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–
holistic interventions with children and educators in school,
equitable scholarships for higher studies, and
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:
Overall Role
The Sr. Coordinator works under the Manager to provide individual mentoring to students, support in intake and selection process, perform administrative tasks for running the scholarship program and handle 1-2 team members.
Key Responsibility Areas
The Sr. Coordinator/Mentor will be responsible for acting as a mentor to the students enrolled under the 10-plus/Kotak Junior Scholarship program. The Mentor will perform a wide range of duties including some or all the following:
Mentor students enrolled in the scholarship
Create a schedule for calling students and scheduling calls online via a web portal
Call the students and take updates on their academic progress, supporting them in creating a timetable and Individual Development Plan; discuss academic subjects
Provide guidance to the student to ensure the student stays motivated and excels on the academic front
Guide the student on academic doubts or direct the student towards study material and resources to support their studies.
Carry out project implementation as per the stated objectives
Support the intake and onboarding process
Support the team in intake process by orienting students about online application form
Call the students and help them to register, submit applications and provide support to students to get the mandatory documents
Perform selection tasks such as document verification, telephonic interview and home visit
Support for other activities like flip learning, academic sessions and home visits, career mapping tests etc.
Project reporting & control
Work on quantitative data for monitoring of the program
Prepare qualitative case studies and student profiles of the students as and when required
Candidates Specifications:
Educational Qualification:
Post-graduation/Graduation or relevant qualification in Social Sciences/Social Work/Education or other relevant degrees
Academic expertise in Science or Commerce, English preferred
Years of Experience:
6+ Years in social sector, project planning or educational sector, experience of working with youth is a must
Age:
28+ Years
Technical Skills:
Self-starter, proactive in finding solutions
Ability to work on project implementation with ownership
Proven ability to work with external stakeholders to implement the project in a collaborative manner
Experience of working on a digital platform or willingness to learn
Strong computer and technology skills, with familiarity in using computer and web-based applications (Microsoft Office Applications especially Excel, online portals for MIS)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for counselling, presentation, public speaking, negotiation and interpersonal skills
Other Skills:
Learning Orientation: accepts mistakes and continuously seeks new knowledge and skills
Organised, team player, self-starter and results-oriented individual
Attributes:
Analytical: breaks down problems and applies a methodical approach
Organised: demonstrates concern for accuracy and detail
Self-motivated: displays interest and persistence in doing the tasks at hand
Integrity: achieves a high level of trust in relationships
Adaptable: Willingness to stay in project locations and undertake field visits to remote rural areas.
Values different points of view; remains open-minded to change
Service orientation: anticipates and responds to needs of internal and external clients; makes sure needs are met
Job Specifications:
Nature of Job: On payroll
Location: HO, Mumbai
Hours of Work: 8 hours per day, 6 days a week (alternate Saturdays are weekly offs)
Working Conditions: The job can involve working conditions that include 8 hour shifts between 8 am to 7 pm. There are two week-offs in a month apart from casual and privilege leaves. This job will also involve working in challenging community areas with infrastructural and other disadvantages
