Protection Officer (Institutional Care) And Project Coordinator (CHL) Vacancy At District Child Protection Unit Nicobar District Car Nicobar

Table of Contents

• Role overview
• Vacancy snapshot
• Eligibility criteria
• Mission Vatsalya and CHL 1098 context
• Key responsibilities
• Selection and terms
• Application process
• Ideal candidate profile
• Why these roles matter
• Key dates and address
• Quick reference table
• Application checklist

District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Nicobar has invited applications for one Protection Officer (Institutional Care) and one Project Coordinator (Child Helpline 1098) under Mission Vatsalya on a contractual basis, with the last date for receipt of applications being 7 November 2025 at the Deputy Commissioner Office, Car Nicobar.​

Role overview

These positions strengthen district-level child protection systems by improving institutional care services and 24×7 Child Helpline (1098) response and coordination, which are core deliverables under Mission Vatsalya’s framework for care, protection, and rehabilitation of children in distress.​
The Protection Officer (IC) focuses on standards of care, monitoring of Child Care Institutions (CCIs), individual care plans, and convergence with allied departments, while the Project Coordinator (CHL) leads helpline operations, case triage, field linkages, and reporting to ensure timely services and follow-up.​

Vacancy snapshot

• Posts: Protection Officer (Institutional Care) – 01; Project Coordinator (CHL/1098) – 01.​
• Mode: Contractual engagement under Mission Vatsalya through DCPU, under administrative control of the District Magistrate/Deputy Commissioner.​
• Application deadline: 7 November 2025; address: Chairperson, DCPU, Room No. 04, Annexure Building, Deputy Commissioner Office, Car Nicobar – 744301.​

Eligibility criteria

• Education:
  • Postgraduate in Social Work/Sociology/Child Development/Human Rights/Public Administration/Psychology/Psychiatry/Law/Public Health/Community Resource Management; or.​
  • Graduate in the above disciplines with at least 2 years’ experience in Women & Child Development/social work fields.​
• Skills: Diploma in Computer Applications; basic IT proficiency for case management, MIS, and reporting.​
• Mission alignment: Understanding of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and Mission Vatsalya SOPs is essential for both roles to ensure legal compliance and service standards in the district.​

Mission Vatsalya and CHL 1098 context

Mission Vatsalya mandates every district to operate a round‑the‑clock Child Helpline unit under DCPU, with roles like Project Coordinator, Supervisors, and Case Workers to provide outreach and link children to emergency and long‑term care services, including CCIs and rehabilitation programs.​
DCPU serves as the nodal agency for implementing child protection laws, schemes, and convergence with police, health, railways, labor, and local governance, which directly underpins the Protection Officer (IC) and CHL Project Coordinator mandates.​

Key responsibilities

• Protection Officer (IC):
  • Monitor CCIs for standards of care, maintain case files, and develop Individual Care Plans with measurable outcomes; ensure compliance with JJ Act rules and inspections.​
  • Coordinate with CWC/JJB for orders, ensure reunification/rehabilitation pathways, and manage convergence with education, health, and social protection schemes.​
  • Prepare reports, audits, and compliance documentation for district/state reviews and capacity building of CCI staff on child protection protocols.​
• Project Coordinator (CHL):
  • Lead 1098 operations at the DCPU helpline unit; ensure 24×7 response readiness, case intake, triage, and linkage to police, CWC, CCIs, hospitals, and NGOs as per SOPs.​
  • Supervise CHL staff, maintain MIS and case follow‑up trackers, and conduct outreach/awareness activities, kiosks, and child help desks at key locations like railway stations.​
  • Ensure documentation, evidence collection where needed, and timely escalation to district authorities for high‑risk cases or emergencies.​

Selection and terms

Engagement is contractual with fixed honorarium as per district notification; third‑party summaries for similar DCPU roles indicate typical pay in the ₹27,000–₹30,000 range for Protection Officer and coordinator cadres, though candidates must rely on the official Nicobar vacancy notice for exact remuneration and tenure.​
Selection generally involves scrutiny of qualifications and experience, followed by interview/skill assessment; final approval is under the District Magistrate’s administrative control as per Mission Vatsalya guidelines.​

Application process

• Submit the prescribed application form with copies of educational/experience certificates to the Chairperson, DCPU, Room No. 04, Annexure Building, DC Office, Car Nicobar – 744301, by 7 November 2025 during office hours; speed post/in‑person submission is typically accepted per district notices.​
• Ensure accurate contact details and attach proof of computer diploma; incomplete applications or those received after the deadline may be rejected without further notice.​

Ideal candidate profile

• Field‑experienced social work or law graduates who have worked with CWC/JJB processes, case management, and CCI standards, with strong coordination skills across departments and NGOs.​
• Comfort with crisis response, documentation, and MIS reporting for helpline operations; ability to conduct community outreach and awareness on JJ Act and Childline 1098.​

Why these roles matter

Robust institutional care and a responsive helpline are pivotal to early identification, rescue, and rehabilitation of children in need of care and protection; these positions directly impact child safety outcomes at the last mile in island districts like Nicobar.​
Effective DCPU staffing improves convergence, reduces response times, and ensures legal compliance and quality-of-care standards across the child protection ecosystem.​

Key dates and address

• Last date: 7 November 2025.​
• Address: Chairperson, District Child Protection Unit, Room No. 04, Annexure Building, Deputy Commissioner Office, Car Nicobar – 744301.​

Quick reference table

Application checklist

• Verify eligibility and compile degree transcripts, experience certificates, and computer diploma; draft a one‑page note on managing a complex 1098 case or CCI compliance audit to demonstrate readiness.​
• Submit before the deadline and retain dispatch proof; keep phone/email accessible for interview communication from the DCPU.​