Child in Need Institute, Jharkhand
Job Profile
Job Title: Program Manager
Place of Work: Ranchi, Jharkhand
Reporting to: State Head/ Programme Manager- Education & Protection, CINI Jharkhand
Type of Employement: Contractual
No. of vacancies: 1 (One)
Project or Program: Kawach - Protecting children through a resilient community and child protection system
Period: Till March 2027 with prospects of extension based on fund availability.
Introduction
Child in Need Institute (CINI) has been implementing/facilitating different programs to demonstrate models in improving quality of lives of children, adolescent and women in need. CINI also provides technical support to different State Governments and at National level for strengthening existing services and build up capacities of personnel working at different layers. CINI’s core model is based on CINI method that promotes a rights-based convergence approach which has so far attracted the attention of policy makers and other different actors of development sector, and which has proven to be an effective design to promote local level solutions for improving care and protection of Children.
Project Introduction:
Aligned with Mission Vatsalya, Mission Shakti, and Mission Poshan, Project KAWACH is the British Asian Trust’s 10-year initiative to build safe, child-friendly communities across India. The programme strengthens government-led, prevention-focused child protection systems at scale, enabling early identification, coordinated action, and sustained support for children to grow and thrive. The project’s mission is to combat and reduce incidences of child marriages and other child vulnerabilities by strengthening child protection systems and community-led mechanisms. Through a holistic, multi-stakeholder approach, the project will address key risks such as trafficking, child labour, child marriage, and school dropouts, while building a responsive ecosystem that strengthens capacities, promotes collective action through child participation, and ensures every child can grow safely within a caring family environment.
In partnership with British Asian Trust, CINI will implement Project Kawach in two districts of Jharkhand – Latehar, Dumka and Bokaro – in close collaboration with the District Administration and key nodal departments, including Social Welfare, District Panchayati Raj Department, Education Department, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), and District RKSK Cell. The project adopts a system-strengthening and government-led implementation approach, with the project team providing structured technical assistance, facilitation, and capacity-building support to existing government cadres and statutory mechanisms.
The project is designed as a full-district saturation model, covering all blocks and panchayats across all three districts. Rather than creating parallel systems, Project Kawach will strengthen and converge existing child protection structures and frontline functionaries to address key child vulnerability issues, including child labour, child trafficking, early/child marriage, and related protection risks.
Activities to be performed:
The Program Manager will provide overall strategic leadership and technical direction for Project Kawach. The role will focus on ensuring alignment with Mission Vatsalya, CWPC guidelines, JJ Act provisions, and relevant state and national child protection frameworks.
Key responsibilities and Competencies include:
• Demonstrated knowledge on child protection laws, acts, guidelines
• Strong proven ability for government liasoning, networking and alliance building with CSOs, district administration and line departments.
• Sound understanding of:
• Child protection structures, systems and networks in Jharkhand
• Working with children and child safeguarding issues
• Data reporting system and MIS in government portals related to child protection.
• Government structures, committees and bodies at different levels.
• Experience of handling multiple stakeholders and line departments in the government system – at state level.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and work collaboratively with local stakeholders and multi-stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Data Management, analysis, interpretation and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adaptive management.
• Must be fluent in Hindi and English (spoken, written, and reading) and demonstrate effective written and verbal communication.
Qualification:
• Master’s degree in public health, social sciences, international development, or related field or equivalent experience.
Experience:
• A minimum of 7-10 years progressive responsibility with developmental organizations on child protection, child rights, disability inclusion, or similar work experience.
Expected travel: Travel to implementation 3 districts for support, implementation, monitoring, tracking, stakeholder meeting, government liasoning and other need-based activities
Remuneration / CTC: - Rs. 65,000/- per Month
How to Apply:
• Interested candidates must also fill the following google form by 17th May 2026:- https://forms.gle/6ExxEQz1XzHfgNxv7
• Immediate joining will be preferred
"CINI is an equal opportunity employer. Eligible female / third gender candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. "
"Child In Need Institute follows the Child Protection Policy, Sexual Harassment at Workplace policy, and all HR-related policies."