JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: Project Coordinator – CCCD Bal Prathinidhi Project
Department: Programme Implementation
Based in location : Hyderabad, Telangana
Project Implementation areas : Hyderabad and Medchal-Malkaljgiri Districts
Reporting to: State Project Lead
Grade: C
Contract Duration: 12 months
Travel: 70% in the field
Level Of Contact With Children: 2 (Sporadic or occasional contact with children)
The position holder shall be responsible to adhere & work within the ambit of Plan India’s Safe Guarding of Children and Young People Policy & Gender Equality Policies.
ABOUT PLAN INDIA :
Plan India is a nationally registered not for profit organization striving to advance children’s rights and equality for girls, thus creating a lasting impact in the lives of vulnerable and excluded children and their communities. Since 1979, Plan India and its partners have improved the lives of millions of children and young people by enabling them access to protection, quality education and healthcare services, a healthy environment, livelihood opportunities and participation in decisions which affect their lives.
Plan India is a member of the Plan International Federation, an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. Plan International is active in more than 70 countries. To know more about Plan India, visit www.planindia.org
SUMMARY OF THE OVERALL JOB:
This position is responsible for the implementation of Project CCCD Bal which includes the implementation of project activities as per guidance of Project Lead, rolling out filed level activities, networking and linkages with key stakeholders, government departments and PRIs/ward at local level, timely utilisation of funds, achievement of project outputs and outcomes within the timelines defined in the project plan and submission of timely reports of the activities and monthly progress updates to project manager.
KEY FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:
• The job holder will be responsible for implementation of project under various thematic areas in the Child Centered Community Development Project in close coordination with Project Lead
• Implementation of project activities such as awareness/orientation/training of parents, school teachers, child cabinet members and other stakeholders in target locations
• Facilitate program implementation team meeting.
• Identification of beneficiaries.
• Support frontline staff in implementation of activities and training/handholding.
• Liaising and linkages with various stakeholders and duty bearers.
• Create and update database of schemes/services of the government in education theme
• Information dissemination session with the families in the communities on awareness generation on government schemes/services
• Facilitate application process of eligible/interested individuals/families for availing the government schemes/services
• Attend convergence meetings organized by government department
• Ensure timely utilisation of funds as per defined project timelines.
• Maintain and update MIS/project tracker
• Preparation and submission of activity, project and various other reports as per stipulated timelines
• Provide any other support required by the line manager and as per the requirements of the organisation
• Documentation of case studies and best practices.
• Support State Project Lead in developing new proposals/ new concepts.
• Support State Project Lead in preparation of various project reports and documents
• Adherence to all Plan India’s Policies during program implementation.
• Any other work as assigned by State Project Lead.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Any Graduate/Post Graduate in Development Management will be preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience of working in development projects
• Proficient in local language and willingness to travel
• Experience in usage of computer/tablets for data collection and basic report preparation
• Passionate to work with children, protecting Child Rights.
COMPETENCIES:
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with diverse groups
• Sincerity, patience, tact and the ability to motivate teams to achieve results
• Proactive, results and service-oriented
• Conflict resolution skills
• Willingness to travel to target locations
• Networking skills and good understanding of local context/environment
COMPENSATION & EMPLOYMENT :
Plan is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply. Our policies and procedures reflect our commitment to child rights and child protection.
How to apply :
Please send us your updated resume along with a suitability note (Single Word document only) at planindiacareers@planindia.org . Please mention “Project Coordinator – CCCD Bal Prathinidhi Project”
Last date of application is 6th November 2026.
Applications would be assessed on rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidate would be contacted.