Below are the open positions of Arpan

Associate Director/Director - Fundraising

1. Context	Fundraising
2. Organogram	Founder & Chief Executive \| Director/Associate Director – Fundraising Director
3. Key Objectives of the Job	Lead end-to-end fundraising for Arpan
4. Major Deliverables	The major responsibilities are: Develop and implement a Fundraising strategy that will ensure growth and sustainability of the organisation. Tap into existing networks and build new networks to increase Arpan’s visibility amongst philanthropists, corporates, trusts and foundations (Indian + International); identify & develop new donors and maximize fundraising opportunities. Identify and implement innovative fundraising strategies. Raise INR 18-20 crore per year. Manage all funder relationships independently and manage funder reporting. Undertake research and be aware of trends in child protection and fundraising (Indian + International). Contribute to sector-level initiatives to enhance fundraising for non-profits such as Arpan. Build the team and their capacity.
5. Job Challenge	Raising funds for a complex and unacknowledged issue such as child sexual abuse
6. Specialized job competencies	Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills Numerical proficiency and a flair for budgets Perseverance and patience An eye for detail
7. Educational Qualification	MBA/PGDBM/MS
8. Desired Experience	15-18 years of experience in a senior leadership role Should have experience in raising funds for the development sector from Indian and International funders Business development experience in the management consulting space/ industry will be valued
9. Other desired attributes	Ability to work in a small team; good inter-personal skills; ability to handle high pressure situations Strong project management skills, with a track record of successful execution of organizational/ department strategy Demonstrated skills of building and leading a team.
10. Location	Mumbai; local and international travel, as needed
11. Salary range	25 lakhs plus depending on qualification and years of experience

Associate Director - Research, Monitoring, Evaluation

1. Context	Research, Monitoring, Evaluation
2. Organogram	Founder & Chief Executive \| Associate Director R,M&E
3. Key Objectives of the Job	This leadership role will be responsible for: Establishing and implementing robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks, Ensuring evidence-based decision-making across programmes and measuring its impact, Developing and leading the research agenda to inform Arpan’s strategy and support Policy Advocacy.
4. Major Deliverables	Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E): Design and implement organization-wide M&E frameworks to track the performance and impact of programmes. Develop data collection tools and systems to ensure accurate, timely, and ethical data gathering. Train M&E and programme teams in M&E processes and ensure capacity building for field-level staff. Ensure high quality MIS and generate regular monitoring reports to assess programme efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability. Research, Strategy and Leadership: Provide strategic direction to the RME team to ensure alignment with organizational priorities. Bridge the gap between research findings and practical implementation to inform programme design, policy advocacy, and fundraising efforts. Represent the organization at national and international forums, promoting its work and research. Manage budgets, resources, and partnerships related to research and evaluation initiatives. Align the diverse needs and expectations of external and internal stakeholders while maintaining objectivity.
5. Job Challenge	Ethical Considerations: Conducting research and data collection in a sensitive area such as child abuse, ensuring confidentiality and safety of all stakeholders involved. Resource Constraints: Balancing the need for high-quality research and evaluations with limited budgets and timeframes. Managing Change and Driving Buy-In: Ensuring organizational-wide acceptance of agile, new-age M&E approaches that integrate digital tools and methodologies to assess reach and impact effectively. Balancing innovation with the need for training and cultural adaptation across teams.
6. Specialized job competencies	Higher preference will be given to knowledge of monitoring and evaluation frameworks. Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, R, STATA, NVivo, or similar). Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex data to diverse audiences. Proven expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Strong project management and team leadership abilities.
7. Educational Qualification	Post-Graduation in Social Sciences, Public Policy, Development Studies, Statistics, Economics or related fields.
8. Desired Experience	Overall: 12-15 years of total experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Functional: 8-10 years of experience in programme monitoring, MIS development, in the development sector, with a focus on child protection
9. Other desired attributes	Stakeholder engagement and collaboration. Problem-solving and decision-making skills. Attention to detail and commitment to ethical research practices.
10. Location	Mumbai
11. Salary range	30 Lakhs plus reimbursements (depending on skills and experience)

Senior Manager - Fundraising

1. Context	Support the Fundraising vertical at Arpan
2. Organogram	Director Fundraising \| Senior Manager Fundraising
3. Key Objectives of the Job	Raise funds for Arpan, manage donors and the team; align with Arpan’s growth story and be a part of the movement to reduce the incidence of Child Sexual Abuse in India.
4. Key responsibilities	The key responsibilities of this role, among others, are: Execute the Fundraising strategy Support the end-to-end fundraising process – undertake research, identify new donors (national + international), meet potential donors, write proposals, undertake documentation Undertake donor management and reporting – coordinate with internal teams for data and insights, track and write donor reports, send regular updates to donors, facilitate field visits Effectively engage with donors, as needed – corporates, trusts/ foundations, grant-making organizations, family foundations, retail donors, and so on Manage some funder relationships independently + support the CEO/ Director in managing others Undertake research and be aware of trends in child protection and fundraising spaces (national + international) Working with the team, explore new/ innovative fundraising ideas Manage the fundraising team (currently consisting of 2 managerial level resources)
5. Job Challenge	Raising funds for a complex and unacknowledged issue such as Child Sexual Abuse
6. Specialized job competencies	Passion, determination, and belief in the organization’s vision and mission Excellent communication and presentation skills with an ability to explain Arpan’s story in a concise manner across a diverse stakeholder set Strong people-management skills – team, internal stakeholders, external stakeholders Experience in planning and an eye for detail Strong numeric skills and project management skills (MS excel should be your friend)
7. Educational Qualification	MBA/ PGDBM/ MS (graduates with relevant experience are also encouraged to apply)
8. Desired Experience	Experience in fundraising in the development sector is ideal Business development/ sales experience in management consulting/ industry will be valued
9. Other desired attributes	Excellent written and spoken communication in English; ability to work in a small team; good interpersonal skills; ability to handle high-pressure situations and uncertainty; drive to carry on despite possible setbacks
10. Location	Mumbai
11. Salary	INR 15 lakh+ (depending on qualifications, years of experience, alignment with the role, organizational fit) + travel allowance + therapeutic allowance

Senior Manager – Monitoring & Evaluation

1. Context	Managing Monitoring & Evaluation at Arpan
2. Organogram	Associate Director – Research, Monitoring & Evaluation\|Senior Manager – Monitoring & Evaluation
3. Key Objectives of the Job	Reporting to the Director R, M&E, you will run the function to create relevant solutions for Arpan’s several programmes.
4. Major Deliverables	1. Monitoring Lead the updation and implementation of a robust monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) framework for all programs, as well as the theory of change and assessment calendars. Ensure alignment of M&E systems with organisational goals, donor requirements, and global best practices in CSA prevention and healing. Collate organisational performance information results, indicators, baselines and targets to keep track of the changes and progress attained. Evaluate, test and confirm the usefulness of planned and reported performance information in accordance with the identified performance management and reporting framework. Ensure establishment and enrollment of high-quality MIS and generate regular monitoring reports to assess programme efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability. Review, analyse, and present findings from monitoring reports and other collected data to identify insights and provide input on programme implementation strategy in quarterly and annual reviews. 2. Evaluation Develop concept notes and methodologies for conducting baseline studies, process reviews, monitoring and evaluation studies including pre-post analysis and impact assessment studies. Design and digitise robust data collection tools. Creating sampling and assessment methodology and generating high-quality impact reports 3. Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting Design and oversee qualitative and quantitative research methodologies to track program impact. Ensure timely and high-quality data collection, analysis, and visualization using tools like SPSS, Stata, Power BI, or other M&E software. Prepare impact reports, dashboards, and donor reports showcasing program effectiveness and areas for improvement. 4. Team Management and Team Building: Manage a group of managers, assistant managers directly and Senior executives, executives and associates indirectly in terms of M&E deliverables in their respective programme Do thorough checks of the deliverables submitted Mentor and manage the M&E team, fostering a culture of learning and innovation. Train program staff on M&E frameworks, data literacy, and evidence-based storytelling. Strengthen M&E integration across program, advocacy, and fundraising efforts. Oversee and manage Hiering responsibilities under the function Oversees the administrative responsibilities under the function.
5. Job Challenge	Ethical Considerations: Conducting research and data collection in a sensitive area such as child abuse, ensuring confidentiality and safety of all stakeholders involved. Resource Constraints: Balancing the need for high-quality research and evaluations with limited budgets and timeframes. Managing Change and Driving Buy-In: Ensuring organizational-wide acceptance of agile, new-age M&E approaches that integrate digital tools and methodologies to assess reach and impact effectively. Balancing innovation with the need for training and cultural adaptation across teams.
6. Specialized job competencies	In-depth knowledge of Research, Evaluation, data analytics and thematic understanding. Strong conceptual knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation principles, methodologies, and best practices. Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, R, STATA, NVivo, or similar). Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting complex data to diverse audiences. Proven expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Strong project management and team leadership skill.
7. Educational Qualification	Master’s degree in public health, education, statistics, economics or related field.
8. Desired Experience	A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in private or public sector organisations; including demonstrated success in research management and monitoring and evaluation of programs. Design and implement Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) systems to generate timely and accurate information. Excellent knowledge of program monitoring and evaluation methods (qualitative and quantitative), including experience developing monitoring and evaluation plans, tools, training materials, reports and summary forms. Excellent quantitative, problem-solving, analytical and statistical analysis skills (including strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with STATA or SAS). Capacity to synthesize monitoring data into effective presentation of results to help guide recommendations on performance improvement. Capacity to create and manage research designs using Quantitative or qualitative methodologies with relevant sampling strategies, for in-house research studies.
9. Other desired attributes	Ability to negotiate and achieve consensus with key stakeholders. Ability to creatively solve challenging problems in the application of research and evaluation methods without extensive structural or operational support. Self-starter who will thrive in a start-up setting by taking ownership and initiative Openness to listen, learn and contribute beyond the confines of this role Hard working, detail-oriented, tenacious and systematic. Enthusiastic to do whatever it takes willing to take personal accountability for delivery Ability to work under pressure, flexible, highly organised and able to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
10. Location	Mumbai
11. Salary range	12 Lakhs plus reimbursements (depending on skills and experience)

Senior Counsellor - Healing Services

1. Context	Providing direct psychotherapeutic services, handholding of counselor and conducting trainings relevant to Mental Health and Child Sexual Abuse.
2. Organogram	Coordinator Healing Services \| Sr. Counsellor – Healing Services
3. Key Objectives of the Job	Providing psycho-therapeutic services to children and adults survivors of sexual abuse, maintaining the documentation for the same and conducting trainings relevant to Mental Health and Child Sexual Abuse.
4. Major Deliverables	The major responsibilities are: Providing psycho-therapeutic services to children and adults survivors of sexual abuse Providing psycho- therapeutic services to children in Institutional setting. Maintaining the client data base and documentation of all cases in the organizational formats and submitting monthly updates to the Coordinator. Conducting group sessions on mental health topics like self-care, awareness sessions and trainings on the issue with various stakeholders. Supporting the Counsellors in case work. Assisting Coordinators and Managers in Team related tasks and reports. Conducting trainings relevant to Mental Health and Child Sexual Abuse.
5. Job Challenge	Handle on-field challenges specific to interventions on the issue of CSA and work towards mitigating concerns in a timely manner.
6. Specialized job competencies	Therapeutic knowledge and trauma informed Critical thinking Good Communication Skills Good Documentation Skills Openness to learning Ethical understanding of therapy and practices
7. Educational Qualification	Full time master’s in clinical/ counselling psychology with a UGC recognized University.
8. Desired Experience	2+ years of experience in direct psychotherapeutic interventions with client. Preferred experience of working with cases of child protection. Should be a stickler for detail and process adherence.
9. Other desired attributes	Being able to work in a team with clear and open communication. Knowledge of windows, word and excel is necessary.
10. Language Proficiency	Fluency in English, Hindi and Preferably Marathi.
11. Location	Mumbai Office- Mumbai. The job may require travelling to various locations across the country.
12. Salary range	Rs. 30,000/-+ per month & above + Travel + Therapeutic + Training Allowance.

Counsellor - Healing Services

1. Context	Providing direct psychotherapeutic services in the capacity of counselor at psychotherapeutic services unit.
2. Organogram	Coordinator Healing Services \| Counsellor-Healing Services
3. Key Objectives of the Job	Providing psycho- therapeutic services to children and adults survivors of sexual abuse, maintaining the documentation for the same.
4. Major Deliverables	The major responsibilities are: Providing psycho- therapeutic services to children and adults survivors of sexual abuse Maintaining the client data base and documentation of all cases in the organizational formats and submitting monthly updates to the Coordinator. Conducting group sessions on the various topics related to Mental Health like self-care. Supporting the team in the case work and other tasks.
5. Job Challenge	To be able to reflect on field realities, challenges and movements specific to interventions on the issue of CSA and work towards mitigating concerns in a timely manner.
6. Specialized job competencies	Therapeutic knowledge and trauma informed Critical thinking Good Communication Skills Good Documentation Skills Openness to learning Ethical understanding of therapy and practices
7. Educational Qualification	Full time Masters in Clinical/ Counselling Psychology with a UGC recognized University OR Full time MSW with specialization in Psychiatric Social Work/Mental Health.
8. Desired Experience	1- 2 years of experience in direct psychotherapeutic interventions with client. Should be a stickler for detail and process adherence.
9. Other desired attributes	Being able to work in a team with clear and open communication. Knowledge of windows, word and excel is necessary.
10. Language Proficiency	Fluency in English, Hindi and preferably Marathi.
11. Location	Office – Mumbai. The job requires travel to various locations across the country.
12. Salary range	24,000 INR per month5200/- per month (Travel reimbursement) +2000/- per month (Therapeutic reimbursement) + 5000/- Annual Training reimbursement

Research Associate - Research, Monitoring and Evaluation

1. Context	Evidence creation and utilization for prevention of CSA
2. Organogram	Manger-Research, Monitoring and Evaluation \| Research Associate
3. Key Objectives of the Job	Supports the implementation of research and evaluation projects by conducting literature reviews, developing measurement tools, collecting and analysing data, and supporting the development of project deliverables.
4. Major Deliverables	The major responsibilities are: Conduct thorough literature reviews on development issues and write research reports. Conceptualize studies in line with the research focus of the organization. Conduct advanced qualitative analysis and basic quantitative analysis making use of available data. Perform field visits for data collection (such as conducting interviews/FGDs) as well as ensure good quality of data. Transcribe qualitative data gathered from interviews and prepare transcribed data for coding. Develop training modules and train the field investigators/staff collecting data on data collection procedures/protocols for evaluations/research studies. Develop and update study protocol manuals for data related activities and FGD and interview guides used in study. Undertake occasional research reviews to help identify gaps or scope new strands of work within areas of interest. Support the implementation of all kinds of evaluation studies.
5. Job Challenge	To be able to reflect on field realities, challenges and movements specific to interventions on the issue of CSA and work towards mitigating concerns in a timely manner.
6. Educational Qualification	Post-Graduation degree in Social Sciences, Development studies, Economics, Psychology, Anthropology, or related field.
7. Desired Experience	Minimum 2 years of professional experience. working with the non-profit sector and on child issues will be an added advantage.
8. Other desired attributes	Excellent desk analytical research skills, and experience in qualitative and quantitative research techniques Proven written and presentation skills in a range of formats (briefings, reports, summaries, blogs, research articles etc.) Proficient in data collection and analysis tools and Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Interest and ability to use emerging tech platforms for design of data collection for research and M&E Strong communication skills in Hindi and English.
9. Language Proficiency	Fluency in English, Hindi and preferably Marathi.
10. Location	Mumbai
11. Salary range	30000/- to 35000/- INR per month 3500/- per month (Travel reimbursement) + 2000/- per month (Therapeutic reimbursement) + 5000/- Annual Training reimbursement

Training Associate - Training Team

1. Context	Implementing Training & sensitization programs
2. Organogram	Training Coordinator \| Training Associate
3. Key Objectives of the Job	To support in the planning and implementation of quality training and awareness programs for both Government & non-government institutions/agencies on CSA/PSE and achieve the Outreach Target set out in the Annual Plan of Training & Advocacy division.
4. Core Responsibilities	The core responsibilities are: To organize, coordinate and conduct small scale training and awareness session with Govt & private sector professionals. To suggest changes to existing resource materials used for TOT programme based on learning from implementation experiences (online/offline). To Follow-up/gather indirect data from individuals, organizations, schools, and various agencies who have attended Arpan’s trainings. To provide handholding support to trained teachers for further implement PSE trainings in their respective schools. To play support role to the Training Manager in translation of content. To take diligent feedback on trainings conducted, share it internally to enhance knowledge and inform program planning & execution. To support in creating process documents, training specific modules/ppts etc and advocacy proposals. To pitch with CSOs, Foundations, Corporates & other like-mined institutions for awareness & trainings programs on CSA / PSE.
5. Job Challenge	To be able to effectively implement training modules by adopting hybrid model of online & off-line trainings basing the request from partners.
6. Specialized job competencies	Understanding of the issue of CSA, ability to coordinate, plan & conduct trainings, working with people, good communication skills (oral & written) etc.
7. Educational Qualification	Graduation/ Post Graduation in Education, Sociology, Psychology, Child Development, Social work and other related fields.
8. Desired Experience	Have past work experience of conducting trainings & sensitization on CSA/PSE.
9. Other desired attributes	Inter-personal skills and perseverance
10. Location	Mumbai
11. Salary range	28000/- to 32000/- INR per month 5200/- per month (Travel reimbursement) + 2000/- per month (Therapeutic reimbursement) + 5000/- Annual Training reimbursement

Program Officer - Prevention Services

1. Context	Implementing Arpan’s Prevention Programme
2. Organogram	Coordinator \| Programme Officers
3. Key Objectives of the Job	Ensure quality-driven implementation of prevention services
4. Major Responsibilities	The major responsibilities are: Implementing of the Prevention projects of Arpan on the field, namely teaching children personal safety skills from the age group of 6 – 18 years in schools and conducting Awareness sessions on child sexual abuse with parents, teachers, and other stakeholders Documentation of field experiences in a timely manner Adherence to operational protocol, including timely reporting of field activities to coordinators Ensuring regular reviews with Coordinator and Manager, prevention Services
5. Job Challenge	To implement the programs as well as do quality documentation
6. Specialized job competencies	Ability to work in a large diverse team Keenness to work with children
7. Educational Qualification	Graduation / Post graduation in Education, Sociology, Social work, Psychology, Child Development, and other related fields.
8. Desired Experience	Experience in group work with children and adolescents, conducting sessions and facilitating discussions. Freshers with any similar voluntary work experience will also be eligible.
9. Other desired attributes	Ability to work in a large team; creative and child-friendly; open to extensive local travel; Multilingual with fluency in English
10. Location	Mumbai
11. Salary range	25000 INR per month5200/- per month (Travel reimbursement) +2000/- per month (Therapeutic reimbursement) + 5000/- Annual Training reimbursement

Please send us your Resumes on hr@arpan.org.in

About Arpan’s Child Protection Policy :
Arpan’s work is child-centric where the key is to understand and value what the child wants and hence the child is an integral part of the decision-making process. This philosophy extends to all the programmes at Arpan, where children are the primary stakeholders.

Arpan expects that all board members, advisors, donors, partners, employees, volunteers, interns, consultants, partner counsellors and contractors agree to fully comply with Arpan’s Child Protection Policy.
Please read the detailed Child Protection policy here
https://www.arpan.org.in/child-protection-policy/

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