Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), a deemed university based in Mumbai, has opened a single Project Coordinator position on a contract basis under its recruitment for 2026. The role sits within the TANDA field action project of the Centre for Criminology and Justice, School of Social Work, and involves coordinating the NT-DNT Youth Development Project across six districts of Maharashtra, working with disadvantaged De-Notified and Nomadic Tribe communities through education, health, livelihood and citizenship entitlement initiatives.
TISS Project Coordinator Recruitment 2026
Posted 17 Oct 2026Updated 17 Oct 2026ADVT/TISS/TANDA/PC/2026-27
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
25 Oct
7 days left
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Last date 25 Oct 2026 · 7 days left
- Notification16 Oct
- Applications Opentill 25 Oct
About TISS Project Coordinator Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences
- Advertisement No.
- ADVT/TISS/TANDA/PC/2026-27
- Post Name
- Project Coordinator
- Job Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- 3-5 years of experience of managing projects working with marginalised communities in Maharashtra, with special focus on legal aid, health, education, livelihood, citizenship entitlements, and training
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 50,000 per month (consolidated)
- Tenure
- Initially for one year, extendable up to two years
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Coordinator
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Project Coordinator - Qualification and Experience
Educational Qualification: Masters in Social Work or Social Sciences. 3-5 years of experience of managing projects working with marginalised communities in Maharashtra (with special focus on legal aid, health, education, livelihood, citizenship entitlements, and training). Fluency in spoken Marathi, Hindi, English Languages. Good ability in written English Language. Familiarity with the use of MS-Office, emails, MIS, and the internet.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Coordinator - Qualification and Experience | Educational Qualification: Masters in Social Work or Social Sciences. 3-5 years of experience of managing projects working with marginalised communities in Maharashtra (with special focus on legal aid, health, education, livelihood, citizenship entitlements, and training). Fluency in spoken Marathi, Hindi, English Languages. Good ability in written English Language. Familiarity with the use of MS-Office, emails, MIS, and the internet. |
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Applications are shortlisted on the prescribed qualifications and requisite experience; merely possessing the qualifications does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview.
- 2Written Test / Interview
Shortlisted candidates are informed over email and/or phone to appear for a Written Test or Interview, held offline or online; no TA/DA is payable.
Salary Structure
Rs. 50,000 per month (consolidated)
How to Apply
- 1Open the official Google Form linked in the advertisement
- 2Fill in the required details in the Google Form accurately
- 3Upload your updated résumé, educational certificates, experience certificates and other requested documents
- 4Submit the completed Google Form
- 5Email [email protected] if you face any technical issue with the Google Form
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Updated résumé
•Educational certificates
•Experience certificates and other requested documents
Important Details
- The position is unreserved, but candidates belonging to reserved categories can apply.
- The Institute may relax the qualification and working conditions based on work experience, and may relax age for persons already holding comparable positions in a University or Research Institution of repute.
- The selected candidate will be required to join immediately.
- No TA/DA is payable for appearing for the interview.
- Canvassing in any form is strictly prohibited and will lead to the candidate being debarred from consideration.
Role and Responsibilities
- Execute project implementation plan and activities
- Develop activity contents and identify resources needed for execution
- Ensure reports of activities are prepared and filed for records
- Organise training sessions
- Manage MIS
- Documentation and record keeping
- Coordination with youth fellows across 6 districts of Maharashtra
- Ensure the project delivers evidence based results, quantitative and qualitative
- Update project work plans to reflect a changing environment
- Articulate changes in project activities under the guidance of the Project Director
- Work effectively in teams as well as independently
- Travel across Maharashtra and other States when necessary
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Project Coordinator job involve travel?
Yes. The role requires coordination with youth fellows across six districts of Maharashtra, and the candidate must be willing to travel across Maharashtra and other states when necessary.
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