BACKGROUND
The Hans Foundation (THF), established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that works towards creating an equitable society to enhance quality of life for all through the empowerment of marginalized and underprivileged communities in India. The Hans Foundation works for the Health and Wellbeing of remote and under-served groups, with an additional focus on children, persons with disabilities and women. THF also works for holistic Education and Livelihood development of our communities. Our Two-Fold Strategy involves identifying and working within Aspirational Districts and high poverty index in the North, North-East and East regions within specific states, as well as catering to lower-income and migratory populations in cities, through urban programs.
Over its 15 years of existence, THF has reached more than 57 million beneficiaries through its programs. THF works with communities through direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing local management and monitoring support to not-for-profit organizations in India funded through THF USA and RIST.
GENERAL
Location of Job: Barmer, Rajasthan
No. of Position: 01
Reporting to: Project Coordinator/Project Manager
Job type: Contractual for 1-year, renewable basis project requirements.
JOB PURPOSE
The Social Protection Officer is responsible for assisting the Project Coordinator/Project Manager in overseeing The Hans Foundation Programme and infrastructure. This role involves providing successful implementation of block level activities. The Social Protection Officer will work closely with various departments to understand their documentation needs and implement solutions that enhance operational efficiency.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Support the MMU team in mobilizing the community for taking up the MMU services.
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Facilitate in compliance with government norms with respect to MMU Operations.
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Coordinate baseline survey and project monitoring.
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Support and ensuring in preparing MMU movement schedule and ensure effective implementation of all the project activities.
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Responsible for tracking of MMU’s through GPS tracking and other mechanism.
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Prepare all reports and documentation related to the project, such as MIS reports, narrative reports, field observation and visit reports, collection and compilations of case studies and photographs.
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Coordinate with various departments/institutions like Health Sub Centres (HSCs), Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHC’s), PRI Members, Women Self Help Groups, Village Health Sanitation and Nutrition Committees, etc.
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Liaison with Health and other line departments in district and blocks, ensuring their support and involvement in the project activities.
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Conduct regular field visits to project progress and provide support to the teams.
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Other tasks which may be assigned by the Project Manager from time to time.
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Ensure the MMU operates for a minimum of 24 days per month.
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Ensure the effective delivery of OPD consultation services, in designated villages, and the successful execution health awareness activities of all scheduled special health camps.
Other Indicative Requirements
Educational Qualifications
Graduation is a must, preferably in Social Work, Public Health, Sociology, or a related field from recognized University/Institute will be preferred.
Functional / Technical Skills and Relevant Experience & Other requirements (Behavioural, Language, Certifications etc.)
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Minimum 1-3 years of experience in in health education, community mobilization, or working with NGOs will be preferred.
- Good in communication and documentation.
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Data analysis, reporting and presentation skills.
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Team management skills
Willingness to travel extensively in remote areas
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THF is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of caste, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other such matter.
