Vacancies in Hyderabad & Calcutta

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SAATHII VACANCIES:

1) PROGRAM MANAGER & COORDINATOR FOR ORPHANS PROGRAM IN TN & AP

2) PROGRAM COORDINATOR

3) Process Documentation Training Coordinator

PROGRAM MANAGER & COORDINATOR FOR ORPHANS PROGRAM IN TN & AP

SAATHII is initiating a capacity-building program to improve care and

support services for children orphaned and/or affected by HIV/AIDS in

Andhra Pradesh and TamilNadu. Suitable candidates are sought for post of Program

Manager and Program Coordinator.

POSITION: PROGRAM MANAGER (JOB CODE HYD-JJ-PM0805)

LOCATION: HYDERABAD

REQUIRED: In-depth knowledge of prevention, care, support and

treatment issues related to HIV/AIDS, a thorough understanding of care and

support for children orphaned by HIV/AIDS, and demonstrated

experience and skills in leadership, communication, and program

management.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure appropriate implementation of agreed upon strategy

• Evaluate and select program implementing NGOs

• Develop program activities in consultation with implementing NGOs

• Provide day-to-day supervision of staff

• Leverage technical support from related organisations/programs and

liaise with key stakeholders

• Supervise all aspects of programme evaluation and reporting

• Provide orientation and training for staff and implementing NGOs

• Maintain ongoing communication with SAATHII leadership and provide

needed research and informational materials. Some evening calls may be

necessary.

• Oversee program budget and financial assistance for implementing

NGOs and maintain regular financial records

• Support resource mobilization and address program sustainability

issues for replication/scaling up of program

• Participate in related advocacy and networking efforts

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A university degree at the post-graduate level or higher in health

or social sciences.

• At least five years of experience in HIV/AIDS programs and

demonstrated experience in program management.

• Familiarity with HIV/AIDS issues related to children and women.

• Full proficiency in spoken and written English and either Tamil and/or Telugu.

• Exceptional inter-personal, written, and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrated leadership, research, and presentation capabilities.

• Experience in working / liaising with NGOs, government agencies,

corporate bodies, bilateral and multi-lateral agencies, and

international organisations.

• Ability to manage human and financial resources and work

independently, as a team player and with multiple sectors.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates must submit a comprehensive CV with supporting

cover letter and three references. Also, please note in the

application the salary expectations and available start date. Salaries are

competitive and will be based on experience. An initial one-year contract will

be offered.

Applications should be sent by e-mail attn: Rufus at

saathii.jobs@.... Please specify the position with Job Code

'PROGRAM MANAGER (JOB CODE HYD-JJ-PM0805)'. in your e-mail subject.

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2. POSITION: PROGRAM COORDINATOR (JOB CODE HYD-JJ-PC0805)

LOCATION: HYDERABAD

REQUIRED: In-depth knowledge of prevention, care, support and

treatment issues related to HIV/AIDS, an understanding of care and

support for children orphaned by HIV/AIDS, and demonstrated experience and

skills in managing day-to-day operations, providing logistical and

administrative support, and programme monitoring, evaluation and reporting.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide ongoing technical assistance on care and support issues and

operational and logistical support for implementation of program

activities.

• Maintain ongoing communication with implementing NGOs

• Coordinate orientation and trainings and regular meetings

• Monitor programme implementation progress and conduct program evaluations

• Draft regular progress reports and ensure timely submission

• Maintain database of related reports, assessments and other materials.

• Provide content support for web development

• Facilitate information and best-practice sharing

• Identify training needs and create training opportunities to build

local capacity

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A university degree at the post-graduate level or higher in health

or social sciences.

• Preferably at least two years of experience in HIV/AIDS programs and

demonstrated experience in program coordination and implementation.

• Familiarity with HIV/AIDS issues related to children.

• Full proficiency in spoken and written English and either Tamil and/or Telugu.

• Exceptional inter-personal, written, and oral communication skills.

• Strong skills in program monitoring, evaluation and reporting and

quantitative data collection and analysis.

• Sound computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office

• Ability to work independently and as a team player.

• Willing to travel extensively in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh

TO APPLY

Interested candidates must submit a comprehensive CV with supporting

cover letter and three references. Also, please note in the

application the salary expectations and available start date. Salaries are

competitive and will be based on experience. An initial one-year contract will

be offered.

Applications should be sent by e-mail to Rufus at

saathii.jobs@... Please specify the position with Job Code

PROGRAM COORDINATOR (JOB CODE HYD-JJ-PC0805) in your e-mail subject.

ABOUT SAATHII

Founded in 2000, SAATHII is a nongovernmental capacity-building

organization with a mission to strengthen and expand HIV/AIDS

prevention, care, support and treatment services throughout India.

More information may be found at www.saathii.org

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Job title: Process Documentation Training Coordinator

Employing organization: Solidarity and Action Against The HIV

Infection in India (SAATHII), India

Location: Calcutta, India

Date of Issue: 03.08.2005

Closing Date: 13.08.2005

About SAATHII:

SAATHII, a non-government organization founded in 2000, works to

strengthen the capacities of individuals and organizations working on

HIV/AIDS in India through information dissemination, networking,

advocacy and technical assistance services. It is known for innovative

and multi-sectoral initiatives in the HIV/AIDS field. SAATHII is

registered as a tax-exempt charitable trust with offices in Chennai

(head office) and Calcutta.

Job Description:

SAATHII is looking for a suitable individual for a six-month process

documentation training programme, which requires a broad knowledge of

documentation principles and techniques, current health sector issues

(particularly HIV/AIDS) and project management and monitoring.

The principal role of the Process Documentation Training Coordinator

will be to arrange interactive and activity-based training to enhance

the process documentation and information dissemination techniques and

skills of the trainees. The training programme will include a series

of workshops by various resource persons, and associated assignments

that will relate to actual projects the trainees are involved in. The

Coordinator will also have to adapt all modules for the training

programme into a user friendly manual and assist in developing an

online version of the manual.

The Process Documentation Training Coordinator will report to the

Country Director - Programmes & Development / Calcutta Office

Director, SAATHII.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

1. Strong knowledge base and skills in process documentation

principles and techniques.

2. At least five to seven years of experience in health related work

in India (particularly HIV/AIDS), including programme design and

implementation, reporting, research, monitoring, evaluation, financial

and human resources management.

3. At least three to five years of experience in direct involvement in process

documentation work.

4. Fluency in English and Bengali, both spoken and written.

5. Graduation or higher degree from a recognized university preferably

in health or social sciences.

6. Sound computer skills (including use of Internet, Microsoft Office

and DTP software).

7. Experience in working / liaising with NGOs, government agencies,

corporate bodies, bilateral and multi-lateral agencies and individual

resource persons.

8. Ability to work independently and as a team player in a complex,

multicultural environment, with demonstrated leadership,

communication, networking and presentation capabilities.

9. Willingness to travel within West Bengal will be necessary.

Salary (consolidated):

Salary will be commensurate with experience and expertise. A six month contract

will be offered.

To apply:

Please submit a comprehensive CV in English with a supporting cover

letter, including the names of three referees (preferably one should

be a current or previous employer), as well as salary expectations and whether

able to join immediately or not.

Applications should be sent by courier or e-mail to the following

address, and be clearly marked " Application for Process Documentation

Training Coordinator Position " .

Contact address:

Director

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

CD 335, Sector I, Salt Lake City, Calcutta 700 064

Phone: 033 2334 7329

E-mail: saathii.jobs@...

Website: www.saathii.org

E-mail for further details: saathii@...

Closing date for applications: 13.08.2005

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SAATHII: Solidarity and Action Against the HIV Infection in India

Chennai: (044) 2817-3948

Calcutta: (033) 2334-7329

www.saathii.org

Job inquiries: saathii.jobs @ gmail.com

All other inquiries: saathii