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Program Lead

About us

 

Eastern Himalayan Foundation (EHF) is an early-stage social impact start-up based out of Darjeeling. Our objective is to help young people chart novel pathways in career and higher education, be better equipped to take care of themselves and be socially engaged by identifying and addressing local problems. 

 

We are supported by Azim Premji Foundation and were incubated within IIMB’s NSRCEL Impact Orbit Program. 

 

We are a small and ambitious team that wants to break not just the opportunity gap for young people in the hills but also the circumstances that led to the gap. 

 

We are looking for team members who will add to the energy and commitment of the team and leverage their experience and skills to scale EHF’s impact to 10K young people in the 2 districts of Darjeeling and Kalimpong  in the next 2 years (2024-2026).

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Our Approach

 

Trailblazer Fellowship 

We work with students from rural, low income backgrounds, mostly first generation learners in their final year of college to 

  1. role model self efficacy, critical thinking and problem solving through live local projects 

  2. enable access to higher education and diverse career opportunities 

 

We are presently in the process of onboarding the third cohort of 20 Fellows from 13 colleges across Kalimpong and Darjeeling. 


 

EmpowerED

From this year onwards, we will be working directly with the colleges with similar objectives of improving

  1. self efficacy, critical thinking and problem solving capabilities and

  2. access to opportunities of higher education and diverse career opportunities

 

What have we achieved so far:

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  1. 13 Fellows placed in higher education institutions & fellowships like Azim Premji University, Ashoka University, Teach for India, SBI Youth for India Fellowship etc. 

  2. Collaborations with 13 Colleges in Darjeeling and Kalimpong 

  3. Collaborations with local and national organisations for mentorship in projects, curriculum development and coaching 

  4. 35+ professionals engaged as mentors 

  5. 9 Fellow projects reaching out to over 5K students and support 

 

What we want to achieve:

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  1. Operationalise EmpowerED to reach 10K students across Darjeeling and Kalimpong in the next 2 years (2024-2026).

  2. Leverage technology to empower vibrant youth/campus communities to sustainably work on career/higher education opportunities, build support networks for youth and lead social action. 

  3. Build a vibrant pool of mentors, influencers, ex-Fellows and institutions which will support local youth initiatives through time and money 

The Role

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  1. Lead the organisation's work in EmpowerED to reach 10K students in the next 2 years (2024-2026) 

    • Design and operationalise engagement with youth in all Colleges in Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts to achieve measurable outcomes (including improved access to higher education/careers, improved self efficacy and social action)  

    • Design & lead pilot collaboration with NSS to model Campus Community / Youth engagement this year (2024)

    • Design & scale the mentorship program 

    • Building communities of youth for (within campus or outside) - career/admissions support + psychological support + engagement space + advocacy on student issues .

  2. ​Build a team of young professionals to support design & operations 

  3. Lead development of Tech around youth engagement:

    • Oversee the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of the Learning Management System to ensure optimal performance and user experience.

    • Integrate various educational technologies and tools into the program to enhance learning outcomes and streamline operations.

    • Provide technical support and training to staff and participants on the use of the LMS and other educational technologies.

    • Utilise data analytics tools to track and report on program metrics, ensuring data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.

  4. Design metrics to measure learning and monitor program outcomes and efficacy

  5. Plan program budgets ensuring that programs are cost-effective and sustainable

  6. Build collaborations with multiple stakeholders  including educational institutions, state actors, and youth groups themselves 

  7. Build Alumni engagement program:

    • Design an alumni engagement program for both Trailblazer Fellowship and EmpowerED to ensure sustained engagement with students

    • Build a support system for students who migrate to cities for higher education or careers through collaborations with civil society and mentors 

    • Develop mechanisms for constant learning via past Fellows/students and iterate design accordingly 

    • Develop mechanisms for past Fellows/students to contribute back to EHF’s programs/youth initiatives 



 

Apply if you: 

 

  1. Are aligned and excited with the organisation’s mission 

  2. Have 8-10 years of experience of leading programs and team in profit/non-profit sector including 5 years in leading programs related education / youth leadership development 

  3. Have shown demonstrated evidence of problem solving & innovation 

  4. Have strong project management skills

  5. Have experience in designing for & measuring impact

  6. Exceptional at team management, relationship building and communications

  7. Extensive experience in administering and optimising LMS platforms, such as Moodle, Blackboard, or Canvas.

  8. Strong skills in data analysis and visualisation tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI) to interpret and present program data effectively.

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Email your queries to Mashqura at ehf@easternhimalayanfoundation.org

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