Associate Lead NEEMAR Project, Boisar, Palghar, Greater Mumbai
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Job Summary
Role: Associate Lead - NEEMAR Project Boisar Palghar Greater Mumbai
Experience: 6-8 years
Salary: Up to 15-20 LPA
About The Program:
NEEMAR is a multidimensional initiative dedicated to nurturing a safe compassionate ecosystem where girls from underprivileged backgrounds can find the confidence and opportunities to discover their voices and purpose. Rooted in care and compassion the program envisions a future where no childs dreams are limited by their circumstances. While primary education in the Palghar district has seen significant quantitative expansion this initiative focuses on translating those efforts into a gold-standard model for learning retention safety and dignity for tribal children particularly girls and adolescents.
Role Overview:
As the Associate Lead of NEEMAR you will be the visionary architect responsible for designing and stewarding an ecosystem that nurtures the agency and well-being of girls. You will bridge high-level systemic strategy with grounded trauma-informed implementation to transform this residential and community-based initiative into a replicable model for child development and welfare in India.
Key Responsibilities:
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Strategic Program Architecture: Design an integrated evidence-based care framework covering education mental health and agency-building. This includes creating curriculum care protocols and transition pathways.
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Safety & Governance: Establish and oversee Operating Procedures (SOPs) that ensure a trauma-informed rights-based and secure environment.
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Ecosystem Partnerships: Build collaborative relationships with District Administration Zilla Parishad Tribal Development and Child Welfare Committees (CWCs) to integrate program learnings into state systems.
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Systems Advocacy: Cultivate a network of NGOs and social enterprises and represent the organization at regional and national forums to advocate for child-centered care policies.
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Evidence & Learning: Develop metrics to track resilience and agency document best practices to contribute to global child rights discourse and lead the adoption of digital tools for case management.
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People & Culture: Recruit and coach a diverse team fostering a work environment rooted in accountability compassion and psychological safety.
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Operations & Finance: Provide oversight on project financials operational performance and resource planning.
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Education: Masters degree in Social Work Development Management Child Psychology or Public Policy.
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Sector Expertise: 68 years of experience in residential childrens homes child welfare or social justice including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
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Domain Mastery: Strong understanding of the Juvenile Justice (JJ) Act POCSO child protection and trauma-informed care protocols in India.
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Proven Track Record: Experience moving an initiative from concept to full-scale high-quality operations.
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Language Skills: Fluency in English Hindi and Marathi (or a strong openness to learn) is essential.
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Systems Thinking: Connecting field-level realities to broader policy shifts.
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Adaptive Resilience: Navigating complex challenges with emotional intelligence and strategic pivots.
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Relational Leadership: A coaching style that centers the voices of girls and frontline staff.
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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on March 24 2026 on Ground Zero
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