Job Description

Change Maker is an extremely critical role in the organization. As the name suggests, a Change Maker is responsible to bring about change in the youth they work with, in the community they serve and, in the Centre, they would be a part of.

As a Change Maker, you will be accountable for enrolling youth in your Centre; training them; helping them through the transformation process during the training program; inspiring them to take on new opportunities and motivating them to be change agents in the future.

A team of 3-4 Change Makers at a Centre are responsible to set up and run the Centre administratively; coordinate with the Head Office to ensure enrolments and placements are completed on time; facilitate training programs for the youth; create credibility for Unnati and engage with the alumni to build meaningful relationships.

Unnati expects a Centre to operate independently and efficiently by optimizing all resources available to them. Working together as a team; role modelling the ‘Unnati way’; communicating effectively with all departments and keeping an eye on the outcomes will make a Centre successful, along with the Change Makers.

We are looking for someone who will be highly energized by working with youth from the community and love a challenging, yet rewarding environment to work in. Someone who is passionate, committed, self-motivated, empathetic and a problem solver will be a great fit for this position.

Specific Responsibilities:

1.     Facilitation and Placement of students

·      Facilitate training programs as per the course structure and content shared by the Senior Change Maker (trainer)

·      Coordinate with the Senior Change Maker (trainer) to get better clarity about the program and delivery

·      Ensure the students are punctual and maintain disciple in the classroom

·      Engage with the students and ensure participation during discussions and activities

·      Review the students’ progress and provide additional support for students who are lagging behind

·      Coordinate with the HO, counsellors and placement officers during the program to ensure completion of activities as per the timelines

·      Collaborate with the placement officers to complete the selection and placement process

2. Outreach - Enrolment of students and Alumni visits

·         Conduct outreach into the community and identify young people who could be enrolled into the Unnati program

·         Engage with the parents/ guardians to explain about the program and the placement process

·      Visit community events and create awareness about Unnati. Reach out to other NGO partners in the geography to build credibility for the organization

·      Engage with the alumni students of the Centre at intervals of 90, 180 and 365 days to assess their growth and development

·      Visit the community weekly to connect with the Alumni and get referrals for the program

·      Invite alumni to the Centers to share their experiences/ talk to the students of newer batches

3. Administration of the Centre

·      Take charge as an Assembly anchor and take responsibility for recording, reporting, monitoring, tracking, and communicating with the HO

·      Ensure the expenses and cash management is completely accurately and on time

·      Coordinate with respective departments to resolve administrative issues relating to hardware, software, network, electricity, rent of the center etc.

·      Manage end to end operations of the Centre along with other Change Makers

·      Document social impact stories/ success stories from the Centre to share with the HO (for social media)

·      Ensure all social media posts by Unnati official handles are shared and forwarded further in your networks

Selection Criteria:

Education

·      Bachelors or Diploma across any field

 Experience

·      0-2 years of experience working in the private or development sector

Languages needed

·      English, Local language

 Skills

·      Communication skills

·      Team working skills

·      Facilitation and training skills

·      Computer skills

·      Tally and basic accounting skills

·      Coordination skills