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ABOUT CFAR
Centre for Advocacy and Research (CFAR) is a CSO working across eight Indian states, with its headquarters in New Delhi, since 1998.
For more details: www.cfar.org.in
Looking for a suitable candidate as per the following details:
| 1. | Post/Position | : | Adolescent and Training Coordinator – 01 position |
| 2. | Location | : | South East Delhi |
| 3. | Contract Period | : | Until March 2027, with the possibility of renewal based on performance |
| 4. | Nature of Job | : | Full Time (six working days a week) |
| 5. | Category / Position | : | Consultant |
| 6. | About the Position | : | The Adolescent and Training Coordinator will coordinate training and skilling activities for young people from vulnerable families. The person will work closely with young people, their families, community teams and employers to support training, career guidance, internships and placements.
The Coordinator will also develop training materials, support workplace safety and gender sensitisation, and ensure regular monitoring and documentation of programme activities. |
| 7. | Key Responsibilities | : | a) Youth Identification and Support • Coordinate with Community Mobilisers to identify young people interested in skilling and employment. • Maintain profiles of young people, including their interests, training needs and career plans. • Provide career guidance and individual mentoring to help young people choose suitable training and employment opportunities. • Engage with young people and their families to encourage participation and address concerns that may lead to dropouts.b) Training and Mentoring • Coordinate training programmes, curriculum delivery and workplace readiness sessions. • Develop training materials, learning resources and safety guides for young people. • Organise exposure visits and interaction sessions with employers. • Support young people with CV preparation, interview skills and workplace readiness. • Identify and train Youth Safeguarding Facilitators to conduct peer-led community safety sessions. c) Employer Engagement and Placement d) Gender and Safeguarding e) MIS, Reporting and Coordination |
| 8. | Eligibility & Experience | : | • Graduate or postgraduate degree in Social Work or a relevant discipline, preferably related to gender or youth development. • Minimum 3–4 years of experience in the development sector. • Good communication skills in English and Hindi. • Ability to develop training materials and modules on gender, safeguarding and life skills. • Good facilitation, training and mentoring skills. • Ability to work closely with young people, families, employers and field teams. • Basic knowledge of data management, MIS and reporting. • Willingness to travel and work closely with communities. |
| 9. | Compensation | : | INR 35,000–45,000 per month. The final remuneration offered will depend on the candidate’s experience and last drawn salary (subject to TDS deduction). |
Procedure to Apply:
Interested candidates having relevant qualifications and experience can send their resumes to Ms. Jyoti Aggarwal at: adminhr@cfar.org.in / Phone: 73033 35607.
Please note that ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES will be invited for the interviews.
Last date for submission of applications: 10.11.2026.
ABOUT CFAR
Centre for Advocacy and Research (CFAR) is a 28-year-old not-for-profit public charitable trust established in 1998, having its registered head office in Delhi and project implementing offices across 8 states, including Bangalore city. CFAR is registered as a not-for-profit entity with a proper social and charitable mandate, duly regulated under the law of the land, and has been functioning since inception for the welfare of underprivileged communities as per applicable statute.
Our main areas of expertise include: social inclusion of unorganized workers and marginal groups; water, sanitation and hygiene; reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and nutrition; health advocacy, response and vaccination; and relief, rehabilitation and livelihood development.
Looking for suitable candidates as per the following details:
| 1. | Post/Position | : | Children Learning Centre Coordinator – 02 positions |
| 2. | Location | : | Bangalore, Karnataka |
| 3. | Contract Period | : | 05 months, subject to annual renewal based on performance |
| 4. | Nature of Job | : | Full Time |
| 5. | Category / Position | : | Consultant |
| 6. | Job Description | : | • Manage and oversee all children’s programmes and activities at the Learning Centre, ensuring quality and effective implementation. • Supervise Children Community Organisers (CCOs) and field staff, providing guidance, support and capacity building. • Plan, organise and monitor daily schedules, learning sessions and community engagement activities. • Liaise with parents, local authorities and community stakeholders to ensure participation and inclusion of all children. • Maintain records, prepare reports on programmes, attendance and outcomes, and ensure timely submission to higher authorities. • Facilitate coordination with government schemes, welfare programmes and external agencies for the benefit of children and families. • Conduct skill-based activities for children in the Learning Centre and provide handholding support to actively engage them in CLC activities. • Any other jobs assigned by the Line Manager. |
| 7. | Eligibility | ||
| Qualification | : | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. A qualification in Social Work or Child Development will be an added advantage. | |
| Required Skills | : | • Good communication, coordination and team management skills. • Ability to plan and manage children’s activities and learning sessions. • Skills in documentation, report writing and record maintenance. • Ability to engage with children, parents and community stakeholders. |
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| Required Experience | : | Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in children’s programmes, community development or programme coordination. | |
| 8. | Preference | : | Experience working with children, communities or NGOs, particularly in education, child development or child welfare programmes. Female candidates are preferred. |
| 9. | Compensation | : | Will be based on experience and educational qualifications (subject to TDS deduction) |
Procedure to Apply:
Interested candidates having relevant qualifications and experience can send their resumes at: hegade.p@cfar.org.in.
Please note that ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES will be invited for the interviews.
Last date for submission of applications: 15.11.2026.
ABOUT CFAR
Centre for Advocacy and Research (CFAR) is a 28-year-old not-for-profit public charitable trust established in 1998, having its registered head office in Delhi and project implementing offices across 8 states, including Bangalore city. CFAR is registered as a not-for-profit entity with a proper social and charitable mandate, duly regulated under the law of the land, and has been functioning since inception for the welfare of underprivileged communities as per applicable statute.
Our main areas of expertise include: social inclusion of unorganized workers and marginal groups; water, sanitation and hygiene; reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and nutrition; health advocacy, response and vaccination; and relief, rehabilitation and livelihood development.
Looking for suitable candidates as per the following details:
| 1. | Post/Position | : | MIS Coordinator – 01 position |
| 2. | Location | : | Bangalore, Karnataka |
| 3. | Contract Period | : | 05 months, subject to annual renewal based on performance |
| 4. | Nature of Job | : | Full Time |
| 5. | Category / Position | : | Consultant |
| 6. | Job Description | : | • Submit weekly reports consisting of narrative and quantitative updates from the field. • Collate daily data in the tracker sheet on different projects and share it with the team. • Document innovative practices and case studies on the ground. • Ensure that all data is captured and entered in the MIS every month. • Process data for analysis to strengthen review and course correction. • Responsible for building an inclusive database. • Assist in preparing weekly/monthly dashboards and reports. • Assist the Data Entry team in addressing issues related to data management. • Prepare quarterly/yearly narrative and quantitative reports of different projects. • Coordinate with all teams/supervisors and document ongoing activity reports. • Any other jobs assigned by the Line Manager. |
| 7. | Eligibility | ||
| Qualification | : | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. A qualification in data management or computer applications will be an added advantage. | |
| Required Skills | : | • Proficiency in MS Excel, data management and report preparation. • Skills in data analysis, MIS management and dashboard preparation. • Strong documentation, coordination and report-writing skills. • Attention to detail and ability to maintain data accuracy. |
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| Required Experience | : | Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in MIS, data management, reporting or monitoring and evaluation. | |
| 8. | Preference | : | Experience working with NGOs or development-sector projects. |
| 9. | Compensation | : | Will be based on experience and educational qualifications (subject to TDS deduction) |
Procedure to Apply:
Interested candidates having relevant qualifications and experience can send their resumes at: hegade.p@cfar.org.in.
Please note that ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES will be invited for the interviews.
Last date for submission of applications: 15.11.2026.
ABOUT CFAR
Centre for Advocacy and Research (CFAR) is a 28-year-old not-for-profit public charitable trust established in 1998, having its registered head office in Delhi and project implementing offices across 8 states, including Bangalore city. CFAR is registered as a not-for-profit entity with a proper social and charitable mandate, duly regulated under the law of the land, and has been functioning since inception for the welfare of underprivileged communities as per applicable statute.
Our main areas of expertise include: social inclusion of unorganized workers and marginal groups; water, sanitation and hygiene; reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and nutrition; health advocacy, response and vaccination; and relief, rehabilitation and livelihood development.
Looking for suitable candidates as per the following details:
| 1. | Post/Position | : | Accountant cum Admin – 01 position |
| 2. | Location | : | Bangalore, Karnataka |
| 3. | Contract Period | : | 05 months, subject to annual renewal based on performance |
| 4. | Nature of Job | : | Full Time |
| 5. | Category / Position | : | Consultant |
| 6. | Job Description | : | Main tasks and responsibilities related to Accounts: • To understand and carry out the transparent method of CFAR accounting procedures and ensure proper compliance with the same. • To prepare monthly salary invoices in consultation with the Project Lead. • To carry out thorough scrutiny of every bill/cash memo before arranging for payment. • To arrange proper bills, invoices and supporting documents for all concerned payments. • To prepare, at the end of each month, details of rent, electricity, telephone, water, internet, data card, etc. and ensure timely payment of all bills. • To prepare the monthly R&P statement in CFAR’s standard format and release it within two days, along with hard copies of the R&P statement, original bills and supporting documents, in consultation with the Project Lead. • To be ready for any other accounts-related jobs from time to time.Main tasks and responsibilities related to Administration: • To maintain attendance registers and time sheets of all staff, and proper records of leaves and leave applications. • To maintain proper records in dispatch/inward registers, staff movement records, etc. • Ensure maintenance of stationery records in the stock register in the prescribed format. • Ensure proper tracking of equipment servicing and timely AMC of office equipment as required. • Ensure that all assets/equipment are well maintained, labelled and fully covered under insurance. • Ensure proper maintenance of office premises with regard to cleanliness, upkeep, etc. • Support the team in documentation as required. • Responsible for setting up meetings/trainings in consultation with the team. • Any other jobs assigned by the Line Manager. |
| 7. | Eligibility | ||
| Qualification | : | Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (B.Com) or a related field (Accounting, Finance or Office Administration). | |
| Required Skills | : | • Basic knowledge of accounting procedures, bookkeeping, bill verification, invoice processing and payment documentation. • Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word and basic computer applications. • Ability to maintain financial records, registers, attendance sheets, leave records, stock registers and asset registers systematically. • Good organisational, coordination and record-management skills. • Attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy in financial documentation and compliance with organisational procedures. • Good written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality of financial and staff records. |
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| Required Experience | : | Minimum 2–3 years of experience in accounts and administration, working in the development sector. | |
| 8. | Preference | : | • Candidates with prior experience in an NGO or non-profit organisation. • Candidates familiar with organisational accounting procedures, financial documentation and compliance requirements. • Candidates with experience in handling both accounts and administrative responsibilities. |
| 9. | Compensation | : | Will be based on experience and educational qualifications (subject to TDS deduction) |
Procedure to Apply:
Interested candidates having relevant qualifications and experience can send their resumes at: hegade.p@cfar.org.in.
Please note that ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES will be invited for the interviews.
Last date for submission of applications: 15.11.2026.
ABOUT CFAR
The Centre for Advocacy and Research (CFAR), headquartered in Delhi, is a not-for-profit organization registered as a Charitable Public Trust working since 1998. We are committed to advancing the rights of marginal communities such as single women, adolescent girls, unorganized workers, persons with disabilities, sexual minorities, gender and PLHIV.
CFAR has developed expertise in communication and situation assessment research and advocacy. CFAR is currently working in nine states across India and has professional teams with expertise on rights and entitlements of marginalized communities, implementation of large-scale projects on water, sanitation, education and social services; development communication and documentation of social change. In the past decade we have focused on issues such as women’s rights and health, child rights, sustainable development and elimination of violence against women and children.
Our approach is best defined as striving to work towards and build the necessary synergy between communities, concerned stakeholders, the media and civil society through collaborative processes, advocacy and capacity building at various levels.
Looking for a suitable candidate as per following details:
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Accounts Executive – 01 position |
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: | Kalkaji, New Delhi |
| 3. | Contract Period | :
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Minimum of two years |
| 4. | Nature of Job | : | Full Time |
| 5. | Category / Position | : | Consultant |
| 6. | Job Description | : | • Verify expenditure reports, bills, invoices, and supporting documents for accuracy, authenticity, and compliance with organizational policies. • Scrutinize payment and settlement documents, maintain accurate financial records, and ensure proper documentation of transactions. • Assist in tax compliance, including TDS calculation, deduction, deposit, and return filing, in accordance with applicable regulations. • Verify and process vendor payments, staff reimbursements, loans, and advances, ensuring accuracy and timely disbursement. • Manage monthly rental payments, fixed administrative expenses, petty cash, and other operational expenditures. • Maintain separate financial records for FCRA and non-FCRA accounts and ensure compliance with applicable requirements. • Collect, review, and reconcile expenditure reports, deposit statements, and financial records received from state/project units, and coordinate with relevant teams to resolve discrepancies. • Maintain computerized and manual accounting records using Tally and MS Excel, and prepare financial statements and reports as required. • Monitor financial correspondence and payment-related requirements, maintain systematic records, and develop reporting formats to support financial monitoring and documentation. • Perform any other tasks assigned by the Head of Finance. |
| 7. | Eligibility | ||
| Qualification & Required Experience | : | Graduation in Commerce with 5 years of experience, or M.Com./MBA (Finance) with 2 years of experience. | |
| 8. | Preference | : | Preference will be given to candidates with relevant work experience, good computer skills, particularly in MS Excel and accounting software, proficiency in Tally, knowledge of TDS and applicable tax deduction procedures and understanding of accounting, financial records, and statutory compliance. |
| 9. | Compensation | : | Will be based on experience and educational qualifications (subject to TDS deduction) |
Procedure to Apply:
Interested candidates having relevant qualifications and experience can send their resumes at: cfarheadoffice@cfar.org.in.
Please note that ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES will be invited for the interviews.
Last date for submission of applications: 15.11.2026.
Senior Project Coordinator / Associate Manager
Khordha, Odisha (with regular travel to Jatni)
ABOUT CFAR
CFAR is implementing a three-year City-Wide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) programme, “Bridging the Urban Sanitation Gap in Small Towns in India.”
The Senior Project Coordinator / Associate Manager will co-lead and coordinate CFAR’s CWIS programme across the two Odisha towns of Jatni and Khordha. The role combines strategic programme management, government and multi-stakeholder engagement, technical oversight of inclusive sanitation and faecal sludge management, and team leadership.
Looking for a suitable candidate as per following details:
| 1. | Organisation | :
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Centre for Advocacy and Research (CFAR) |
| 2. | Position Title | :
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Senior Project Coordinator / Associate Manager |
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: | Urban Sanitation / City-Wide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) |
| 4. | Location | :
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Khordha, Odisha (with regular travel to Jatni) |
| 5. | Reporting To | :
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Programme Lead and Executive Director, CFAR |
| 6. | Contract Type | :
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Full-time Consultant (1 year + extendable) |
Key Responsibilities:
A. Programme Management and Strategic Coordination
- Lead the planning, execution and quality assurance of all programme activities across Jatni and Khordha, ensuring delivery against the programme’s building blocks, workplans, budgets and timelines.
- Supervise, mentor and support the town-level Project Coordinators and field teams in Jatni and Khordha, setting priorities and reviewing performance.
- Coordinate the preparation of workplans, procurement and logistics for programme activities in consultation with CFAR leadership and the donor.
- Manage programme risks, troubleshoot field-level challenges and ensure adaptive, evidence-based course correction.
B. Government Interface, Advocacy and Multi-Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and sustain strategic relationships with the Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department of Odisha, the ULBs of Jatni and Khordha, WATCO, the District Administration and relevant line departments and missions, including SBM-U and NULM.
- Facilitate the constitution and functioning of multi-sectoral and multi-level CWIS councils or forums, convening consultations, roundtables and coordination platforms to build consensus on CWIS principles and service frameworks.
- Lead the dissemination of existing findings to government and partners, and support the integration of CWIS into town-level policy, infrastructure and participatory governance.
- Represent CFAR in state and district sanitation platforms and support evidence-based advocacy for inclusive sanitation.
C. Technical Oversight and Quality Assurance
- Provide technical direction on the sanitation value chain, including faecal sludge management (FSM), gender-inclusive community sanitation infrastructure, periodic desludging and FSTP linkages, in coordination with technical partners.
- Oversee micro-planning and participatory resource assessments (PRAs) that translate community priorities into sanitation improvement proposals.
- Guide the strengthening of community-system interface mechanisms such as IVRS and grievance redressal, and the integration of real-time monitoring tools, including MIS and Saniwall dashboards.
- Support the empanelment and capacity building of skilled sanitation workers as private operators, and the establishment of SHG-led sanitation enterprises, including access to schemes such as NULM and AMRUT Mitra.
D. Monitoring, Knowledge Management, Reporting and Team Leadership
- Oversee the programme monitoring and evaluation framework across the two towns, ensuring robust concurrent monitoring and tracking of outcomes and key performance indicators.
- Lead the preparation of high-quality donor reports, narratives and presentations for the Odisha towns, in line with CFAR and Viega Foundation requirements.
- Guide the documentation of case studies, best practices and knowledge products, and co-host policy dialogues and learning workshops.
- Build the capacity of the field team and community institutions, and foster a culture of learning, inclusion and accountability.
Qualifications and Experience:
- A Master’s degree in social work, development studies, public policy, urban management, public health, environmental management or engineering, or a related discipline.
- Eight to twelve years of professional experience in urban development, WASH or sanitation programmes, with demonstrated experience in programme management and team leadership.
- Proven experience of engaging with government at state and district level, managing multi-stakeholder partnerships and handling donor reporting.
- Sound understanding of CWIS, faecal sludge and septage management, the sanitation value chain, and relevant national and Odisha-specific sanitation policies and schemes.
- Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation systems, participatory methods and GEDSI (Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion) principles.
Key Competencies:
- Strong leadership, people-management and programme-management skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and representation abilities.
- Strong analytical, writing and presentation skills for donor and government audiences.
- Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on field problem-solving.
- Commitment to gender equality, social inclusion and the dignity of sanitation workers.
Language: Proficiency in Odia and English is essential; working knowledge of Hindi is desirable.
Remuneration: The salary budgeted for the position is attractive. Please note that the offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with experience and salary history.
When applying, the candidate should mention: Current CTC, Expected CTC, and Earliest possible joining date.
Procedure to Apply: Interested candidates having relevant qualifications and experience can send their resumes at: adminhr@cfar.org.in (email)
Last date of Application: 31st October, 2026
We will close the application process as soon as we find a suitable candidate, so we encourage you to share your CV at the earliest opportunity.
CFAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, and candidates from marginalised and underrepresented communities.
The role will be responsible for leading resource mobilisation efforts by translating programme strategies and results into compelling donor-facing narratives. The Manager (full time consultant) will develop and execute fundraising strategies, foster ongoing relationships with donors, develop proposals, lead digital fundraising initiatives, and work closely with the programme, IT, and M&E teams to ensure alignment between funding, implementation, and impact communication.
Detailed Job Descriptions:
- Lead institutional and individual fundraising efforts, aligning resource mobilisation strategies with organisational priorities.
- Manage donor pipelines, prospect research and mapping, proposal development, and follow-up using digital fundraising and CRM tools.
- Execute fundraising strategies and foster ongoing relationships with donors to achieve annual funding targets, while building a strong and sustainable donor pipeline.
- Coordinate development of donor-facing materials, including concept notes, proposals, impact reports, and presentations.
- Oversee digital fundraising campaigns, donor communications, and engagement strategies.
- Track fundraising performance, donor retention, and campaign outcomes using analytics and dashboards.
- Work closely with programme, IT, and M&E teams to translate programme results into compelling impact narratives.
- Maintain accurate donor documentation, reporting timelines, and compliance requirements.
- Strengthen internal fundraising systems and processes, including knowledge repositories.
- Build and manage relationships with foundations, CSR partners, and individual donors.
- Support leadership in strategic positioning and long-term fundraising planning.
Educational and Professional Qualifications
- Graduate or postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Communications, Management, Marketing, or a related discipline.
- Formal training or certification in fundraising, resource mobilisation, communications, or digital marketing will be an added advantage.
- Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in fundraising, donor engagement, or partnerships within the development or nonprofit sector.
- Demonstrated experience in institutional fundraising, CSR partnerships, or individual donor engagement.
- Prior exposure to health, WASH, gender, livelihoods, or community-based programmes is desirable.
Key Skills and Competencies
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
- Strong proposal writing and donor communication skills, with the ability to translate programme strategies and results into compelling narratives.
- Experience in donor research, pipeline management, and tracking opportunities using CRM or digital fundraising tools.
- Familiarity with digital fundraising campaigns, online platforms, and donor analytics.
- Ability to work with programme, IT, and M&E teams to develop outcome- and impact-focused pitches.
- Strong coordination and follow-up skills to manage multiple donor timelines and deliverables.
Other Important Requirements
- Ability to work closely with senior leadership to align fundraising priorities with organisational strategy.
- Understanding of donor compliance and reporting cycles.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, especially in proposal submissions and donor documentation.
- Comfort working across teams and managing competing deadlines.
- Ability to adapt messaging for different donor audiences while maintaining consistency in organisational positioning.
Remuneration: The salary budgeted for the position is attractive. Please note that the offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with experience and salary history.
Reporting to the Executive Director and Senior Leadership
Job Location: Delhi, On-site
Procedure to Apply: Interested candidates having relevant qualifications and experience can send their resumes at: adminhr@cfar.org.in (email)
CFAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, and candidates from marginalised and underrepresented communities.
