Assistant - Programme Implementation (ASF)

Bal Raksha Bharat; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Bal Raksha Bharat invites applications for the role of Assistant - Academic Support Fellow (ASF) Grade I in Hyderabad, Telangana. The position focuses on operating Multi Activity Centres, delivering bridge schooling and remedial education to children engaged in labour to help them reintegrate into formal schooling.

The role demands close liaison with schools, parents and community leaders, and acts as a district advocacy representative on early education issues, under supervision of the Project

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in relevant sectors with at least 1 year with AWC/School/Community/Government stakeholders.
• Master or Graduate in social work or teaching discipline from a recognized university.
• B.Ed or teaching experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify children involved in child labour in the intervention area.
• Set up MACs (Multi Activity Centres) in the intervention area.
• Provide bridge schooling and remedial education to multi-grade and multi-aged children in labour.
• Liaise with the stakeholders including schools, parents & community leaders.
• Identify challenges faced by the community and design a robust solution.
• Coordinate with Project Coordinator to implement planned activities.
• Communicate with local leaders and duty bearers to build awareness of project objectives.
• Prepare monthly reports and document case studies and best practices of MACs.
• Develop an enabling environment for children in the community.
• Assist with additional project activities as needed.

Skills

Community mobilization

Communication skills

Networking

Time management

Education

Master in Social Work

B.Ed

Job description

Job Summary

Job Title: Assistant - Academic Support Fellow (ASF) Grade I

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana

Role Purpose

The Assistant - Academic Support Fellow will look after the operations of the Multi Activity Centres and provide for bridge schooling and remedial education support to children engaged in labour and mainstream them into formal education, supporting children to use materials provides, delivering life-skills education (for children between 6 - 14 years of age.

S/he will also be responsible for to maintain cordial relationship with external stakeholders at community level along with like schools, parents & community leaders.

Also act as Save the Children s advocacy representative in the district to a broad range of external stakeholders including relevant government departments on issues related to play way quality early childhood and primary education. Work under strong thematic supervision of the Project Assistant/Assistant Manager in order to maintain a consistent and coherent education strategy in the intervention area.

Role and Responsibilities

• Identification of children involved in child labour in the intervention area.
• Setting up of MAC (Multi Activity Centres) in the intervention area.
• Provide for bridge schooling and remedial education support to multi grade and multi aged children engaged in labour and mainstream them into formal education
• Liaison with the stakeholders.
• Identifying the challenges faced by the community and design a robust and sustainable solution.
• Work in close co-ordination with Project Coordinator to implement planned activities.
• Regularly communicate and work with local leaders, community influencers and duty bearers to build awareness and understanding among them with respect to the project objectives.
• Preparing monthly reports and documenting case studies and best practices of your respective MACs.
• Develop enabling environment for the children in the community
• Further, assist with any additional activities relevant to the project.
• S/he would document periodic progress, case studies of best practices etc of her assigned area and share with the Assistant Manager.
• Timely collection and submission of all MIS related information and data to Project Coordinator/Assistant Manager.
• Submit work plan on a weekly/monthly basis to the Project Coordinator/Assistant Manager.
• Submit monthly progress report to the Project Coordinator/Assistant Manager.

Measures of performance

• Well versed with community mobilization
• Proficiency with communication skills
• Networking and influencing skills
• Organizational skills and time management skills

Reporting

Direct (solid-line) to: Assistant Manager

Candidate specification

• Experience
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in relevant sectors with at least 1 years of experience working with AWC/School/ Community/ Children Groups/ Government stakeholders.

Essential Qualification

• Master or Graduate in social work experience or in any Teaching discipline from a recognized university or college
• B.Ed or teaching experience is essential
• Weightage will be given to candidates with experience related to women candidate/or anyone having sound knowledge on Child Protection & Community mobilization.

Commitment and equal opportunity

• Commitment to and understanding of Bal Raksha Bharat s (Save the Children) aims, values, and principles
• Recruitment and selection procedures, which include rigorous background checks, reflect our commitment to the protection of children from abuse
• Save the Children aims to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed.
• Women candidates are encouraged to apply. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.
• Child Safeguarding level required/ appropriate for the role:

Child Safeguarding level

• Level 1
• The role holder will not have contact with children and/or young people, or access to personal data about children or young people, as part of their work; therefore, a police check will not be mandatory unless the content or location of the role changes, in which case the Child Safeguarding level will be reviewed.
• Level 2
• Either the role holder will have access to personal data about children and/or young people as part of their work; or they will be working in a regulated position (accountant, barrister, solicitor, legal executive); therefore, a police check will be required.
• Level 3
• The role holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work in country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible

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