Child Welfare Specialist

This position involves overseeing the orphan care program, providing ongoing support to collect and verify orphan applications.

• Collect relevant documents such as photographs, birth certificates, health certificates, and school certificates for orphans under sponsorship.
• Conduct regular home visits to oversee the welfare of sponsored orphans.
• Visit schools as needed to maintain liaison with teachers and obtain updates to ensure educational continuity for sponsored orphans.
• Inform orphans' mothers/guardians about progress and children's rights issues.
• Responsible for collecting and sharing application forms, annual reports, photos, and other required documents.
• Gather data for periodic orphan progress reports.
• Assist in opening bank accounts for orphans.
• Support orphan payments by preparing area-wise payment lists and submitting them to the finance department for timely disbursement.
• Coordinate with relevant organizations and authorities to improve services for sponsored orphans.
• Organize IEC (Information, Education, Communication) sessions within the community on widows and orphan welfare issues.
• Arrange cultural events for sponsored orphans within budget to promote mental and psychological well-being.
• Explore ideas for the welfare of orphans and their families to identify potential funding sources in collaboration with the orphan program.
• Prepare and submit monthly/quarterly activity reports to the Program Manager.
• Manage gift distribution and report on gifts received for orphans.
• Assist in the planning, implementation, and reporting of child welfare and seasonal projects such as Qurbani, Ramadan food distributions, in-kind donations, and school supplies.
• Perform any other tasks related to the orphan program as requested by the Head Office.

Required Skills and Experience:

Masters/M.Phil. in Psychology, Social Sciences, or a relevant discipline.

At least 2-3 years of direct experience working with orphans in a donor-funded environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce compelling reports.

Strong relationship-building and networking skills to engage community members and stakeholders.

Good understanding of the orphan cluster approach.

Proficiency in using databases and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Passion for social impact and a commitment to results-oriented work.

Sound judgment, flexibility, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity.

Integrity, transparency, persistence, and initiative.

Self-motivated, proactive, and committed to achieving goals.

Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Other

• Non-profit Organizations