This position will report directly to the Lead Khushaal Bachpan or whosoever being delegated by the Lead. Position will ensure smooth operations at the field level in the state of Chhattisgarh and will be directly supervising the District Program Associates to accomplish the project goals. Program Associate will be instrumental in liasoning and coordinating with other stakeholders within the state especially the education department, block level stakeholders, ICDS, labour department, legal fraternity, Child Welfare Committees, and the school principals. This position involves frequent travelling to the field operational locations (as of now five districts in Chhattisgarh and subject to expand), as well as regular interaction with the front-line development workers and community members.
People with initiative-taking approach, learning attitude, with an interest to work for the vulnerable communities with high end efficiencies are encouraged to apply. This is a field-based position hence candidates who are comfortable to travel to extreme locations are invited to apply. A long-term commitment at-least for a period of 5 years is expected from the candidate.
Candidates who had applied earlier and where not selected or were associated with the project previously are discouraged to apply for this position.
Travelling Required: Minimum 15 days each month.
Direct engagement with children: Tertiary level (5%)
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