About PCI India
PCI India, a registered Indian society, has been working in India for the past 26 years. We drive interventions to transform the lives of communities at scale by solving complex development problems. In the past year, PCI India reached more than 1.7 crore, i.e. 17 million people in 202 Districts of 15 States.
Our Vision and Mission
Vision – A happy, healthy, safe and a sustainable world for all.
Mission – Rooted in community realities, we co create and scale sustainable solutions to complex development problems.
Our Values
- Excellence – Quality in everything no matter how small, is paramount.
- Respect – There is inherent value in all people for who they are and what they contribute.
- Collaboration – Only through collaboration we can address complex development problems.
- Boldness – Boldness requires disruptive thinking backed up by courage and conviction.
- Creativity – Creativity ensures dynamic responsiveness, relevance and impact.
- Integrity – Integrity is non-negotiable in both personal and professional domains.
PCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
PCI is committed to providing equal opportunity to all working for it and in creating an inclusive work environment. We respect the diversity of our people and follow a fair, non-discriminatory approach in terms of gender, age, nationality race, caste, religion, community, marital status, physical challenge, and sexual orientation.
We promote diversity in the workplace and ensure a culture of zero tolerance to any form of discrimination, abuse, or harassment whether sexual, physical or psychological.
PCI provides equal opportunity in recruitment, appraisals, promotion, and career progression. Our people policies are fair, objective, and non-discriminatory and everyone is expected to adhere to them.
About the Position
| Job Title | Block Facilitator |
| Number of positions | 2 |
| Location | Manjhari Block of West Singhbhum and Mahagama block of Godda |
| Type | Project Based |
| 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. |
About the Role
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.
- Reporting To : District Project Coordinator
About the Project
Project Concern International (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
- An empowering organisation structure which values individual’s skills, competencies and potential
Recruitment Process
1. Applications will be shortlisted based on the specified criteria mentioned in the Job Description.
2. The process could also include presentation of the assignment.
3. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend one or more rounds of panel interview/s
The complete process usually takes 2 to 3 weeks. 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 prevent any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct.