The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) India, is an independent humanitarian and development agency, engaging in sustainable development and disaster response programs for economically deprived and socially marginalized people in India.  ADRA India is a part of the ADRA global network (www.adra.org), of humanitarian and development organisation. ADRA’s nine global impact areas include Livelihood, agriculture, Child welfare, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene, Community Health, Disaster Response, Economic Growth, Hunger & Nutrition, Social Justice and Gender Equity. ADRA India has developed its expertise within this framework under the thematic areas of humanitarian response and protection, empowered communities, health and nutrition, and their various subsectors and country-specific approaches

Position: Cluster Coordinator

Number of Positions: 21

Locations: Jaunpur, Bareilly, Kheri, Shahjahanpur, Badaun, Azamgarh, Unnao, Fatehpur, Pilibhit, Sitapur

Availability: Immediately

Application Submission Procedure 

Applications will be accepted only if the email subject line is exactly as specified below.

Example:

• If you are applying for Jaunpur, the subject line must be:
  Cluster Coordinator ACC01
• If you are applying for Bareilly, the subject line must be:
  Cluster Coordinator ACC02

Please copy the exact subject line code provided below for the respective location

Important notes:

• You may apply for only one location; however, you can indicate up to three preferred locations at the time of the interview.
• Applications submitted for multiple locations will be rejected.
• Only CVs with the correct subject line will be considered.

Position Summary

Cluster coordinator will report to Block Coordinator and will be responsible for designated ASHA areas from assigned blocks.

Specific Responsibilities

• Plan and implement project activities in the assigned villages/ Urban areas in close coordination with the Block and District Coordinator.
• Conduct mapping of Sub Center/ANM areas (using participatory appraisal methods such as Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), etc.) to identify zero-dose children.
• Identify the reasons for avoidance of vaccination and share the same with the Block Coordinator for development of a strategy to effectively reach out to them.
• Liaison with Block Coordinator to facilitate quality line listing by FLWs through Headcount validation exercise in identified ASHA areas.
• Facilitate registration of VAB, Zero-dose children, missed and drop out children through
• Identify and maintain a database of local influencers and immunization champions during FGDs, to support daily planning, on-demand session identification, identification of VAB families, and their mobilization through a participatory approach.
• Identify community platforms in the interventions villages and engage with platforms such as Mahila Arogya Samiti (MAS), Self-help Groups (SHG), Youth Groups, Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), urban local bodies, Village Health Sanitation and Nutrition Committees, Urban Health Sanitation and Nutrition Communities and other social structures to mobilize communities and generate the demand for vaccination.
• Collaborate with local groups to identify local festivals, seasonal events, mela’s, key gatherings such as Kisan Sammelan, Gram/Ward Sabha, and develop an events calendar to promote immunization
• Organize community engagement activities (as per events calendar) in the assigned cluster of villages with community influencers/groups.
• Develop a network of Community Action Groups (CAG) and accelerate the Block Response Team (BRT) to mobilize the vaccine-hesitant families.
• Regular follow-up with community influencers for problem solving and need based
• Participate actively in Block Task Force for Immunization (BTFI)/Urban Task Force for Immunization (UTFI) and other relevant meetings- share community feedback and propose action plans for improvement.
• Closely Monitor RI sessions and daily reporting of activities using the appropriate reporting mechanism (Google sheet/App/WhatsApp/SMS/manual reporting).
• Strengthening urban health systems for routine immunization including Head Count Survey, area demarcation and population-based microplanning.
• Compile data, prepare brief reports of activities undertaken and share with Block

Required Qualifications and Skills

• At least 10+2 or above residing in the project district, preferably at block/village level.
• Minimum 2 years of field-level experience is required, especially working in health and nutrition in close coordination with ASHA, ANM, and AWWs at village/block level.
• Strong communication skills in Hindi and regional language or dialect, with ability to interact with community members and Frontline Workers on a one-to-one basis and during group meetings. Functional/ Basic level knowledge and writing skills in English will be an added advantage.
• Functional/ Basic level skills in MS Office with a prior experience in using mobile-based healthcare applications and MIS.
• Familiarity with health and non-health partners, including their key personnel such as NHM, NUHM, ICDS, Basic Education, MAS, SHGs, ULB, PRI, and field-level functionaries (ASHA, AWW, ANM), will be an added advantage.
• Preference of working in teams with a diverse range of stakeholders

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisors.

Note:

• Preference will be given to the candidates who have their own two-wheelers, driving licence and a smart phone.
• Preference will be given to the local candidates from the project
• Women candidates are encouraged to

Key Competencies:

Working with People:

Shows respect for the views and contributions of other team members; shows empathy and compassion, listens, supports, and cares for others; consults others and shares information and expertise with them and builds team spirit and reconciles conflict; adapts to the team and fits in well.

Relating and Networking:

Establishes good relationships with individuals both internally and externally; relates well to people at all levels; builds wide and effective networks of contacts.

Presenting and Communicating:

Speaks clearly and fluently; expresses opinions, information, and key points of an argument clearly.

Planning and Organizing:

Sets clearly defined objectives; plans activities and projects well in advance and takes account of possible changing circumstances; identifies and organizes resources needed to accomplish tasks; manages time effectively; monitors performance against deadlines and milestones.

Compliance Expectations:

The employee is expected, as a minimum requirement, to be familiar with:

• ADRA INDIA HR Manual
• ADRA INDIA Finance Manual
• ADRA INDIA Safety and Security Plan
• ADRA INDIA Code of Ethics
• ADRA INDIA Safeguarding Policies
• ADRA INDIA PROGRAMS and M&E policies

Safeguarding Commitment:

At ADRA, we are committed to Safeguarding and Protection of the communities, staff and other people we work with. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who can promote a working environment free from abuse or harm to anyone that works with or comes into contact with ADRA India are recruited. This post is subjected to a range of vetting checks, including a criminal records disclosure.  Background and Reference checks will be conducted, and ethics is part of the regular performance appraisals.

UN’S Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. Similarly, the term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions.

As a partner ADRA’s standards are aligned with the United Nations Protocol On Allegations Of Sexual Exploitation And Abuse and relevant international standards, including the IASC (Inter-Agency Standing Committee) Minimum Operating Standards for PSEA (MOS-PSEA) and the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS). (ST/SGB/2003/13, 2003)

Background and Reference check

ADRA India will carry out a comprehensive background and reference check. This will encompass an evaluation of the individual’s professional conduct, safeguarding practices, and overall work ethics

How to apply?

Please apply electronically, quoting the job title on the subject line, and attaching a covering letter (include your last salary drawn) and your CV (with at least two contactable references) to Email Address: – [email protected] by 04^th January 2026. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.  Incomplete applications will not be considered for review.

ADRA India is a tobacco and alcohol-free organization. A competitive package is available for the right candidate.  Women candidates are encouraged to apply.