Job Description

Senior Officer, Programs will be responsible for effective implementation of ChildFund India’s programs in the assigned geography/area/s, in collaboration with the field team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be responsible for collecting first-hand information from the ground and feeding into program planning upward with the program teams 
• Collaborate with program teams to ensure effective implementation of program deliverables 
• Lead and contribute to developing activity plans and monitoring its execution and outcome. 
• Develop and execute sound program management approach that includes building capacity of field teams, timely monitoring, financial oversight. 
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders to enhance quality and effectiveness of program interventions. 
• Establish outcome-based reporting measures and documentation. 
• Engage and strengthen relationship with local level government agencies, civil society organizations and individuals to strengthen organisational presence and work. 
• Promote and participate in local networks/ alliances with like-minded organizations for policy influencing. 
• Identify local resources that can complement ChildFund India’s presence and effectively engage with potential donors and media to promote and expand the scope of the field programs. 
• Represent organization in external forums through presentations, networking, publications, and engagement in the development discourse. 
• Ensure appropriate reports are submitted as per the agreed timeline, monitoring and tracking requirements are being met and established controls are in place. 
• Ensure regular visits to program locations and provide feedback for timely corrective measures. 
• Collect, update and analyze information and generate reports for dissemination. 
• Open to travel for supporting programs across the state/s. 
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by the Line Manager. 

QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Post-Graduate in Social Work /Social Sciences/ Management/other relevant disciplines.  
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience of development work, preferably in program management.
• Experience in implementing projects with the ability to effectively coordinate with multiple stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated experience in capacity building of staff including training, mentoring, and technical leadership,
• Excellent presentation, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Strong computer skills, with familiarity in using Microsoft Office suite applications.
• Organized, team player, self-starter, and results-oriented individual.
• Be gender sensitive with strong conviction and skills for the empowerment of excluded and disadvantaged children.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

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CTC for the position: Rs. 6,46,747/- Per Annum 

Application End Date: 7^th August, 2022

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

ChildFund International is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children.

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Organization Details

• Organization Name:ChildFund International
• About Organization:ChildFund strives to ensure that deprived, excluded, and vulnerable children have the capacity to improve their lives and become young adults, parents, and leaders who inspire lasting and positive change in their communities. ChildFund promotes communities whose individuals and institutions participate in valuing, protecting, and advancing the worth and rights of children. ChildFund in India works in 85 districts across 15 States. Through long-term partnerships and direct implementation, it annually reaches nearly 3 million children, youth, and their families from 3200 communities/villages. ChildFund is committed to a workplace culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Furthermore, ChildFund is committed to ensuring a workplace that safeguards and protects all children, including preventing their sexual exploitation and abuse, as well as preventing the sexual exploitation and abuse of its staff, partners, and program participants.
  
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