Job Title: Programme Manager (Location Head - Uttar Pradesh)

Reports to: All Program Directors/Heads

Responsible for: Program implementation, partnerships, capacity building, and overall management of the organization's initiatives

Based at: Lucknow

Key Responsibilities

Implementation & Monitoring

Implementation & Monitoring of various programs in all allied Child Care Institutions & Aftercare in allied districts - Health, WASH, Nutrition, Education, Life Skills, Recreation, Career and Aftercare Preparation

1. Facilitate various program interventions in the location-based on the CSA annual plan in allied and non-allied CCIs.

2. Ensure Care leavers are getting effective exit preparation and better developmental opportunities, and expansion and implementation of the Aftercare Program.

3. Make frequent field visits to all allied/non allied CCIs to review, strategize, and problem-solve different program activities.

4. Empower CCI management and staff to maintain compliance as per the JJ Act and get complete buy-in to CSA programs and work approaches.

5. Provide regular program updates to the reporting manager on all 3 programs.

Management of Quantitative & Qualitative Data

1. Ensure collation of granular data - key information of CCIs, Aftercare - young adults, resident children, and various interventions

2. Update and analyze various program data and facilitate data-based decision making

3. Maintain CSA Program records in every CCI and aftercare young adult-logbooks, child and program records, etc.

Budget & Vendors Management

1. Prepare, manage & review annual & day to day budgets for the allocated CCIs & Aftercare, and Advocacy engagements.

2. Ensure budget utilization and its regular tracking.

3. Selection of local vendors with an economic solution for all allied CCIs. Also, ensure a timely and transparent finance process - quotation submission and bill settlement.

Internal & External Stakeholders Management

1. Coordination with internal stakeholders across all locations - requisite support, updates, best practice sharing.

2. Relationship & Coordination with CCI trustees & Staff, local govt. relations along with other stakeholders - CWC, DCPO, Police, Lawyers, Social workers, and local NGO, etc.

3. Facilitate partnerships with training institutes and placement cells for smooth transition in Aftercare.

4. Organizing different capacity building and sensitization training - CCI trustees, CCI staff, and respective government officials.

5. Build a network with relevant stakeholders at districts and state level (concerned line departments, police, lawyers, civil society organizations, media etc.).

Assisting in Knowledge Development

1. Prepare & share content for the organization's newsletter, website and social media.

2. Provide case-study, write-ups & supporting materials - photos/videos.

3. Assist in developing success stories.

4. Participate/conduct research on relevant issues/topics to further CSA's cause/vision

Team & Location Development

1. Manage the location team Program Officers & Contract Staff and help them to problem solve and achieve excellence in the work.

2. Outline key development & expansion plan for the location.

3. Explore various opportunities to build recognition of the organization's work and sustainability of work engagements.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

The person needs to be self-motivated, and enthusiastic as the role requires managing the overall programs in the state. To perform this job successfully, the individual must have a passion and connect to the cause and must be willing and able to travel extensively.

Must have:

• Bachelor's/Master's Degree, preferably in Social Welfare / Development Studies / Public Policy

• 5+ years of experience working in the development sector with children & young adults, preferably in the field of child rights/child protection

• Experience of developing training material and facilitating training programs

• Ability to manage and analyze data.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Self-starter with a willingness to 'get your hands dirty'.

Preferred:

• Program Management experience, preferably in child protection

Remuneration: Based on Experience and Qualification

Contact & Links

• Website: www.csa.org.in

• Email: hr@csa.org.in

Job Title: Program Officer After Care

Department: Operations (Aftercare)

Reports to: Location Head Uttar Pradesh

Responsible for: Program Implementation & Management

Location base: Uttar Pradesh

Key Responsibilities

Implementation & Monitoring

Implementation & Monitoring of various activities of After care in allied Child Care Institutions - Data completion, Plan vocational training, Career Preparation, Mapping of available courses and hostel facility in targeted district for Aftercare children.

1. Data Collation: Children are above the age of 16 +

2. Plan & execute location interventions based on CSA annual plan around after care programs.

3. Mentoring existing children under after care and prepare upcoming children for after care.

4. Make weekly field visit to all allied CCIs in the region and review, strategize, and problem solve different program activities.

5. Prepare case files in coordination with Child, CCI Trustee, and CCI Staff and Program officer.

6. Help the institution's Trustees/In-charge & staff to align with CSA's key objective & work approach of after care.

7. Provide regular program progress updates to the reporting Manager and Central Team.

Management of Quantitative & Qualitative Data

1. Record basic and key information of CCIs, resident children, and various interventions under after care.

2. Update and analyze various after care activities and facilitate data-based decision making

3. Maintain children In and Out data base for after care data.

Budget & Vendors Management

1. Prepare, manage & review annual & day to day budgets for the allocated CCIs/ after Care

2. Ensure budget utilization and its regular tracking

3. Selection of local vendor with an economic solution for all allied CCIs. Also, ensure timely quotation submission and bill settlement

Internal & External Stakeholders Management

1. Co-ordination with internal stakeholders across all locations - any support, updates, best practice sharing

2. Relationship & Coordination with CCI trustees & Staff, local govt. relations along with other stakeholders - CWC, DCPO, Police, Lawyers, Social workers and local NGOs etc.

3. Organizing different capacity building and sensitization training for CCI trustees, CCI staff, and respective govt. officials

Assisting in Knowledge Development

1. Prepare & share content for organization's Newsletter, website and social media

2. Provide case-study, write-ups & supporting materials - photos/videos

3. Assist in developing success stories

Achieving Excellence in Project Management Competencies

1. Outline key improvement area & development plan.

2. Attend training & workshop planned by operation team - excel and etc.

3. Develop cross learning opportunities

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

The profile needs a candidate to be self-motivated, empathetic, and passionate towards the cause since the role focuses on working with CNCP children and carries the entire responsibility of all allied CCIs in a cluster. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to satisfactorily deliver on each of the essentials listed above.

• Educational Qualifications: Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Social Work

• Experience: 2-3 years of experience in the Social Sector, preferably in Child Protection

• Essentials: Fluency in English and Hindi, oral and written; Digital proficiency - MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Salary: Based on the work experience & qualification

Note:

 

1. Applicants need to specify current remuneration (CTC, Cost to Company) and expected salary in the email body or in CV.

2. Applicants need to specify the desired job location in the subject line of email.

Contact & Links

• Website: www.csa.org.in

• Email: hr@csa.org.in

Job Title: Assistant Manager-Data Management & Program Support

Department: Operations (Aftercare & Livelihood)

Reports to: Senior Manager-Operations

Responsible for: Data Management

Key Responsibilities

Data Management & Analytics

• Own the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of aftercare data across centrally maintained formats and the MIS platform.

• Maintain and regularly update program databases, casefile approval sheets and other central data repositories; track changes and prepare donor-wise consolidations.

• Review data for missing information, inconsistencies and other discrepancies; coordinate with location teams for timely correction.

• Consolidate data across program activities and generate dashboards, data trends and summaries that highlight gaps and support course correction.

• Ensure standard data-capture formats are updated, correctly completed and consistently used by location teams.

Program Data & Reporting Support

• Track and consolidate aftercare program data to ensure that key activities and participant journeys are accurately reflected in the MIS.

• Prepare donor reporting base sheets and verify the accuracy and completeness of data before submission to the reporting/operations team.

• Consolidate and organize program data for proposals, reviews, donor reports and other program documents.

• Support periodic verification of program budget utilization data by matching relevant activity and expenditure information with location-level records.

• Cross-check utilization and expenditure-related data with relevant location personnel, identify discrepancies and coordinate for timely resolution.

MIS Platform Management & Staff Support

• Monitor the functionality and usability of the RiseUp MIS platform and coordinate with relevant teams on data-related issues.

• Document MIS requirements and support the development, testing and rollout of new MIS features.

• Support refresher training for staff on RiseUp, data-entry standards, data quality and use of MIS reports.

Data-Focused Field Monitoring

• Undertake periodic field visits to understand data processes and verify the consistency between program records and on-ground implementation.

• Document data-quality observations and support teams in resolving recurring data and documentation gaps.

Qualifications & Skills Required

• Educational Qualification: An MSW/MBA/PGDM in any specialization or a Master's degree in Development Management.

• Experience: Minimum 3-4 years of work experience in the development sector.

• Experience working with vulnerable youth and knowledge about the skilling ecosystem.

• Strong analytical skills and data handling capabilities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in both English and Hindi languages.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and analytical tools with knowledge in advanced Excel is mandatory.

• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn.

• Willingness to travel: This position is based in Mumbai and will involve approximately 60% office-based data management work and 40% travel to program locations (Districts of Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka & new states after expansion).

Joining Date: October 2026 onwards

Note:

 

1. Applicants need to specify current remuneration (CTC, Cost to Company) and expected salary in the email body or the CV.

2. Applicants need to specify the desired job location in the subject line of the email.

About Catalysts for Social Action (CSA)

Established in September 2002, Catalysts for Social Action (CSA) is a Not-For-Profit organization dedicated to the cause of child welfare and rehabilitation for children living in orphanages. CSA works as a “catalyst” focusing on a holistic approach to child care and optimal rehabilitation outcomes. In the area of enabling holistic child care, we support several childcare institutions (CCI) in the areas of Health & Hygiene, Nutrition, Education, Vocational skills, Infrastructure support, and Recreation activities. We continue to make a valuable difference to 5000+ children across 87+ childcare institutions in 4 states that we support.

As part of optimal rehabilitation, CSA facilitates adoptions in the country; we work with existing adoption agencies in rural areas to facilitate the quality, speed, and number of adoptions in India. We have successfully facilitated over 240+ adoptions in India, so far. We believe that adoption is the best form of child rehabilitation and it is our endeavor that every adoptable child finds a home.

CSA is registered as a Society under the Societies Registration Act 1860 and as a Trust under The Bombay Public Trust Act 1950. We were awarded the 'Best Small NGO' in the Western region in 2008-09 by Resource Alliance. We are listed by Credibility Alliance, National CSR Hub, Give India, Global Giving, CSO Partners, Letzchange & ReSource Alliance after thorough due diligence from each of the listing partners.

Contact & Links

• Website: www.csa.org.in

• Email: hr@csa.org.in

Position: Senior Accounts Manager

Role Reporting To: Associate Director Finance and Compliance

Responsible For: Finalizing accurate books of accounts by managing Internal as well as Statutory auditor.

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Job Type: Permanent

No. Of Positions: One

About Catalysts for Social Action

Catalysts for Social Action (CSA) is a non-governmental organization based in Mumbai that strives to create a brighter future for vulnerable children, children under institutional care and care leavers. CSA operates in four states in India, namely Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Goa. CSA works with more than 100 child care institutions with almost 4500 children, and more than 1500 care leavers.

About the Role

We are an NGO based in Mumbai, working for the betterment of under-privileged children. We are looking for a hands-on Senior Accounts Manager (on an urgent basis) for our in-house accounting and compliances team. The Accounts Manager, who has experience in finalizing accurate books of accounts and responsible for handling internal as well as Statutory auditor. Work Experience in Tally Prime is mandatory.

Prior experience in NGO / social sector is an added advantage (preferably from Trust accounting, Education sector accounting background).

Responsibilities

• Play a primary role in managing the in-house accounting team

• Review day-to-day accounting, compliance and book-keeping function by ensuring correct accounting by adhering to all statutory compliances.

• Develop impactful management and donor reporting framework which includes catering to the donor specifications while balancing legal requirements.

• Produce accurate and timely financial reports and financial statements in accordance with the donor reporting calendar to the Head of Accounts.

• Serve as the accounting expert at the local level, responding to internal requests timely and completely.

• Responsible for payments to ensure accurate and timely disbursements

• Identify and manage compliances, including compliances specific to charitable institutions

• Prepare and collate financial data for internal and external audits, and tax and regulatory reporting

• Ensure that journal entries, prepaid expense schedules, financial analysis, monthly account reconciliations, and quarterly financial statement support is properly maintained

• Assist leadership teams with budgeting and cost optimisation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 8 to 10 years of work experience in a relevant role preferably from Trust accounting, Education sector accounting background.

• A bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree from an accredited university with a focus in Accounting or Finance is highly preferred.

• Work Experience in Tally Prime is mandatory including cost-centre accounting, and experience in preparing reports

• Early/Immediate joiners will be preferred.

Application Process

Application must include current Resume with the following information:

• Contact Information for Applicant

• Academic Background

• Universities Attended, Degrees Acquired

• Academic Record

• Past work experience, highlighting relevant skills

Salary: The salary offered is competitive and will be determined based on industry standards, qualifications, and the candidate's level of experience.

Disclaimer: This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the current position, management reserves the right to revise the position or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, or technological developments.)

Contact & Links

• Website: www.csa.org.in

• Email: hr@csa.org.in

Job Title: Manager-Placements & Partnerships

Department: Operations (Aftercare & Livelihood)

Reports to: Senior Manager-Operations

Responsible for: Placements & Partnership Management

Key Responsibilities

Partnership Development & Relationship Management

• Identify, develop, and formalize strategic partnerships with companies, training institutes, placement agencies, industry bodies, and other relevant stakeholders to expand skilling and employment opportunities for young adults.

• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective partners and establish regular communication and engagement with existing partners.

• Assess the suitability and quality of training institutes, placement agencies, and other partners through due diligence, field visits, participant feedback, and review meetings.

• Strengthen local-level partnerships by regularly engaging with CSA operational locations and supporting teams in developing relevant local networks.

Placements, Internships & Employer Engagement

• Drive placement and employment opportunities for young adults by engaging with employers and coordinating with location teams to achieve program placement targets.

• Facilitate internships, apprenticeships, and employment opportunities for young adults pursuing or completing skill-development courses.

• Track placement pipelines across locations, conduct regular reviews, identify gaps, and support teams in taking corrective action.

• Build and maintain long-term employer relationships, gather feedback on candidate performance, and identify areas for improvement in job readiness and employability support.

• Facilitate participation of young adults in job fairs, Rozgar Melas, recruitment drives, and other relevant employment opportunities.

• Coordinate with the Manager – Alumni to support career progression and continued engagement of employed young adults where relevant.

Employment Market Insights & Program Development

• Track employment trends, emerging sectors, employer requirements, and local labour-market opportunities to inform placement and skilling strategies.

• Analyse sector-wise and location-wise employment requirements and identify opportunities for new employer and training partnerships.

• Use market and partner insights to recommend improvements in job readiness, training, and placement interventions.

• Support the design and implementation of new initiatives related to entrepreneurship, career progression, internships, and emerging livelihood opportunities.

• Support the development and delivery of job-readiness and employability initiatives in coordination with program and location teams.

Reporting, Documentation & Knowledge Management

• Maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date database of companies, employers, training institutes, placement agencies, and partnership outcomes.

• Maintain records of partnership agreements, engagement status, placement opportunities, and key partner interactions.

• Provide verified program and placement data to the Data Management team for timely MIS updates and reporting.

• Support the central team in preparing program proposals, donor reports, presentations, and other documents related to partnerships and placements.

• Develop presentations, case studies, success stories, and other communication materials using relevant program data and insights to support partnerships and collaborations.

• Maintain a repository of relevant partnership documents, success stories, SOPs, and other program knowledge resources.

Field Support, Monitoring & Capacity Building

• Conduct regular field visits to understand placement-related implementation, strengthen local partnerships, and provide operational support to location teams.

• Conduct periodic reviews with location teams to assess placement progress, partnership utilisation, employer feedback, and implementation challenges.

• Identify implementation gaps and support location teams in developing practical solutions and improving placement outcomes.

• Support orientation and capacity-building sessions for program staff on employer engagement, placement processes, job-readiness initiatives, and effective use of partnerships.

Qualifications & Skills Required

• Educational Qualification: An MSW/MBA/PGDM in any specialization or a Master's in Development Management.

• Experience: 5-6 years of experience in partnerships, employer engagement, skilling, placements, or livelihood programs, preferably in the development sector.

• Experience working with vulnerable youth and knowledge about skilling/job placements ecosystem.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and analytical tools, with strong skills in preparing presentations and working with program data.

• Proficiency in both English and Hindi languages.

• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn.

• Willingness to travel: This position is based in Mumbai and will involve approximately 40% office-based work and 60% travel to meet potential and existing partners and support program locations. Travel will be across Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka and other states as the program expands.

Joining Date: October 2026 onwards

Note: Applicants need to specify current remuneration (CTC, Cost to Company) and expected salary in the email body or the CV.

About Catalysts for Social Action (CSA)

Established in September 2002, Catalysts for Social Action (CSA) is a Not-For-Profit organization dedicated to the cause of child welfare and rehabilitation for children living in orphanages. CSA works as a “catalyst” focusing on a holistic approach to child care and optimal rehabilitation outcomes. In the area of enabling holistic child care, we support several childcare institutions (CCI) in the areas of Health & Hygiene, Nutrition, Education, Vocational skills, Infrastructure support, and Recreation activities. We continue to make a valuable difference to 5000+ children across 87+ childcare institutions in 4 states that we support.

As part of optimal rehabilitation, CSA facilitates adoptions in the country; we work with existing adoption agencies in rural areas to facilitate the quality, speed, and number of adoptions in India. We have successfully facilitated over 240+ adoptions in India, so far. We believe that adoption is the best form of child rehabilitation and it is our endeavor that every adoptable child finds a home.

CSA is registered as a Society under the Societies Registration Act 1860 and as a Trust under The Bombay Public Trust Act 1950. We were awarded the 'Best Small NGO' in the Western region in 2008-09 by Resource Alliance. We are listed by Credibility Alliance, National CSR Hub, Give India, Global Giving, CSO Partners, Letzchange & ReSource Alliance after thorough due diligence from each of the listing partners.

Contact & Links

• Website: www.csa.org.in

• Email: hr@csa.org.in

Position: Sr. Associate - HR, IT and Admin

Role Reporting To: Sr. Manager - HR, IT and Admin

Responsible For: Responsible for recruitment target achievement and timely closure of positions.

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Job Type: Permanent

No. Of Positions: One

About Catalysts for Social Action

Catalysts for Social Action (CSA) is a non-governmental organization based in Mumbai that strives to create a brighter future for vulnerable children, children under institutional care and care leavers. CSA operates in four states in India, namely Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Goa. CSA works with more than 100 child care institutions with almost 4500 children, and more than 1500 care leavers.

Role Overview

The Senior Associate - HR will primarily be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process while supporting HR operations, MIS reporting, IT asset management, and administration to ensure smooth organizational functioning.

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition (Primary Responsibility)

• Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle from manpower requisition to onboarding.

• Source candidates through job portals, social media, employee referrals, consultants, and other recruitment channels.

• Screen resumes and conduct initial HR interviews.

• Coordinate interview schedules with hiring managers and candidates.

• Maintain the recruitment tracker and ensure timely closure of vacancies.

• Conduct reference checks and coordinate salary fitment and offer approvals.

• Prepare and issue offer letters, appointment letters, and other recruitment-related documents.

• Coordinate pre-joining formalities and ensure a seamless onboarding experience.

• Build and maintain a talent pipeline for current and future hiring requirements.

• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

• Create engaging job advertisements using Canva and other approved design tools for job posting.

• Publish and manage job postings across job portals, LinkedIn, social media platforms, and other recruitment channels.

• Coordinate with the Communications team, where required, to ensure recruitment campaigns are aligned with the organization's branding.

• Monitor the performance of job postings and recommend appropriate sourcing channels to improve candidate reach and quality.

2. HR Operations & MIS

• Prepare and maintain Recruitment MIS, HR dashboards, and monthly reports.

• Generate reports on recruitment status, headcount, attrition, manpower, and other HR metrics.

• Maintain employee records and HR documentation.

• Support employee onboarding, confirmations, transfers, and separation processes.

• Coordinate induction programmes for new employees.

• Assist in HR policy implementation and employee communication.

• Ensure timely updating of HRMS and employee databases.

• Support HR audits and compliance documentation.

3. IT & Administration Support

• Maintain and update the IT Asset Register and administrative asset inventory.

• Coordinate the issuance, transfer, and retrieval of IT assets during onboarding, internal transfers, and employee exits.

• Ensure proper documentation of asset handovers and maintain asset-related records.

• Coordinate with IT and administrative vendors for procurement, repairs, AMC renewals, maintenance, and facility-related services.

• Monitor software licenses, office equipment, stationery, consumables, and other administrative inventories.

• Track IT support requests and coordinate timely resolution with vendors.

• Support user account creation, email access, and system access for new employees.

• Coordinate day-to-day office administration, including housekeeping, security, pantry, office maintenance, and facility management.

• Support travel arrangements, hotel bookings, meetings, employee engagement activities, training programmes, and organizational events.

• Maintain vendor records, service agreements, purchase records, and administrative documentation.

• Conduct periodic verification of IT and office assets and prepare IT & Administration MIS reports.

• Coordinate with branch offices for IT, administrative, and facility-related requirements.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong recruitment and interviewing skills.

• Knowledge of HR processes and HRMS.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Good analytical and reporting skills with proficiency in Excel and MIS preparation.

• Vendor coordination and stakeholder management.

• Basic knowledge of IT asset management and office administration.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organizational skills.

• High level of confidentiality, ownership, and attention to detail.

Educational Qualification & Experience

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Experience: 2-3 years of experience in Recruitment and HR Operations, preferably with exposure to Administration and IT Asset Management.

Contact & Links

• Website: www.csa.org.in

• Email: hr@csa.org.in

Position: Assistant Manager- Partnership & Alliances

Role Reporting To: Sr. Manager - Partnership & Alliances

Location: Mumbai (with travel to other CSA locations as required)

Job Type: Permanent

No. Of Positions: One

About CSA

Catalysts for Social Action (CSA) is a non-governmental organization based in Mumbai that strives to create a brighter future for vulnerable children, children under institutional care and care leavers. CSA operates in four states in India, namely Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Goa. CSA works with more than 100 child care institutions with almost 4500 children, and more than 1500 care leavers.

Job Summary

The Assistant Manager- Partnership & Alliances will lead efforts to strengthen and grow CSA's donor base across multiple segments-corporates, foundations, high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), institutions, and individual supporters. The role involves cultivating long-term relationships, securing financial and in-kind resources, ensuring compliance and impactful reporting, and designing meaningful engagement opportunities. This position requires strong communication, relationship management, and fundraising skills to enable CSA to meet its mission and scale its impact.

Key Responsibilities

Donor & Partner Prospecting

• Research and identify potential donors across corporates, foundations, institutions, and individuals aligned with CSA's mission.

• Build and maintain a robust donor database with key contacts, engagement history, and giving capacity.

• Track giving trends, CSR priorities, and philanthropic developments relevant to CSA's work.

Relationship Management

• Nurture and manage relationships with existing donors, ensuring continuous engagement and sustained support year on year.

• Act as the key liaison for assigned donors and partners, ensuring responsive and timely communication and trust building.

• Organize donor/partner meetings, presentations, and field visits to showcase CSA's work and impact.

Fundraising & Partnership Development

• Develop high-quality proposals, presentations, and tailored partnership pitches.

• Review agreements and secure financial contributions, in-kind support, and long-term commitments.

• Work towards achieving annual fundraising targets across donor categories.

Donor Engagement & Events

• Assist in planning donor engagement activities including employee engagement, campaigns, and recognition events.

• Collaborate with corporates on CSR initiatives, with individuals on giving campaigns, and with foundations on long-term program support.

• Ensure donor experiences are meaningful, impactful, and aligned with CSA's values.

Reporting, Compliance & Administration

• Coordinate with program teams to gather timely updates, reports, and impact data.

• Ensure donor-related compliance, documentation, and financial utilization reports are prepared accurately and on time.

• Maintain updated records of donations, utilization, and engagement touchpoints.

Internal Collaboration

• Work with the Manager / Senior Manager and program teams for aligned proposals, reporting, and donor servicing.

• Contribute to the development and execution of CSA's annual fundraising and donor engagement strategy.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field (Master's preferred).

• 5-6 years of experience in the social sector under donor management, fundraising, corporate partnerships, CSR, institutional relations, or business development (NGO experience preferred).

• Proven track record of managing diverse donor relationships and achieving fundraising goals.

• Strong understanding of CSR regulations, donor compliance requirements, and philanthropic trends in India.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, Hindi, and regional language (optional).

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with ability to engage senior stakeholders.

• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Suite, CRM/fundraising software (e.g., Zoho), and creative tools (e.g., Canva).

• Strong organizational and project management skills with ability to multitask.

• Willingness to travel to CSA project locations and availability on some weekends.

Desirable Skills:

• Existing network of contacts across donor segments (corporates, foundations, HNIs).

• Experience designing and executing donor/employee engagement programs.

• Creative thinking for innovative donor campaigns and storytelling.

Child Protection: The role involves frequent contact with children and young people. The post holder must adhere to CSA's child protection policies and uphold the highest standards of conduct.

Application Process

Application must include current Resume with the following information:

• Contact Information for Applicant

• Academic Background

• Universities Attended, Degrees Acquired

• Academic Record

• Past work experience, highlighting relevant skills

Please send the above to: hr@csa.org.in

Salary: The salary offered is competitive and will be determined based on industry standards, qualifications, and the candidate's level of experience.

Address: Catalysts For Social Action, Unit No. 1002 to 1005, B wing, Kailas Business Park, Veer Savarkar Marg, Park Site, Vikhroli West, Mumbai 400079

Website: https://csa.org.in/

Disclaimer: This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the current position, management reserves the right to revise the position or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, or technological developments.)

Contact & Links

• Website: www.csa.org.in

• Email: hr@csa.org.in

Position Title: Government Consultant –Systems Strengthening 

Contract Type: One- year contractual. 

Contract Duration: 1 Year 

Location: Pune, Maharashtra 

Reporting To: Director- Systems Strengthening 

Background 

Strengthening child protection systems requires a coordinated and sustainable approach that goes beyond individual interventions and institutional responses. Children in Need of Care and Protection (CNCP) and Children in Conflict with Law (CCL) often face multiple and intersecting vulnerabilities that require integrated responses across child protection systems, statutory mechanisms and government departments. 

While existing child protection frameworks and programmes provide important structures for care and rehabilitation, challenges remain in ensuring effective implementation, stronger inter-departmental convergence, and coordinated responses across stakeholders. Areas such as strengthening Child Care Institutions (CCIs), improving aftercare mechanisms and services for youths transitioning from institutional care, and promoting family-based care approaches require greater systems-level support and collaboration. 

The Government Consultant will contribute towards strengthening the child protection ecosystem through strategic engagement with state departments, statutory bodies and key stakeholders. The position will support systems strengthening efforts by facilitating convergence, strengthening institutional and community-based care mechanisms, promoting family-based care and enhancing sustainable pathways for rehabilitation and reintegration of children and youth. 

AIM 

The purpose of this position is to strengthen child protection systems through strategic engagement with government stakeholders with a focus on: 

1. Facilitating inter-departmental coordination and convergence among key government departments and statutory bodies. 

2. Supporting advocacy, policy engagement and systems strengthening initiatives to improve child protection outcomes. 

3. Strengthening aftercare systems and pathways for youth transitioning out of institutional care. 

4. Supporting evidence-based planning, documentation and development of strategic recommendations for child protection interventions.

5. Facilitating multi-stakeholder consultations and partnerships to improve coordination and accountability within child protection systems. 

6. Supporting capacity building and knowledge strengthening of key stakeholders within the child protection ecosystem. 

Required Qualifications and Experience 

Education 

1. Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) or equivalent postgraduate degree in Social Work, Child Development, Psychology or related Social Sciences. 

Experience 

1. 5–7 years of relevant professional experience in child protection, child rights or social development programmes. 

2. Prior experience of working with children and young people, particularly in the areas of child protection, Juvenile Justice, institutional care and rehabilitation. 

3. Demonstrated experience in strengthening Child Care Institutions (CCIs) and institutional care systems. 

4. Experience of working in child protection programmes with specific exposure to Child Care Institutions (CCIs), aftercare systems, transition support for youth leaving institutional care, and family-based care approaches including foster care, sponsorship and kinship care. 

5. Prior experience of working with the State Department of Women and Child Development and statutory child protection bodies. 

6. Experience in facilitating inter-departmental coordination and convergence among multiple stakeholders. 

7. Experience in advocacy, systems strengthening and policy engagement at state or district level. 

8. Experience in preparing reports, policy briefs, concept notes, documentation and presentations for government and programme stakeholders. 

Knowledge and Skills 

1. Strong understanding of child protection systems, Juvenile Justice framework and institutional care mechanisms. 

2. Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills. 

3. Strong stakeholder management and partnership-building abilities. 

4. Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). 

Language Proficiency 

Marathi – Full professional proficiency 

English – Full professional proficiency 

Hindi – Working proficiency

Selection Procedure 

The selection process will consist of two rounds of interviews followed by an assignment to evaluate the candidate’s relevant experience, competencies and suitability for the role. 

The ideal candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to child rights and well-being and be aligned with the vision of building a nation where every vulnerable child is nurtured to become a happy and contributing member of society.

Salary: The salary offered is competitive and will be determined based on industry standards, qualifications, and the candidate's level of experience.

Contact & Links

• Website: www.csa.org.in

• Email: hr@csa.org.in

JOB TITLE: Program Officer

Department: Operations

Opening for the location -Mumbai

Reports to: Location In-charge

Responsible for: Program Implementation & Management

Key Responsibilities -

Implementation & Monitoring of various programs in allied Child Care Institutions -Health, WASH, Nutrition, Education, Life skills, Recreation and vocational training, , Mental and Emotional well being of children, Career Preparation, and Aftercare –

• Plan & execute location interventions based on CSA annual plan around various programs

• Make weekly field visit to all allied CCIs in the region and review, strategize, and problem solve different program activities

• Help the institution’s Trustees/In-charge & staff to align with CSA’s key objective & work approach. Also, empower the management & staff to maintain compliances as per JJ Act.

• Provide regular program progress updates to the reporting Manager and Central Team

Management of Quantitative & Qualitative Data of all the programs -

• Record basic and key information of CCIs, resident children, and various interventions

• Update and analyze various program data and facilitate data-based decision making

• Maintenance of CSA Program records in every CCI

Budget & Vendors Management –

• Prepare, manage & review annual & day to day budgets for the allocated CCIs

• Ensure budget utilization and its regular tracking

• Selection of local vendor with an economic solution for all allied CCIs. Also, ensure timely quotation submission and bill settlement

Internal & External Stakeholders Management –

• Co-ordination with internal stakeholders across all locations – any support, updates, best practice sharing

• Relationship & Coordination with CCI trustees & Staff, local govt. relations along with other stakeholders -CWC, DCPO, Police, Lawyers, Social workers and local NGOs etc.

• Organizing different capacity building and sensitization training for CCI trustees, CCI staff, and respective govt. officials

Assisting in Knowledge development –

• Prepare & share content for organization's Newsletter, website and social media

• Provide case-study, write-ups & supporting materials - photos/videos

• Assist in developing success stories

Achieving excellence in project management competencies –

• Outline key improvement area & development plan.

• Attend training & workshop planned by operation team– excel and etc.

• Develop cross learning opportunities

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Qualifications: The profile needs a candidate to be self-motivated, empathetic, and passionate towards the cause since the role focuses on working with CNCP children and carries entire responsibility of all allied CCIs in a cluster. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to satisfactorily deliver on each of the essentials listed above.

Educational Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Social Work

Experience: 2-3 years of experience in the Social Sector, preferably in the same domain

Essentials: Fluency in English and Hindi - oral and written, Digital proficiency – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Self owned Two wheeler and Laptop

Salary: Based on the work experience & qualification

Location base: Mumbai

About Catalysts for Social Action (CSA):

Established in September 2002, Catalysts for Social Action (CSA) is a Not-For-Profit organization dedicated to the cause of child welfare and rehabilitation for children living in orphanages. CSA works as a “catalyst” focusing on a holistic approach to child care and optimal rehabilitation outcomes. In the area of enabling holistic child care, we support a number of child care institutions (CCI) in the areas of Health & Hygiene, Nutrition, Education, Vocational skills, Infrastructure support and Recreation activities. We continue to make a valuable difference to 5000+ children across 110+ child care institutions in 4 states that we support.

As part of optimal rehabilitation, CSA facilitates adoptions in the country; we work with existing adoption agencies in rural areas to facilitate the quality, speed and number of adoptions in India. We have successfully facilitated over 240+ adoptions in India, so far. We believe that adoption is the best form of child rehabilitation and it is our endeavor that every adoptable child finds a home.

CSA is registered as a Society under the Societies Registration Act 1860 and as a Trust under The Bombay Public Trust Act 1950. We were awarded the 'Best Small NGO' in the Western region in 2008-09 by ReSource Alliance. We are listed by Credibility Alliance, National CSR Hub, Give India, Global Giving, CSO Partners, Letzchange & ReSource Alliance after a thorough due diligence from each of the listing partners.

Website: www.csa.org.in

Email: hr@csa.org.in