Project Officer – Child Protection & BVMB Implementation

Position: Project Officer – Child Protection & BVMB Implementation Location: New Delhi (National Level, MWCD) About Us: Celebrating over fifteen years of innovative and collaborative work, Athena Infonomics has established itself as a data-driven global consultancy that leverages social science research, data science, and technology to provide user-centric, context-specific solutions and advice to decision makers.

The Objective Of The Role Provide technical and analytical support to the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) for effective implementation of Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat (BVMB) initiative.

Institutional Arrangement: Embedded within the Technical Support Unit (TSU) at the national level. Work closely with MWCD under the guidance of the Joint Secretary.

Key Responsibilities: Portal-Based Monitoring & Reporting: Upload and maintain district-wise details and contact numbers of Child Marriage Prohibition Officers (CMPOs) nationwide. Ensure timely reporting and data accuracy on the BVMB portal. Monitoring CMPO Activities: Track child marriages prevented/stopped and FIRs registered in cases where child marriage occurred. Analyze trends and prepare periodic reports for MWCD. Support BVMB – 100 Days of Intensive Action: Monitor budget utilization: Track activities conducted as per Ministry guidelines. Complaint Mechanism Development: Support development of a user-friendly complaint system linked to Government Helpline. Monitor action taken on complaints received via the portal and analyze patterns. Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze district-wise progress on child marriage prevalence, with special focus on 257 high-burden districts. Monitor villages declared child marriage-free and continuous progress updates. IEC & Communication Support: Develop posters, films, and digital content for awareness campaigns. Populate MWCD BVMB portal with downloadable IEC materials and live district updates.

Master's in Social Work, Law, Public Policy, Child Rights, or related fields. 3–6 years of experience in child protection laws, policies, and program implementation. Strong understanding of Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, POCSO Act, and related frameworks. Experience in monitoring & evaluation, data analysis, and reporting. Familiarity with government systems, portals, and large-scale program implementation.