About the role
About the Net Zero ProjectThe Net Zero Schools Initiative, undertaken in partnership with the Government of Andhra Pradesh, aims to transform schools into sustainable and climate-resilient campuses through integrated interventions in renewable energy, water conservation, waste management, and ecological restoration.The project follows a centralized planning and monitoring framework with decentralized district-level execution, enabling scalability, consistency, and effective on-ground implementation across schools.By combining infrastructure upgrades with capacity building, behavioural change initiatives, and data-driven monitoring systems, the project seeks to establish a replicable model for sustainable school transformation that can be scaled across the state and beyond.
Purpose of the RoleThe District Program Coordinator will be responsible for owning end-to-end execution of the program at the district level, ensuring delivery in line with timelines, quality standards, and defined outcomes.The role will act as the primary interface with district administration, while driving coordination across cluster teams, field staff, and stakeholders to ensure seamless implementation.
Roles & ResponsibilitiesDistrict-Level Program Execution
- Own end-to-end execution of the program across the district, ensuring delivery against timelines, milestones, and quality standards
- Translate state-level plans into actionable district-level implementation strategies
- Serve as the primary interface with the District Collector and relevant line departments
- Enable convergence across departments such as Education, Rural Development, and Social Welfare
- Ensure alignment of stakeholders with program objectives and execution priorities
- Coordinate across cluster coordinators, field teams, and thematic interventions to ensure integrated execution
- Ensure alignment with state-level guidance and technical standards
- Monitor district-level performance across all interventions and ensure readiness for reviews
- Conduct periodic review meetings to track progress and drive accountability
- Identify risks, bottlenecks, and dependencies affecting execution
- Drive timely resolution in coordination with state teams
- Ensure adherence to implementation standards and quality benchmarks across schools
- Oversee on-ground execution to maintain consistency and effectiveness
- Ensure timely and accurate data flow from district to state MIS systems
- Coordinate with MIS teams to support monitoring and reporting
- Drive accountability across cluster coordinators and field teams
- Ensure effective team coordination and performance management
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Management, Engineering, Environmental Science, Public Administration, or a related field
- Strong understanding of program implementation and field operations
- Familiarity with government systems and district-level administration
- Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and teams simultaneously
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
- Good communication and leadership skills
Experience Required
- 6+ years of relevant experience in program management, field operations, or development sector projects
- Prior experience working with government departments or district-level programs is highly preferred
- Experience in managing field teams and multi-location execution
- Exposure to sustainability, infrastructure, or community-based projects is an advantage
Location & Compensation
- Location: District-level posting in Andhra Pradesh (with travel within district)
- Compensation: As per industry standards