About the Position
• Job Title: Block Facilitator
• Number of positions: 9
• Location: 9 Blocks of various districts of Jharkhand (Jamtara – Fatehpur, Godda – Mahagam, Giridih – Bengabad, Pakur – Hiranpur, Dumka – Masalia, Koderma – Chandwara, Hazaribag – Katkamdag, Palamu – Satbarwa, West Singhbhum – Manjhari)
• Grade: B
• Salary Range: Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Type: Project Based (From September 2025 to January 2027)
• Qualification required: Bachelor’s degree in social work, Sociology, Education, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience required:
I. 1–3 years’ experience in community mobilization, preferably in child protection or social sector programs.
II. Prior experience of working at the block level
III. Experience of handling responsibilities of coordination with Government departments
IV. Experience in working with government stakeholders, child and social protection mechanisms.
• Skills and Attributes:
I. Proactive and solution-oriented person.
II. Possess good communication and facilitation skills
III. Ability to engage and mobilize rural communities
IV. In-depth understanding of child protection schemes and architecture in Jharkhand
V. Knowledge and experience of working with Panchayati Raj Institutions preferably in Jharkhand, is desirable
VI. Excellent oral and written communication skills in Hindi and English language
VII. Basic digital literacy including word processing, database systems, and PowerPoint.
VIII. Basic command of excel and budget management is a plus.
Application closure date: 19- Sep -2025
Position Description:
PCI India, with support from UNICEF, is going to implement a project titled: Convergent approach towards adolescent empowerment, reduction of child marriage and violence against women and children, prevention of family separation and strengthening social protection, focusing on equity. This position will provide technical support to block administration in strengthening institutional mechanisms including child protection and social protection systems, ensure convergence between government and non-governmental organizations for updating, implementing and reviewing block specific implementation plans and other interventions and targeted actions to accelerate reduction in child marriage in districts with high or increasing prevalence with focus on equity. The Block Project Coordinator (BPC) will ensure block-level delivery of project outcomes by providing technical and operational support to the block administration on protection issues, strengthening convergence and review mechanisms, and liaising with key stakeholders such as the CDPO, JSLPS, Department of Panchayati Raj, Education Department, and CSOs. The BPC will also support in developing and implementing social behaviour change strategies to address harmful social norms related to child marriage and violence, building the capacity of stakeholders, and facilitating the identification of and support to vulnerable children and their families. Additionally, the BPC will support strengthening of Gram Panchayat Helpdesks and develop it as social protection clinics and Child Welfare and Protection Centers for improving last-mile access to social protection schemes for the community while enhancing the panchayat visibility and functioning and catalyzing change.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
• Support the execution of district child protection plans at block and village levels.
• Strengthen coordination among Child Welfare Committees, Police, Education, Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society, Panchayati Raj Institution, District Legal Services Authority, and Civil Society Organizations for integrated case management and reducing vulnerabilities through linkages with various schemes of the government including sponsorship, foster care, Savitri bai Phule Scheme, etc.
• Support in identifying and reporting cases of child rights violations in the block; support case management and ensure 100% referral to the DCPU or relevant authorities.
• Co-ordinate with Panchayati Raj Department for activation and strengthening of Standing Committee on Women and Child Development (Child Welfare Protection Committee), and Gram Panchayat Coordination Committee in selected blocks.
• Operationalize GPHDs as “social protection clinics” to link eligible beneficiaries to prevention/ protection schemes.
• Mobilize community leaders, SHGs members, youth club members, and men & boys for child protection awareness campaigns.
• Facilitate awareness sessions using GTA, Kyon cards, and comics at community and institution level.
• Facilitate body image modules on P2E with adolescents and young people (15 to 21 years), parents’ meetings, and community dialogues.
• Support in organizing and facilitate quarterly review meetings to track implementation of child protection plans and convergence mechanisms at the block level.
• Support improved case management practices, including timely referral and follow-up for child victims of sexual abuse by developing/strengthening coordination mechanism
• Assist the department to organize capacity-building sessions for local NGOs, JSLPS teams, frontline workers, teachers, PRI members, and community leaders using UNICEF’s toolkits and provide handholding to frontline workers.
• Develop and maintain block-level local support groups/master trainers for regular refresher training.
• Leverage existing platforms for community mobilization and awareness campaigns on child rights, prevention of child marriage, trafficking, and violence.
• Facilitate access to Mental Health Psycho-Social Support services for children, adolescents, parents, and caregivers.
• Maintain block-level data, MOVs (Means of Verification) and submit regular reports to the district and state team, facilitate case/change stories documentation and participate and contribute in review meetings.
About the Project
PCI India, with support from UNICEF, will implement the initiative in Jharkhand titled Convergent approach towards adolescent empowerment, reduction of child marriage and violence against women and children, prevention of family separation and strengthening social protection, focusing on equity. The project aims to prevent child marriage and violence against women and children, reduce family separation, and strengthen social protection systems with a strong focus on equity. The key focus of this project is to strengthen preventive work around ending child marriage, violence against children and promote prevention from family separation and social protection linkages through existing government platforms, programs and schemes. This project is to provide technical support to district administration in strengthening institutional mechanisms including child protection systems and convergence between government and non-governmental organizations for updating, implementing and reviewing district specific implementation plans and other interventions and targeted actions to accelerate reduction in child marriage in districts with high or increasing prevalence with focus on equity. It also includes supporting district to develop and implement social behaviour change strategies to address harmful social norms of child marriage and violence, capacity building of stakeholders, and facilitate identification and support to vulnerable children and their families. This comprehensive initiative operates at both systemic and community levels to create sustainable, equity-focused change in 12 high-prevalence districts and 9 tribal blocks.
A dedicated project team will drive the initiatives forward by facilitating convergence among departments (WCD, Rural Development, JSLPS, PRI and others), enhancing CSO capacity, institutionalizing community-based monitoring systems, and document best practices to inform state policy.
This partnership seeks to catalyze systemic change, strengthen government–CSO coordination, and accelerate Jharkhand’s progress toward becoming child marriage-free while ensuring protection and empowerment for all adolescents.
What can you expect in PCI
• A warm, inclusive and happy work environment.
• Performance driven reward mechanism.
• Best of class benefits with competitive remunerations.
• Health Insurance coverage for self, spouse & Children.
• Group Terms Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance for Self.
• All other statutory benefits.
• Regular Recognition of performance and PCI Value display in work
• An empowering organisation structure which values individual’s skills, competencies and potential.
• Opportunities to operate in cross functional role.
• Higher responsibilities and larger roles are merit based.
• Young Talent Programs for developing future leaders.
• Leadership roles for women is encouraged and given preference in selection and training.
Recruitment Process
1. Applications will be shortlisted based on the specified criteria mentioned in the Job Description.
2. Shortlisted candidates will appear for a written assignment (if required).
3. Group Discussions may be part of the interview process for certain positions.
4. The process could also include presentation of the assignment.
5. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend one or more rounds of panel interview/s.
6. Applications will be shortlisted based on the specified criteria mentioned in the Job Description.
7. Shortlisted candidates will appear for a written assignment (if required).
8. Group Discussions may be part of the interview process for certain positions.
9. The process could also include presentation of the assignment.
10. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend one or more rounds of panel interview/s.
The complete process usually takes 2 to 3 weeks. If your application is shortlisted, you will receive a mail from the People & Culture team. Those moving to the final round of interviews will be hearing from the People & Culture team. We prefer in person meetings but in case of location distances, we are happy to meet you virtually.
After the final round, if you are not selected for the position advertised, we will inform you over a mail. However, we invite you to apply to other open positions. We always look forward to engaging with talent that add value to our endeavours in various capacities.
PCI is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct