State Coordinator
On-siteMormugao, Goa, India
Job Summary
Lead state-level coordination for child protection programmes by guiding Child Right Associates, facilitating administrative support to District Programme Officers, and driving convergence among stakeholders addressing child labour, trafficking, marriage, and sexual abuse. Establish and maintain working relationships with state government officials and law enforcement agencies to secure approvals, represent the organisation in policy discussions, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. Manage Memorandums of Understanding by developing action plans, serving as the nodal person for implementation, and preparing monthly reports on outputs and outcomes. Identify good practices at the district level for replication across the state and support the rescue and rehabilitation of victims.
Required 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
- Minimum 5 years of progressive, hands-on experience in the child protection sector or a closely related development/social sector field
- 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
- Familiarity with the POCSO Act, JJ Act, Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Amendment Act, and other relevant legislations
- Ability to engage with state-level policymakers, draft policy briefs, and facilitate issuance of Government Orders / Department Orders related to child protection
- Proficiency in developing action plans, monitoring MOU implementation, and reporting on outputs and outcomes
- Strong ability to build and sustain relationships with government officials, law enforcement agencies, NGOs, and community stakeholders
- Working knowledge of child protection laws, rescue and rehabilitation protocols, and survivor-centred approaches
- Strong skills in maintaining case records, preparing monthly/quarterly reports, and tracking KPIs
- Experience designing and delivering training for government functionaries, NGO partners, or community volunteers
- Confident, articulate representation of the organisation in government forums, meetings, and policy discussions
- Ability to guide and support District Programme Officers and ensure consistent, quality programme delivery across districts
- Experience with MIS platforms or child protection information systems
- Prior exposure to national-level child protection programmes (e.g., Mission Vatsalya, CHILDLINE, ICPS)
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