Job Description

Location:

Karchhana, Pryagraj, Uttar Pradesh

Remuneration:

?8,000 - ?12,000 per month

(based on fit and experience)

Start date:

ASAP / as mutually agreed

ABOUT US

Sol's ARC is a registered NGO dedicated to ensuring that every child learns and every adult earns through inclusive education and vocational skilling programmes. For 20 years, we have partnered with governments, donors, and communities to bring systemic change and equity for individuals with disabilities.
Our community-based education work strengthens enrolment, attendance, participation, and learning--especially for children at risk of exclusion, including Children with Special Needs (CwSN).

THE ROLE

The Community Resource Person (CRP) is an entry-level, field-based role that supports the day-to-day on-ground implementation of the community-based education programme at the community level. You will work closely with children, families, and local stakeholders to mobilise participation, track key follow-ups, and support smooth delivery of planned activities. Execute field activities and share regular updates with the Block Program Coordinator (BPC), who will plan, manage stakeholders at block level, and supervise quality and targets.

Reports To:

Block Program Coordinator (BPC)

What success looks like:

Families and children participate consistently in planned sessions/meetings. Regular home visits and follow-ups happen as per plan, with clear documentation. Children who are absent/at risk are identified early and followed up quickly. Field data is accurate, complete, and submitted on time. Issues are escalated early to the BPC with clear context.

WHAT YOU'LL ACTUALLY DO

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1) Community Outreach & Mobilisation (Execution-focused)

Conduct door-to-door outreach and mobilise families for programme activities (meetings, sessions, events). Build friendly, respectful relationships with parents/caregivers and community members. Support awareness conversations on education, attendance, inclusion, and child participation (using programme messages/materials).
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2) Child-Level Follow-up & Tracking (On-ground support)

Maintain a simple list of children in the assigned area and track participation/attendance as per formats shared. Identify children who are frequently absent or at risk of dropping out and conduct timely home follow-ups. Understand common barriers (health, seasonal migration, household work, financial stress, stigma) and

report them to the BPC

for resolution planning.
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3) Support for CwSN Participation (Basic identification + referrals via BPC)

Help identify children who may need additional support, including CwSN, and share observations with the BPC. Support families with basic information and accompany them for referrals/meetings

when guided by the BPC

. Promote respectful inclusion in the community and help reduce stigma through positive conversations.
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4) Session/Event Support (Logistics + participation)

Support smooth execution of planned community sessions or school/community events: mobilisation, venue readiness, attendance, materials, basic facilitation support. Take photos and basic documentation as per programme requirements (with consent).
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5) Data & Reporting (Discipline + accuracy)

Fill in registers/formats for home visits, attendance, session participation, and referrals. Submit weekly updates to the BPC in the required format (WhatsApp/email/printed forms). Flag urgent issues immediately (child protection concerns, repeated absence, high-risk situations) to the BPC.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

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Must-haves

Experience (0-1 years)

Freshers or candidates with internship/volunteering experience in community work, education, health, or social sector.

Education & language

Minimum 10th/12th pass (Graduation is a plus, not mandatory). Fluency in Hindi; local dialect knowledge is a strong advantage.

Capabilities

Comfortable speaking with families and small community groups. Willingness to travel locally and work in field conditions. Basic smartphone skills (calls, WhatsApp, forms, photos). Can follow instructions, maintain records, and meet reporting timelines.

Attributes

Respectful, empathetic, and patient with children and families. Reliable, punctual, and consistent with follow-up. Learner mindset--takes feedback and improves quickly.
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Strongly preferred

The candidate belongs to / resides in the same block or nearby area. Prior exposure to disability inclusion (coursework, volunteering, internship) or comfort engaging with CwSN and families.

WHAT'S HARD ABOUT THIS JOB

Community work requires patience--trust and behaviour change take time. You may face resistance, misconceptions, or low participation initially. Field days can be unpredictable; you'll need to stay calm and adaptable. Documentation must stay consistent even when the fieldwork is busy.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

You are the programme's everyday connection with families and children. Your work ensures that planned support actually reaches the ground--and that children who are slipping out of school are noticed early and supported back in.