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Job Title: Field Coordinator

Place of Work: Simdega, Jharkhand

Reporting to: Block Coordinator

No. of vacancies: 20 (Twenty)

Project or Program: Health and Nutrition

Period: 12 Months with prospects of extension based on performance and fund availability.

Introduction:

Child in Need Institute (CINI) has been implementing/facilitating different programs to demonstrate models in improving quality of lives of children, adolescent and women in need. CINI also provides technical support to different State Governments and at National level for strengthening existing services and build up capacities of personnel working at different layers. CINI’s core model is based on CINI method that promotes a rights-based convergence approach which has so far attracted the attention of policy makers and other different actors of development sector, and which has proven to be an effective design to promote local level solutions for improving care and protection of Children.

About the Project:

The project will focus on capacity-building for frontline workers, sustained social behaviour change communication (SBCC) with caregivers, and continuous quality monitoring to strengthen Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Feeding (MIYCF) practices. Aiming for sustainable improvements in food and nutrition intake among children under six, pregnant women, and lactating mothers in Simdega, Jharkhand and Bihar, the initiative will emphasize high-risk, underserved populations by improving dietary intake, fortifying the ICDS Supplementary Nutrition Program (SNP), and fostering convergence across community health and social welfare systems.

Aligned with India’s national goals under Poshan 2.0, the project will establish Technical Support Units (TSUs) at the district level in Simdega and at the state level in Jharkhand and Bihar to provide technical guidance, capacity-building, and resource development. The goal is to ensure that children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers achieve sustainable improvements in food and nutrition intake, particularly among vulnerable populations. Specific objectives include improving dietary intake among children under six, strengthening the SNP scheme through Nutri-gardens and dairy supplementation for at-risk children, enhancing the quality and coverage of ICDS services by institutionalizing a convergence matrix leveraging AAAs for screening and managing high-risk women and children, establishing a village health and nutrition monitoring framework for PRIs, and reinforcing state-level systems to provide technical assistance in Bihar for overall ICDS and nutrition service delivery.

Activities to be performed:

• Ensure the effective implementation of project activities aimed at improving nutritional outcomes in the designated areas. Conduct regular field visits to assess the nutritional status of Severely Underweight (SUW) and Moderately Underweight (MUW) children and ensure appropriate interventions.

• Facilitate and support Frontline Workers (FLWs) such as ASHAs, Anganwadi Workers (AWWs), and ANMs in joint visits to households with malnourished children. Strengthen and monitor the implementation of Village Health, Sanitation, and Nutrition Days (VHSND) by supporting FLWs in conducting high-quality Nutrition and Health Education (NHED) sessions.

• Ensure FLWs effectively disseminate nutrition and health-related messages during VHSND sessions. Support the planning and implementation of community-based nutrition interventions, including community kitchens and complementary feeding demonstrations.

• Monitor the progress of Nutri Gardens established in selected locations and provide technical guidance to community members for sustainability.

• Facilitate joint home visits with FLWs for targeted households to ensure proper counselling and support to mothers and caregivers. Support the ICDS functionaries in strengthening the delivery of nutrition-related services by participating in cluster-level ICDS meetings.

• Participate in trainings and capacity-building initiatives at the Panchayat and Block levels to enhance knowledge and skills related to nutrition and health interventions. Mobilize FLWs, PRI members, SHG members, and other community stakeholders for participation in training and awareness sessions.

• Coordinate with health and ICDS functionaries to ensure timely identification, referral, and management of children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and moderate acute malnutrition (MAM).

• Engage with local community groups, PRIs, SHGs, and mothers’ groups to promote awareness and behavioural changes regarding child nutrition, maternal health, and dietary diversity. Foster community participation in nutrition-related initiatives and campaigns.

• Provide technical and moral support to caregivers in adopting positive nutrition and childcare practices. Ensure community feedback mechanisms are in place for improved service delivery.

• Maintain records of activities, attendance of beneficiaries, and status of children under monitoring. Ensure proper documentation of success stories, best practices, and case studies for reporting purposes.

• Support in preparing and submitting periodic reports to project management teams at block and district levels. Utilize digital tools and applications for data collection and real-time reporting where applicable.

Qualification:

• Age limit 18-46 yrs.

• Intermediate or Graduate degree in public health, Social Science, Social Welfare, Rural Development or Related discipline.

Experience:

• For Graduate: - Minimum 02-Years of working Experience (Compulsory).

• For Intermediate: - Minimum 04-Years of working Experience (Compulsory).

• Work Experience in Maternal & Child Health and Nutrition with good knowledge of computer and Ms. Office.

Competencies:

• Skilled in developing detailed project plans, prioritizing tasks, managing timelines, and ensuring resource optimization.

• Capable of leading diverse teams, addressing capacity gaps, and providing necessary training.

• Proactively addresses challenges, ensures open communication, and maintains strong government relations for program alignment.

• Facilitates stakeholder collaboration, producing timely reports for informed decision-making.

• Engages communities effectively, delivering impactful presentations to stakeholders.

• Analyzes data to track progress, inform decisions, and adjust strategies for better outcomes.

• Adapts activities to community needs, maintaining focus and morale in dynamic environments.

Expected travel: 70 % of total time

Remuneration CTC: - Rs. 18,000/- per Month

How to Apply:

• Interested candidates must also fill the following google form or share their CV duly specify at the top – the post/year of experience/qualification and age to adminjhk@cinindia.org by 12th April 2025.

https://forms.gle/cMckpcbVQkkGvNug8

"CINI is an equal opportunity employer. Eligible female / third gender candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. "

"Child In Need Institute follows the Child Protection Policy, Sexual Harassment at Workplace policy, and all HR-related policies."

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