Jobs in TARSHI, New Delhi, India

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THE SOUTH and SOUTH EAST ASIA REGIONAL RESOURCE CENTRE ON SEXUALITY

Hosted by TARSHI

TARSHI (Talking About Reproductive and Sexual Health Issues), an NGO based

in New Delhi, India, works towards expanding sexual and reproductive

choices in people's lives, believing that all people have the right to

sexual well-being and a self-affirming, enjoyable sexuality.

As part of a new Ford Foundation funded initiative, TARSHI has set up a

Resource Centre on Sexuality for the South and South East Asia Region

which aims to increase knowledge and scholarship on issues of sexuality,

sexual health and sexual well being in this region. The Centre will

provide and share essential information and resources across countries in

this region, will develop scholarship and capacity through experiential

learning and will initiate the spread and consolidation of knowledge. The

Centre through its efforts hopes to enhance conceptual understanding of

the fields of sexuality, gender and human rights. The Resource Centre will

specially focus on sexuality related work in China, India, Indonesia, the

Philippines and Vietnam.

Specific programmatic goals are to:

• Develop and build on the scholarship and capacity in the field of

sexuality in the South and South East Asia region with a view to transform

theory into practice.

• Enhance the conceptual understanding of the fields of sexuality, gender

and human rights and of their inter-linkages with socio-cultural issues in

the South and South East Asia region.

• Increase and consolidate the knowledge base and resources available on

issues of sexuality and sexual well-being in the South and South East Asia

region.

The Resource Centre will conduct a regional institute, a visiting scholars

program, bring out thematic publications, set up and maintain a library,

organise public lectures and events on sexuality issues and conduct other

relevant activities to meet its goals.

TARSHI has the following vacancies in its South and South East Asia

Regional Resource Centre in New Delhi.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR/MANAGER

The program Director/Manager will be responsible for developing the

Resource Centre’s activities at a regional level, under the guidance of

the Executive Director. S/he will also work closely with other staff and

assist in developing the activities of the Centre to meet regional needs.

In addition to other responsibilities, s/he will be primarily responsible

for the visiting scholars program. The job title will depend on the

individual’s skills, competence and professional experience.

A suitable candidate should possess: substantive knowledge of issues of

sexuality and rights; 7-8 years experience working on issues of sexuality,

sensitivity to cross-cultural issues; an appropriate higher degree in the

social sciences; the ability to network with individuals and organizations

at a national and international level and excellent interpersonal skills.

Also required are excellent communication and presentation skills, keen

intellectual, analytical and planning abilities, strong decision-making

abilities and word processing skills on the computer.

THE LIBRARY AND PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR

The Library and Publications Coordinator will be primarily responsible for

setting up, maintaining and updating the Resource Centre Library. S/he

will work in coordination with the Research and Advocacy Coordinator to

ensure timely production of Resource Centre publications.

The Library and Publications Coordinator will advise on electronic

dissemination of information, teach and instruct library patrons on the

use of electronic information resources; administer and manage the Library

database and web site; handle administrative and logistical arrangements

for the Centre’s activities; manage and maintain resource materials and

equipment.

A suitable candidate should possess: An appropriate degree in the social

sciences and a professional degree in Library Sciences; minimum

experience of 3-4 years working in a development agency library/resource

centre; possess high competence in the use of computers, networks and

software programs; excellent communication skills; good coordination and

networking abilities.

The positions are located in New Delhi and will remain open until filled.

TARSHI is committed to diversity in its staffing and to the maintenance of

an environment free of discriminatory practices.

TARSHI’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all

individuals. No individual shall be discriminated against because of her

or his actual or perceived age, gender, caste, class, disability, marital

status, religion or sexual orientation.

Compensation will be based on experience and internal equity.

All applications should clearly indicate the post applied for; and be

accompanied by a resume and a 300-500 word essay on why you think you are

suitable for the post.

Please send applications to The Executive Director, TARSHI by email to:

tarshiweb@....