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 Summary:

Based at the district level, the District Coordinator will work under guidance of the Project Coordinator and Divisional health Coordinator and will be responsible for implementation of project activities in the assigned districts with support from the on-ground partners hired through third party agency. Key responsibilities include on-going guidance, oversight and support to the team of partners working at the allocated project geographies, participation in review meetings with key stakeholders including District Immunization Officer, Block Program Managers and other block team for identifying challenges and progress to reach the zero-dose cohort, capacity building of Frontline Workers and community influencers as well as documentation and data management of project activities undertaken in the Blocks and Sub center/ANM areas.

Position: District Coordinator

Number of Positions: 15

Locations: Jaunpur, Bareilly, Kheri, Shahjahanpur, Badaun, Azamgarh, Unnao, Fatehpur, Pilibhit, Sitapur, Ballia, Raebareli, Ghazipur, Kaushambi, Chandauli

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:
  District Coordinator ADC01
• If you are applying for Bareilly, the subject line must be:
  District Coordinator ADC02

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.

Key Responsibilities-  

Planning and Coordination

• Maintain strong coordination with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), District Immunization Officer (DIO), MOIC, and other development partners.
• Support implementation of the Zero-Dose CSO engagement activities at the block/district level as per the approved plan under the guidance of the State team.
• Facilitate coordination between CSO field teams comprising Block and Cluster Coordinators, and ASHAs, ANMs, in close coordination with Block MOICs for effective planning and mobilization of VAB and ZD children.

• Monthly individual briefing meetings with DM, CDO and CMO.

• Participate in monthly review meetings with the PC/DHC and share progress, challenges, and best practices.
• Resource mapping and orientations of formal, informal institutions/ dept/ and influencers.
• Lead the strengthening of urban health systems for routine immunization including Head Count Survey, area demarcation and population-based microplanning for the urban areas.
• Support Block cum Cluster Coordinators and Cluster Coordinators in preparing monthly work plans aligned with RI micro plans and VAB/Zero Dose load and other key priorities
• Represent CSO partners in district-level planning and review forums, as directed like DTIF, CTIF etc).

Advocacy

• Participation and presentation in DHS/ DTF meetings and meeting minutes shared
• Participation and presentation in monthly EC meetings and meeting minutes shared
• Participation in DWR meetings and meeting minutes shared.
• Support to Block and Cluster Coordinators TTF/ BTF meeting.

Community Engagement

• Planning behaviour change communication activities tailored to local preferences and community needs. Orient the team of assigned partners on the SBCC materials.
• Oversee and guide field-level staff (Community Coordinator and Block Coordinators) in identification and tracking of VAB, Zero Dose and under-immunized children.
• Facilitate social mobilization and awareness activities in collaboration with community influencers, VHNSC/MAS members, religious/community leaders, and CSO partners.
• Monitor household visits, community meetings, and ensure coverage of hard-to-reach and high-risk habitations.
• Ensure timely referral and follow-up of zero-dose children for vaccination.

Data and Reporting

• Support in compilation and validation of field data on Zero Dose children (identified, vaccinated, pending).
• Coordinate with BCs and CCs to ensure submission of Monthly Report on Zero Dose MIS Portal by 3rd of every month and ensure data accuracy MPRs before it’s submission.
• Cross verifies the uploaded BCs and CCs reports on zero dose MIS portal and approve it within time frame.
• Ensure BCs/CCs facilitated VAB MIS reporting of concern Block/planning Unit.
• Analyse field findings to identify low-performing areas and recommend corrective actions.
• Block-wise identification of key programmatic issues and prepare presentations accordingly in consultation and guidance of Project Coordinator and Divisional Health Coordinator.
• Ensure documentation of case stories, best practices.
• Sharing of Media clippings, appeals by leading practitioners/ religious leaders/ politicians etc.

Review meeting and Capacity Building

• District level review meeting of BCs and CCs on monthly (input and outputs)
• Support BCs and CCs in conduction/facilitation of block level review meeting of FLWs in poor performing blocks.
• Facilitate preparation of VABs list for RI and identification of family- based influencers across GAVI districts
• Identification of training needs of BCs and CCs, Govt counterpart and partners, prepare training and implementation plans for quality outcomes.
• Support orientation and capacity-building sessions for CSO field staff, community volunteers, and PRI and MAS members.

Supportive Supervision

• Conduct supportive supervision visits to monitor quality of field engagement and data collection.
• Provide on-site mentoring to strengthen interpersonal communication and community mobilization skills.

Reporting and Review Mechanism

• The District Coordinator will submit monthly progress reports to the Project Coordinator and Divisional Health Coordinator and participate in regular review meetings organized by the State Team and Development Partner.
• The District Coordinator will share a best practices case study/success story of their respective filed to the Project coordinators.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Post – Graduate in Social Sciences, Public Health, Rural Development, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in health, immunization, or community mobilization programs at district or state level.
• Prior experience working with government health systems (NHM, RI,) preferred.
• Strong coordination and facilitation skills; able to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Basic computer literacy (MS Office, Excel, and mobile-based MIS reporting).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in Hindi and local dialects.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned block and work in field settings using public transport.

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisors.

Note:

• Strong preferences will be given to local candidates residing in the project districts as mentioned above.
• Preference will be given to candidates with own two-wheeler and a valid driving license.
• Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

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.