Job Description
Field Coordinator
Early Childhood Education
July 2025 | Nagpur
Position title: Field Coordinator, ECE
Location: Nagpur
No.of Positions: 2
About Centre for Learning Resources (CLR)
Centre for Learning Resources (CLR) is one of the oldest Indian non-profit educational institutions of the Society for Educational Improvement and Innovation, based out of Pune, founded by India's veteran educator couple John Kurrien & Zakiya Kurrien. We have been working in the domains of early childhood care and development (ECCD), Foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) & English as a second language (ESL) since 1984. We have supported various government organisations and NGOs across the country in 9 states which include Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Offshore engagements have included Indonesia & Nepal.
CLR's vision is to assist in creating a more just and equitable society through the integrated development of children from marginalised communities, such that they grow up in child-centred environments that nurture their holistic growth and learning. Our mission is to build large-scale capacities of the ICDS systems, which are charged with this responsibility, so they can deliver effectively. This includes government machinery, civil society organisations, and NGOs.
About the project
Over the years, CLR has effectively conducted capacity building programs with the ICDS department in Chhattisgarh, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh. The primary objective of these programs is to foster the holistic development and well-being of children between the ages of 3-6 years within the ICDS framework in Nashik District of Maharashtra.
These initiatives place significant emphasis on enhancing the quality of integrated early childhood developmental inputs provided to children in the 3-6 age group by supporting the cadre of District Project Officers (DPO's), Child Development Project Officers (CDPO's) and the Supervisors of the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) at both District and Block levels.
The core focus is on capacity building for Anganwadi workers and supervisors in multiple blocks within a district, empowering them to deliver early childhood education effectively. Additionally, there is a commitment to enhance and transform Anganwadi centres into model Anganwadis, creating an environment that fosters the holistic development of children.
Job Description and Responsibilities
The Field Coordinator position at CLR offers an excellent learning opportunity to actively engage in on-the-ground work specifically focusing on the Early Childhood Education-ECE aspect of the project and oversee the thorough implementation of the program. Collaborating closely with the Senior Project Associate and the Project Manager, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring efficient execution of the following tasks, among others:
Training and Implementation (60%)
- Participate in planning/designing the program training inputs in conjunction with the Reporting Manager.
- Conduct regular training with Anganwadi Workers/ICDS Supervisors / government teachers/ teacher-mentors to support their development as per the project plan.
- Conduct regular Anganwadi and classroom observations and provide onsite support to Anganwadi workers/ teachers / ICDS Supervisors.
- Conduct co-observations with the supervisors and mentors to enhance effectiveness of the delivery of the program
- Support in the Implementation of the project strategy in coordination with government stakeholders at ICDS/Blocks, Zilla Parishad, and DIET
Stakeholder Management (20%)
- Foster strong relationships with government stakeholders and ECE partners in the block and district.
- Collaborate with Anganwadi Workers, teachers and ICDS Supervisors for effective project implementation and their professional growth..
- Act as a liaison with governance bodies like ICDS and Education Departments, coordinating training dates, observations, and monitoring activities.
- Engage actively in monthly and quarterly update meetings and collaborate on progress reports
Documentation (10%)
- Document all collected data in the data management system
- Ensure proper documentation of the program (print, video and audio) and be responsible for periodic reporting of activities to reporting managers as well as government partners.
Monitoring & Evaluation (10%)
- Conduct data collection activities efficiently.
- Provide support to the manager/M&E team in implementing tools associated with the content created, meeting project requirements.
- Assist in implementing a robust data collection process for pre and post-intervention assessments, along with continuous monitoring.
- Support with the ongoing documentation of the project, including conducting baseline, endline, and other relevant assessments.
Requirements
Education & Experience
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in executing projects
- Experience working in Maharashtra with government stakeholders would be preferable.
- Experience in small training with teachers/Anganwadi Workers.
- Graduation in any discipline.
- Knowledge, experience and certifications in the ECE domain is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities
- Strong facilitation skills for conducting engaging meetings and training sessions with government stakeholders is MUST.
- Functional knowledge (verbal and written) of Marathi is MUST.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in working with Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, and various data sets.
- Openness towards continuous learning and skill development.
- Basic understanding of social equity, development discourse, and education policy in India.
- Willingness to travel within the district.
- Proactive and ability to work effectively in a semi-structured environment.
- Adaptability to changing responsibilities and resourcefulness in response to challenges.
- High receptiveness to learning.
- Ability to establish and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders and partners in both public and private sectors.
- Patience and resilience to persist in the face of setbacks and uncertainties.
Location and Compensation
Location: Nagpur. Frequent travel across the district.
Compensation: Apart from being a part of a young and dynamic learning team, the individual will receive a healthy compensation at par with the non-profit sector benchmark for this position, commensurate with the individual’s prior experience and qualifications.
The current compensation band offered, based on fit and experience is 3.0 to 3.60 lakh INR per annum CTC.
Note: CLR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. We do not discriminate on the basis of caste, race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.
We heartily welcome new members to join us and work closely with the experienced and diverse leadership team at CLR!
Leadership Team
Chetan Bhangdia, Director
Chetan Bhangdia has extensive experience spanning more than 25 years in conceptualizing, building and delivering data and technology capabilities spanning strategy, programs, products, services, team set up and operations. He is an Engineer with a postgraduate degree in management. He takes care of select program verticals, production, research, M&E and all the organisational development functions at CLR.
Anurata Tribhuvan, Head of Production & Media and English Programs
Anurata comes with 18+ years of experience in the field of production and media communication. She has a double Master's in Communication Media for Children from SNDT University and in Psychology from Pune University. Apart from being a CLR veteran, she has worked with SFM Radio, Star Pravah TV, ICC for Kids & Natives Communications. Over the years she has produced 800+ modules in all formats of e-learning content modules and video productions.
Sufia Azmat, Head of Research and Monitoring
Dr. Sufia Azmat has eighteen years of experience around Teaching, Curriculum Development, Research, and Policy Practice. After completing a Masters in Social Work from Aligarh Muslim University, she secured a Doctorate in Social Work and Child Care Practice from Jamia Millia Islamia. She has authored 10 papers around ECD concerns and participated in several international and national conferences. She has led 2 major projects funded by ICSSR and NHRC and many minor projects. The thrust areas of her research and practice remain Early Childhood Development, Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, Maternal and Child Health, disaster and resilience, and Parenting using a Rights-Based Approach.
Kishore Jagtap, Program Lead
Kishorkumar Jagtap is Program Lead at CLR, with over 14 years of experience in the education sector with a strong foundation and passion for impactful change. He specializes in organization development, stakeholder management, and strategic planning and implementation of educational programs.
Throughout his career, he has successfully led initiatives that drive institutional growth and improve program outcomes. His expertise lies in aligning educational strategies with organizational goals, ensuring sustainable and scalable development. Known for his collaborative approach, he builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster innovation and continuous improvement.
He holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and brings a methodical, results-driven mindset to every project he leads.
