Multiple vacancies at CASP-- TSU in Gujarat, and UTs

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Multiple vacancies at CASP (Community AID and Sponsorship Program)

in Gujarat (based at Ahmedabad), Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and

Deu.

Posted by: " CASP " Community AID and Sponsorship Program

CASP invites applications from committed development professionals

for the project Gujarat TSU (Technical Support Unit). The TSU is a

three (3) year project, which is supported by the National AIDS

Control Organization (NACO). The main objective of setting up a TSU

is to support State HIV /AIDS programs particularly Gujarat, DD, DN

State AIDS Prevention Society (s) in the areas of targeted

interventions, strategic planning, capacity building, HIV

mainstreaming and private /public partnership.

1. Program Officer (STI, HIV Surveillance, Care and Support): 1

positions based in Ahmedabad

The Program Officer (STI, HIV Surveillance Care and Support) will be

responsible for supporting district level programs, targeted

interventions, strengthening services for STI, HIV surveillance,

care & support, and social marketing of condoms. The Program Officer

will closely work with high-risk groups such as FSWs, MSM and

Transgenders.

* Qualification and Experience: MBBS with at least 3 years

clinical experience or MD in a clinical field such as General

medicine, Skin & STD, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Pediatrics, or

Community Medicine, and having worked with and taken care of people

living with HIV and AIDS, for at least 1-2 years. Ability to work

with a multidisciplinary team, experience with designing and

developing training modules and ability to set up and

directly provide services for the HIV infected and affected

populations. Knowledge of the local language and skills in computer

use Epi-Info, SPSS are essential.

2. Project Officer (Programme): 2 positions based in Dadra and Nagar

Haveli & Daman and Diu.

The Program Officer (Programme) will be responsible for supporting

the programs. The incumbent will be responsible for planning and

developing outreach strategies for high-risk groups, target

interventions, advocacy and HIV mainstreaming.

* Qualification and Experience: Postgraduate in social work and

Social sciences, Health Administration with at least 5-8 years experience in

the HIV field, having worked with people living with HIV and AIDS. Ability to

work with a multidisciplinary team, experience with designing and developing

training modules and documents and reports is useful. Knowledge of the local

language and skills in computer use MS Office, SPSS, Epi info are added

advantage.

3. Project Officer (M & E): (1 position based in Ahmedabad)

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be responsible for data

compilation and analysis related to the HIV prevention, care and

support programs in all the districts of Gujarat. The Officer will

also compile monthly and quarterly reports, and sort out technical

problems with the data.

* Qualification and Experience: Post graduation degree in

Demography/ Statistics/ Applied mathematics with 4-5 years of

relevant experience in program monitoring and evaluation.

4. Project Officer (Advocacy and Documentation): (1 position based

in Ahmedabad)

The Advocacy and Documentation Officer is responsible for supporting

and documenting the advocacy, community mobilization, and HIV main

streaming activities, and managing the capacity building needs of

the projects at the district level.

* Qualifications & experience: Post Graduation in Journalism

and Mass Communication / English / or other relevant discipline.

* 5-8 years relevant experience working with Govt / NGO

sectors, designing and implementing advocacy programs, working with

community groups and policy makers. Knowledge of local language and

experience in the HIV sector would be an added advantage.

6. Finance Officer: 1 position based in Ahmedabad.

The Finance Officer will be responsible for TSU finance management.

The Officer will support the Gujarat, DD, D & N, State AIDS

Prevention Societie (s) to generate quarterly and annual financial

reports, and support financial and procurement policies. Ability to

monitor and control accounting activities related to the TSU and

maintain records.

* Qualification & experience: Charted Accountant/MBA (Finance)

with 5-6 years of experience. Excellent computer skills, usage of

Tally package, MS-Excel is required. Sound knowledge of financial

system and procedures. Or B-com with 10-15 years of experience in

developmental sector handling large programmes.

7. Finance and Administration Assistant : 1 position based in

Ahmedabad.

The Finance and Administration assistant will be responsible for

supporting TSU financial management. The Assistant will support the

Gujarat, DD, D & N, State AIDS Prevention Societie (s) to generate

quarterly and annual financial reports, and support financial and

procurement policies. He /she will be responsible for routine

Administrative work.

* Qualification & experience: Charted Accountant/MBA (Finance)

with 5-6 years of experience. Excellent computer skills, B-com with

3-4 years of experience in developmental sector.

8. Admin Associates: 1 position based in Dadra and Nagar Haveli, 1

position based in Daman and Deu, 1 position based in Ahmedbad.

The Admin Associate will be responsible for support service

functions,

including office administration, travel and logistics, maintenance

of files and records, event management, bank transaction work and

management of front office related works.

* Qualification and Experience: Any graduate with 3-5 years of

relevant experience working in office settings in a supportive role.

Good interpersonal, communication and computer skills. Local

language is essential

* Excellent knowledge of PC operations

All of the above positions demand excellent communications and

computer skills. Preferences will be given to candidates who know

Hindi and Gujarati and have work experience with NGOs and HIV

programs. Positions from 1-5 involve extensive travel. Please send

your latest resume indicating the post applied for, to the following

address, by 31st October 2007. Shortlisted candidates will be called

for an interview during the first week of November at Ahmedabad.

Note: Please write one page note on why you feel you are fit for the

job you are applying for, what you will contribute if you are

selected.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply. Equally qualified People

Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHAS) are encouraged to apply.

To,

Executive Director

CASP- Community AID and Sponsorship Programme.

Jobs.casp@... or cpo_casp@...