About Heartfulness Institute
Heartfulness Institute is a globally recognized non-profit organization focused on holistic well-being, environmental sustainability, and social development. Operating in over 160 countries with a strong volunteer base and institutional partnerships, the organization implements large-scale programs across education, ecology, and community transformation.
Its environmental arm, Forest by Heartfulness (FBH), specializes in large-scale ecological restoration and nature-based climate solutions, including plantation, water conservation, and biodiversity enhancement. The organization has implemented projects across thousands of acres and multiple states, contributing to long-term climate resilience and sustainability.
About the Net Zero Project
The 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 Role
The 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 & Responsibilities
District-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
Government Interface & Stakeholder Coordination
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
Cross-Functional Coordination
Coordinate across cluster coordinators, field teams, and thematic interventions to ensure integrated execution
Ensure alignment with state-level guidance and technical standards
Performance Monitoring & Review
Monitor district-level performance across all interventions and ensure readiness for reviews
Conduct periodic review meetings to track progress and drive accountability
Risk Management & Issue Resolution
Identify risks, bottlenecks, and dependencies affecting execution
Drive timely resolution in coordination with state teams
Quality Assurance
Ensure adherence to implementation standards and quality benchmarks across schools
Oversee on-ground execution to maintain consistency and effectiveness
Data & Reporting Coordination
Ensure timely and accurate data flow from district to state MIS systems
Coordinate with MIS teams to support monitoring and reporting
Team Management & Accountability
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
