Programme Coordinator (2 positions: Delhi and Mumbai) G.U.L.L.Y (Girl Effect Urban Learning Labs for Youth) LAB

Top Line Objective:

Girl Effect is seeking two driven and committed Programme Coordinators – one in Delhi and one in Mumbai – to oversee our G.U.L.L.Y (Girl Effect Urban Learning Labs for Youth) LAB initiative in Delhi and Mumbai, respectively.

Who We Are

Girl Effect is an international non-profit that connects girls to the resources and support they need to overcome barriers, see themselves differently, and unleash their full potential. We believe that the most powerful force to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty is GIRLS. When you connect girls to what they need, unleash the limits communities set for them, and change how girls see themselves — they change the world. That’s the Girl Effect.

Our approach redefines what girls think they can and should do. We do this by building digital and media technologies that girls want, trust, and need. From chatbots and applications to chat shows and TV dramas, our approach uses modern technologies to reach girls where they are today.

Our reach is 50 million and counting.

We are girl-centered. We engage girls through evidence-based social and behavior change. We meet girls where they are today — in the spaces, on the platforms, and on channels they trust and love. We work with governments to transform systems to work for HER.

Our Approach

Girl Effect uses a branded media approach towards delivering behavioral change programs. We reach girls across the world, where they are — online and offline — to support them at the critical moments in life when choices around their health, education, and economic future need to be made.

We use our expertise in behavior change science to motivate and equip girls with information and support, helping them see a different future for themselves, act on those choices, and drive greater demand for the opportunities and services available to them.

Our youth brands, such as Chhaa Jaa in India, Tukisonga in Kenya, Jikizinto in South Africa, Tujibebe in Tanzania, and Yegna in Ethiopia, exist across multiple channels — digital, TV, radio, print, and offline, in schools and communities.

G.U.L.L.Y (Girl Effect Urban Learning Labs for Youth) Lab

Girl Effect envisions a future where young girls and women and young boys and men can harness the power of technology to thrive, make informed choices, and actively participate in the digital economy. The G.U.L.L.Y Lab is envisioned as a youth engagement space, located in the community we serve, where we work with young people and build their capacity as champions and changemakers. Girl Effect collaborates with young girls and boys to research, test, and co-create solutions to challenges they face, allowing us to launch initiatives informed by their lived experiences. These initiatives focus on delivering social and behavioral change and driving vital conversations on themes such as gender equity, economic empowerment, sexual and reproductive health, leadership, and digital safety.

What You’ll Do

We are inviting applications from individuals who have studied and have experience working on gender and public health issues, gender-based violence, youth mobilization, and qualitative research. If you are interested, the following will be the scope of the work:

Program Management & Coordination

• Lead and manage day-to-day activities of the Gully labs in the respective locations.
• Coordinate program activities, ensuring they align with the program objectives and timelines.
• Coordinate day-to-day communication with youth champions, changemakers, and other on-ground staff of the implementing partners.
• Organise and coordinate dissemination, workshops, community mobilization, and observation day events.

Community Engagement & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain relationships with local stakeholders in the community, including youth champions, changemakers, community members, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate and support the facilitation of community engagement in the Girl Effect program thematics, ensuring they are culturally sensitive and inclusive.
• Organise training sessions, workshops, research, and content testing sessions in the labs on Girl Effect program thematics.

Reporting and Documentation

• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of program activities, challenges, and achievements.
• Prepare comprehensive reports for internal stakeholders, donors, and partners.
• Maintain records of community engagement activities, training, and other relevant program documentation.

Most importantly, as you work with us, you will use a lens that is aware of gender norms in India, youth-friendly, body and sex-positive, gender inclusive, that adopts a rights-based approach towards young people.

Expected Commitment

This will initially be a full-time consultancy for one year. The consultancy can be extended based on programme requirements and performance.

Location

We are seeking two programme coordinators who can oversee our centers in Delhi and Mumbai each. The applicants need to be based either in Delhi or Mumbai. The coordinators are expected to work from the community centers for a minimum of 3 days per week, with additional traveling within the city, as required.

Management

This engagement will be managed by the Program Lead, who will work with the programme coordinators to ensure the program’s timely and thorough execution. These positions will have a dotted line reporting to the Research and SBC Managers.

Procurement Timeframe

• Terms of reference published: April 1 2025
• Deadline for responses: 11 April 2025
• Supplier selection, contracting, and briefing: Mid-April 2025
• Project commencement: May 2025

Who You Are

Experience

• Degree in a relevant field such as gender studies, anthropology, sociology, psychology, social work, or another similar field.
• 1-3 years of professional experience working on projects addressing relevant subjects such as gender-based violence, gender, and public health, mental well-being, youth mobilisation, community mobilisation, and sexual and reproductive health rights.
• Knowledge of qualitative research and monitoring and evaluation methodologies, along with experience conducting qualitative research, is essential.
• A good understanding of gender-specific issues affecting adolescent girls and how SRH-based programming can contribute to girls’ empowerment is essential.
• Experience with adolescents and/or young girls & women, especially from vulnerable, marginalized, low-income communities, is desirable.
• Experience developing, adapting, and designing content for different audiences, especially those not well-versed in technical literature, is desirable.
• Experience meaningfully involving young people or beneficiaries in the design, delivery, and governance of programming is also desirable.

Skills and expertise

• Proficiency in Hindi and English is essential. Knowledge of Marathi for those applying for the Mumbai-based position is highly desirable.
• Effective communicator and writer in English and Hindi with the ability to synthesize, communicate and simplify complex concepts.
• Ability to train young people on qualitative research and community mobilization.
• Excellent knowledge of gender issues and their relevance to programme implementation and measurement.
• You are someone who is sex-positive and can coordinate our programme without any judgment and personal beliefs coming in when talking about sensitive issues like premarital sex, contraception, abortion, mental health, gender-based violence, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and experience working in a multicultural team across multiple countries. Sensitivity to cultural differences is essential.
• Personal qualities of integrity, results-oriented, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for development.
• Ability to be flexible within a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Commitment to realising the potential of girls and to the vision and values of Girl Effect.

Proposal Submission

Your application, should you be interested (Max 10 pages), should cover:

• CV/Credentials – Please showcase any previous work that you consider relevant to what we are trying to achieve, how we approach our work, and the audience we cater to. Provide two professional references.
• A cover letter explaining your understanding of the brief, why you feel you are well-placed to work on this, and what motivated you to apply for this role. Tell us how you would manage and contribute to the growth of the GULLY Lab.
• Breakdown of Costs with applicable taxes and other charges clearly identified in INR. Consultants should provide their monthly billing rate. All applicable taxes should be quoted separately.

In their application, the candidate must demonstrate an understanding of the requirements described in the TOR and demonstrate how the applicant will meet the requirements of the programme.

Please note that Girl Effect is not liable for any cost incurred during the award/contract preparation, submission, or negotiation of the award/contract. All submitted documentation and/or materials shall become and remain the property of Girl Effect.

VALIDITY of the proposal shall be for 90 days from the date of bid closure.

Evaluation Criteria

The criteria against which proposals will be evaluated are listed below:

• Experience and qualification as outlined in your CV/Credentials – 30%
• Demonstrated technical knowledge in the topics mentioned – 20%
• Cover letter explaining why you will be best suited for this – 20%

Financial Evaluation

• Value for money/proposed budget breakdown – 30%

Tax

Girl Effect India is obliged by the Indian tax authorities to ensure all taxes are charged where applicable. Applicants are advised to ensure that they have a clear understanding of their tax position regarding provisions of Indian tax legislation when developing their proposals.

Equal Opportunities

Girl Effect is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.

We are committed to building an organisation that is truly representative of the communities that we serve. To this end, due regard will be paid to procuring consultancy services of organisations and individuals with a deep understanding and experience of our programming markets and with diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds.

Safeguarding

Girl Effect has zero tolerance for all forms of violence and abuse against children, beneficiaries, and staff. You may be required to undertake safeguarding checks. Shortlisted consultants will be assessed on our organisational values at the interview stage. The consultant will be expected to adhere to our safeguarding policy. Please read and understand our safeguarding Code of Conduct which outlines expected behaviour from our staff, consultants and visitors.

Copyright

All materials/documents arising from this consultancy work shall remain the property of Girl Effect.

Disclaimer

GE reserves the right to determine the structure of the process, the number of short-listed participants, the right to withdraw from the proposal process, the right to change this timetable at any time without notice and reserves the right to withdraw this tender at any time, without prior notice and without liability to compensate and/or reimburse any party. GE shall inform ONLY successful applicant(s). The process of negotiation and signing of the contract with the successful applicant(s) will follow.

Please note: We will evaluate only proposals submitted following the application process outlined in the TOR and using our specified email address ([email protected]).