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Project Officer
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1. Work together and under the guidance of theCWC Chairperson, the PO will document and review new cases of GBV/ CSA that will come to the CWC, prepare a management plan depending upon the nature of the case and share it with the Chairperson for her/ his inputs on the next steps.
2. The documentation by the PO will help to translate complicated legal jargon into a language that could be understood by everyone concerned and will also help the CWC to review probable recommendations/ actions at the best interest of the child in compliance with the law, and must also strive to minimize risk for the child and its family.
3. Identifying all the relevant provisions under the laws and other statutory mechanisms, the PO will support the survivors of the GBV to access them the entitlements and will facilitate thelegal proceedingsby determining the need of different court processes and formalities.
4. Continuously research on legal resources such as articles, codes, statutes, judicial decisions and more and document any changes/ modifications in the relevant Acts (e.g. POCSO, JJ) and inform the CWC Chairperson for most apt legal recommendations.
5. PO will regularly analyse the actions and decisions of the other party (accused) during the court proceedingsin order to identify problem areas, risks to the child and suggest alternative courseof actions to mitigate the risk as much as possible.
6. Support the CWC Chairperson and the members in their functioning, especially in dealing with the reported CSA cases in the Khurda or Medak.
Ensuring smooth implementation of the project objectives by developing effective, collaborative relationship with the DCPU, CWC members and allied stakeholders.
Find the relevant legal opinions, regulations and laws relating to ongoing cases.
File/ share all legal documents that are required to the CWC member who s dealing with a particular case to oppose the counsel or the court itself.
Coordinate appointments with witnesses, survivors and other lawyers for trial preparation as well as arrange details and schedules for trial days.
Support CWC member/s by taking notes and prepare drafts of agreements, financial reports or settlements, coordinating with other legal support staff as necessary.
Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney.
Coordinate for provision of counselling; compensation and other helps required by the child survivor as per the guidance of the CWC member/ Chairperson.
Understand and strictly uphold the Plan India Safeguarding Policy to protect children and young people and prevent them from harm
Perform other duties as required or advised by the CWC Chairperson.
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Degree in Law with working experience on GBV / CSA criminal cases at the district level.
5 to 7 years of relevant experience.
Thematic understanding of gender will be an advantage.
Strong background in documenting and preparing legal cases and providing support to victim.
Command of both written and spoken English. Fluency in Odiya/ Telegu will be essential.
Proven excellent analytical, problem solving and strategic planning skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with high levels of cultural and gender sensitivity.
Strong character traits including self-motivation, emotional adaptability, honesty and willingness to travel are essential.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks at once
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
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