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NALANDA is a well-established Resource Centre for Educational Innovation, with its primary office in Lucknow, and field offices in Gaya and Ranchi. Its principal goal is to enable the children from vulnerable sections, particularly rural areas, avail quality basic education. It has been promoted to work towards a system of basic education, which makes the child the centre of any educational venture. It is focused towards building on and extending educational ideas to support and reach institutions denied quality support within Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand.

For the past twenty years, Nalanda has worked intensively as a resource centre to provide academic and project support to various government and non-government agencies working on elementary education. Nalanda has built up successful partnerships with the government primary education system, UNICEF and other agencies working on education. Some of the flagship programs of Nalanda are the Madarsas Program – an intervention to strengthen elementary education in Madarsas, Tribal children education program, Girl children education program and programs for NGOs to strengthen their capacity to learn quality education based initiatives.

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Advertisement Date : 01 October 2026

Last Date of Application : 10 October 2026


Job Title: Program Coordinator

Number of Vacancies : 1

Location: Gonda, Uttar Pradesh

Job Type: Full-time

About the Program:

Nalanda was established in 1996 and focuses on social development in some of the most backward states of India. Headquartered in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Nalanda has emerged as a leading resource organization and implementing institution. Nalanda currently works closely with children, adolescents, youth and communities, with a focus on education, democratic citizenship and future-enhancing development.

Nalanda, in partnership with Azim Premji Foundation, is implementing a landmark initiative in Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh focusing on democratic citizenship, inclusion and empowerment. The initiative aims to build the capacities of youth groups so that they can actively take up issues related to self and community empowerment.

To lead this initiative at the field level, Nalanda is looking for a full-time Program Coordinator, who will be stationed at Gonda and will be responsible for effective program implementation at the community level. The Program Coordinator will report to the Project Director.

Job Summary:

The Program Coordinator will be responsible for planning, coordinating and monitoring community-level program activities and ensuring effective implementation of the program in accordance with the objectives, timelines and quality standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and execute community-level program activities as per the approved plan and program objectives.
  • Ensure timely and quality implementation of key activities such as youth group formation, establishment of youth resource centres and finalization of themes for social action projects.
  • Engage with program staff, including Assistant Program Coordinators, Youth Mobilizers and Field Coordinators, and provide guidance, mentoring and handholding support.
  • Engage regularly with key program stakeholders, including youth, parents and community members.
  • Conduct intensive interactions with and mentoring of youth and support the development of content for youth capacity building.
  • Guide and support project tracking mechanisms, including MIS, in coordination with the Assistant Program Coordinator.
  • Prepare and submit program progress, tracking and other reports to the donor/management within prescribed timelines.
  • Support overall coordination and quality assurance of program activities at the field level.

Education Qualification and Skill Set Required:

  • Master's Degree, preferably in Social Sciences or a related field.
  • 5–7 years of relevant experience preferred.
  • Experience in team management and project management will be preferred.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience of working with rural communities.
  • Experience in training and capacity building, particularly in a rural context.
  • Good working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Experience related to inclusion, empowerment and democratic citizenship will be an added advantage.
  • Strong commitment to integrity, teamwork and community engagement.
  • Willingness to work in rural areas and travel extensively within the project area.

Salary:

INR 30,000 per month + Travel and Communication Budget

***** Female candidates are encouraged to apply *****

Nalanda is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages suitable female candidates to apply.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive remuneration with travel and communication support.
  • Opportunity to lead a meaningful community-based initiative focused on youth empowerment, inclusion and democratic citizenship.
  • Opportunity to work with a dynamic social development organization.
  • Professional learning and development opportunities.

How to Apply:

Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit their updated resume/CV and cover letter to the email address provided below, with the Job Title clearly mentioned in the subject line of the email.

Email: nalandahiring4@gmail.com

Last Date of Application: 10.10.2026

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further stages of the selection process.

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Advertisement Date : 01 October 2026

Last Date of Application : 10 October 2026


Job Title: Assistant Program Coordinator (APC)

Number of Vacancies : 1

Location: Gonda, Uttar Pradesh

Job Type: Full-time

About the Program:

Nalanda was established in 1996 and focuses on social development in some of the most backward states of India. Headquartered in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Nalanda has emerged as a leading resource organization and implementing institution. Nalanda currently works closely with children, adolescents, youth and communities, with a focus on education, democratic citizenship and future-enhancing development.

Nalanda, in partnership with Azim Premji Foundation, is implementing a landmark initiative in Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh focusing on democratic citizenship, inclusion and empowerment. The initiative aims to build the capacities of youth groups so that they can actively take up issues related to self and community empowerment.

To support this initiative at the field level, Nalanda is looking for a full-time Assistant Program Coordinator (APC), who will be stationed at Gonda and will support the Program Coordinator in effective program implementation at the community level. The Assistant Program Coordinator will report to the Program Coordinator.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Program Coordinator will support program planning, field implementation, youth engagement, capacity building, monitoring and MIS management to ensure effective achievement of program objectives.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the Program Coordinator in achieving overall program objectives.
  • Engage with program staff, including the Program Coordinator and Field Coordinators, by providing suggestions and taking necessary guidance.
  • Support regular engagement and capacity enhancement of program stakeholders, particularly youth.
  • Support Youth Mobilizers/Field Coordinators in mobilizing parents and communities and building their ownership of the program.
  • Provide systematic mentoring support to youth and support the planning, implementation and documentation of social action projects.
  • Support the Program Coordinator in quantitative tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Maintain and strengthen the program MIS and ensure timely updating of relevant data.
  • Support documentation, reporting and other program monitoring activities as required.

Education Qualification and Skill Set Required:

  • Master's Degree/Graduation, preferably in Social Sciences or a related field.
  • 2–3 years of relevant experience preferred.
  • Experience in team management will be preferred.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience of working with rural communities.
  • Experience in capacity-building activities, particularly in a rural context.
  • Good working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Experience related to inclusion, empowerment and democratic citizenship will be an added advantage.
  • Strong commitment to teamwork, integrity and community engagement.
  • Willingness to work in rural areas and travel within the project area.

Salary:

INR 25,000 per month + Travel and Communication Budget

***** Female candidates are encouraged to apply *****

Nalanda is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages suitable female candidates to apply.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive remuneration with travel and communication support.
  • Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful youth empowerment and community development initiative.
  • Opportunity to work with a dynamic social development organization.
  • Professional learning and development opportunities.

How to Apply:

Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit their updated resume/CV and cover letter to the email address provided below, with the Job Title clearly mentioned in the subject line of the email.

Email: nalandahiring4@gmail.com

Last Date of Application: 10.10.2026

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further stages of the selection process.

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Advertisement Date : 01 October 2026

Last Date of Application : 10 October 2026


Job Title: Youth Mobilizer / Field Coordinator

Number of Vacancies : 3

Location: Gonda, Uttar Pradesh

Job Type: Full-time

About the Program:

Nalanda was established in 1996 and focuses on social development in some of the most backward states of India. Headquartered in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Nalanda has emerged as a leading resource organization and implementing institution. Nalanda currently works closely with children, adolescents, youth and communities, with a focus on education, democratic citizenship and future-enhancing development.

Nalanda, in partnership with Azim Premji Foundation, is implementing a landmark initiative in Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh focusing on democratic citizenship, inclusion and empowerment. The initiative aims to build the capacities of youth groups so that they can actively take up issues related to self and community empowerment.

To lead field-level activities, Nalanda is looking for full-time Youth Mobilizers/Field Coordinators, who will be stationed at Gonda and will be responsible for implementing field-level activities in designated villages. The Youth Mobilizer/Field Coordinator will report to the Program Coordinator/Assistant Program Coordinator and work closely with both.

Job Summary:

The Youth Mobilizer/Field Coordinator will be responsible for youth, parent and community mobilization, facilitating youth meetings and capacity-building activities, mentoring youth leaders and supporting the implementation of program activities at the village level.

Responsibilities:

  • Mobilize and engage youth, parents and community members in the program.
  • Facilitate regular monthly meetings and capacity-building sessions for youth with support from the Program Coordinator/Assistant Program Coordinator.
  • Organize systematic community meetings and parent engagement sessions.
  • Provide handholding and mentoring support to youth leaders in engaging other youth from their communities.
  • Support youth leaders in planning and implementing social action projects.
  • Build community ownership and participation in program activities.
  • Support the Program Coordinator and Assistant Program Coordinator in implementing program activities as per the approved plan in designated villages.
  • Maintain basic records and documentation of field-level activities.
  • Provide regular updates on field activities and emerging issues to the program team.

Education Qualification and Skill Set Required:

  • Graduate degree, preferably in Social Sciences or a related field.
  • 1–2 years of relevant experience preferred.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience of working with rural communities and undertaking community mobilization activities.
  • Basic computer literacy.
  • Experience in conducting group meetings and capacity-building sessions, particularly in rural settings.
  • Experience related to inclusion, empowerment and democratic citizenship will be an added advantage.
  • Willingness to travel extensively within the designated villages.
  • Preference will be given to candidates from the local community within the intervention villages of Gonda.

Salary:

INR 15,000 per month + Travel and Communication Budget

***** Female candidates are encouraged to apply *****

Nalanda is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages suitable female candidates to apply.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive remuneration with travel and communication support.
  • Opportunity to work directly with rural youth and communities.
  • Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful initiative focused on inclusion, empowerment and democratic citizenship.
  • Professional learning and development opportunities.

How to Apply:

Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit their updated resume/CV and cover letter to the email address provided below, with the Job Title clearly mentioned in the subject line of the email.

Email: nalandahiring4@gmail.com

Last Date of Application: 10.10.2026

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further stages of the selection process.

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