Organization: Delhi Council for Child Welfare (DCCW)

Website: https://dccw.org

Position: Program officer/ Assistant Manager, PALNA program (Specialised Adoption Agency)

Location: Delhi

Reporting to: Head, PALNA

Delhi Council for Child Welfare (DCCW) is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to child welfare since 1952. For over 70 years, DCCW has worked towards its mission of “giving underprivileged children a childhood and a future” by daily supporting 4,000+ abandoned and underprivileged children across Delhi through a range of programs and services. PALNA, its flagship program is a home for abandoned children and is also a Specialised adoption agency.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage MIS, case files and documentation of children under the Specialised Adoption Agency.
- Ensure timely and accurate uploading/updating of documents on the CARA portal.
- Ensure strict compliance with the JJ Act, Adoption Regulations and latest CARA guidelines.
- Coordinate with CWC, DCPO, Police and other authorities to complete required procedures and facilitate children being declared legally free for adoption.
- Conduct home and spot visits, particularly for newly admitted older children, and document findings.
- Assist eligible older adoptees in root search,



ensuring confidentiality and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Develop an After-Care Support Group for adoptive parents, older adoptees and children restored to their biological families.
- Monitor adoption and child-welfare cases, identify delays and ensure timely follow-up.
- Maintain strict confidentiality, child protection standards and a child-centred approach in all activities.

Qualifications & Experience

- Postgraduate degree in Social Work, Psychology, Child Development, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
- Experience in child welfare, adoption, rehabilitation, or social development programmes within NGOs, child care institutions, or government agencies is preferred.
- Knowledge of child welfare laws and rehabilitation services
- Solid written and verbal communication skills in both Hindi and English
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Compensation: Salary will be commensurate with experience and aligned with NGO sector benchmarks in India.

Interested candidates are requested to send their detailed resume, along with two references, to: [email protected]

Pay: ₹730,331.28 - ₹2,223,460.51 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Programme Officer/Assistant Manager, Palna, DCCW (Delhi)
🏢 DELHI COUNCIL FOR CHILD WELFARE
📍 Delhi