– NATIONAL SECRETARY

Position – National Secretary

Organisation – India Child Protection

Reports To - Board

Duty Station - National Office with frequent travel across India

Employment Type: Full-time (Contractual)

Job Role The National Secretary will lead the organisation's external engagement and strategic partnerships with government institutions, corporate sector, faith-based organisations, parliamentarians, civil society networks, and other key stakeholders. The role is responsible for strengthening policy advocacy, expanding national networks, organizing high-level consultations and summits, mobilizing partnerships, and positioning the organisation as a leading voice on child rights and social development.

Key Responsibilities

1. Government Liaison & Policy Advocacy

- Build and maintain strong relationships with Central and State Government Ministries, Departments, Commissions, and statutory bodies.

- Represent the organisation in meetings with government officials and policymakers.

- Facilitate policy dialogue and advocate for child protection and development initiatives.

- Coordinate government approvals, collaborations, and strategic partnerships.

- Monitor policy developments and identify opportunities for organisational engagement.

2. Strategic Networking & Partnerships

- Develop and strengthen relationships with NGOs, UN agencies, academic institutions, donor agencies, and national alliances.

- Represent the organisation at national and international forums, conferences, and stakeholder meetings.

- Build strategic partnerships to enhance organisational visibility and impact.

3. Fundraising:

· She/he shall be responsible for developing a time-bound, written, specific and measurable strategic plan for fundraising for the Organisation

· She/he shall be responsible for raising funds and liaison with funders for his/ her specific program

· She/he shall be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with the funders

· She/he shall be responsible for identifying new funders, and accounting

4. Program Management:

a. She/he shall be responsible for ensuring overall management of the activities and program b. She/he shall be responsible to work with the Finance Department to prepare a comprehensive budget for the Projects.

c. She/he shall be responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of Organisation projects and timely communication including all reporting of the same to all relevant partners.

d. She/he shall be responsible to administer the funds of the organisation according to the approved budget and monitor the monthly cash flow of the Organisation.

e. She/he shall be responsible for facilitating the evaluation of projects through external agencies as per requirement.

f. She/he shall be responsible for developing a database for donors along with the details of funding cycles, etc., and develop and send projects accordingly.

5. Organizing State Consultations

- Conceptualize and coordinate state-level consultations on child rights, trafficking, education, and social justice.

- Liaise with State Governments, civil society organisations, experts, and development partners.

- Ensure documentation, recommendations, and follow-up action plans are developed after each consultation.

6. CSR Engagement & Summit Management

- Develop relationships with corporate leaders and CSR foundations.

- Plan and organize national and regional CSR Summits.

- Identify opportunities for CSR partnerships and resource mobilization.

- Facilitate presentations,



networking sessions, and partnership discussions with corporate stakeholders.

7. Faith Leader Engagement

- Build relationships with leaders from diverse faith communities.

- Develop faith-based initiatives supporting child protection, education, and community development.

- Organize interfaith dialogues, campaigns, and awareness programmes.

- Promote cooperative action among faith institutions for social change.

8. Parliamentarians (MP) Forum Development

- Establish and coordinate a national forum of Members of Parliament committed to child rights and social justice.

- Organize parliamentary briefings, consultations, and policy discussions.

- Prepare advocacy notes, briefing papers, and recommendations for MPs.

- Facilitate engagement between parliamentarians and grassroots stakeholders.

9. Advocacy & Public Representation

- Serve as a key spokesperson at external events when delegated.

- Strengthen the organisation's public profile through strategic engagement.

- Promote collaborative campaigns and national advocacy initiatives.

10. Resource Mobilization Support

- Identify partnership opportunities with CSR entities, philanthropists, and institutional donors.

- Support proposal development and partnership negotiations.

- Contribute to sustainability and long-term strategic collaborations.

11. Documentation & Reporting

- Prepare high-quality reports, concept notes, briefing documents, and policy papers.

- Maintain records of partnerships, consultations, and advocacy outcomes.

- Present periodic progress reports to senior management and the Board.

Educational Qualification

- Master's degree in Social Work, Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Law, Public Administration, or a related discipline.

- Additional qualifications in Public Policy, Government Relations, or Strategic Management are desirable.

Experience

- Minimum 12–15 years of progressively responsible experience in the development sector, government relations, public policy, advocacy, or strategic partnerships.

- Demonstrated experience working with Central and State Governments.

- Proven experience organizing national-level consultations, conferences, or summits.

- Strong network with government agencies, parliamentarians, corporate CSR leaders, and civil society organisations.

Key Skills

- Government liaison and stakeholder management

- Policy advocacy and influencing

- Strategic networking and partnership development

- Event and summit management

- CSR engagement and corporate relations

- Public speaking and presentation

- Negotiation and diplomacy

- Proposal and report writing

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Leadership and team coordination

Core Competencies

- Strategic thinking

- Relationship building

- Political acumen

- Influencing and negotiation

- Leadership and collaboration

- Planning and execution

- Decision-making

- Integrity and accountability

- Cultural sensitivity

- Results orientation

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)





· Strengthens and maintains strategic relationships with Central and State Government stakeholders.

· Facilitates effective engagement with government ministries, departments, and statutory bodies.

· Contributes to policy advocacy initiatives that align with the organisation's strategic objectives.

· Identifies and leverages opportunities for government collaboration and partnerships.

· Expands and strengthens partnerships with NGOs, UN agencies, academic institutions, donor agencies, and national alliances.

· Represents the organisation effectively in national and international forums, consultations, and stakeholder meetings.

· Develops and implements fundraising strategies aligned with organisational priorities.

· Secures funding from institutional donors, CSR partners, foundations, and other funding sources.

· Maintains strong relationships with existing donors and funding partners.

· Identifies and cultivates new funding opportunities and strategic donor partnerships.

· Ensures timely submission of high-quality funding proposals, concept notes, and grant applications.

· Oversees effective planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of assigned programmes.

· Ensures programme activities are delivered within approved timelines and budgets.

· Coordinates with the Finance team to develop and monitor project budgets and financial utilization.

· Ensures timely submission of donor reports, financial reports, and project deliverables.

· Maintains accurate donor databases, funding pipelines, and project tracking systems.

· Successfully plans and coordinates state-level consultations and stakeholder engagement events.

· Ensures timely documentation, dissemination of recommendations, and follow-up actions from consultations.

· Builds and strengthens relationships with corporate CSR leaders and foundations.

· Successfully conceptualizes and coordinates CSR summits, networking events, and partnership forums.

· Develops and manages strategic CSR collaborations that support organisational goals.

· Establishes and nurtures relationships with faith leaders and faith-based organisations.

· Facilitates interfaith initiatives, campaigns, and collaborative programmes on child protection and social justice.

· Coordinates the development and functioning of a Parliamentarians' Forum on child rights.

· Organizes parliamentary briefings, consultations, and policy dialogue with Members of Parliament.

· Produces high-quality advocacy materials, policy briefs, and briefing notes for policymakers.

· Enhances the organisation's visibility through strategic external representation and advocacy.

· Identifies opportunities for long-term strategic partnerships and organisational sustainability.

· Supports negotiation and formalization of partnership agreements and collaborative initiatives.

· Produces high-quality reports, policy papers, concept notes, and organisational documentation.

· Maintains accurate records of advocacy initiatives, partnerships, consultations, and project outcomes.

· Provides timely and comprehensive progress reports to senior leadership and the Board.

· Demonstrates effective cross-functional collaboration with programme, finance, communications, and leadership teams.

· Ensures compliance with donor requirements, organisational policies, and statutory regulations.

· Contributes to the achievement of the organisation's strategic goals through effective leadership, stakeholder engagement, and resource mobilization.

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