Timbaktu Collective
| Position Title | 1. Project Manager 2. Project Coordinator |
| Relevant Themes | Child rights, Alternative education, and Engagement with youth, Inclusive education |
| Location | Chennekothapalli, Sri Satya Sai District, Andhra Pradesh |
Background:
The Timbaktu Collective (Collective) is a grassroots non-profit organization initiated in 1990, that works
towards the sustainable development of marginalized peoples across 347 villages in 14 mandals of the
drought prone Ananthapuramu and Sri Sathya Sai districts of Andhra Pradesh.
The Timbaktu Collective invites applications from qualified and committed candidates for the posts of
‘Manager/Coordinator – Chiguru Programme’.
Initiated in 1992, Chiguru Programme (tender leaf) is the Collective’s flagship programme to engage
with children and youth. The initiative promotes child rights and youth engagement with a focus on
happy childhoods, nurturing environments, life skills development, play, creative engagement, and
better opportunities for children and youth.
The Chiguru Programme has two key components:
1. Mogga: promotes experiential learning, collaboration and leadership among children and youth
through children’s clubs and community resource centres.
2. Prakruthi Badi (Nature School): an accredited residential primary school housed in the Timbaktu
agro-forest habitat. It is a dedicated educational institution for children from underprivileged
and challenging backgrounds.
About the Project:
The project will help more than 6,000 children (aged 8-14) and youth (aged 15-25) from Sri Sathya Sai
District, through a comprehensive and inclusive approach, focusing on their development and active
participation.
Emphasizing child rights, especially their right to participate and develop, the project will build skills
and awareness for these children and youth. The project also serves as a pilot initiative providing
additional academic support to children and youth in critical need, aiming to improve their academic
performance.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Planning, monitoring and reporting on project activities aligning with the project objectives.
• Engaging with the donors, monitoring donor communication and ensuring timely donor
reporting.
• Documenting programme outcomes and impact; including preparing periodic reports.
• Engaging with the beneficiaries of the Chiguru programme by visiting and documenting field
activities, meetings, and other pertinent gatherings.
• Coordinating with the project team and engaging in monthly meetings for reviewing, planning,
and ensuring the effective implementation of activities.
• Conducting field visits to monitor programme activities.
• Planning and monitoring programme budget.
• Developing the child rights concept across the Chiguru Working Group and facilitating trainings
and capacity building of project team.
Eligibility criteria:
- Bachelors/ master’s degree in Education, Development, Social Work, Social Sciences, or a
related discipline. - Prior experience in alternative education, child rights, project management or in any relevant
field. - Aptitude to live and work in a rural setting.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and computer skills including MS
Office Suite.
Remuneration:
The position offers a competitive remuneration package, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply for the post by sending their CV to jobs.shortlisting@gmail.com with the subject line “Timbaktu-Project “