Locations - Tanjavur OR Nagappatinam, Tamil Nadu
Key Purpose of the Role
Role Definition & Key Responsibilities-
- Manages end-to-end program implementation within the designated district
- Develops and monitors work plans, budgets, and execution strategies for the district level implementation.
- Engages with District -level government bodies and partners to strengthen policy influence.
- Leads adherence to program quality standards and standard operating procedure.
- Leads on-ground risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
- Leads data collection processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and ethical compliance.
- Leads timely submission of district-level MEL reports and program reports to the state team and stakeholders
Key Focus Area-
Focused on district-level execution, government liaison, and localized implementation.
KPI's-
Quantitative KPIs
- Beneficiaries reached
- Program completion rate
- District level system engagement to ensure linkages across 5 wellbeing domains.
- Follow up visit conducted.
Qualitative Impact Indicators
- Quality of field implementation
- Stakeholders mapping and management at the district level
- Community impact
Capacity & Skill Development-
Skill Needs: Government Networking, Risk management & Program management
Training/Professional Development Pathways
- Public policy certification
- Risk mitigation workshops
- Courses on operational efficiency and program management
Strategic Focus & Future Roadmap-
- Scaling family-based care: Ensuring effective implementation of the transition from institutional care to family-based models. Ensuring strengthening of families so that children do not get separated from families in the first place.
- Enhancing evidence-based programming: Strengthening M&E systems for data-driven decision-making.
- Strengthening government collaboration: Deepening engagement with state and national agencies.
- Sustainability & resource mobilization: Expanding partnerships and donor engagement.
Qualifications, Competencies & Experience
- Postgraduate degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Public Policy, Rural Development, or related field.
- Graduate degree with significant relevant experience may also be considered.
- 5–7 years of relevant experience in program implementation, community engagement, or social development, preferably in the child protection.
- Demonstrated experience working with government stakeholders at district/state level.
- Strong understanding of local demographics, culture, and socio-economic context to effectively engage with communities and stakeholders
- Proficiency in English and fluency in Tamil (spoken and written) is mandatory to effectively engage with local stakeholders and communities.
Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹42,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Health insurance
- Internet reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Provident Fund
Application Question(s):
- What is your Current CTC?
- What is your Expected CTC?
- Are you located in Thanjavur or Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
