Program Manager
India Child Protection (ICP) is hiring a Program Manager to lead initiatives against child exploitation, trafficking, and violence. Candidates need a Master’s in Social Work, Public Policy, or related fields, plus 5+ years of sector experience. Interested applicants can submit a CV and cover letter to recruitments@childprotection.org.in.
7/22/20262 min read
Career Opportunity: Drive Real Impact as Program Manager at India Child Protection (ICP)
If you are a passionate professional looking to align your career with a meaningful social cause, India Child Protection (ICP) has announced an exciting career opportunity. ICP is currently hiring a dedicated Program Manager to lead initiatives aimed at safeguarding children and transforming child protection systems across India.
Whether you have extensive background in development, social work, or public policy, this role offers a chance to lead strategically, drive measurable impact, and champion child rights at scale.
About India Child Protection (ICP)
Established in 2005, India Child Protection (ICP) is a premier civil society organization dedicated to eradicating child sexual exploitation, trafficking, child marriage, and all forms of violence against children.
Leveraging cutting-edge research, technology, capacity building, and strategic partnerships, ICP strengthens child protection infrastructure across the nation. Today, ICP operates across 416 districts in 29 States & Union Territories, collaborating closely with key stakeholders, including:
Government agencies
Law enforcement officials
The judiciary
Broader civil society networks
Vision, Mission, and Role Overview
🌟 Vision
To create a world where every single child grows up free, safe, healthy, and educated.
🎯 Mission
To protect children by ending impunity for crimes committed against them, driving institutional and societal behavior change, and advocating for justice for survivors and their families.
🚩 The Role: Program Manager
The Program Manager will play a pivotal position in planning, implementing, and managing programs to ensure top-quality delivery, achieve high-level outcomes, and reinforce child protection structures inline with ICP’s broader goals.
Key Responsibilities
As a Program Manager at ICP, your primary responsibilities will include:
Program Leadership: Plan, execute, and oversee diverse program activities to ensure strategic objectives are met.
Stakeholder Coordination: Maintain smooth coordination with internal teams, external partners, and community stakeholders for seamless program execution.
Impact Tracking & Quality Control: Monitor project timelines and quality, while systematically documenting key learnings and impact metrics.
Relationship Building: Foster robust, long-term working relationships with government authorities and local community bodies.
Resource Mobilization & Compliance: Assist in reporting and resource acquisition while ensuring strict adherence to organizational policy and child protection standard regulations.
Candidate Qualifications & Skill Requirements
ICP is seeking qualified professionals who possess the following credentials and skills:
Education: Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), Development Studies, Public Policy, or a closely related field.
Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience in program management within the development or child protection sectors.
Domain Expertise: A strong understanding of child rights, legal frameworks, and child protection challenges in India.
Track Record: Proven ability in project planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
Core Competencies: Superior leadership, communication, and inter-organizational coordination skills.
How to Apply
Ready to take your development sector career to the next level and protect India's children?
Interested candidates can submit their updated CV and a detailed Cover Letter directly to the recruitment team:
📧 Email your application to: recruitments@childprotection.org.in
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