Job Vacancy in Calcutta

[Guest guest]

Job title: ADMINISTRATION IN-CHARGE

Employing organization: Solidarity and Action Against The HIV Infection in India

(SAATHII), India

Location: Calcutta, India

Date of Issue: 21.08.2004

Closing Date: 28.08.2004

Description:

SAATHII, a registered non-profit organization, was founded to provide a neutral

platform for multi-sectoral dialogue among health care providers, policy makers,

people living with HIV/AIDS, educators and volunteers leading to the formation

of a collective voice in the fight against the HIV/AIDS epidemic in India.

SAATHII’s vision is to stabilize and reduce HIV/AIDS in India and to ensure

universal access to un-stigmatized quality care, support and treatment. Key

activities include information dissemination, networking, capacity building,

advocacy and research. SAATHII has offices in Chennai (head office) and

Calcutta.

Our Calcutta office is looking for a suitable individual for the post of

Administration In- charge. A person with office administration and communication

skills is required.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

· The principal role of the Administration In-charge will be to support the

Calcutta Office Director and specific Programme Coordinators in our Calcutta

office and provide services for the activities of SAATHII

· Assist in coordinating activities between different project staff

Initiate and manage day-to-day office affairs, including arranging meetings and

training workshops, correspondence, preparing travel itineraries, arranging for

tickets for staff, help in accounting work

Work as organisational spokesperson

Liasoning and networking with other agencies and organisations

Developing and maintaining office filing systems

Some amount of travel within West Bengal may have to be undertaken

Qualifications:

· University degree or equivalent preferably in commerce or economics streams

· English (good command over English, both written and spoken, is ndispensable)

· Working knowledge of Hindi and Bengali

· Basic knowledge regarding computer operations and MS Office

Basic but accurate knowledge of HIV/AIDS issues and appreciation of sexuality

and sexual health issues

Working experience:

2 to 3 years of working experience in a similar capacity

Scale of Payment & Other Terms:

Commensurate with skills and experience

An initial six month contract will be offered with an option for renewal

Contact address:

SAATHII (Solidarity and Action Against The HIV Infection in India)

CD 335, sector I, Salt Lake City

Calcutta 700 064

Ph: 033 2334 7329

E-mail: saathii@..., Website: www.saathii.org