TISS (Tata Institute of Social Sciences is seeking candidate for the role of Program Manager to be a part of its institute in Mumbai.
About the Organization
Resource Cell for Juvenile Justice (RCJJ) is a Field Action Project (FAP) of the Centre for Criminology and Justice (CCJ), School of Social Work (SSW), TISS. It works on issues related to child rights and juvenile justice within the larger theme of “Access to Justice for Children,”
with a special focus on Children in Conflict with Law (CCL).
Position Overview
| Job Title | Program Manager |
| Project Name | Resource Cell for Juvenile Justice |
| Duration | 12 Months |
| Deadline | 10 July 2025 |
| Salary | Rs. 50,000 PM |
| Location | Mumbai |
Responsibilities
- Annual planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting of key projects and synergies in alignment with RCJJ’s vision and mission.
- Provide training and technical support, information and guidance to field staff and partners in the implementation of juvenile justice programs.
- Organize workshops, training, outreach/awareness events, conferences.
- Facilitate communication, network and collaborate between internal teams, partner organizations, and stakeholders such as Criminal and Juvenile Justice Systems, judiciary, social services, legal professionals, funding agencies and government agencies.
- Research & Documentation.
- Advocacy and Policy level work.
- Prepare project proposals, annual reports, quarterly reports, and research papers on various topics as per the organizational need.
- Any other responsibilities assigned by the organization
Requirements
- Postgraduate in Social Work. A minimum of 5 years of proven experience in the Child Protection Area.
- In-Depth understanding and knowledge of Child Protection Laws. Understanding and working with the Juvenile Justice System will be added advantage.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.
- Good in communication, liasioning and leadership skill
- Should be self-motivated and be able to work independently.
- Proficiency in reading and writing Marathi, Hindi, is essential.
- Proficiency in reading and writing English is very essential. Strong in written and oral communications.
- Willingnessto travel across districts in Maharashtra.
- Computer knowledge including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Canva
- Experience of Research.
- Project managementskills.
Salary & Benefits
In addition to a monthly salary of Rs. 50,000/– ,
- Actual field travel and communication expenses.
- Health insurance
- Opportunity to take part in comprehensive training to enhance personal/professional growth and development.
Location
Mumbai
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