District Coordinator

**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 health and nutrition status of a mother throughout her lifecycle (her childhood, adolescence, and pre-/pregnancy period) is a major contributory factor to the growth and development of her child having far-reaching implication even in her/his adult well-being and morbidity. Good nutrition and a healthy gestation period is important for foetal development, survival and for growth from birth through childhood. Even after birth, till the 1000th day of his/her life (when 80% of brain development takes place), choice of healthy practices and optimal nutrition help the children achieve their developmental milestones unhindered and prevent life threatening diseases in adult years. The crucial period therefore is the time from conception till the child’s second birthday—the 1000 days in which good nutrition and healthy growth have lasting benefits throughout the child’s life. Several programmes in India have been directed towards improving maternal and child health outcomes. In line with the Sustainable Development Goal 3 which lays emphasis on reducing maternal, new-born and child mortality, the latest RMNCH+A (Reproductive, Maternal, New-born, Child and Adolescent Health) program launched by the Government of India uses a comprehensive approach to address health inequities across vulnerable populations, high-burden, difficult and remote geographies, and consists of a bundle of strategic interventions across various life stages aimed at improving both maternal and neonatal outcomes. While the strategy has succeeded in implementation through coordinated efforts, further improvements in the quality of implementation, incorporation of a robust monitoring and evaluation framework and a deeper focus on social determinants of health and equity have been called for to enhance its overall impact to sustain improvement.

**Age: 18- 50 Years**

**Experience/Competencies**:

- Minimum 05-Years of working Experience (Compulsory).
- Work Experience in Maternal & Child Health and Nutrition with good knowledge of computer and Ms. Office.
- 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.

**Qualification**:

- Age limit 18-50 yrs.
- Post Graduate degree in Public health, Social Science, Social Welfare, Rural Development or Related discipline.

**Location**:Dumka and Khunti, Jharkhand

**Number of Positions**:Total 2 positions for Dumka and Khunti, Jharkhand**
- Dumka
- 1 Position
- Khunti
- 1 Position

1. To manage and lead the program in the district level in close coordination with all stakeholders.

2. Participate in district and block level convergence meetings and share project updates with Government and other stakeholders at district level.

3. Management and supervision of the project team to ensure that their work is implemented according to agreed activity schedules and individual work plans.

4. Ensure that staff working with her/him understands the objectives of the Project and have internalized the concept for proper implementation and output-oriented work.

5. Ensure proper filing of records; project/ programme wise for proper documentation and reference in the future.

6. Regular meetings with the programme team (ensure that meetings are minuted / recorded and filed properly).

7. Conduct regular visits to project areas and ensure smooth implementation as per timelines.

8. To regularly write reports (for internal and external usage) on the Project.

9. Collection of staff records and reports for compiling into monthly and quarterly reports, according to agreed format (Excel/google drive/other MS office).

10. Assist in final