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Minimum 1–2 years of experience in community mobilization or education-related projects (experience in rural/tribal areas preferred).

About the Role

Caritas India is seeking a passionate and committed Community Educator to work at the grassroots level under the Khushaal Bachpan Project. The role involves close engagement with local communities, ensuring effective mobilization, academic support monitoring, and timely on-ground implementation of project activities. The selected candidate will be based within the community or one of the implementing villages.

Job Profile – Community Educator

• Serve as the key field-level focal person for the Khushaal Bachpan Project, responsible for mobilizing communities and ensuring timely on-ground implementation of project activities.
• Be stationed within the community or one of the implementing villages, working closely with children, families, and local institutions such as Gram Sabha, Youth/Women groups, and service departments.
• Facilitate academic support and monitor children’s education and nutrition status within the project area.
• Coordinate with the District Program Associate for planning, reporting, and documentation of field activities.
• Promote community participation, identify local issues, and help develop localized solutions through meetings and consultations.
• Support documentation of best practices, case studies, and reports to capture program progress and impact.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, partner engagement, and resource mobilization efforts of the organization.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Graduate in Social Work, Education, Rural Development, or related field.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in community mobilization or education-related projects (experience in rural/tribal areas preferred).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to staying in the field area and working closely with the community.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may send their CV along with a cover letter to hr@caritasindia.org with the subject line “Application for Community Educator – Jashpur” at the earliest.

Minimum 4-6 years experience

Strong knowledge of statutory compliances relevant to NGOs, including labor laws, taxation, and regulatory reporting. Proficiency in accounting with hands-on experience in Tally Prime. Good command of MS Office tools, especially Word and Excel (data management, reporting, and analysis). Effective communication and public relations skills for internal and external coordination. Proactive attitude with willingness to take initiatives to strengthen internal control systems and improve processes.

Key Accountabilities:
• Record and maintain FCRA-related vouchers and files as per rules and regulations.
• Ensure accurate posting of heads of accounts and timely preparation of monthly bank reconciliations.
• Maintain Investment Register and ensure compliance for CI, PF & Gratuity investments, including smooth trust audits.
• Maintain and update Fixed Asset Register with accurate entries for purchase, transfer, and disposal.
• Reconcile Imprest Accounts of Regional Offices and ensure staff TDS calculations, documentation, and quarterly filings.
• Ensure compliance with FCRA, including correspondence with MHA/IT authorities on financial issues.
• Maintain MIS on staff benefits and ensure renewal/compliance of medical insurance.
• Ensure timely compliance of Service Tax, Professional Tax, and other statutory requirements.
• Support co-Finance Officer during absence and perform any other tasks assigned by Lead – Admin Finance.

Additional Notes:
Last date to apply: 25 September 2025.
Preference will be given to candidates who can join at the earliest.
We encourage applications only from those who meet most of the selection criteria to ensure the right fit for the role.

In addition to the above, we would like to draw your attention to our organization’s commitment to safeguarding. We are dedicated to safeguard the rights and dignity of all people- especially children and vulnerable adults to live free from abuse and harm. It is our policy that all employees adhere to our Safeguarding procedures.

Rs. 60,000/- CTC per month