Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

PROJECT COORDINATOR, CHILD PROTECTION

Organization: Prerana

Title: Project Coordinator

Location: Thane

About Prerana:

Prerana is a civil society organization that started its work in 1986 by addressing the issue of intergenerational trafficking into the sex trade in Kamathipura, the then largest red-light area in Asia. Prerana strives to ensure optimum protection of children. This is reflected in the broad spectrum of interventions that provide a continuum of care by addressing issues of child protection in parallel with anti-human trafficking. Since its establishment in 1986, Prerana’s pioneering efforts have been instrumental in supporting victims through the entire cycle from prevention to rehabilitation/repatriation. Over a period of three decades, Prerana has been successful in addressing larger issues around sex trafficking, gender-based violence, child sexual abuse and child protection and has been instrumental in bringing policy level changes through their strong advocacy.

About the Program:

The child protection system with its primary focus on safeguarding the rights of children and enabling access to care and protection is often met with challenges at the implementation and assessment level. The program focuses on rehabilitation of children at-risk and children in the  juvenile justice system. Under the Aagaaz project, we are currently working with close to 100 victims of child sexual abuse for their rehabilitation and re-integration through direct casework. 

Job Summary:

We are looking for Project Coordinators to engage with children, families & child protection systems under this project. At Prerana, we work actively to support the existing child protection systems. We ensure that all our initiatives are centered on the voices of the children we work with. Their thoughts and opinions are actively imbibed in all our efforts towards Child Protection.

We are looking for a passionate, dynamic, self-motivated individual who understands the importance of Children’s Rights and is willing to actively contribute towards it. Following are some responsibilities that will be a part of the job role:

Facilitate rehabilitation for cases of children referred to Prerana by child protection  stakeholders. 

Conducting field-based needs assessment for the referred cases and developing appropriate safety plans for the children. 

Collaboration and liaison with local child protection authorities and allied service  providers for effective rehabilitation of children.

Facilitating linkages and coordinating with stakeholders and service providers to enable children and families access schemes of the state and central govt.

Facilitate direct financial assistance through coordination and regular follow up visits to children and families.

Organise support group meetings with children and families to aid in effective rehabilitation and social reintegration of the children.

Organise multi-stakeholders roundtable/meeting with govt and non govt functionaries  to discuss deinstitutionalisation.

Document case studies as well as formal case work reporting to assist in the process of rehabilitation and social reintegration of these children.

Assist in all accounts-related requirements for supporting casework under the project.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in social work with minimum 2 years’ work experience with a field based organisation or a master’s degree in social work.

Good oral and written English and Hindi communication skills. Working knowledge of Marathi is an added advantage.

Good documentation skills.

How we Hire:

In case a candidate is selected, their joining will be subject to the outcome of a background and reference check that Prerana will conduct.

Candidates who have been reported for prior issues of sexual or any other form of misconduct in past roles have to declare the same during the hiring process. Candidates with criminal records and concerns registered with government authorities regarding  contact with children will be needed to declare the same.

Candidates will be required to sign Prerana’s Child Protection Policy after being offered a contract.

How to Apply: 

Candidates are required to submit an updated resume. Salary will be  commensurate with the qualifications and experience.

Email the same with Subject Line ‘Application for Project Coordinator (Child  Protection)’ to applytoprerana@gmail.com and archana.e@preranaantitrafficking.org

by April 30th 2024.

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