Tech Officer | Consultant

About the Role

QUEST Alliance is implementing the IBM STEM for Girls program across nine states in India. This initiative aims to develop 21st-century skills and a STEM mindset among adolescent girls, empowering them to pursue higher education and careers in STEM fields.

Roles and Responsibilities :

Curriculum Development

• Support pilot implementation of the curriculum across field locations.
• Facilitate coding sessions during capacity-building activities.
• Assist in developing session plans on AI tools for teachers.

Capacity Building

• Conduct training sessions for teachers and team members on ideathons and hackathons under computational thinking themes.
• Provide feedback and co-design workshops on AI for teachers and team members.

Ideathons and Hackathons

• Contribute to the design and delivery of team-level, state-level, and inter-state hackathons.
• Ensure effective implementation of ideathons and hackathons in Karnataka, meeting project targets and delivering quality prototypes.
• Train and mentor state team members for ideathon and hackathon sessions.
• Anchor inter-state hackathons and mentor selected students from Karnataka.

Program Implementation and Support

• Visit schools to support program associates and consultants with computational thinking curriculum delivery.
• Maintain relationships with vendors/consultants for maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Participate in planning processes to ensure effective program and budget adherence.
• Document and share best practices for newsletters, social media, and other channels.
• Use M&E tools for regular reporting and ensure timely submission of program reports, case studies, and best practices.
• Support documentation of training, meeting, and event reports.
• Coordinate baseline, endline, and other assessments, and ensure data is updated in the database.
• Contribute to donor reports and meet all reporting requirements, including quarterly and annual reviews.

Team Engagement and Administration

• Participate in team meetings, reviews, and staff engagement activities.
• Be available for regular line management meetings and appraisals.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• A passion for technology, with prior experience in ed-tech projects or tech-related work.
• Exposure to STEM education and career development initiatives.
• Ability to work in ambiguous environments with flexibility and self-motivation.
• Enthusiasm, energy, and a collaborative team spirit.

Skill Set

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and the state’s vernacular language.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and operational decision-making abilities.
• Proven ability to network and build relationships with government and non-government organizations.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools and internet research.

Salary: The pay band for the position starts at Rs. 40,000/- per month (cost to company) (The salary offered will be commensurate with the experience and expertise of the candidate)