School Finance Access Coordinator, India

APPLICATION PROCESS Please apply using the below google form: https://forms.gle/NYN85TbMBgiWPQ8j7

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POSITION SUMMARY The School Finance Access Coordinator will support the implementation of the School Leadership Academy, which builds the capacity of low-fee private schools to access financing. Working alongside and under the guidance of the School Finance Access Lead, the Coordinator will help organize and deliver workshops, mobilize schools, collect and manage participant data, and provide basic field support to schools throughout the financing process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Program Coordination & Support Assist in planning and organizing School Leadership Academy workshops, including logistics, materials preparation, registration, and coordination with facilitators and venues. Support the delivery of training sessions and co-facilitate basic modules as needed. Help ensure a smooth experience for school participants before, during, and after workshops. School Mobilization Help identify and engage low-fee private schools that are potential first-time borrowers. Work with private school associations, government officials and other partners to recruit participants for the Academy. Conduct outreach via calls, school visits, or local community events. Data Collection & Analysis Collect participant information and manage attendance records and feedback forms. Conduct post-training follow-up calls with schools to assess impact and track outcomes. Input and organize data in EduFinance’s data collection platform and basic dashboards. Support reporting to internal and external stakeholders. Field Support Visit schools to understand their needs, provide follow-up guidance, and help them complete requirements for loan applications. Serve as a liaison between schools and partner financial institutions where needed. Financial Institution Engagement Support communication and coordination with financial institution partners to understand loan eligibility criteria and track school applications.● Help document challenges schools face in accessing finance and communicate these back to the program lead for potential intervention. Ensure timely delivery of school leads and loan pipeline data to each partner financial institution following workshops. Track financial institution follow-up with schools and support ongoing engagement to convert leads into active borrowers.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY • None

QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in education, social sciences, international development, business, or related fields. 2-4 years of experience in program coordination, community mobilization, adult education, or data collection roles. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Proficiency in data entry and analysis Comfortable speaking in front of large groups and facilitating sessions. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with school leaders and local partners. Prior experience in low-fee private school contexts or financial inclusion is a plus. Energetic, proactive, and mission-driven team player eager to support impact-oriented work.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Proficiency in English and at least one local language is required.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Up to 60% required annually- frequent travel within India to deliver workshops and visit schools. Must be able to travel with minimal notice and maximum flexibility. Occasional international travel may be required.

ABOUT OPPORTUNITY INTERNATIONAL Opportunity International is a global non-profit that has been empowering people to work their way out of poverty since 1971. Opportunity provides 18.7 million people with innovative financial resources, training, and support to grow their small businesses and send their children to school. In 2023, Opportunity International and its partners served 20 million clients, helped fund 7,000 schools that reached 1.9 million children, and they released more than $1.85 billion incapital across 31 countries. We serve all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender. Discover more at opportunity.org or join the conversation on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

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