Job ID: 306457

Coordinator

Rural Environment Awareness Community Help (REACH)

Location: Bagalkote, Vijayapura, Karnataka

Apply by: 30 Oct 2026

Relevant Sectors

Human Rights, Law, Migration, Conflicts, Justice

Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child

Rural Environment Awareness Community Help (Reach) is a Non-Governmental Organisation Established in 1992, Working Towards an Empowered Society.

1. The District Coordinator will lead and coordinate the implementation of child rights and child protection activities at the district level. The position aims to prevent child marriage, child labour, child trafficking, school dropout, and other forms of child rights violations through community mobilisation, awareness generation, government convergence, case identification and referral, and strengthening child protection mechanisms.

The Coordinator will ensure effective implementation of the project in accordance with REACH's objectives, project targets, donor requirements, and organisational policies.

1.Key Roles and Responsibilities

A. Project Planning and Implementation
Prepare district-level work plans, activity calendars, and monthly implementation plans in consultation with the Programme Manager.
Coordinate the implementation of project activities in assigned blocks, villages, and communities.
Ensure timely achievement of project targets, deliverables, and milestones.
Conduct regular field visits to monitor activities, identify implementation challenges, and provide guidance to field staff and volunteers.
Ensure that all project activities are conducted in accordance with approved plans, budgets, and organisational procedures.

B. Child Rights and Child Protection
Lead district-level initiatives to prevent child marriage, child labour, child trafficking, school dropout, and other forms of child exploitation.
Identify vulnerable children and families and facilitate appropriate support, referral, and follow-up through authorised systems.
Promote awareness of child rights, child protection laws, and relevant government schemes among children, parents, community members, and local institutions.
Support the formation and strengthening of children's groups, adolescent groups, and village-level child protection mechanisms.
Facilitate child-marriage-free village resolutions and community commitments in coordination with Gram Panchayats and relevant departments.
Promote safe reporting, early identification of risks, and timely action by the appropriate authorities.

C. Government and Stakeholder Coordination
Build and maintain effective working relationships with the Women and Child Development Department, Department of Education, Labour Department, Police Department, District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Child Welfare Committee (CWC), Child Marriage Prohibition Officers, Panchayati Raj Institutions, and other relevant stakeholders.
Coordinate with schools, Anganwadi centres, health institutions, civil society organisations, and community-based organisations.
Participate in district- and block-level review meetings, campaigns, consultations, and convergence activities.
Facilitate joint action and follow-up on identified child protection concerns in coordination with competent authorities.

D. Community Mobilisation and Awareness
Organise awareness programmes, community meetings, school-based activities, rallies, campaigns, and workshops on child rights and protection.
Engage parents, teachers, community leaders, elected representatives, youth, and women's groups in preventing child rights violations.
Mobilise communities to challenge harmful social practices and promote children's education, safety, health, and development.
Support special campaigns, including the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage and other relevant child protection observances.

E. Team Management and Capacity Building
Guide, supervise, and support field facilitators and volunteers working in the assigned district.
Allocate responsibilities, review progress, and ensure effective coordination among team members.
Organise training and orientation sessions for staff, volunteers, children's groups, and community stakeholders.
Maintain regular communication with the Programme Manager and promptly report implementation gaps or urgent protection concerns.

F. Data Management, Documentation and Reporting
Maintain accurate records of project activities, beneficiaries, awareness programmes, referrals, follow-up actions, and outcomes.
Ensure timely collection, verification, and submission of field data and monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Support accurate and timely data entry into designated project portals, including the Rakshak Portal, where applicable.
Document case studies, success stories, best practices, photographs, meeting minutes, and field-level learning, ensuring informed consent and confidentiality.
Maintain organised project files and supporting documents for monitoring, evaluation, donor reporting, and audits.

G. Monitoring, Evaluation and Compliance
Monitor progress against approved project indicators and prepare periodic progress reviews.
Identify implementation challenges and recommend corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with REACH's Child Protection Policy, safeguarding standards, confidentiality requirements, code of conduct, and other organisational policies.
Ensure that children's information and photographs are handled responsibly and that no child is exposed to harm, stigma, or exploitation through project activities.
Undertake any other relevant responsibilities assigned by the Programme Manager or authorised management.

2. Educational Qualifications
Master's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Rural Development, Political Science, Education, or a related discipline.

Candidates with relevant field experience in child rights and community development will be given preference.

3. Experience

Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in child rights, child protection, child marriage prevention, child labour prevention, or related development programmes.
Experience working with government departments, Panchayati Raj Institutions, schools, community organisations, or NGOs is desirable.
Experience in project coordination, team supervision, data management, and report preparation will be an added advantage.

4. Essential Skills and Competencies
Strong communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to mobilise communities and facilitate meetings and training sessions.
Good understanding of child rights and child protection issues.
Ability to plan, organise, monitor, and implement field activities effectively.
Basic computer proficiency, including MS Word, Excel, email, and online reporting systems.
Ability to prepare reports and maintain accurate documentation.
Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned district.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team.
Commitment to child safeguarding, gender equality, inclusion, and the values of REACH.
Proficiency in Kannada is essential; working knowledge of English is desirable.

5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The performance of the District Coordinator will be assessed against agreed project targets and the quality of implementation, including:
Timely implementation of district-level project activities and achievement of agreed targets.
Number and quality of community awareness programmes and stakeholder meetings conducted.
Progress in identifying, preventing, and referring cases of child marriage, child labour, and other child protection concerns.
Effectiveness of coordination with government departments and community institutions.
Strengthening of village-level child protection mechanisms and community commitments.
Timeliness and accuracy of data entry, documentation, and reporting.
Effective supervision and support of field facilitators and volunteers.
Compliance with safeguarding policies, confidentiality requirements, and organisational procedures.
Specific numerical targets will be established in accordance with the approved project proposal and annual work plan.

6. Salary and Benefits
Salary and other benefits will be based on REACH's approved project budget, organisational policies, the candidate's qualifications, and relevant experience. The details will be communicated during the recruitment process.

7. Application Procedure
Interested and eligible candidates should submit their updated CV/resume and relevant supporting documents through the recruitment channel specified by REACH.

Job Email ID:

reachbagalkot(at)gmail.com