Kotak Education Foundation
| Intervention | Excel |
| Position | Sr. Coordinator (Mentor) Kotak Kanya Scholarship |
| Level | Sr. Coordinator |
| Reporting To | Asst. Manager |
| Reportees | None |
About KEF:
Kotak Education Foundation (KEF) was founded by Uday Kotak. He is the Founder Trustee of KEF, Managing Director & CEO, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. He has led the group in a broad range of financial services for over 30 years. Uday believes that the true measure of performance is value creation. The group’s vision for equitable prosperity extends beyond financial services.
Kotak Education Foundation’s (KEF) mission is to support children and youth from underprivileged families through different education based interventions to rise above the poverty line and lead a life of dignity through sustainable processes. KEF works with some of India’s most economically underprivileged communities, attempting to alleviate poverty through education and livelihood programs.
KEF works with multiple regional language government-aided private institutions. These schools have been set up by social entrepreneurs and lack quality teaching, infrastructure and leadership. Through its various programs across education, innovative healthcare and livelihood training programs, the foundation supplements the efforts of these schools to improve their conditions.
Roles & Responsibility:
Overall Role
The Sr. Coordinator works under the Asst. Manager to provide individual mentoring to students, support in intake and selection process, performs administrative tasks for running the scholarship program.
Key Responsibilities
- The Sr. Coordinator 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.
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 and Telephonic Interviews to shortlist students. Creation of Student profile for presentation to panel
- Coordination with students for information and document collection.
- Ensure required attendance of the students in the student engagement activities.
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 Support in report and presentation creation
Coordination with Stakeholder
- Ensuring Timely Deliverables from Scholarship Implementation Partner and Background Verification Agency through Effective Coordination.
Candidate Specifications:
| Educational Qualification | Post-graduation or relevant qualification in Social Sciences/Social Work/Education or other relevant degrees |
| Years of Experience | 6+ Years in social sector, project planning or educational sector, experience of working with youth is a must |
| Age | 27+ years |
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Technical 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 |
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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 asks 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 Specification:
| Nature of Job | On payroll |
| Location | HO, Mumbai |
| Hours of Work | Hours of work 8 hours 6 days a week (alternate Saturdays are weekly offs) |
| Working Condition | 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. |
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their CVs via email to jobs2.shortlisting@gmail.com with Subject line: “Kotak- Sr. Coordinator (Mentor)”.
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