The International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) is a non-profit organization and registered as a company under section (8) of The Companies Act 2013. ICRW is dedicated to promoting gender equitable development and women's rights, reducing poverty, and contributing to broader economic and social well-being. ICRW undertakes research and programs that are focused, evidence-based, and action-oriented; provides technical assistance to partner organizations, donors, and governments; and advocates for new or improved policies, programs, and technical assistance to partner organizations, donors, and governments.
Job title: Field Facilitator (Consultant)
Reporting: Senior Technical Specialist
Location: Jamtara, Jharkhand
Duration: July 15, 2026 to October 15, 2026
About the program: The Gender Equity Movement in Schools (GEMS) program has been implemented by the International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) across different parts of India (Achyut et al., 2016; Achyut et al., 2017). The program aims to build schools as gender transformative spaces wherein norms and beliefs around unequal gender norms and practices can be challenged and transformed.
GEMS is an evidence-informed gender-transformative school-based program that aims to foster gender equality, redefine norms around masculinity, and negate all forms of violence to create safer and more gender-equitable schools; enhance educational aspirations of and for girls; and increase school retention of girls. Situated within the public school system, GEMS program draws its approach and strategies from four conceptual pillars – starting at a young age, engaging both girls and boys in the gender discourse, and using gender transformative approaches in institutional settings for normative change. It uses a combination of the cognitive-affective approach and life skills, undertaken in the school setting, to bring transformative and sustained changes toward gender equality and violence prevention.
Position Summary: The GEMS (Gender Equality Movement in Schools) Project, implemented by ICRW in Jharkhand, aims to promote gender equality, life skills, and a safe and inclusive learning environment for students in schools. We are looking for Field Facilitator (Consultant) who will support effective implementation of the project at the block and school levels through coordination with government officials and school authorities.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Coordination of GEMS/Sampoorna 2.0 Program:
• Build and maintain positive relationships with all assigned schools through regular school visits and meetings.
• Coordinate with relevant block-level government officials to ensure effective project implementation.
• Obtain approval from school principals for conducting sessions in selected schools.
• Conduct meetings with teachers, principals, Bal Sansad members, and School Management Committee (SMC) members.
• Ensure timely delivery of sessions by teachers and provide necessary support.
• Facilitate school campaigns and other program-related activities under school leadership.
• Support the implementation of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) activities under Sampoorna 2.0 with teachers, principals, Bal Sansad members, and other stakeholders.
2. Quality Assurance:
• Ensure the overall quality of sessions and activities conducted in schools.
• Demonstrate and model sessions for teachers whenever required.
• Work collaboratively with team members to address implementation challenges.
• Coordinate with Block Coordinators to resolve operational issues.
• Conduct regular field visits and monitoring.
• Continuously strengthen personal capacity on gender-responsive education and school culture.
3. Internal Collaboration:
• Participate in and support teacher training programs.
• Contribute actively to organizational planning processes.
• Maintain high standards of internal documentation and compliance.
• Support knowledge management by updating resource materials, reports, team files, and databases.
4. Documentation, Monitoring, and Research:
• Monitor and assess school sessions and campaigns on a regular basis.
• Ensure timely completion and submission of monitoring forms.
• Contribute to ICRW’s research and evidence-generation activities.
• Share quantitative and qualitative updates through regular progress reports.
5. Teamwork and Professional Conduct:
• Demonstrate inclusivity, gender sensitivity, and equitable workplace behavior.
• Maintain respectful, open, and professional communication.
• Continuously strengthen knowledge and skills related to gender and education.
6. Administrative Responsibilities:
• Maintain project records and documentation as required.
• Support project planning and coordination of meetings, trainings, workshops, and events.
• Share monthly work plans with the ICRW project team.
Education and Experience Requirements:
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working on school-based programs, with demonstrated ability to facilitate sessions with children, teachers, and other stakeholders.
• Understanding of development issues and challenges in Jharkhand, particularly those related to education and children’s learning outcomes.
• Experience working on projects related to education, gender, child rights, or social development.
• Basic understanding of child protection principles and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; preference will be given to candidates with qualifications in Social Work, Social Sciences, Education, or related fields.
• Proficiency in Hindi and working knowledge of English.
• Basic computer and internet skills, including MS Office applications, data entry, and use of mobile-based applications.
• Fluency in one or more local languages spoken in Jharkhand will be an added advantage.
Additional Requirement:
• The candidate must possess a valid driving license, have access to a two-wheeler, and maintain all required vehicle-related documents.
Compensation:
• Consultancy fee: INR 25,000 per month.
• Applicable TDS will be deducted as per income tax regulations.
Travel:
• The assignment will require field travel for up to 22 working days. Reimbursement of travel expenses will be provided up to a maximum of INR 6,000.
• The consultant must share a daily travel plan with the Project Lead/Supervisor and obtain prior approval before undertaking travel.
• A travel log must be maintained and submitted along with reimbursement claims.
• Travel to other districts in Jharkhand or project locations may be required, and such travel will be governed by ICRW’s travel policy.
Additional Expectations:
The consultant may be assigned other responsibilities as required by the project and/or directed by the Project Lead and ICRW project team.
Under this assignment, the consultant is expected to spend approximately 22–25 days per month in the field.
The Field Facilitator will work in close coordination with block-level and state-level program leads.
Interested candidates are requested to fill in the application form by 10th July 2026. Click here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScazSNwLSI5h9Bazbe9ZsXEvjaXMTioEFQTzOIy_IqZB6Ko5w/viewform?usp=dialog
ICRW is committed to promoting equal work opportunities, and we firmly believe in a workplace that values diversity and inclusion.
Since we are a small team, we regret that we can only respond to applicants selected for an interview.
Please note that ICRW has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse (including bullying, harassment, and discrimination). Our policies and procedures also reflect our commitment to safeguarding children from abuse. Any person working with or affiliated with any ICRW activity or office must abide by and commit to all clauses of the Child Safeguarding policy, POSH policy, and ICRW PSEA policy. Non-compliance can result in termination of employment or contractual relationship and referral to law enforcement as deemed appropriate.