Assistant - Programme Implementation Unit (Field Facilitator)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Assistant-Programme  Implementation

Unit (Facilitator)

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Coordinator -PIU

Contract

duration

11 Month 

About Bal Raksha Bharat

Bal Raksha Bharat (also known as Save the Children) is India's leading independent child rights organisation. It is a member of Save theChildren movement thatoperates globally with the mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the worldtreats children and achieve immediate and lasting changes in their lives. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No childdies from preventable causes before theirfifth birthday
• All children learn from a quality basiceducation and
• Violence againstchildren is no longer tolerated

We run programmes in the remotest corners of Indiaand urban areasin the areasof Health &Nutrition, Education, Child Protection and Livelihood & Economic Wellbeing in order to facilitate quality education, healthcare and protection from harm and abuse and life-saving aid during emergencies to children.

ROLE PURPOSE

S/he would be responsible for direct on ground execution of the project activities in the project geography. S/he will act as Bal Raksha Bharat’s representative in the communities and district to a broad range of external stakeholders including relevant government departments on issues related to quality programmatic outcomes. S/he will work under the close supervision of the Project Lead to ensure the maintenance of a consistent and coherent strategy in the intervention area. S/he will also be responsible for to maintain cordial relationship with stakeholders at community including mothers, AWWs,

ASHA, School Teachers & community leaders.

SCOPE OF ROLE

Scope:

• Responsible for day-to-day operation and execute the daily activities on the ground along with other project team members
• Support in settingup Smart Classrooms and facilitate BLESwork in the intervention schools
• Responsible for conducting awareness sessions on Health& Nutrition, WASHin schools and communities
• Organise meetings to sensitize adolescents & women on Menstrual Hygiene
• Organise awareness activities on Maternal, New-born, Child and Adolescent health(MNCAH) and government schemes and programmes
• Formation and strengthening of children’s groupsin schools &communities
• To conduct regularmeeting with SchoolManagement Committees for overall development of the children
• Support in growth Monitoring of the Children within the age of 5 years, Children up to 18 years of age and adults would be considered for Body Mass Index (BMI).
• Ensuring nutrition services and distribution of nutrition Kit (as per the organizational standards) to be distributed to Severe Acute Malnourished & Moderate Acute Malnourished Children and Pregnant women and lactating women on priority basis. Providing support to Pregnant and Lactating mothers to get Mother cards and Govt. Schemes
• Proper documentation &reporting as perthe BRB standard & as perthe need
• Work in close co-ordination with Project coordinator/Project Leadto implement plannedactivities.
• Document periodic progress, case studiesof best practices etc of his/herassigned area and share with the Project

lead.

• Timely collection and submission of all MIS-related information and data, monthly progress report to the Project lead.
• Submit work planon a weekly/monthly basis to the Project lead
• Undertake appropriate additional responsibilities as assigned by the projectlead.

Reports to: Coordinator-PIU Staff reporting to this post:N/A Budget Responsibilities: N/A Role Dimensions:

Context: Humanitarian

KEY AREASOF ACCOUNTABILITY

1. Support in Project Planning, Coordination and Implementation
   • Assist in the preparation and coordination of project plansand activities.
   • Collaborate with project teams to ensure timely implementation of project components and are carried out effectively and efficiently.
2. Data Collection and Management
   • Assist in the collection, management, and analysis of project data.
   • Ensure accurate and timely dataentry and maintain project databases.
3. Communication and Reporting
   • Support the preparation of project reportsand documentation.
   • Facilitate communication between project teammembers, stakeholders, and partners.
4. Stakeholder Engagement
   • Assist in identifying and engaging key stakeholders.
   • Support the organization and coordination of stakeholder meetings and consultations.
5. Monitoring and Evaluation
   • Assist in monitoring projectactivities and progress.
   • Support the monitoring of project outcomes and the preparation of reports.
6. Resource Management
   • Assist in managing projectresources, including materials and equipment.
   • Ensure the efficient use of resources and adherence to project budgets.
7. Logistical Support
   • Organize and manage logistical arrangements for project activities, including workshops, training sessions, and community meetings.
   • Ensure properdocumentation and compliance with organizational policies.
8. Community Engagement
   • Support community engagement activities, including consultations and awareness campaigns.
   • Work closely with community members to ensure theirparticipation and feedback in project initiatives.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice) Accountability

• S/he should be accountable towards evaluating his/her performance or behavior related to work/community/children/society for which s/heis responsible. The term is related to responsibility butis regarded more from the perspective of oversight.

Ambition

• S/he should be desire to achieve a particular goalas well aspiration in respect of project

Collaboration

• S/he should work in collaborative method with respective stakeholders (direct or indirect) and will makesomething together. To collaborate is to commit to the possibility of producing an outcome greater than one that would be developed in a silo.

Creativity

• Creativity is defined as the tendency to generate or recognize ideas,alternatives, or possibilities that may be useful in solving problems, communicating with others, and entertaining ourselves and others.

Integrity

• Integrity is the quality of being honestand having strongmoral principles. S/hemust be truthful and honest with him/herself and others, should align own personal behavior and his/her action will be aligned with own values, principles and ethics. S/he would have self- awareness and have really explored value system.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate / PostGraduate in SocialWork, Social Sciences or Humanities from a recognized university.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Fluency in English and Hindi languages is essential.
• Proficiency in usingcomputer applications suchas MS Word, MS Excel& Power point.
• Good understanding on Health &Nutrition
• >3 yearsof experience working with children and community peoplein a reputed NGO

KEY COMPETENCIES

Technical competencies

• Understanding of Health& Nutrition
• Experience of community mobilization and stakeholder engagement at the ground level
• Proficient in communication skills
• Networking and influencing skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Efficient to deliverproject activities withquality

Generic Competencies

• Being the Voice of Children: Utilises beingpart of a global movement to promote changein the policyand public sphere on child related issues
• Advancing Equality &Inclusion: Drives an enabling environment for gender equality and inclusion, and prioritizing the most deprived and marginalised children
• Builds &Strengthens Partnerships: Inspires others to embracethe values andprinciples that underpin partnerships and the localisation agenda
• Child Rights: Promotes the rights of children in own work and in work withcolleagues and peers

Additional job responsibilities

The dutiesand responsibilities as set out above arenot exhaustive and the roleholder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Child Safeguarding

We need to keepchildren safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Level 3: Therole holder will have contact withchildren and/or young people either frequently (e.g.,once a week or more) or intensively (e.g.four days in one monthor more or overnight) because they work in programs; or are visiting programs; therefore a police check will be required.

Safeguarding our Staff

The post holderis required to carry out the dutiesin accordance withthe BRB’s anti-harassment policy.

Equal Opportunities

Bal Raksha Bharat aims to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour,

   gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed.Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Save the children India employ approximately 300 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.