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Program Officer, Children’s Cooperatives

Duty Station: Uttarakhand, India 

We are looking for a person who is well versed in life skills education concept and theory. Life Skills Education is an integral part of our education curriculum and is central to our two child cooperatives the Child Health & Sports Cooperative and Childrens Development Khazana. Both are cooperatives where children learn democratic values, financial management, health and wellbeing, communication skills, leadership and entrepreneurship.

The cooperatives are implemented in eight countries in Asia and Africa and six states in India in partnership with local organisations.

The concerned person will be working under the supervision of the Children’s Cooperatives team in Delhi and must have knowledge of health, life skills and finance. The candidate must have excellent writing skills.

Key Responsibilities

1. Programme Management

• Management of the cooperatives programme, mentor and guide colleagues in Uttarakhand

• Implement the programme effectively

2. Advocacy/ Research

• Bring innovation and take initiative to analyse the data and bring out research papers on various aspects of the programme and its contribution in making positive changes in the life of the children and their families.
• Produce documents to show the impact of the programme; conduct micro/macro studies based on the learnings.
• Produce content for e newsletter, website, relevant reports and advocacy materials for various target groups.

3. Monitoring and Evaluation

• Undertake M&E visits to project locations in Uttarakhand for ensuring progress of the programme and support to the children and staff

• To organize reviews, reflection exercises for evaluation and learning.

Key Competencies

1. Project Management
2. Team work
3. Proficiency in research methodologies

Education Qualification- Masters of Social Work, Social Science, in social sciences desirable.

Working Experience- The candidate should have 1-2 years of similar experience in programme development, management, and implementation.

Process of Application- Send in a one page covering letter explaining why you are suitable for this job and your CV to butterfliesngo@gmail.com

Remuneration Offered – Rs.30-35,000 per month depending on experience. 

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer will be responsible for management of M & E Activities of the organisation. S/he will be responsible for developing impact indicators for the various projects and programmes of the organisation based on goals and objectives for each of them/theory of change; manage MIS system, evaluate the programmes with evidences reflecting the progress, achievements, gaps and leanings; suggest strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• To design, develop and implement the monitoring & evaluation component of each programme.
• Periodically review the monitoring and evaluation needs of programmes.
• Analyise information and prepare status reports reflecting intended outcomes.
• Develop programme implementation plans with deliverable timelines.
• Develop a system for information mapping, storing and processing.
• Develop a system for the collection of information from field and also from associate organisations; develop and use web based IT for innovative methods of collecting and sharing data.
• Implement and manage M&E systems including collating, compiling, analyzing, and reporting on the same.
• Assist in the development/adaptation of integrated M&E systems and tools in liaison with associate organizations.
• Prepare regular reports on relevant M&E component for internal and external use.
• Develop status reports on each project including associate NGOs based on consolidated and analysed data prior to every monitoring visit of the International Secretariat.
• Prepare written reports and statistical tables and presentations, and use standard computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Provide technical support on monitoring and evaluation and contribute to the development of the capacity of Heads, Field Staff and associate NGO focal persons/Directors.

• Organize sessions on existing data, data treatment and consolidation.
• Participate in relevant programme, policy and research activities to inform and guide the M&E process
• In consultation with the Director of programmes/Director, represent Butterflies externally on M&E issues.
• Keep abreast of developments in M&E, and ensure that these are considered in the development and implementation of the same in various programmes.

Key Skills
1. Monitoring and evaluation, tools and methodologies
2. Analytical report writing
3. Training and capacity building
4. Research methodologies
5. Competency in MIS, data management and analysis

Education Qualification: Masters of Social Work, Social Science, M. Phil or Ph.D in social sciences desirable.

Working Experience: The candidate should have at least 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.

Process of Application: Send in a one page covering letter explaining why you are suitable for this job and your CV to butterfliesngo@gmail.com

Remuneration Offered – Rs.50-55,000 per month depending on experience. 

We are looking for a candidate who can work with street connected children, establish a sustaining relationship with them based on trust and respect. He/she must be able to motivate and encourage children to participate in all Butterflies programmes, enroll them into formal schools or National Institute of Open Schooling and regularly monitor & evaluate their progress.

The candidate must be able to successfully implement on-going and future interventions to achieve the set goals. He/she must be a self-starter to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate programmes in consultation with the program heads and with involvement of children.

The candidate must familiarise oneself about the community as well as the resources available. He/she must be able to document and analyse the programme to improve outcomes and will be expected to submit monthly reports to the supervisor.

The candidate will be given opportunities to participate in conferences, seminars, workshops and exposure programmes.

Desired Qualification: MSW with 6 months to 1 year experience 

We are a child rights NGO and our children are coming from difficult backgrounds of the age group of 8-18 years. We need a team member who is considerate & patient with our children.

Salary – Commensurate

Interested candidates can mail their cover letter and CV to – butterfliesngo@gmail.com with the Subject- Application for Programme Officer-Education

Over 50,000 children are living on the streets of Delhi with almost no access to education. You can do something for them.

Be a part of an innovative programme of bringing the school to these children.

Become a Teacher for our education Programme.

Subjects – English, Mathematics & Science

Desired Qualification: Post Graduate /B.Ed / Graduate with experience in teaching.

We are a child rights NGO and our children are coming from difficult backgrounds of the age group of 8-18 years. We need teachers who are considerate & patient with our children.

Salary – Commensurate

Interested candidates can mail their cover letter and CV to – butterfliesngo@gmail.com with the Subject- Application for Subject Teacher