JOB DESCRIPTION
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) India, is an independent humanitarian and development agency, engaging in sustainable development and disaster response programs for economically deprived and socially marginalized people in India. ADRA India is a part of the ADRA global network (www.adra.org), of humanitarian and development organisation. ADRA’s nine global impact areas include Livelihoods and Agriculture, Children, Water, Sanitation C Hygiene, Community Health, Disaster Response, Economic Growth, Hunger C Nutrition, Social Justice and Gender Equity. ADRA India has developed its expertise within this framework under the thematic areas of humanitarian response and protection, empowered communities, and health and nutrition, and their various subsectors and country-specific approaches.
Job Title: Volunteer – The Birds and Bees Talk
Reports to: District Coordinator
Location: 6 districts of Delhi – Central Delhi, New Delhi, North Delhi, North- West Delhi, South Delhi, West Delhi
Remuneration: Rs. 18000/- per month (in hand)
Role Overview
The Volunteer – TBBT Project will support the effective implementation of the programme at school and community level, ensuring high-quality delivery support, strong stakeholder engagement and contribution to programme outcomes. The role will help enable adolescents to build confidence, dignity and informed behaviours aligned with the programme’s core pillars of Awareness, Equity, Consent, Protection and Inclusion.
Volunteers will work closely with the District Coordinator and field teams to assist in sessions, data management, clubs/corners, stakeholder liaison and documentation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Programme Support and Field Implementation
- Support planning and execution of TBBT programme activities across assigned schools and communities, under guidance of the District Coordinator/State Lead.
- Assist in smooth roll-out of sessions and engagement platforms (clubs, events, campaigns) in line with programme design, timelines and quality standards.
- Assist in setting up TBBT engagement platforms and help maintain these spaces, encourage student participation and support school events/campaigns linked to TBBT.
- Ensure that sessions and activities are participatory, inclusive and aligned with programme behaviour change objectives and safeguarding standards.
2. Data Entry, Validation and Reporting
- Support in data entry and management.
- Support the State team in validation of Headmaster, Teachers and Students data.
- Support data collection, basic validation and maintenance of accurate records of programme activities, participation and outputs at the field level.
- Documentation and daily reporting, as per formats shared by ADRA India.
3. Trainings, Sessions and Monitoring
- Conduct trainings for teachers & students in their respective states/assigned districts, including logistical arrangements and mobilisation.
- Support in conducting project related activities & events in their respective states/districts.
- Ensure the regular conduct of classes by the teachers and monitor students on attending the session, in coordination with the school and programme staff.
- Provide on-site support to facilitators during programme implementation and help maintain session quality and child-safe practices.
4. Stakeholder Liaison and Community Engagement
- Liasioning with government stakeholder, organisations and influencers and people who align with the project, as guided by ADRA India staff.
- Build positive rapport with school leadership, teachers, parents and community members to strengthen local ownership of the programme.
5. Quality and Safeguarding
- Support regular field monitoring visits with ADRA staff to observe sessions, participation and engagement quality.
- Ensure adherence to programme standards, safeguarding protocols, gender equality and inclusive practices in all interactions with children and adolescents.
- Immediately report any safeguarding concerns or incidents to the designated safeguarding focal person in line with ADRA India’s policies and PSEA standards.
6. Other Duties
- Willing to support and contribute as required by the project.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisors in line with program requirements.
Requirements
1. Mandatory:
- Minimum 12th Pass from a recognised board.
- Must be a resident of one of the following districts of Delhi – Central Delhi/New Delhi/North Delhi/North-West Delhi/South Delhi/West Delhi.
2. Preferred:
- Graduate in Social Sciences, Education, Development Studies, Psychology, or related field.
- Freshers are welcome; prior experience in youth engagement, community work, or school-based activities will be an added advantage.
- Should be energetic, dynamic, proactive, and a fast learner with the ability to adapt to diverse environments.
- Comfortable in working with adolescents, teachers, and community members.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills (both verbal and written) preferred.
- Basic computer literacy (MS Office, email, data entry) is desirable.
Safeguarding Commitment:
At ADRA, we are committed to Safeguarding and Protection of the communities, staff and other people we work with. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who can promote a working environment free from abuse or harm to anyone that works with or comes into contact with ADRA India are recruited. This post is subjected to a range of vetting checks, including a criminal records disclosure. Background and Reference checks will be conducted, and ethics is part of the regular performance appraisals.
UN’S Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. Similarly, the term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions.
As a partner ADRA's standards are aligned with the United Nations Protocol On Allegations Of Sexual Exploitation And Abuse and relevant international standards, including the IASC (Inter-Agency Standing Committee) Minimum Operating Standards for PSEA (MOS-PSEA) and the Core Humanitarian Standard on ?uality and Accountability (CHS). (ST/SGB/2003/13, 2003)
Background and Reference check
ADRA India will carry out a comprehensive background and reference check. This will encompass an evaluation of the individual's professional conduct, safeguarding practices, and overall work ethics
How to apply?
Only apply if you have read the JD well. Interested volunteers may apply electronically, quoting “Volunteer – TBBT Project” in the subject line, and attaching a brief covering letter and CV to adracareers@adraindia.org. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. ADRA India is a tobacco and alcohol-free organization, and women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
ADRA India is a tobacco and alcohol-free organization. A competitive package is available for the right candidate. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.