Applications to be submitted on: www.inductusjobs.com/un     (pdf format only)

Position:  Consultant to provide technical & coordination support to Juvenile Justice Committee of Orissa  High Court, Cuttack, Odisha

Employing Agency (Employer): Inductus Limited

Duration of the contract: Initial contract will be issued till 31-Dec-2026 and may be further extended, subject to project requirements, satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Remuneration: Gross compensation budgeted for the position is very attractive. Please note that the offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and salary history. Applicants to mention their current professional fee & expected professional fee on www.inductusjobs.com/un

No. of Vacancy: 1 Positions (One)

Duty Station: Cuttack, Odisha 

Reporting Line: (1) Administrative Supervision- Inductus Limited

: (2) Technical supervision:

UN ORGANISATION: CP specialist, UN ORGANISATION Bhubaneswar Field Office.

Government: JJC Secretary 

Last Date for Application: 25th May 2026 (Mid-Night) 

CONTENT OF TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)

1. Background:

Juvenile Justice is a legal model that defines justice for juveniles under the Indian Legal System. This system provides special treatment and protection to children in conflict with the law. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is the most essential legal instrument and foundation of juvenile justice law in India, setting strict standards to ensure the 'best interest of the child'. To protect and promote the rights of children in conflict with the law and those in need of care and protection, the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, has been enacted as comprehensive legislation.

The origin of the Juvenile Justice Committees of the Supreme Court and the High Courts can be traced back to the resolutions passed by the Chief Justices’ Conference from 2006 to 2016. The Chief Justices’ Conference of 2013 specifically resolved to establish the Secretariat of the Juvenile Justice Committee in all High Courts to monitor the implementation of the provisions of the Act in their true spirit, following the example set by the Delhi High Court under the JJ Act of 2000.

The Secretariat of the Orissa High Court Juvenile Justice Committee has been constituted to act as a state-level supervisory committee to facilitate the effective implementation of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, in the state. The secretariat supervises and monitors the functioning of statutory bodies set up under the JJ Act, such as the Juvenile Justice Board, Child Welfare Committees, Special Juvenile Police Unit, and support structures like DCPU, CCIs, and Child Line, and reports to the Hon’ble Juvenile Justice Committee. It also coordinates with relevant government departments, including Home, Law, DWCD, School and Mass Education, Labour, Panchayat Raj, and UN ORGANISATION, as well as other stakeholders to support the implementation of the directions and decisions of the Hon’ble High Court JJC (HCJCC). The secretariat addresses various issues related to Juvenile Justice, focusing on the knowledge development of key stakeholders, reviewing, and monitoring the performance of Juvenile Justice Institutions, and disseminating best practices to strengthen the Juvenile Justice System in Odisha.

Additionally, regular meetings are held with concerned departments, functionaries, NGOs, and others to monitor the implementation of the JJ Act, 2015, and resolve systemic, operational, and attitudinal challenges that hinder linkages between juvenile justice functionaries and other government agencies. It evaluates quarterly reports from concerned stakeholders on the status of institutions, authorities, and units as per the JJ Act, 2015, and the guiding JJ Rules, especially regarding the pendency and disposal of cases. Apart from monitoring, regular training programs and seminars are conducted on juvenile justice issues for different functionaries to improve the implementation of the objectives of the Juvenile Justice (CPC) Act, 2015. 

The High Court Juvenile Justice Committees are guided by the core objectives and principles from the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, in fulfilling their roles and mandates with respect to the rights of children. To support the JJC secretariate, UN ORGANISATION has placed a consultant with the JJC for several years and its continuity will ensure strengthened functioning of the Committee.

For detailed information, please check the complete version of the RFP attached below