentation at the district level.
- Oversee project-related social media activities
at the local level.
Travel
- The role requires approximately 20
days of field travel per month. Travel and logistics support will be provided
under the project.
Requirements
About YRG MERF
Established in 1993, YRGMERF is a pioneering
non-governmental organisation in India, committed to transforming lives through
integrated healthcare, inclusive partnerships, and forward-looking research.
Grounded in the values of integrity and sustainability, we address both
immediate and evolving societal challenges, empowering communities to attain
equitable and lasting health outcomes. We provide comprehensive services across
prevention, care, support, and treatment, particularly for those affected by
HIV and other infectious diseases.YRGMERF, in partnership with Sanofi, is implementing the KiDS (Kids and
Diabetes in Schools) programme among government school students aged 10–15
years in Uttar Pradesh. The programme builds diabetes awareness and prevention
literacy through teacher training, student engagement, community outreach, and
social media. The internationally validated KiDS manual, adapted into the local
language, is used as the core training resource, with qualified
endocrinologists serving as master trainers.
The first two phases of the programme, launched in 2024, have yielded
documented outcomes. The current phase involves expansion to 17 districts
across UP, including aspirational districts and those requiring refresher
training.
Qualifications &
Skills
- Post-graduation in Social
Sciences, Statistics, Data Science, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in
managing development, health, or nutrition programmes at the district or state
level.
- Demonstrated experience in team
management and handling complex field situations.
- Strong documentation, report
writing, and data presentation skills (MS Excel and PowerPoint are essential).
- Working knowledge of the
education department system in UP is required.
- Strong written and oral
communication skills in Hindi and English. Liaison and negotiation abilities
are essential.
- Self-motivated, with the ability
to work independently with minimal supervision
Benefits
Benefits & Work Environment
- 24 days of annual leave, in addition to public holidays.
- Health insurance coverage
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
- Scope for learning and professional development.
YRG is an equal-opportunity organisation. At YRG, we are committed to
supporting inclusion and diversity as part of our values. We celebrate
differences in abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Our
team are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who
share a passion for improving people's lives.