Kotak Education Foundation
| INTERVENTION | Excel |
| POSITION | Officer (Mentor) Kotak Kanya Scholarship |
| LEVEL | Officer |
| REPORTING TO | Sr. Coordinator |
| REPORTEES | None |
| ROLE DESCRIPTION | The Officer is responsible to provide individual mentoring to students, support in intake and selection process, and perform administrative tasks for running the scholarship program. |
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
| The Officer will be responsible for acting as a mentor to the students enrolled under the Kotak Kanya Scholarship. The Mentor will perform a wide range of duties including some or all of the following:Mentoring Students enrolled in the scholarship and conducting Student engagement activities.
● Create a schedule for calling the students and scheduling calls online via a web portal. ● Calling the students and taking updates of their academic progress, imparting theme based mentoring etc. ● Provide guidance to the student to ensure student stays motivated and excels on academic front ● Carry out project implementation as per the stated objectives ● Ensure all planned student engagement activities like webinar, finishing school sessions, Life skill sessions are conducted. ● Ensure required attendance of the students in the student engagement activities. |
| Support the intake and on-boarding process● Support the team in intake process by orienting students about online application form
● Conduct error free Document Verification to shortlist students. ● Coordination with students for information and document collection. |
| 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 ● Data updation |
Coordination with Stakeholder
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CANDIDATE SPECIFICATIONS:
| Educational Qualification | Post-graduation or relevant qualification in Social Sciences/Social Work/Education or other relevant degrees |
| Years of Experience | 2+ Years in social sector, project planning or educational sector, experience of working with youth is a must |
| Age | 24+ years |
| WORK SKILLS | ● Self- starter, proactive in finding solutions● Excellent written and conversation skills in English
● Ability to work on project implementation with ownership ● Proven ability to work with external stakeholders to implement the project in 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● Organized, team player, self-starter and results-oriented individual |
| ATTRIBUTES | Analytical: breaks down problems and applies a methodical approach Organized: 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 | Permanent |
| LOCATION | HO |
| HOURS OF WORK | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM or 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| SALARY BAND | |
| WORKING CONDITIONS | The job can involve working conditions that include 8 hour shifts between 8 am to 8 pm, depending upon the availability of the students |
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their CVs via email to jobs2.shortlisting@gmail.com with Subject line: ”Kotak-Office(Mentor)”
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