Job Description

INTERVENTIONExcel

POSITIONOfficer (Mentor) Kotak Kanya  Scholarship

LEVELOfficer

REPORTING TOSr. Coordinator

REPORTEESNone

ROLE DESCRIPTIONThe 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

1. Coordination with Stakeholders as and when required.

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATIONS:

Educational QualificationPost-graduation or relevant qualification in Social Sciences/Social Work/Education or other relevant degrees

Years of Experience2+ Years in social sector, project planning or educational sector, experience of working with youth is a must

Age24+ 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

ATTRIBUTESAnalytical: 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 JOBPermanent

LOCATIONHO

HOURS OF WORK 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM or 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

SALARY BAND

WORKING CONDITIONSThe 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)”