PCI India
**Job Title:** CSO Coordinator
**No. of Positions:** 2
**Position Type:** Full-Time Contract (12 months)
**Reporting Line:** Project Manager/Project Coordinator
**Job Location:**
1. Ambedkar Nagar, Sultanpur & Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, India
2. Kushinagar & Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, India
**About PCI India:**
PCI India is a registered Indian society with 26 years of experience driving large-scale interventions to transform community lives by addressing complex development challenges. In the past year, PCI India reached over 17 million people across 202 districts in 15 states. PCI’s vision is “A happy, healthy, safe and sustainable world for all,” and its mission is “Rooted in community realities, we co-create and scale sustainable solutions to complex development problems.” PCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
**Project Overview:**
PCI India, in partnership with UNICEF, is implementing a project in 21 districts of Uttar Pradesh to improve childhood immunization coverage, focusing on reducing the number of zero-dose children. This project aims to achieve 100% identification and mapping of zero-dose children, train 80% of community influencers, ensure 90% caregiver attendance at mobilization activities, and orient 80% of frontline workers on communication and counseling skills by December 31, 2026.
**About the Role:**
The CSO Coordinator will support the implementation of project activities in the assigned districts. Responsibilities include guiding and supporting a team of Cluster Coordinators (CCs), participating in stakeholder meetings, capacity building of frontline workers and community influencers, and managing project data. The Coordinator will be responsible for 1-3 districts, based on government/UNICEF data.
**Major Tasks/Duties:**
* Support CCs in social mapping and identification of zero-dose children.
* Support CCs in planning and executing social mobilization activities.
* Liaise and coordinate with government officials and other departments.
* Engage community influencers to reduce zero-dose children.
* Engage ICRPs to promote routine immunization.
* Strengthen community-based networks.
* Provide feedback to stakeholders on social mobilization efficacy.
* Identify and engage forums to increase male participation.
* Support the development and monitoring of the district social mobilization plan.
* Ensure routine immunization services cover zero-dose children.
* Strengthen CCs’ programmatic guidance and conduct capacity building activities.
* Facilitate sessions on effective IPC tools.
* Compile, analyze, and report project data.
* Share qualitative feedback with SMNet colleagues.
* Review field expenses.
* Document success stories and best practices.
* Support partners/donors in disseminating project learning.
* Ensure steady supply and proper use of immunization tracking booklets.
* Ensure timely development of due lists and distribution of invitation slips.
* Provide weekly and monthly progress reports to the Project Coordinator.
**Skills and Qualifications:**
* Graduate or postgraduate degree in social work, social science, or public health.
* Minimum 3 years of field-level experience in routine immunization or public health.
* Excellent communication skills in Hindi and a regional language, with basic English proficiency.
* Proficiency in MS Office and experience with mobile-based healthcare applications and MIS.
* Familiarity with local health and non-health actors.
**Preferred Skills:**
* Experience in vaccine promotion and disease prevention projects.
* Knowledge of public health principles and practices.
* Ability to speak local dialects.
* Problem-solving and adaptability skills.
* Owning a two-wheeler and possessing a valid driving license.
**Note:** Strong preference will be given to candidates willing to reside in the project districts. Women candidates are encouraged to apply. PCI India will conduct a comprehensive background and reference check.
To apply for this job please visit www.pciglobal.in.
