CHILD IN NEED INSTITUTE (CINI)
Vacancy: State Head - Assam
Organization: Child in Need Institute (CINI)
Child in Need Institute (CINI) is a leading Indian NGO with over 52 years of impact since 1974. Our mission is to ensure that every child and adolescent enjoys their rights to health, nutrition, education, protection, and participation by building responsive communities and accountable duty bearers. For over five decades, CINI has been a pioneer in community-based development, influencing policy and creating sustainable impact across India.
Today, CINI reaches over 10 million vulnerable people across rural and urban communities in West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Assam, Tripura, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar.
Our efforts have earned widespread recognition over the years. Most recently, CINI has been honoured with the Most Impactful NGO of the Year – 2025 in Healthcare at the Indian CSR Awards 2025, adding to a long list of accolades. Among the most distinguished is the National Award for Child Welfare, conferred twice by the President of India in 1985 and 2004. These honours reflect CINI’s enduring commitment to ensuring equitable access to health, nutrition, education, and protection for vulnerable communities.
Join CINI as State Head, Assam and lead programme implementation and strategic growth in one of India’s most critical and dynamic regions. Assam and the North-East region present unique opportunities and challenges related to public health, nutrition, adolescent wellbeing, climate vulnerability, social inclusion, and systems strengthening. The State Head will play a critical role in positioning CINI as a strategic development partner in the region. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive large-scale development programmes, strengthen partnerships with government and stakeholders, and expand CINI’s impact across the state. You will play a key leadership role in advancing child rights, public health, and community development initiatives, while working with a committed team and diverse partners.
If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for creating lasting change at the grassroots level, CINI offers a platform to translate vision into meaningful impact.
Job Title: State Head, Assam
Location: Guwahati, Assam
Qualification: Postgraduate degree in Management, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or any relevant field.
Experience:
• Minimum 12–15 years of experience in the development sector.
• At least 5–7 years in leadership roles managing large-scale programmes and teams.
• Proven experience in programme design, donor engagement, and stakeholder management.
• Experience working with government systems and multi-partner projects.
• Prior experience in the North-East region will be an added advantage.
Role Overview
The State Head – Assam will lead and manage all CINI programmes in the state, providing strategic direction, ensuring programme quality, strengthening partnerships, and expanding the organisation’s presence through effective advocacy and resource mobilization. The role will focus on strengthening integrated community and systems-based approaches in health, nutrition, adolescent wellbeing, child protection, climate resilience, and local governance.
Key Responsibilities:
Programme Related:
• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for all programmes in Assam.
• Lead programme design, proposal development, annual planning, and budgeting.
• Ensure effective implementation, monitoring, and quality assurance of projects through regular reviews and field visits.
• Represent CINI at state-level forums, government platforms, and donor engagements.
• Lead advocacy initiatives with government departments, CSOs, and networks on thematic issues.
• Build and strengthen relationships with donors, government stakeholders, and partners.
• Identify and secure new funding opportunities and support resource mobilization efforts
• Ensure timely and high-quality programmatic and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with Chief of Programmes and Thematic Heads for strategic planning and programme positioning.
• Strengthen partnerships and expand CINI’s network across the state.
• Contribute to policy dialogue, evidence generation, documentation, and knowledge sharing at state and national levels.
Administrative & Operational Functions:
• Act as the administrative and operational head of the Assam state office.
• Ensure effective governance and coordination with Head Office (Programme, HR, Finance, Systems).
• Oversee financial management, budgeting, and expenditure tracking.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and capacity building of team members.
• Supervise, mentor, and manage performance of programme staff of CINI Assam Unit.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning.
Key Skills & Competencies:
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking
• Ability to nurture interdisciplinary teams with empathy, accountability, and collaborative leadership
• Programme management, monitoring & evaluation expertise
• Excellent networking, advocacy, and negotiation skills
• Experience of working with Government
• Fundraising and proposal development experience
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
Key Benefits:
• Be Part of a Legacy of Impact – Contribute to one of India’s most respected NGOs with over 52 years of proven results in health, nutrition, education, protection, and child rights.
• State Leadership Role with Influence – Lead and shape CINI’s programmes in Assam, driving impact at scale and influencing outcomes for vulnerable communities across the state.
• Strategic Exposure & Growth – Work closely with senior management, donors, government departments, and key stakeholders, enhancing your leadership, programmatic, and policy engagement experience.
• Opportunity to Drive Expansion – Play a critical role in strengthening CINI’s presence in Assam through partnerships, advocacy, and resource mobilization.
• Strong Governance & Values-Driven Culture – Be part of an organization that upholds robust institutional policies, including Child Safeguarding, Gender Equality, Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH), and workplace wellbeing standards.
• Award-Winning Institution – Join a nationally recognized NGO, recently honoured as Most Impactful NGO of the Year – 2025 in Healthcare at the Indian CSR Awards.
• Collaborative & Supportive Work Environment – Experience a culture that promotes teamwork, learning, inclusion, and staff wellbeing.
• Leadership Development Opportunity – A high-impact role offering exposure to multi-stakeholder programme management, preparing you for larger regional or national leadership positions in the development sector.
Languages Required:
• Excellent proficiency in English
• Working knowledge of Hindi and/or Assamese will be preferred
CTC: Rs. 1,00,000 per month (negotiable, commensurate with experience)
This position is ideal for development professionals who combine strategic vision with strong field engagement and are committed to advancing equity and community-centred development.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are requested to apply with a detailed CV and a cover letter highlighting relevant experience and leadership achievements to jobs@cinindia.org by 31st May 2026. Please mention ‘Application for the position of State Head - Assam’ in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CINI maintains a comprehensive set of institutional policies, including Child Safeguarding Policy, Gender Policy, Sexual Harassment Policy and Workplace Policy on HIV related issues. CINI is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be expected to uphold and promote safeguarding and ethical standards across all programme and institutional processes.