Senior Field Officer, Programs

Childfund India; Jamnagar; On-site; INR 582,000 - 711,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident Fund and Gratuity

Annual Merit-based Performance Salary

Health Insurance Coverage

Annual Leave 24 days

Casual Leave 10 days

Sick Leave 10 days

Maternity Leave 26 weeks

Paternity Leave 2 weeks

Hybrid and flexible work schedule

Job summary

ChildFund India is seeking a Senior Field Officer, Programs to lead development and implementation of OSEAC strategies in collaboration with SCPCRs and partners. You will provide technical leadership to safeguard children online and drive policy-guided interventions.

You will coordinate with government and NGOs, develop training materials, monitor progress, and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to strengthen program impact and funding opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, child rights, development studies or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive experience in child protection with focus on online exploitation and abuse.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies, SOPs and guidelines for addressing OSEAC.
• Provide technical guidance to SCPCRs and stakeholders.
• Lead capacity-building for officials on OSEAC prevention, detection, response.
• Develop educational materials, training modules and toolkits.
• Collaborate with government agencies and NGOs to strengthen partnerships.
• Monitor progress and report outcomes through monthly, quarterly, and annual updates.
• Guide project team and fundraising efforts for OSEAC programs.
• Collaborate with fundraising teams to identify grant opportunities.

Skills

Stakeholder coordination

Policy development

Capacity-building

Research & analysis

Training material development

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, Child Rights, Development Studies, Human Rights, or related field

Masters preferred

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Senior Field Officer, Programs will play a pivotal role in the development and implementation of strategies, policies, guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aimed at addressing the issue of Online Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of Children (OSEAC) in collaboration with ChildFund India and the State Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (SCPCRs). The incumbent will provide technical expertise and leadership to ensure effective interventions and initiatives are undertaken to safeguard children from online risks. They take the lead in coordinating with subject matter experts in Child Protection and Advocacy as well as Education, exploring fundraising avenues, and leveraging their own expertise to drive successful strategy implementation.

Collaborate closely with SCPCR and ChildFund India to develop an implementation on program planning, execution, team building, monitoring, reporting etc.

• Conduct thorough research and analysis to identify best practices, emerging trends, and innovative solutions for addressing OSEAC.
• Provide technical guidance and support to OSCPCR and relevant stakeholders in the implementation of OSEAC-related policies and interventions.
• Facilitate capacity-building initiatives for OSCPCR officials and other stakeholders on OSEAC prevention, detection, and response mechanisms.
• Lead the development of educational materials, training modules, toolkits, and other resources to raise awareness and enhance understanding of OSEAC among various stakeholders.
• Liaise with government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and other partners to strengthen collaboration and coordination efforts in addressing OSEAC.
• Monitor progress and outcomes of OSEAC interventions and regularly assess the effectiveness of implemented strategies to ensure alignment with project goals and objectives.
• Provide timely reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual), updates, and recommendations to ChildFund India on the status of OSEAC initiatives and activities.
• Provide strategic guidance on emerging trends, risks, and opportunities related to online child protection and opportunities for influencing, funding, and programming.
• Provide regular guidance to project team, Trainers and Jr. Consultant and other project team further review their progress.
• Collaborate with ChildFund Indias business development and fundraising teams to identify and pursue opportunities for additional grants and partnerships for OSEAC programs.

Any additional task assigned by Thematic Specialists and Line Manager/Supervisor.

Preferred candidate profile

Education: Bachelors degree in social work, Child Rights, Development Studies, Human Rights, or a related field. Masters preferred.

Work Experience: Minimum 4 years of progressive experience in child protection, with a focus on addressing issues related to online sexual exploitation and abuse of children.

Perks and benefits

Salary starts at INR 6,46,747 per annum plus benefits, with scope for consideration for adjustment in line with the experience, skills, and knowledge the selected candidate brings.

Benefits (subject to the provisions of the approved Employee Manual):

• Provident Fund and Gratuity as per Indian Labour Law
• Annual Merit-based Performance Salary increase.
• Health Insurance Coverage - to support the well-being of employees and their families.
• Leave and Holiday framework that supports rest, renewal, and personal priorities – Annual Leave (24 days), Casual Leave (10 days), Sick Leave (10 days), Special Leave (5 days), Maternity Leave (26 weeks), Paternity Leave (2 weeks), Exam Leave (5 days), Holidays (15 days)
• Hybrid and flexible work schedule options for eligible roles to enable effective offsite working while staying connected and productive.

Learning and Development opportunities to support growth and build future-ready capabilities.