Job Description

The Department of Women and Child Development (DWCD), Government of Kerala, invites applications for the position of Project Coordinator for the "Strengthening Family Reintegration and Preventing Re-institutionalization of Children - a Project Assisted by UNICEF in Three Districts of Kerala through effective social protection linkages"

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project planning and implementation across three districts (Kannur, Thrissur, and Kottayam)

2. Stakeholder coordination and convergence

3. Resource development and management

4. Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting

5. Support de- institutionalization and family-based alternative care interventions

Qualifications and Experience:

- Postgraduate degree in Social Work, Child Development, or a related field from a recognized

university

- Minimum of 1 year of experience in project management, preferably in child protection, family

welfare, or social protection (including post-qualification internships)

- Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills

- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities

- Proficiency in computer applications and data management tools

- Familiarity with relevant laws, policies, and social protection schemes in Kerala

Duration: Initial contract for 6 months, with possibility of extension based on performance and

project requirements

Location: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, with frequent travel to Kannur, Thrissur, and Kottayam

districts

How to Apply: email the covering letter and resume to icpskerala@gmail.com

Last Date for Application: 5th July 2024

DWCD is an equal opportunity employer. Women and candidates from marginalized

communities are encouraged to apply.

Location: Trivandrum, Kerala

Eligibility Criteria

Not Specified

Desired Candidate Profile

Graduation - Graduate-Other

Organization Details

• Organization Name:Women And Child Development
• About Organization:The Department of Women and Child Development, Government of India, came into existence as a separate Ministry with effect from 30th January, 2006, earlier since 1985 it was a Department under the Ministry of Human Resources Development. The Ministry was constituted with the prime intention of addressing gaps in State action for women and children for promoting inter-Ministerial and inter-sectoral convergence to create gender equitable and child-centered legislation, policies and programmer.
  
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