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Rafia Nikhat

Rafia Nikhat

Delhi

Summary

To advocate, negotiate, coordinate and collaborate from policy to grassroots levels with various organizations/ NGOs like SLSA/ DLSA, Child Welfare Committees, Schools, etc. across the regions in North India such as Punjab, Himachal, Jammu, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi for implementation of Project CACA- Children Against Child Abuse.

Focused and collaborative professional with 06 years of experience in end-to-end project management and successful project delivery in the development sector. Closely working with CSR partners, national & international donor agencies and government stakeholders. Having a successful record in team management, capacity building, leadership, documentation, budget monitoring, fostering liaison & partnerships, and driving increased donor engagement & employee volunteering. Equipped to implement large projects, especially those focused on children, youth and women. To Work in a Professionally Challenging Environment that Provides an Opportunity for Continuous Learning & Exposure. Capacity building of govt. officials, Counsellors and care staff of institutions on child care and protection.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Programme Coordinator

Udayan Care
Delhi
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Overseeing the functioning of 13 Children's Homes "Udayan Ghars" (small group homes) and aftercare facilities under the Juvenile Justice Act
  • Managing 30 staff and volunteers, including onboarding, training, goal-setting, and performance management.
  • Ensuring timely action on children's care plans and fulfilling their needs, including education, recreation, health care, mental health, skill development, social reintegration, job placement, etc.
  • Managing partnerships including government, CSR partners, donor agencies, schools, colleges, hospitals, etc.
  • And encouraging their support for the cause.
  • Supporting the management team in planning and ensuring social audits and analysis thereof.
  • Handling and ensuring smooth inspections, and submission of regulatory legal compliances.
  • Ensuring compliance with laws and norms concerning child care plans and individual development.
  • Managing and maintaining data and MIS of all the records and legal records submission.
  • Presenting organization at various platforms, such as District Courts for legal matters, and Educational and Health Set-ups.

Programme Coordinator

Udayan Care
Delhi
12.2020 - 08.2023
  • Spearheading the Alternative Care for children who are in need of Care and Protection as specified under J.J Act
  • Ensuring adherence to Laws and other policies & guidelines on Alternative Care and fulfilling legal compliance with govt
  • Stakeholders
  • Maximizing developmental opportunities for children in collaboration with mental health professionals and caregiving teams
  • Facilitating partner organisation visits, engaging donors with children at project children and organising events along with volunteer engagement
  • Ensuring an effective Aftercare program with proper development and rehabilitation of young adults
  • Liasioning with educational Institutes for enrollment of children on a probono basis
  • Liasioning with health care facilities to ensure medical facilities for children on a probono basis.

Training Officer cum Counsellor

MagicBus India Foundation
Delhi
05.2019 - 05.2020
  • Providing Skill-based training to the youths from the age group of 18-25 years of a batch of 25-30 beneficiaries for two to three batches at one point in time
  • Community mobilisation and community engagement by conducting various activities and events to increase the reach of the programme
  • Coordination with partner organisations and placement drive cells for the placements of youths
  • Exploring industries/ companies as per the interest and calibre of youths
  • Placements of youths post-training in different industries and partner organisations/ companies
  • Ensuring the sustainability of youths in employment by providing constant counselling and exploring opportunities for beneficiaries
  • Maintaining data and ensuring time-to-time follow-ups for the period of six months since placement as a part of the retention policy
  • Preparing Case studies for submission to the Partner organisation and placement drive cell.

Advocacy Ambassador

Social Axiom Foundation
Delhi
  • To advocate, negotiate, coordinate and collaborate from policy to grassroots levels with various organizations/ NGOs like SLSA/ DLSA, Child Welfare Committees, Schools, etc
  • Across the regions in North India such as Punjab, Himachal, Jammu, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi for implementation of Project CACA- Children Against Child Abuse
  • To assist in the content development of Project CACA
  • To conduct capacity-building workshops on child rights, gender equality and child abuse prevention in schools with teaching & non-teaching staff, students and parents
  • To assess challenges to the implementation of Project CACA
  • Representing Project CACA in various seminars, discussions, etc
  • Coordinate with legal and mental health partner organisations in various regions on the board of organisation on a probono basis
  • Raise the business of the organisation by implementing the Project in educational institutes.

Education

Masters in Social Work with Specialization in Early Childhood Development and Research -

Jamia Millia Islamia University
Delhi
05.2018

Bachelors in Arts -

University of Delhi
Delhi
05.2016

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Capacity Building
  • Leadership
  • Team Management
  • Documentation
  • Stakeholder Meeting
  • Extensive Traveling
  • Project Management
  • Document Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Meeting Coordination
  • Updating Stakeholders
  • Professional Networking
  • Staff Management
  • Project assistance
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Project Coordination

Personal Information

  • Place of Birth: Delhi
  • Date of Birth: 01/29/92
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Unmarried

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Urdu

References

  • Mr. Nadeem Ahmad, 9811637277, nadeem.ahmad193@gmail.com, Udayan Care
  • Mr. Pradeep, 9953622674, projectdirector@projectcaca.org, Social Axiom Foundation
  • Mr. Mithilesh Singh, 9599935796, mithilesh.singh@gandhifellowship.org, Piramal Foundation

Hobbies and Interests

  • Cooking
  • Travelling
  • Reading

Volunteer Experience

  • Volunteered in a survey of MCD Polls organized by the Foundation for Restoration of National Values (FRNV).
  • Volunteered in Taalimi Mela; 97th Foundation Day of Jamia Millia Islamia University, organized by National Resource Centre for Foster Care and Centre for Early Childhood Development, Jamia Millia Islamia University.

Timeline

Senior Programme Coordinator

Udayan Care
08.2023 - 08.2024

Programme Coordinator

Udayan Care
12.2020 - 08.2023

Training Officer cum Counsellor

MagicBus India Foundation
05.2019 - 05.2020

Advocacy Ambassador

Social Axiom Foundation

Masters in Social Work with Specialization in Early Childhood Development and Research -

Jamia Millia Islamia University

Bachelors in Arts -

University of Delhi
Rafia Nikhat