Mobile Creches, (MC) a pioneer NGO, has been operational since 1969, providing childcare and health services to more than 15,000 children every year in the National Capital Region, through workplace and community-based crèches and daycare centres, every year.
MC pioneered the cause of Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) and focuses on young children under six years in urban slums and children of migrant workers at construction sites. MCâs multi-pronged approach- providing childcare services to young children at worksites, urban slums, rural and tribal communities, working with parents and communities to amplify the ECD agenda, enhancing linkages with government ECD services, training the ECD workforce, influencing government policies, promoting research in the field of ECD; address both the short and long term needs of children. It is officially recognized as the National Creche agency by the government and is on the path of accelerating ECD services for the children of marginalized communities by scaling up in partnership with the government and other players in civil society.
Mobile Creches has planned to run and manage 80 Creche centres for children from 7 months to 3 years of age in Chhattisgarh; Dhamtari district; Nagri block-(40) and Jharkhand; Khunti district; Murhu Block- (20) and Ranchi district: Bero block-(20). The centres will ensure supplementary feeding, health, hygiene safety /protection, and stimulation for holistic childhood development, and facilitate getting government entitlements to the children. Identifying growth-faltering, underweight, and wasted children (7 months to 3 years) and referring them to a health facility and follow-up.
As an organization, Mobile Creches adheres to a strict safeguarding policy. All staff, volunteers, interns, vendors, consultants, etc. are obliged to be aware of the conditions of this policy, be a signatory to this, and follow the norms.
To know more about MC, please log on to www.mobilecreches.org.
Department: - Child Care Services
Designation: - Cluster Coordinator
Position Overview: - The Cluster Coordinator will play a pivotal role in the successful implementation of our Early Childhood Care and Development Program by establishing creche centers in villages in partnership with Gram Panchayats and the local community. This position requires strong leadership, coordination, and collaboration skills to establish and manage creche centers in villages, ensuring the well-being and development of young children.
Level: - 4
Reporting to: - Senior Implementor Rural/ State Lead Manager
Reported by: - Creche Supervisor
Educational Qualifications: Masterâs degree in social work/Social Studies/Public Health/M BA, Rural Management or equivalent from a reputed institute .
Total work Experience in the relevant field: Minimum 5-10 years of experience of leading a District Programme implementation team on Nutrition/Health/Sanitation or related programmes with Government and non-government stakeholders.
Essential recruitment: -Candidate must have a two-wheeler with a valid driving license.
Age criteria: Must be in the age group 30-45 years.
Job Description- Specific areas of responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Program Implementation:
⢠Organize appropriate manpower for new centers as per adult-child ratio.
⢠Oversee the establishment and operation of creche centers, ensuring strict compliance with program guidelines and quality standards.
⢠Collaborate with Gram Panchayats, community leaders, and district and block-level government authorities to secure support and resources for creche center setup.
⢠Assist in program management as required- taking information from other departments, conducting field visits, maintaining records, sharing information and reports, and managing logistics/ arrangements for training/field visits as required.
Team Leadership and Coordination:
⢠Manage and provide guidance to the support team, including the Account and Logistic Coordinator and Cluster Supervisors.
⢠Provide supportive supervision, and monitor Creches Supervisors and Creche Caregivers during creche operations - such as training and logistics, reviews, anthropometry, MlS, community participation activities, convergence activities, and streamlining service delivery.
⢠Ensure clear communication channels within the team and with external stakeholders.
⢠Monitor team performance and ensure alignment with program goals.
⢠Take full responsibility for supporting the team in the effective implementation of the project.
⢠Mentoring team by having regular meetings, supervising team, and helping set targets as per requirement, Following procedures w.r.t. service rules.
⢠Address any issues or challenges related to program implementation promptly.
Resource Management:
⢠Coordinate with the Account and Logistic Coordinator to manage budgeting, procurement, and logistics for creche center operations.
⢠Approve the requisition of rations through proper checking and verification.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
⢠Implement the monitoring and evaluation framework for the smooth execution of the project.
⢠Plan and undertake regular monthly visits to creche centers to assess program quality, caregiver performance, and child development outcomes and take necessary steps to strengthen the program.
⢠Conduct regular review meetings with Creche Supervisors to assess progress and further action/activities.
Capacity Building:
⢠Coordinate with Training team to Ensure to provide training and capacity-building support to Creche Supervisors and creche caregivers. o Identify and address training needs to improve the quality of early childhood care and education.
Stakeholder Engagement:
⢠Act as the primary liaison between the program and district/block level government officials and secure necessary approvals, resources, and support for program activities.
⢠Foster strong partnerships with local communities, Gram Panchayat, Village leader, ensuring their active involvement in program activities.
Reporting and Documentation:
⢠Oversee the documentation of the project such as monthly reports, MIS analytics, Annual Reports, Success Stories, etc.
⢠Maintain accurate records of program-related documents and data.
⢠Carry out any other tasks related to the project as may be instructed, from time to time.
Key skills required :
⢠Computing skills (should be fluent in MS Office and electronic communication)
⢠Communication and peopleâs skills â ability to manage and work in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team.
⢠Ability to enable the village community and passion for the brand that they are working for.
⢠Sound reporting and documentation skills in English.
⢠Should be fluent in the local tribal dialect.
Location: Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand
Candidates willing to apply may please forward their resume to hradmin@mobilecreches.org along with a cover letter and the last drawn CTC. Cover letter and last drawn salary is a mandate.
In the subject line, you may please mention the designation âCluster Coordinator (Chhattisgarh or Jharkhand)â .
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