Child in Need Institute, Jharkhand
Job Profile
Job Title: Cluster Coordinator
Place of Work: Dumka , Bokaro , Latehar
Reporting to: District Coordinator
No. of vacancies: 7
Project or Program: Kawach - Protecting children through a resilient community and child protection system.
Period: Till Mar’2027, with possibilities of extension
Introduction
CINI is a 50 years old non-profit, non-government organisation (NGO) registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 in India. Over more than five decades, we have been partnering with central and state government, national and international donors, non-government organisations and local communities to strengthen the capacity of deprived children and women to improve their health, nutrition, education and protection conditions. Distilling international and national experience, we seek to learn from the poor to improve our interventions in under-serviced rural and urban areas. We aim at strengthening local governance processes that give marginalised and poor communities a voice and influence national policy. Founded in 1974, Child in Need Institute (CINI) with an experience of 50 years, reaches out to over 7 million population in the states of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Assam, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. CINI received the National Award for child Welfare twice in 1985 and 2004. CINI is accredited by the Credibility Alliance in India and is registered with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences Corporate Social Responsibility Database. CINI has been working in Jharkhand since 2002 and is recognized as one of the Technical Support Agency, extending support to the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Department of Women, Child Development & Social Security, Department of Youth, Culture and Sports, Department of Labour, Employment, Training & Skill Development and Department of School Education & Literacy.
Scope of Work:
Child in Need Institute (CINI) is seeking for 7 Cluster Coordinators, 2 each for Dumka,and Latehar, 3 for Bokaro District to implement Project Kawach, supported by British Asian Trust.The British Asian Trust is a diaspora-led international development organisation working across education, child protection, livelihoods, conservation, and mental health in India. The Trust believes that complex social challenges require systemic, collaborative solutions that work alongside government systems.
Job Description:
1. The Cluster Coordinator will work under the strategic guidance and management support from his/her District Coordinator for successful implementation of the project as well as for generating and translating evidence to inform programmatic adaptation.
2. He/she will be responsible for covering 2-3 blocks and all panchayats under those 2-3 blocks in full saturation model to implement the program..
3. He/she will plan and develop program implementation strategies for the respective blocks and panchayats in pilot model and those will be scaled up in other panchayats of those respective blocks which are inclusive for all children, by leveraging the existing government structures/cadre, program and policies
4. The role will support in strengthening of child protection structures and committees at block and panchayat levels as per Mission Vatsalya guideline.
5. The candidate will be responsible for supporting block and panchayat nodal departments in developing integrated child protection plans, advocating for integrating children issues into the DIP/PAP, GPDP and liaison with various line departments for incorporating child protection issues into their plans.
6. The person will be primarily responsible for the system strengthening work in combating issues of child vulnerabilities, especially with regard to Child Marriage, Child Labour, Child Trafficking, etc. and streamline data management/reporting system at GP and Block Level
7. The cluster coordinator will work very closely with the block and panchayat administration in fulfilling the project mandates and deliverable based indicators.
Qualification:
• Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in public health, social sciences, international development, or related field or equivalent experience.
Experience:
A minimum of 5 years progressive responsibility with developmental organizations on child protection, child rights, disability inclusion, or similar work experience
Age: 30 - 48 yrs.
Competencies:
• Demonstrated knowledge on child protection laws, acts, guidelines
• Strong proven ability for government liasoning, networking with panchayats and block administration.
• 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.
• 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.
• Understanding of Panchayat and block administrative functions with regard to child protection
• Data Management, analysis, interpretation and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adaptive management.
• Must be fluent in Hindi (spoken, written, and reading) and demonstrate effective written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of stakeholder mobilization, program implementation, planning and logistical support.
• Candidate should be able to drive two-wheeler (bike/scooty) for conducting field work
Key Note :
1 Candidates from local district would be given preference. But however it will not be a bar for willing qualified capable candidates from outside districts.
2 Suitable Candidates available to join within immediate basis (7-10 days) will be preferred highly
Remuneration / CTC: - Rs. 30,000/- per Month
How to Apply:
Interested candidates must also fill the following google form: - https://forms.gle/hVSbuMsnwwhvcBAS7
• 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."
"CINI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion."
Last date to Apply : 3rd of September 2027