Applications to be submitted on: www.inductusjobs.com/un (pdf format only)
Position: State Consultant – Strengthening of Family Based Alternative Care (FBAC)
Employing Agency (Employer): Inductus Limited
Duration of the contract: The initial contract will be issued until 31 Dec 2026 and may be further extended, subject to project requirements, satisfactory performance and funding availability.
Remuneration: Gross compensation budgeted for the position is very attractive. Please note that the offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and salary history. Applicants to mention their current professional fee & expected professional fee on www.inductusjobs.com/un
No. of Vacancy: 1 Position (One)
Duty Station: Patna (Bihar) with travel to selected districts in Bihar and other States as required.
Reporting Line: 1. Administrative Supervision: Inductus Limited
2. UN Organisation: Technical supervision: CP Specialist
Last Date for Application: 1st May 2026 (Mid-Night)
CONTENT OF TERMS OF REFERENCE(TOR)
Background:
Every child has the right to grow up in a supportive, protective, and caring environment that enables them to reach their full potential. A strong child protection system ensures that children remain with their families whenever possible and provides appropriate alternative care when needed, always guided by the child’s best interests. Children without adequate parental care face heightened risks and require Family-Based Alternative Care (FBAC) when their families are unable, unwilling, or unavailable to provide proper care. In such situations, the State is responsible for safeguarding their rights and ensuring suitable alternative care.
The Government of Bihar has made significant progress in developing systems for Alternative Care and Aftercare. With UN ORGANISATION’s technical support, the Social Welfare Department has advanced family-based care and strengthened the continuum of care for care leavers, including skills training and placement support. Child protection functionaries across all 38 districts—DCPUs, CWCs, and JJBs—have been trained on FBAC, standards of care in CCIs, restoration, case management, and Individual Care Plans. Twenty-three officials have been developed as Master Trainers in FBAC and case management.
Mission Vatsalya & Mission Shakti is drawn as a roadmap to achieve development and child protection priorities aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It lays emphasis on child rights, advocacy and awareness along with strengthening of the Juvenile Justice care and Protection Systems with the motto to 'leave no child behind'. The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 provisions and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO), Act, 2012, form the basic framework for implementation of the Mission.
UN ORGANISATION continues to provide technical assistance to the Social Welfare Department in strengthening FBAC and Aftercare, drawing on national experience and partnerships with professional organizations that have successfully implemented these models across India.
The consultancy will focus on strengthening institutional and policy frameworks, improving multi-sectoral/ agency coordination and enhancing the capacities of implementing agencies. By leveraging national guidelines and best practices, the position aims to accelerate Bihar’s progress toward a comprehensive, rights-based child protection system that effectively empowers children and adolescents, ending harmful practices, ensuring safety, dignity, and justice for every child.
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