Background
The Hans Foundation (THF), established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that works towards creating an equitable society to enhance the quality of life for all through the empowerment of marginalized and underprivileged communities in India. The Hans Foundation works for the health and well-being of remote and under-served groups, with an additional focus on children, persons with disabilities, and women. THF also works for holistic Education and Livelihood development of our communities. Our Two-Fold Strategy involves identifying and working within Aspirational Districts and high poverty index in the North, North-East, and East regions within specific states, as well as catering to lower-income and migratory populations in cities, through urban programs.
Over its 15 years of existence, THF has reached more than 35 million beneficiaries through its programs. THF works with communities through the direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing local management and monitoring support to not-for-profit organizations in India funded through THF USA and RIST.
About the Role
The Assistant Project Manager – Career Counselling & Scholarship will support the implementation and strengthening of the career counselling and scholarship components under the Hans Vriksh Education Project. The role will focus on providing technical assistance to education teams, coordinating career counselling initiatives, supporting scholarship management, and developing student-focused content and communication materials.
The position requires a professional with experience in career counselling, student guidance, scholarship coordination, content development, and stakeholder management. Knowledge of pedagogy and Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) will be an added advantage.
Job Location - Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Reporting To - Head – Education and Capacity Building
Key Responsibilities
Career Counselling Support
- Project Implementation Support
- Provide technical assistance to education teams on career counselling interventions across project locations.
- Support the planning and implementation of career counselling sessions for students.
- Conduct and assess psychometric tests for students and support interpretation of results.
- Coordinate with trained career counsellors and provide technical guidance for effective counselling delivery.
- Support students in identifying suitable academic and career pathways based on aptitude and interests.
Content Development & Technical Coordination
- Coordinate with technical agencies for development of career counselling content, tools, and session modules.
- Review and provide inputs for finalization of counselling content and student engagement materials.
- Support the design and thematic development of career guidance resources, presentations, and communication materials.
- Ensure contextual relevance and quality of counselling and scholarship-related materials.
Scholarship Component Management
- Lead and coordinate the scholarship component under the Hans Vriksh Education Project.
- Support scholarship planning, documentation, student coordination, and tracking processes.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders for smooth implementation of scholarship activities.
- Maintain records, reports, and documentation related to scholarship support and student progress.
Student Engagement & Communication
- Take the lead in developing and managing the Hans Vriksh student newsletter and other student communication initiatives.
- Develop engaging and informative content for students related to career opportunities, scholarships, higher education, and skill development.
- Support dissemination of career and scholarship information across project schools and regions.
Agency & Stakeholder Management
- Coordinate and manage technical agencies engaged for career counselling and related interventions.
- Track deliverables, timelines, and quality of services provided by technical partners.
- Coordinate with project teams, schools, counsellors, and other stakeholders for effective implementation of activities.
· Qualification & Experience
- Master’s degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work, Counselling, Human Development, or related field.
- Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in career counselling, education projects, scholarship management, or student development initiatives.
- Experience in conducting or supporting psychometric assessments and student counselling is preferred.
- Prior experience in the development sector/NGO environment will be an advantage.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of career counselling and student guidance processes.
- Knowledge of psychometric testing and interpretation.
- Understanding of pedagogy and Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) concepts and approaches.
- Good content development and communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and documentation/reporting tools.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Attributes
- Passion for student development and education initiatives.
- Creative approach towards student engagement and communication.
- Strong interpersonal and coordination skills.
Travel: Willingness to travel frequently to project sites across different regions for monitoring and implementation support.
- Language: Fluency in English and Hindi; knowledge of regional languages is an advantage.
