Project Coordinator at Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, India
About Position/Job
The Centre for Lifelong Learning at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, invites applications for the position of Project Coordinator for Project UMANG – Emotional Safety in Classrooms. This impactful mental health intervention aims to empower school teachers with trauma-sensitive approaches and promote psychosocial wellbeing in classrooms. The role aligns with the department’s goals of fostering inclusive education and lifelong learning through evidence-based practices. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to education reform and mental health advocacy in India.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Project Coordinator
- Institution: Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
- Department: Centre for Lifelong Learning, School of Social Work
- Research field: Mental Health in Education
- Location: Mumbai, India
- Number of post: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Contractual (Project Staff)
- Start Date (Anticipated): July 2025 (2nd week)
- Working Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Salary Range: ₹45,000 per month
- Required Degree/Diploma: Master’s
Research Area
- Emotional safety in classrooms
- Trauma-informed education
- Teacher training and capacity building
- Psychosocial wellbeing in schools
- Mental health and cognition
- Hybrid training module design
- Educational research and data analysis
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Master’s degree or PG Diploma in Social Work, Social Sciences, Counselling Psychology, or Mental Health
- At least 3 years of experience in content development, teacher training, program coordination, and stakeholder networking
- Proficiency in English and Hindi (spoken and written)
- Strong skills in training delivery, data analysis, evaluation, and report writing
- Comfortable with hybrid (online + offline) modules
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience working in school or classroom-based settings
- Familiarity with evaluation tools and mental health-related educational interventions
- Experience in using digital platforms for teaching and data collection
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate day-to-day operations of Project UMANG
- Design and deliver teacher training modules (online and offline)
- Conduct research and contextualize training to the local setting
- Facilitate support sessions and evaluations (baseline, midterm, endline)
- Liaise between TISS and stakeholders
- Monitor participant progress, collect data, and prepare reports
- Visit schools to support and supervise project implementation
- Manage documentation, finances, and communication for the project
- Assist project leaders with assigned academic and administrative tasks
Application Process
How to Apply
Send your resume and a Letter of Interest (max 350 words) answering the question:
“What motivated you to apply for this project?”
Subject Line: Application for the position of Project Coordinator – UMANG
Email to: reachtoumang@gmail.com
Required Documents:
- Resume/CV
- Letter of Interest
Important Dates
- Application Opens: Already Open
- Deadline: 29th June 2025, 5:00 PM
- Interview Date: First week of July 2025 (via phone/email)
- Expected Joining: Second week of July 2025
Useful Links
- Institution Website: https://www.tiss.edu
- Job Posting: vacancy_Advert-UMANG__CLL_SSW_nw.pdf
- Apply Now: mailto:reachtoumang@gmail.com
