Assistant Programme Implementation (Project Coordinator)

Bal Raksha Bharat is seeking an Assistant Programme Implementation (Project Coordinator) in New Delhi and Gurgaon. The role involves planning and supervising project deliverables, ensuring quality programming, and contributing to organizational strategy. Responsibilities include tracking project documents, analyzing data, and managing budgets. The organization focuses on child rights and aims to positively impact children's lives across India.
Job DESCRIPTION Job Title
Assistant Programme Implementation (Project Coordinator)


Grade
I


Department
Programme and Policy
Reporting to
Project Lead
Location
Project Implementation Unit- Gurgaon (Haryana) & New Delhi


Contract
Fixed Term
Background:
Bal Raksha Bharat (also known as Save the Children) is India s leading independent child rights organisation, which works in 16 states of the country. Beginning its journey in 2008 in India, and registered as Bal Raksha Bharat , we have changed the lives of more than 12.4 million (1.2 crore) children till March 2022. We firmly believe that every child deserves the best chance for a bright future, which is why, we are fiercely committed to ensuring that children not only survive but thrive.


With a bold ambition and a powerful vigilance, we do whatever it takes to save the children. In India and across the world, Save the Children works on-ground every day and especially, in times of crisis. Our pioneering programs address children s unique needs; giving them a healthy start, an opportunity to learn as well as protection from harm.


When crisis strikes, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We are the outspoken champions for children, ensuring that their voices are heard and their issues are given top priority. Drawing on a century of leading expertise, we take on the toughest challenges, facing the hardest-to-reach children especially those unfairly excluded from the world s progress.


Function: Programme & Policy covers Programme Implementation (with partners or direct implementation), Thematic Expertise (technical knowledge in areas of specialization), and Policy & Programme Impact (advocacy, research, monitoring & evaluation, and quality). The function links grass-roots work with policy changes at the highest level, and manages an ecosystem of partnerships including, but not limited to, community organizations, donors, peer organizations, academic institutions, media, and the state.


Role Purpose: S/he would be responsible for implementation of the project deliverables in all the project areas and ensure that the envisioned outcome of the project is accomplished with quality programming and contributing to the success of organizational strategy & breakthroughs.


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Based on the objectives set forth under the Project, be accountable to plan and supervise the implementation of the deliverables of the project in lines to the larger vision, mission, commitments and strategy of the organization, including identification and mitigation of critical, context-specific climate and disaster risks at the family and community level through community-led, problem-solving approaches across both consolidating and newly identified intervention geographies.


Develop and diligently track the project key documents such as milestones, detailed implementation plan, MIS, procurement plan, stakeholder engagement plan, project budget etc. & undertake periodic reviews of the same as well as continuously strive to achieve the project outcomes as set forth in the project.


Analyze and evaluate data and/or takes corrective action when necessary to meet project objective


Develop cash flow with the State Finance node, share monthly forecast and follow stipulated guidelines for budget utilization of the project


Ensure effective coordination with Advocacy, campaigns & Communications team for events/campaigns, IEC material, and process documentation set forth under the project


Responsible to train and build capacities of project staff, APDA Mitra volunteers, school task forces and community committees on Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Change adaptation and life-saving education (first aid, fire safety, search and rescue, and evacuation), and oversee related mock drills and simulations.


Monitor progress of project objectives and help measure impact objectively by using a quality MIS.


Plan and undertake regular project monitoring through field visits, review meetings and provide guidance/feedback to the project team; Analyze and evaluate data and/or take progressive action when necessary to meet programme/project objectives.


Ensure timely, accurate, and effective donor reporting (viz. donor reports, information requests, activity status updates, queries, field visits, donor engagement calendar etc.) and attend donor interface meetings if required.


Coordinate and liaise with different Govt. departments at the state & distric