JOB DESCRIPTION
State Coordinator
Position
State Coordinator
Reports To
National Secretary/ Central Office (as designated)
Sector
Child Protection – Prevention, Rescue, Protection &
Rehabilitation (CL / CT / CM / CSA / CSEAM)
Location
State Capital, with travel across programme districts
Minimum Experience
5 years (mandatory) of relevant, progressive experience in the
child protection sector
The State Coordinator leads
state-level coordination, government liaison, and MOU management for the
organisation's child protection programme. The role provides guidance and
support to District Programme Officers (DPOs), builds and sustains working relationships
with state government departments and law enforcement agencies, and drives
convergence among stakeholders working on the prevention, protection, and
rehabilitation of children affected by Child Labour (CL), Child Trafficking
(CT), Child Marriage (CM), and Child Sexual Abuse (CSA).
1. Coordination
& Administration Support to Child Right Associates (CRAs)
• Provide guidance, support, and facilitation to Child Right
Associates (CRAs) across the state's ADP districts.
• Facilitate administrative and operational support to DPOs for
district-level programme implementation, in alignment with state policies, for
smooth engagement and execution with the District Administration.
• Identify good practices at the district level and support their
replication across the state.
• Coordinate with other NGOs operating in the child protection space
within the state.
2. Networking with
Government
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with state
government officials, ensuring alignment with policy priorities.
• Act as liaison between the organisation and government
departments, securing necessary approvals and support for projects.
• Represent the organisation in meetings, forums, and policy
discussions with government stakeholders.
• Ensure coordination and convergence among all child protection and
law enforcement agencies within the state on prevention, protection, and
rehabilitation activities.
• Maintain compliance with state government regulations and
policies, and ensure effective collaboration with government entities at the
state level.
• Facilitate issuance of notifications on CL/CT/CM, organise
consultations, and support Department Orders (DOs) and drives against CL/CT/CM
with the respective state departments.
• Ensure the rescue and rehabilitation of victims of CL/CT/CM/CSA.
• Develop formal partnerships with government departments within the
state.
3. Management of
MOUs
• Ensure the smooth, timely functioning of all MOUs in the state as
per guidance from the Central Office.
• Develop an action plan for MOU implementation with the concerned
department and share it with the Central Office for finalisation.
• Serve as the Nodal Person for MOUs, ensuring all aspects are
implemented as agreed.
• Plan and execute MOU-related activities as directed by the Central
Office.
• Hold regular review meetings with the government Nodal Person to
track MOU activities.
• Prepare monthly reports on actions taken and outputs/outcomes
achieved under each MOU.
4. Other
Responsibilities
• Undertake any other work assigned by the Supervisor.
• Number of children rescued from CL/CT/CM through partners,
government LEAs, and directly by the State Coordinator.
• Number of notifications / Government Orders (GO) or Department
Orders (DO) issued by the state government on CL/CT/CM/CSA.
• Number of victims of CL/CT/CM/CSA who received compensation and
were rehabilitated.
• Number of partners and DPAs supported in implementing
notifications/GO/DO and their related work.
• Number of policies, action plans, and capacity-building
initiatives completed under MOUs.
• Support extended to cases filed under CL/CT/CM/CSA/CSEAM.
Educational
Qualifications
• Post-graduate degree in MSW (Master of Social Work), Sociology,
Social Sciences, Law, or any relevant field from a recognised university.
• A PhD or additional post-graduate certification in Child Rights,
Human Rights, Public Policy, or a related area will be an added advantage.
Professional
Experience (Minimum 5 Years – Mandatory)
• Minimum 5 years of progressive, hands-on experience in the child
protection sector or a closely related development/social sector field is
mandatory for this role.
• Demonstrated experience working with government departments, law
enforcement agencies (LEAs), and civil society organisations on issues related
to Child Labour (CL), Child Trafficking (CT), Child Marriage (CM), and Child
Sexual Abuse (CSA).
• Prior experience in programme coordination, MOU management, or
state-level advocacy is preferred.
• Familiarity with the POCSO Act, JJ Act, Child Labour (Prohibition
& Regulation) Amendment Act, and other relevant legislations is essential.
Core Competencies
& Technical Skills
• Policy & Advocacy: Ability to engage with state-level
policymakers, draft policy briefs, and facilitate issuance of Government Orders
/ Department Orders related to child protection.
• Programme & MOU Management: Proficiency in developing action
plans, monitoring MOU implementation, and reporting on outputs and outcomes.
• Stakeholder & Government Liaison: Strong ability to build and
sustain relationships with government officials, law enforcement agencies,
NGOs, and community stakeholders.
• Legal Literacy: Working knowledge of child protection laws, rescue
and rehabilitation protocols, and survivor-centred approaches.
• Data & Documentation: Strong skills in maintaining case
records, preparing monthly/quarterly reports, and tracking KPIs.
• Capacity Building: Experience designing and delivering training
for government functionaries, NGO partners, or community volunteers.
• Communication & Representation: Confident, articulate
representation of the organisation in government forums, meetings, and policy
discussions.
• Leadership & Team Coordination: Ability to guide and support
District Programme Officers and ensure consistent, quality programme delivery
across districts.
Preferred Additional
Qualifications
• Experience with MIS platforms or child protection information
systems.
• Prior exposure to national-level child protection programmes
(e.g., Mission Vatsalya, CHILDLINE, ICPS).
