ChildFund International Hiring for Field Officer, Programs at Rānchī Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Field Officer Program
Division/Department: Programs
Job Location: Ranchi
Project Tenure: Till June 2023
Reporting to: Specialist Programs
Travel: Extensive/ As per job requirement

About us:

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 International is committed to a workplace culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Furthermore, ChildFund International 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.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Field Officer will be responsible for supporting implementation of programs in the assigned program locations. The position will support quality implementation of programs providing technical inputs and support in the area of health.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be responsible for implementing program plans, including to specific themes, and monitor project activities and compliances at the field level.
• Coordinate with health department, community based organisations and government departments/ officials in the villages and the district of the project area.
• Coordinate and establish linkages with District and Block officials and others to ensure support to deliver project requirement.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and facilitate training programs and related activities for stakeholders and project staffs.
• Manage trainings, do regular field visits and provide handholding support to community mobilizers, slums/ block /district level team whenever necessary.
• Be responsible for project management – budgeting, planning and general monitoring of the project.
• Facilitate monthly review of the project team, reporting and documentation, MIS, facilitate rapid assessments, IEC/ IPC/ SBCC and project evaluations, advocacy and networking with the local govt., NGOs, and other stakeholders. Organize periodic review meetings and workshops at villages /block /district.
• Coordinate with the State and National team for smooth implementation of the project and for any advisory support.
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by the Line Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Post-Graduate/ Graduate in Social Work /Social Sciences/ Management/ other relevant discipline.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in program implementation and training. Experience in health project will be an added advantage.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written). Advanced knowledge of local language will be preferred.
• Strong computer skills, with familiarity in using Microsoft Office suite applications.
• Organised, 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.

Application End Date: 14th* March 2022*

CTC for the position : 4,95,163 PA

*Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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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

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Contract