Assistant - Programme Implementation (Project Assistant)

CHILD SAFEGUARDING (Strike out whichever is not applicable)

Level 1: The role holder will not have contact with children and/or young people, or access to personal data

about children or young people, as part of their work; therefore a police check will not be mandatory unless the

content or location of the role changes, in which case the Child Safeguarding level will be reviewed.

Level 2: Either the role holder will have access to personal data about children and/or young people as part of

their work; or they will be working in a regulated position (Finance, Monitoring Evaluation, Legal etc.);

therefore a police check will be required.

Level 3: The role holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week

or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work in programs; or

are visiting programs; therefore a police check will be required.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Project Assistant will provide day-to-day operational, coordination and documentation support for

implementation of the Viksit Gaon Pilot Project in Varadaiahpalem and Bathalavallam Gram Panchayats, Tirupati

District, Andhra Pradesh. S/he will support the Assistant Manager and the field team to organise health camps,

trainings, community meetings and events, coordinate with the PHC, sub-centres/AAMs, Anganwadi Centres

and Gram Panchayats, and maintain accurate project records so that all planned activities are completed on

time and with quality.

SCOPE OF ROLE

Scope: To support field-level implementation, coordination, logistics and documentation of the Viksit Gaon Pilot

Project in 2 Gram Panchayats (3 villages), Varadaiahpalem Mandal, Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh.

Reports to: Assistant Manager - Viksit Gaon Project

Staff reporting to this post: No

Budget Responsibilities: No

Role Dimensions: Field-based support role with regular visits to the PHC, sub-centres/AAMs, Anganwadi Centres

and villages; full-time

Context: Development / Humanitarian

Project: Viksit Gaon Pilot Project (Shubh Aarambh 2.0 - Ek Nayi Pehal) - an integrated, convergence-led model

for rural health and nutrition transformation in Varadaiahpalem and Bathalavallam Gram Panchayats (3 villages,

~10,700 population, 14 Anganwadi Centres, 1 PHC and sub-centres/Ayushman Arogya Mandirs),

Varadaiahpalem Mandal, Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

1. Implementation support

Support the Assistant Manager and Village Health Nutrition Mobilizers in carrying out planned activities as per the annual work plan and timelines.

Assist in organising integrated health, nutrition and anaemia screening camps - coordinate with the PHC team, ANMs, ASHAs and AWWs, mobilise beneficiaries, and arrange venue, equipment, registers and supplies.

Support the distribution, installation and tracking of equipment and materials at health facilities and AWCs (e.g., weighing scales, infantometers, stadiometers, teaching-learning materials, IEC materials), and maintain inventory records.

Assist in follow-up of referred beneficiaries (anaemia, SAM/MAM and other cases) in coordination with ASHAs, ANMs, AWWs and mobilisers.

2. Community mobilisation and coordination

Support mobilisation for VHSNDs, caregiver group meetings, health awareness sessions, nutrition demonstrations, Poshan Vatika activities and community campaigns.

Support regular meetings of Jan Arogya Samitis (JAS/RKS), SHGs and community volunteers; assist in preparation of agenda, invitations, minutes and follow-up.

Maintain regular contact with the Health Department, ICDS/WCD and Gram Panchayat functionaries and

support the Assistant Manager in convergence activities.

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3. Training and event logistics

Make logistical arrangements for trainings, supportive supervision visits, review meetings, Village Health Awards and other community events.

Support donor/visitor visits, including logistics, field coordination and documentation.

4. Documentation and data support

Prepare minutes, attendance sheets, activity reports and photo documentation of camps, trainings,

meetings and events; maintain well-organised project files, both hard copy and soft copy.

Support collection of case stories and best practices from the field.

Assist the MIS Coordinator with timely collection, entry and verification of field data; ensure registers

and formats are filled completely and correctly.

Prepare simple weekly and monthly field activity updates for the Assistant Manager.

5. Administration, finance support and compliance

Support the maintenance of project office records, stock registers and asset registers; assist with

procurement documentation as per BRB procedures.

Collect, check and compile supporting documents (bills, vouchers, attendance) for timely submission to

finance and ensure compliance with BRB financial norms.

Follow BRB s Child Safeguarding Policy, anti-harassment policy, code of conduct and staff charter at all times.

Undertake any other responsibilities assigned by the Line Manager in the interest of the project.

Indicative performance measures

Camps, trainings and meetings organised and documented as per plan.

Timely and complete submission of reports, registers and supporting documents.

Follow-up of referred beneficiaries completed; stock and material records up to date.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability

Takes responsibility for completing assigned tasks on time and with quality, and for the records and

resources entrusted to him/her.

Ambition

Shows a strong desire to learn, grow and contribute to achieving the project s goals for mothers and

children in the villages.

Collaboration

Works willingly with the team, ASHAs, ANMs, Anganwadi workers, Panchayat members and community

volunteers to get the work done together.

Creativity

Comes up with practical ideas to make camps, sessions and community events more engaging and

participatory.

Integrity

Is honest and truthful in work and records, respects the community, and acts in line with BRB s values

and Child Safeguarding Policy.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate in Social Work, Social Sciences, Nursing, Nutrition/Home Science, Public Health or any other

discipline from a recognised university; a Post-graduate degree will be an advantage.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

1-3 years of experience in a project support, field coordination or community mobilisation role with an

NGO, health facility or government department.

Prior experience in health, nutrition or early childhood programmes and exposure to working with

ASHAs, ANMs, Anganwadi workers or SHGs will be an advantage.

Fluency in Telugu is essential; working knowledge of English; knowledge of Hindi/Tamil is an advantage.

Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and email; ability to use smartphone-based apps for data entry.

Willingness to travel daily to project villages.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Technical competencies

Basic understanding of community health, nutrition and early childhood development.

Coordination and community mobilisation skills.

Documentation and report writing in Telugu and English.

Organisation, time management and ability to work under supervision as part of a team.

Basic computer and data entry skills.

Generic Competencies

Being the Voice of Children: Utilises being part of a global movement to promote change in the policy

and public sphere on child related issues

Advancing Equality Inclusion: Drives an enabling environment for gender equality and inclusion, and

prioritising the most deprived and marginalised children

Builds Strengthens Partnerships: Inspires others to embrace the values and principles that underpin

partnerships and the localisation agenda

Child Rights: Promotes the rights of children in own work and in work with colleagues and peers

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry

out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.