Field Coordinator, ECD

Job Description

Field Coordinator

Early Childhood Development

July 2026 | Wardha

Position title: Field Coordinator, ECD

Location: Wardha

No.of Positions: 2

About Centre For Learning Resources (CLR)

Centre for Learning Resources (CLR) is one of the oldest Indian non-profit educational institutions of the Society for Educational Improvement and Innovation, based out of Pune, founded by India's veteran educator couple John Kurrien & Zakiya Kurrien. We have been working in the domains of early childhood care and development (ECCD), Foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) & English as a second language (ESL) since 1984. We have supported various government organisations and NGOs across the country in 9 states which include Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Offshore engagements have included Indonesia & Nepal.

CLR's vision is to assist in creating a more just and equitable society through the integrated development of children from marginalised communities, such that they grow up in child-centred environments that nurture their holistic growth and learning. Our mission is to build large-scale capacities of the ICDS systems, which are charged with this responsibility, so they can deliver effectively. This includes government machinery, civil society organisations, and NGOs.

(For more information log onto http://www.clrindia.org/)

About The Project

CLR is implementing an Early Childhood Development (ECD) Project to improve the health, nutrition, early learning, responsive caregiving, and developmental outcomes of children from birth to six years.

The project works closely with the Women & Child Development Department (ICDS), Health Department, frontline workers (Anganwadi Workers, ASHAs, and ANMs), and communities to strengthen integrated service delivery and improve caregiver practices.

Job Description And Responsibilities

The Field Coordinator will support the day-to-day implementation of project activities at the community and block levels while working closely with government stakeholders and the Project Associate.

• Field Implementation (50%)
• Support implementation of project activities across assigned villages, communities.
• Conduct regular Home visits with Caregivers.
• Facilitate community meetings, caregiver sessions, and awareness activities.
• Support implementation of behaviour change communication (BCC) activities related to health, nutrition, early stimulation, and parenting.
• Ensure timely completion of planned field activities.
• Capacity Building & Community Training (20%)
• Assist in organizing and conducting training programmes for Parents and caregivers
• Provide onsite mentoring and handholding support to Communicators.
• Assist in organising block and village-level review meetings.
• Government & Stakeholder Coordination (10%)
• Coordinate regularly with ICDS Supervisors, Anganwadi workers, Medical Officers, ANMs, and ASHAs.
• Build positive relationships with village-level stakeholders.
• Support government officials during project reviews and field visits.
• Monitoring, Documentation & Reporting (20%)
• Collect project data using digital tools.
• Maintain field visit reports and activity documentation.
• Support baseline, monitoring, and endline assessments.
• Document success stories, case studies, and photographs from field activities.
• Submit weekly and monthly progress reports.
  
  

Requirements

Education & Experience

• 1–2 years of experience in community development, public health, nutrition, or Early Childhood Development projects.
• Experience conducting community meetings and field-level training.
• Experience working with Anganwadi Workers, ASHAs, or community institutions will be preferred.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in any of the following- Social Work (BSW/MSW)/ Public Health/ Nutrition/ Community/ Health/ Rural Development/ Sociology/ Psychology/ Any relevant development-related discipline
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities

• Basic understanding of Early Childhood Development (0–6 years).
• Understanding of maternal and child health, nutrition, and community development.
• Good facilitation and communication skills.
• Ability to work with government stakeholders and community institutions.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, Google Workspace, and digital data collection tools.
• Fluency in spoken and written Marathi is mandatory.
• Basic English communication skills preferred.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned villages.
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Passion for community development and child wellbeing.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Willingness to learn and grow.
• Ability to work independently in rural communities.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
  
  

Location and Compensation

Location: Wardha, Maharashtra (Frequent travel across the Block).

Compensation: Apart from being a part of a young and dynamic learning team, the individual will receive a healthy compensation at par with the non-profit sector benchmark for this position, commensurate with the individual’s prior experience and qualifications.

The current compensation band offered, based on fit and experience is 3.0 to 3.60 lakh INR per annum CTC.

Note: CLR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. We do not discriminate on the basis of caste, race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

We heartily welcome new members to join us and work closely with the experienced and diverse leadership team at CLR!

Leadership Team

Chetan Bhangdia, Director

Chetan Bhangdia has extensive experience spanning more than 25 years in conceptualizing, building and delivering data and technology capabilities spanning strategy, programs, products, services, team set up and operations. He is an Engineer with a postgraduate degree in management. He takes care of select program verticals, production, research, M&E and all the organisational development functions at CLR.

Anurata Tribhuvan, Head of Production & Media and English Programs

Anurata comes with 18+ years of experience in the field of production and media communication. She has a double Master's in Communication Media for Children from SNDT University and in Psychology from Pune University. Apart from being a CLR veteran, she has worked with SFM Radio, Star Pravah TV, ICC for Kids & Natives Communications. Over the years she has produced 800+ modules in all formats of e-learning content modules and video productions.

Sufia Azmat, Head of Research and Monitoring

Dr. Sufia Azmat has eighteen years of experience around Teaching, Curriculum Development, Research, and Policy Practice. After completing a Masters in Social Work from Aligarh Muslim University, she secured a Doctorate in Social Work and Child Care Practice from Jamia Millia Islamia. She has authored 10 papers around ECD concerns and participated in several international and national conferences. She has led 2 major projects funded by ICSSR and NHRC and many minor projects. The thrust areas of her research and practice remain Early Childhood Development, Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, Maternal and Child Health, disaster and resilience, and Parenting using a Rights-Based Approach.

Kishore Jagtap, Head of Programs & Operations

Kishorkumar Jagtap is Head of Programs & Operations at CLR, with over 14 years of experience in the education sector with a strong foundation and passion for impactful change. He specializes in organization development, stakeholder management, and strategic planning and implementation of educational programs.

Throughout his career, he has successfully led initiatives that drive institutional growth and improve program outcomes. His expertise lies in aligning educational strategies with organizational goals, ensuring sustainable and scalable development. Known for his collaborative approach, he builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster innovation and continuous improvement.

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and brings a methodical, results-driven mindset to every project he leads.