Consultant – Training and Operations

About Kotak Education Foundation

It has been a rewarding sixteen years since we embarked on our mission to equip economically disadvantaged children and youth with education and foundational skills, galvanising them towards a better future. Our ‘Inch Wide Mile Deep’ approach, home-grown projects focussed on quality education for the low-income segment have been instrumental in shaping the success of our projects across India. KEF’s approach is primarily three-pronged–

1. holistic interventions with children and educators in school,
2. equitable scholarships for higher studies, and
3. vocational education and skills training for livelihood.

Strengthening school leadership and teacher capacity building, creating a digital ecosystem and learning environment in schools, equipping middle school students with confidence and skills of communicative English, upskilling teachers to provide Foundational Literacy & Numeracy skills, and supporting districts in building and running Model Schools – these are key interventions run by KEF. KEF launched the Kotak Kanya Scholarship in 2021 to offer financial and academic support to meritorious girl students in pursuit of higher education from all over India. Kotak Junior Scholarship supports meritorious students from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region in pursuing 11th and 12th standards. KEF’s Vocational Education & Livelihood Project upskills unemployed youth from economically weaker sections of society and coaches them in domain know-how, the basics of IT and spoken English, life skills and personality development. It ensures placements for all eligible participants so they can stride with confidence into any professional sphere.

KEF is now at the cusp of change as it prepares for the next chapter in its journey toward empowering the youth with quality education and livelihood. Armed with its vast experience and expertise, the organisation now aims to scale its depth as well as the breadth of its reach. KEF’s philosophy is evolving from ‘school as a unit’ to working toward district/state-level education transformation. As KEF expands its ambit, it will help drive systemic reform and state education transformation to create long-term Impact at Scale.

Kotak Education Foundation is the primary implementing agency for the CSR initiatives of Kotak Mahindra Group in Education. Kotak Karma is the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) identity of Kotak Mahindra Group Companies.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Candidates Specifications:

Educational Qualification: 

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Education

Years of Experience & other requirements: 

• 5 – 8 years experience in teacher training and curriculum  development 
• Fluency in English and local language i.e. Marathi 
• Ability to drive a 2-wheeler

Age: 26 years and above 

Work skills: 

• Demonstrated expertise in delivering effective teacher training  programs
• Strong knowledge of current educational trends, pedagogical methodologies and technology integration in education 
• Self-starter, proactive in finding solutions
• Ability to execute independently with ownership 
• Excellent presentation, public speaking, negotiation and  interpersonal skills 
• Critical thinking capacity and ability to think out of the box 
• Proven ability to work with stakeholders to implement the work  in a collaborative manner

Other skills:

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills 
• Demonstrated experience utilising an influential style of  leadership  
• Strong computer and technology skills, with familiarity with computer and web-based applications (Microsoft Office  Applications especially Excel, online portals for MIS) 
• Organised, team player, self-starter and results-oriented  individual

Attributes:

• Demonstrates concern for accuracy and detail  
• Achieves a high level of trust in relationships  
• Values different points of view; remains open-minded to change

Job Specifications:

Nature of Job: 1 year consultancy role 

Location: 

• As allocated
• The role may involve travelling to other locations beyond the allocated work location

Hours of Work: 8 hours per day, 6 days a week 

Working Conditions: This role will also involve working in challenging community areas with infrastructural and other disadvantages

Consultancy Fees: 4 lacs pa to 7 lacs p.a. (depending upon the level & experience)

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. KEF reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet intervention and organisational needs as necessary.