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August 13, 2024
The Hans Foundation
FULL TIME
Project Coordinator
The Hans Foundation (THF), established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that works towards creating an equitable society to enhance quality of life for all through the empowerment of marginalized and underprivileged communities in India. The Hans Foundation works for the Health and Wellbeing of remote and under-served groups, with an additional focus on children, persons with disabilities and women. THF also works for holistic Education and Livelihood development of our communities. Our Two-Fold Strategy involves identifying and working within Aspirational Districts and high poverty index in the North, North-East and East regions within specific states, as well as catering to lower-income and migratory populations in cities, through urban programs.
Over its 15 years of existence, THF has reached more than 35 million beneficiaries through its programs. THF works with communities through direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing local management and monitoring support to not-for-profit organisations in India funded through THF USA and RIST.
Background of the Project
Project: Mobile Community Outreach Rehabilitation for Persons with Disabilities”
The early the better” believing in this approach, The Hans Foundation has been supporting a number of projects to facilitate the early years of development. It provides supportive services to children and adult with disabilities who more often lack access to the comprehensive and intensified services in those magical years of development and also needed across the lifespan. This approach dramatically improves individual’s chances to reach their full potential and functioning, have better quality of life and take up their right place in the society as adults. The Hans Foundation is creating more such facilities and services in the country to reach the last mile of targeted community while aiming to achieve the goal “Persons with disabilities are socially included and living a valued & productive life”.
This project would be operated through mobile bus/van for early intervention, healthcare and rehabilitation, multidisciplinary interventions which is part of our broader effort to improve the lives of all children and adults with disabilities and to support reforms in the social system. The project will facilitate PWDs in accessing the disability certificate, Govt schemes, assistive aids and appliances and others benefits provided by the government.
1. General Information
- Location: Baksa and Kokrajhar (Assam)
- Type of Employment: Contractual, renewable basis project requirements.
- No. of Position: 02
- Reporting to: Project Manager
2. Duties & Responsibilities
A. Project Management
- Over all in-charge of the project (at the field level, 40-50 villages ) including finance and administration.
- Assist Project Manager with planning and coordinating programs and their activities as per work plan developed (community groups and schools)
- Monitor implementation of program, policies and practices as per prescribed operating procedures
- Work to keep the program on schedule, within stated budgets, and functioning smoothly.
- Support program growth and development, as necessary
- Convergence and liaison with government programs for collaboration.
- Organising need-based training for the overall development of the community and mental health staff team
- Monitor achievement of project objectives with tools developed to measure change.
B. Reporting
- Review of data gathered from the project service cross verify With Comm Care Application.
- Reviewing reports created by Community Mobilizers.
- Reporting and documentation of project and share it with Project Manager on Monthly Basis.
- Regular review meeting with the project team.
C. Finance and Administration
- Maintaining record of attendance, report submission by team and also the bill and voucher if any.
- Assist the project manager in management of promotions, appraisals, performance evaluation and contract extension of all project staff and support the HR.
- Manage day to day operational cost and expenses.
D. Procurement of items
- Take full care of procurement of items for the project, issue purchase and work order along with finance person
- Maintenance of bills, invoice and other documents received from vendors
- Establishment of field office and looking after the office utility.
E. Other Duties
- Prepare and supervise the team for various awareness camp, exposure visits, training etc.
3. Other Indicative Requirements
Educational Qualifications
- Graduate or master degree in any field
- Diploma in Disability Course OR Rehabilitation Courses
Functional / Technical Skills and Relevant Experience & Other requirements (Behavioural, Language, Certifications etc.)
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience in community-based project
- Experience of working with people with disabilities (optional)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Integrity and professionalism
- In depth knowledge and experience in individual, group and family in the community
- Problem solver and innovative
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Giving close attention to details and demonstrated ability to handle sensitive or confidential information
Working days and Timings
Monday - Saturday (2nd and 4th Saturdays off)
Timings - 09:00 am to 05:00 pm, 8 hours of duty
Holidays: As per THF Holiday List
THF is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of caste, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other such matter.
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