Job Opening at Chhattisgarh SMU: Posts under Mainstreaming project

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Project Assistant (NACO-UNDP, Multiple Locations)

Project Officer (NACO-UNDP, Raipur

Sector Coordinator (CBO/ NGO Sector) (NACO-UNDP, Raipur)

Sector Coordinator (Private Sector) (NACO-UNDP, Raipur

Project Assistant (NACO-UNDP, Multiple Locations)

1. Position Vacant: Project Assistant (2 vacancies)(PA-NACO)

2. Background/ Organization:

The complex developmental causes, consequences and challenges associated with

HIV/AIDS, are beginning to make an impact in all spheres of people’s lives. In

the last 20 years, the epidemic has spread from concentrated pockets of high

prevalence into the general population. Infection in women is rising and the

number of children orphaned by AIDS is growing, indicating the need for a

multi-sectoral response.

Mainstreaming HIV/AIDS into the existing responses of various development

processes and government/ non-government responses, has emerged as a key

strategy to address the direct and indirect causes and impact of the epidemic.

The National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) in partnership with UNDP has

designed a project, " Support to the National Response for Mainstreaming HIV”.

This project is expected to lead to a definite change in the way partners

execute their functions. By promoting mainstreaming in India and greater

planning and implementation of HIV related work in different sectors, it is

hoped that ultimately this project will play an important role in reducing HIV

prevalence and incidence in India.

The Project Assistant is being recruited under this project to support the State

AIDS Control Society in taking forward the mainstreaming agenda.

3. Position Accountabilities:

The incumbent will report to the Project Officer in the State Mainstreaming Unit

(SMU) in the SACS. The SMU will in turn report to the Project Director, SACS.

The Project Assistant (PA) is expected to undertake the following tasks:

(1) Provide administrative support to project staff in the state

(2) Backstop arrangements for meetings and workshops

(3) Coordinate project-related travel/ accommodation for project staff

(4) Dispatch letters/ documents/payment; ensuring accuracy of enclosures of

supporting documents and addresses

(5) Follow-up with implementing partners for financial as well as progress

reports

(6) Collate and consolidate reports for further sharing

(7) Collect, maintain and update data/ files relevant to the project

(8)Assist in preparation/ formatting of documents, PowerPoint presentations,

etc.

(9) Facilitate documentation and dissemination of lessons learnt.

4. Qualifications and Experience:

Qualifications:

Masters degree in Social Sciences or related field.

Experience:

(1) Minimum experience of 3-4 years in the area of HIV/AIDS

(2) Familiarity with working in an international organization on development

aspects of HIV/AIDS.

5. Skills and Attributes:

(1) Ability to work independently and as a team player in a multi-cultural

environment

(2) Working knowledge of computers including MS Office package is essential

(3) Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential. Knowledge of one or

two Indian languages, will be an asset.

6. Compensation and Benefits Offered:

Competitive, based on qualifications and salary history.

The SMU will be governed by SACS entitlements with regard to local/ outside

travel and leave.

7. Duration of Contract:

One year

8. Location of Posting: Raipur

9. Reference: PA-NACO

10. Contact Information:

Senior Consultant

Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.

B 372 New Friends Colony

New Delhi 110 025

Email: pa-naco@...

11. Last Date for Applications:

Please apply in the prescribed application form available at www.sams.co.in to

the above email id, by or before September 5, 2007.

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Project Officer (NACO-UNDP, Raipur)

1. Position Vacant: Project Officer, (PO-NACO)

2. Background/ Organization:

The complex developmental causes, consequences and challenges associated with

HIV/AIDS, are beginning to make an impact in all spheres of people’s lives. In

the last 20 years, the epidemic has spread from concentrated pockets of high

prevalence into the general population. Infection in women is rising and the

number of children orphaned by AIDS is growing, indicating the need for a

multi-sectoral response.

Mainstreaming HIV/AIDS into the existing responses of various development

processes and government/ non-government responses, has emerged as a key

strategy to address the direct and indirect causes and impact of the epidemic.

The National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) in partnership with UNDP has

designed a project, " Support to the National Response for Mainstreaming HIV”.

This project is expected to lead to a definite change in the way partners

execute their functions. By promoting mainstreaming in India and greater

planning and implementation of HIV related work in different sectors, it is

hoped that ultimately this project will play an important role in reducing HIV

prevalence and incidence in India.

The Project Officer is being recruited under this project to support the State

AIDS Control Society in taking forward the mainstreaming agenda.

3. Position Accountabilities:

The Project Officer will report to the Project Director (SACS) for all

administrative purposes and to the Team Leader (Mainstreaming), NACO, for all

functional purposes. The incumbent will be expected to undertake the following

responsibilities:

(1) Day-to-day management of the project

(2) Ensuring responsiveness, involvement and activities of the Government

departments in the mainstreaming process

(3) Coordinating between NACO/ SACS, UNDP, implementing agencies among

government, private sector and civil society

(4) Mobilizing key stakeholders such as the Department of Labor, education,

rural development, PRI, tourism, tribal affairs and related departments, private

sector enterprises, employers’ and workers’ associations, resource

organizations, and any other relevant organizations including PLHA networks

(5) Setting up a viable network between SACS and the key stakeholders

(6) Facilitating the formation of State AIDS Council

(7) Facilitating the formation of District Aids Prevention Control Units (DAPCU)

(8) Facilitating situational analysis of districts, in consultation with the

District Collector/CEO, ZP

(9) Facilitating identification of Technical Support Institutions

(10) Coordinating and monitoring field activities in all the identified

districts

(11) Coordinating state-level training programmes in partnership with the

resource agency/ies

(12) Organizing state-level steering committee meetings, state level workshops

and meetings

(13) Ensuring convergence with ongoing NACO/SACS programmes

(14) Assisting SACS in advocating for mainstreaming

(15) Monitoring the progress of the various project partners

(16) Ensuring smooth functioning and progress of the project

(17) Ensuring timely flow of funds to the project partners

(18) Ensuring timely submission of progress reports by project partners

(19) Conducting visits to project sites for effective monitoring

(20) Facilitating technical resources to the project partners as and when

necessary in consultation with NACO, SACS and UNDP.

4. Qualifications and Experience:

Qualifications:

Advanced university degree in management, public administration, social

sciences, or any other relevant field.

Experience:

(1) Minimum experience of 7-8 years in middle managerial level

(2) Significant understanding of the National and state HIV/ AIDS program and

the social and economic dimensions of HIV/ AIDS is highly desirable

(3) Familiarity with working in government, international organization on

development aspects.

5. Skills and Attributes:

(1) Strong management and negotiation skills

(2) Ability to work independently and as a team player in a multi-cultural

environment

(3) Working knowledge of computers including MS Office package

(4) Proficiency in spoken and written English essential. Knowledge of one or two

Indian languages will be an asset.

6. Compensation and Benefits Offered:

Competitive, based on qualifications and salary history.

The SMU will be governed by SACS entitlements with regard to local/outside

travel and leave.

7. Duration of Contract: One year

8. Location of Posting: Raipur

9. Reference: PO-NACO

10. Contact Information:

Senior Consultant

Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.

B 372 New Friends Colony

New Delhi 110 025

Email: po-naco@...

11. Last Date for Applications:

Please apply in the prescribed application form available at www.sams.co.in to

the above email id, by or before September 5, 2007.

Sector Coordinator (CBO/ NGO Sector) (NACO-UNDP, Raipur)

1. Position Vacant: Sector Coordinator (CBO/ NGO Sector)

(SCNGO-NACO)

2. Background/ Organization:

The complex developmental causes, consequences and challenges associated with

HIV/AIDS, are beginning to make an impact in all spheres of people’s lives. In

the last 20 years, the epidemic has spread from concentrated pockets of high

prevalence into the general population. Infection in women is rising and the

number of children orphaned by AIDS is growing, indicating the need for a

multi-sectoral response.

Mainstreaming HIV/AIDS into the existing responses of various development

processes and government/ non-government responses, has emerged as a key

strategy to address the direct and indirect causes and impact of the epidemic.

The National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) in partnership with UNDP has

designed a project, " Support to the National Response for Mainstreaming HIV”.

This project is expected to lead to a definite change in the way partners

execute their functions. By promoting mainstreaming in India and greater

planning and implementation of HIV related work in different sectors, it is

hoped that ultimately this project will play an important role in reducing HIV

prevalence and incidence in India.

The Sector Coordinator is being recruited under this project to support the

State AIDS Control Society in taking forward the mainstreaming agenda.

3. Position Accountabilities:

The Sector Coordinator (CBO/ NGO) will report to the Project Officer in the

State Mainstreaming Unit (SMU) in the SACS. The SMU will in turn report to the

Project Director, SACS.

The Sector Coordinator will be expected to undertake the following

responsibilities:

(1) Provide technical inputs relating to project

(2) Develop a database of possible partners from the civil society

(3) Undertake regular advocacy with the identified partners

(4) Undertake needs assessment/mapping in the identified sectors

(5) Provide technical support to SACS for coordination of the mainstreaming

initiatives with CSO

(6) Develop need based IEC materials for use by partners

(7) Coordinate between NACO/SACS, UNDP and implementing agencies among

government

(8) Contribute to the yearly work plans of the State Mainstreaming Unit

(9) Ensure smooth functioning and progress of the civil society initiatives

through technical back-up and site visits

(10) Ensure regular and quality reporting and proper documentation of the

initiatives.

4. Qualifications and Experience:

Qualifications:

Advanced university degree in social sciences, public administration,

management, or any other relevant field.

Experience:

(1) Minimum experience of 7-8 years of experience in or with civil society

(2) Significant understanding of the National and State HIV/AIDS program and the

social and economic dimensions of HIV/AIDS.

5. Skills and Attributes:

(1) Strong management and negotiation skills

(2) Sound understanding of civil society response to the HIV epidemic

(3) Ability to work independently and as a team player in a multi-cultural

environment

(4) Working knowledge of computers including MS Office package is essential

(5) Thorough understanding of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

6. Compensation and Benefits Offered:

Competitive, based on qualifications and salary history.

The SMU will be governed by SACS entitlements with regard to local/outside

travel and leave.

7. Duration of Contract: One year

8. Location of Posting: Raipur

9. Reference: SCNGO-NACO

10. Contact Information:

Senior Consultant

Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.

B 372 New Friends Colony

New Delhi 110 025

Email: scngo-naco@...

11. Last Date for Applications:

Please apply in the prescribed application form available at www.sams.co.in to

the above email id, by or before September 5, 2007.

Sector Coordinator (Private Sector) (NACO-UNDP, Raipur)

1. Position Vacant: Sector Coordinator (Private Sector)(SCPS-NACO)

2. Background/ Organization:

The complex developmental causes, consequences and challenges associated with

HIV/AIDS, are beginning to make an impact in all spheres of people’s lives. In

the last 20 years, the epidemic has spread from concentrated pockets of high

prevalence into the general population. Infection in women is rising and the

number of children orphaned by AIDS is growing, indicating the need for a

multi-sectoral response.

Mainstreaming HIV/AIDS into the existing responses of various development

processes and government/ non-government responses, has emerged as a key

strategy to address the direct and indirect causes and impact of the epidemic.

The National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) in partnership with UNDP has

designed a project, " Support to the National Response for Mainstreaming HIV”.

This project is expected to lead to a definite change in the way partners

execute their functions. By promoting mainstreaming in India and greater

planning and implementation of HIV related work in different sectors, it is

hoped that ultimately this project will play an important role in reducing HIV

prevalence and incidence in India.

The Sector Coordinator is being recruited under this project to support the

State AIDS Control Society in taking forward the mainstreaming agenda.

3. Position Accountabilities:

The Sector Coordinator – Private Sector will report to the Project Officer in

the State Mainstreaming Unit (SMU) in the SACS. The SMU will in turn report to

the Project Director, SACS. The Sector Coordinator will undertake the following

tasks:

(1) Develop a database of possible partners from the private sector for

collaboration in the Programme Implementation Plan (PIP) under NACP-III

(2) Identify sectors and enterprises for public-private partnership to support

the PIP

(3) Undertake regular advocacy with the identified sectors/enterprises

(4) Undertake needs assessment/mapping in the identified sectors/enterprises

(5) Provide technical support to enterprises to facilitate inclusion of HIV in

their activities under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

(6) Provide technical support to SACS for coordination of the public-private

partnership

(7) Develop and support enterprise-based HIV/AIDS interventions (internal

mainstreaming) in public and private sector enterprises

(8) Develop need based IEC materials for use by partners

(9) Develop and support innovative intervention projects for workers in the

informal economy

(10) Organize sensitization orientation programmes on HIV/AIDS for the officials

of department of labor in the state, and developing projects based on

integration of HIV/AIDS in the existing programmes of labor department such as

labor welfare boards, labor welfare funds and other related boards/organizations

for specific categories of laborers etc.

(11) Contribute to the yearly work plans of the State Mainstreaming Unit

(12) Ensure smooth functioning and progress of the private sector initiatives

through technical back-up and site visits

(13) Ensure regular and quality reporting and proper documentation of the

initiatives.

4. Qualifications and Experience:

Qualifications:

Advanced university degree in management, public administration, social

sciences, or any other relevant field.

Experience:

(1) Minimum experience of 7-8 years of experience in or with the corporate

sector

(2) Significant training experience on HIV/AIDS and of proposal development

(3) Experience in development of proposals and in ensuring facilitating

implementation.

5. Skills and Attributes:

(1) Excellent understanding of the HIV/AIDS epidemic

(2) Good understanding of the National AIDS Control Programme, the State PIP,

and the social and economic dimensions of HIV/AIDS

(3) Strong management ability and negotiation skills

(4) Sound understanding of the corporate sector response to HIV epidemic

(5) Ability to work independently and as a team player in a multi-cultural

environment

(6) Working knowledge of computers including MS Office package, essential

(7) Proficiency in spoken and written English and spoken Hindi is essential.

6. Compensation and Benefits Offered:

Competitive, based on qualifications and salary history.

The SMU will be governed by SACS entitlements with regard to local/outside

travel and leave.

7. Duration of Contract: One year

8. Location of Posting: Raipur

9. Reference: SCPS-NACO

10. Contact Information:

Senior Consultant

Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.

B 372 New Friends Colony

New Delhi 110 025

Email: scps-naco@...

11. Last Date for Applications:

Please apply in the prescribed application form available at www.sams.co.in to

the above email id, by or before September 5, 2007.

Hari Mohan Ph.D.

Programme Officer

HIV & Development Unit

United Nations Development Programme

55, Lodhi Estate

New Delhi - 110003, India

91-11-46532338. Direct

91-11-24628877 Ext 338

91-11-24627612 Fax

www.undp.org.in ; h.mohan@...