Job Opportunitites at Futures Group, India

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Futures Group specialises in the design and implementation of public health

and social programmes throughout the world with much of our work concerning

HIV/AIDS in developing countries. Futures Group European office is looking

for persons to potentially join the DFID funded Programme Management

Organization for Managing DFID Supported HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health

Programmes in India

The overall objective of the Programme Management Organisation will be to

manage the implementation and monitoring of a number of key existing and new

contracts and activities, which form part of DFID's support to the National

AIDS Control Programme (NACP). All positions will be engaged for a period

extending no later than March 2007.

HEAD OF PMO

Reference DFID/IND/PMO

We require a highly motivated individual to co-ordinate all project

components, provide general management to the team, and be responsible for

all deliverables. The candidate will need to work closely with DFID, NACP II

and other key stakeholders.

The candidate will be responsible for:

-Programme Management and strategic planning

-Managing multiple international and national agency partners

-Contract Management /establishing mechanisms for contract approval

-Supervising and coordinating all aspects of technical work

-Managing a number of key existing and new contracts

-Networking, liaising and communicating with other programmes and

initiatives.

The ideal candidate must have the following skills and experience:

-A university degree in Public Health or relevant subject

-10 years professional experience as a team leader on Sexual Health and

HIV/AIDS

-At least 7 years experience as a senior programme manager/technical advisor

for an international agency and preferably previous experience working with

DFID

-Experience of managing multiple partners

-Demonstrated financial control of a project is essential

-Fluency in spoken and written English

-Professional working experience in a relevant role within India

MONITORING & EVALUATION EXPERT

Reference DFID/IND/ME

The Monitoring and Evaluation expert will support, advise and develop M & E

strategy on all activities conducted by the PMO

The candidate will be responsible for:

-Ensuring comprehensive and consistent Monitoring and Evaluation systems for

existing and new activities conducted by the PMO

-Supporting and improving current monitoring and evaluation systems

-Prepare and disseminate reports and findings to key stakeholders

-Networking, liaising and communicating with other programmes and

initiatives

The ideal candidate must have the following skills and experience:

-A relevant university degree (e.g. Social Science, or Public Health)

-7-10 years experience in the field of sexual health and HIV/AIDS issues in

India

-Extensive and proven theoretical and practical skills in social research

methods

-A demonstrated ability to manage M & E programmes in the field of sexual

health and HIV/AIDS

-Preferably previous monitoring and evaluation work experience with DFID

-Professional working experience in a relevant role within India

-Fluency in spoken and written English

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Reference DFID/IND/CS

The Communications Specialist should be capable of developing effective

HIV/AIDS communications and media strategy

The candidate will be responsible for:

-Developing a national Media Campaign for television, both terrestrial

and/or satellite. You will identify, shortlist and contract an organisation

to develop a national campaign.

-Liaise with the NACO to ensure that appropriate mechanisms for approval are

obtained for all media activities and materials

-Facilitate Monitoring and Evaluation for HIV/AIDS related media activities

-Monitor and manage time slots on electronic media, space on print and

outdoor media

-Organise exhibitions, events and any other innovative media as required

The ideal candidate must have the following skills and experience:

-A university degree in Journalism, Public Relations, or other relevant

subject

-7-10 years experience in the field of sexual health and HIV/AIDS issues in

India

-Experience of developing print and electronic IEC/BCC campaign material

-Demonstrated experience in media planning/management

-Extensive experience of working with a wide range of media including TV,

radio, internet, and print media

-Professional working experience in a relevant role within India

OFFICE AND FINANCE MANAGER

Reference DFID/IND/FAO

The Office and Finance Manager will be responsible for all administrative

and financial aspects of the Programme Management Organisation

The candidate will be responsible for:

-All aspects of Financial Management, including developing and establishing

appropriate monitoring and reporting systems, including budget control and

procurement

-Ensure proper administrative, contractual and financial systems are in

place

-Staff management including the development of personnel policy

-Liaise with the Grant disbursement team to support Individual companies in

building their financial capacity in order to manage the grants.

The ideal candidate must have the following skills and experience:

-Solid background in Financial Procedures, Management and Reporting

-7-10 years experience in financial and administrative management of

International NGOs or large organizations

-Proven experience of staff management, financial accounting and reporting,

and, personnel policy development.

-Hands-on experience of financial capacity building with the private sector

or with NGOs highly desirable

-Experience of working in India and on DFID programmes preferable

-A collaborative and facilitative working style

Email your CV quoting reference DFID/IND/PMO to

opportunitiesuk@...

or fax to +44 (0) 1225 443 656

Closing date for applications Tuesday 8th February

Futures Group Europe, Edgar Buildings, 17 Street, Bath BA1 2EN

For more information and applying online visit our website at

www.futuresgroup.com <http://www.futuresgroup.com/>