Program Lead – Child Development
- Company
Caritas India
- Location
Delhi
- Employment Type
Full-Time
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Functional Category
Programme Management & Implementation
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Experience
10 - 15 years
- Date Posted
26-Jun-2025
- Application Deadline
03-Jul-2025
About Caritas India
Caritas India is among the pioneer humanitarian organizations working primarily in the sectors of Disaster Risk Reduction Natural Resources Management including that of Farmers’ Access to Market Poverty Alleviation & Livelihood Community Health Tribal Development and Gender & Child Rights. In the last one decade more than 1.5 billion people have been affected by disasters across the globe between 2005 and 2015 according to the UN. Caritas India has reached out to a significant one million people of that mammoth population affected by disasters within this period through its relief and recovery services across 14 major emergencies in India investing 5 billion Indian Rupees. In the last one year our services across the sectors as cited above have reached close to a million people. Internationally Caritas is present in 165 countries.
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Overview of the Role
Caritas India is looking for a dynamic and seasoned Program Lead to spearhead its flagship child development initiative Khushaal Bachpan. This role calls for a committed professional with deep expertise in child rights program management and impact-driven development work. The Program Lead will be responsible for designing and executing multi-state programs ensuring strategic alignment with donor frameworks mentoring program teams and driving stakeholder engagement to scale the initiative sustainably.
Job Description
- Design and lead implementation of child development programs.
- Manage donor relations Theory of Change log frame and MEAL frameworks.
- Oversee multi-state operations and ensure program quality.
- Mentor program teams and support cross-departmental coordination.
- Engage stakeholders and mobilise resources for growth and sustainability.
Required & Preferred Qualifications
Skill
- Proven skills in program management team leadership and stakeholder engagement.
- Strong understanding of MEAL documentation and donor reporting.
- Knowledge of Child Protection frameworks and the Juvenile Justice (JJ) Act is an advantage.
- Fluent in English & Hindi; regional languages a plus.
Education
Master’s in Social Work/Child Development/related field.
Experience
10+ years of experience in the child development sector.
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Leave Policies
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off