Field Officer, Mumbai

Role: Coordinator (Youth Counsellor/Mentor), Mumbai
Experience: 4-6 years
Salary band: Upto 7.2 LPA
Location: Head Office - Govandi, Mumbai (Job involves 90% field work within Mumbai)

Language: Marathi (mandatory)

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About the role: 

The Field Officer (Coordinator) will work under the Assistant Manager and Manager. The primary role is to act as a mentor to students enrolled under The Junior Scholarship Program. This involves conducting home visits for students, guiding them in their studies, and supporting the intake process and overall operation.

Roles & Responsibilities:

The Coordinator will perform a wide range of duties including:

1. Home Visits & Student Mentoring:
   • Conduct regular home visits and/or mentoring sessions to monitor students' academic progress and overall well-being.
   • Foster a supportive relationship to help students stay motivated and excel academically.
2. Academic Planning & Support:
   • Assist students in developing effective academic timetables and individualized development/action plans.
   • Guide students in goal setting, time management, and self-study techniques.
   • Address students academic doubts or direct them to appropriate study materials and educational resources.
3. Scholarship Implementation & Intake:
   • Execute project activities in alignment with the program objectives.
   • Actively participate in the student intake and onboarding processes.
   • Conduct orientation sessions to familiarize students with the online application procedures.
4. Application & Selection Assistance:
   • Support students in registering for the scholarship, completing and submitting online applications, and collecting mandatory supporting documents.
   • Carry out key selection tasks, including document verification, conducting telephonic interviews, and visiting students homes as part of the selection assessment.
5. Project Reporting & Control:
   • Work on quantitative data for monitoring the program.
   • Prepare qualitative case studies and student profiles as and when required.

Candidate Specification:

Education & Experience:

• Educational Background: A Post-graduation or other relevant qualification in social sciences, social work, education, or a similar field is required.

• Experience: You should have at least 6 years of experience in social work, project planning, and working directly with youth.

Skills & Competencies:

• Technical Skills: You must possess strong computer skills and be comfortable using Microsoft Office Applications (especially Excel) and web-based applications for MIS.

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal articulation skills in English are mandatory.

• Problem-Solving: We require strong reasoning, problem-solving, and negotiation abilities.

• Relationship Management: The ability to manage relationships and handle conflict situations in a mature and amicable way is essential.

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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on Nov 20, 2025 on https://groundzero.community/

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