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Job title: Training Needs Assessment Consultant (Job code KOL-COA-TNAC-0209)

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

(SAATHII), India

Location: Kolkata, India

Date of Issue: February 19, 2009

Closing Date: February 24, 2009

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, research and technical

assistance services. It is known for innovative and multi-sectoral initiatives

in the field of HIV/AIDS. SAATHII is registered as a tax-exempt charitable trust

with offices in Chennai (Head Office), Kolkata, Hyderabad, Karur, Bhubaneswar

and Jaipur.

Job Description:

SAATHII is looking for a suitable individual as Training Needs Assessment

Consultant under the project titled “Building the Capacity of People Living

with HIV and Sexual Minorities in Orissa and West Bengal to Advance their Health

and Rightsâ€. The project seeks to build and facilitate coalitions of these

communities to conduct joint advocacy, play a watchdog role and engage with

government agencies in effective implementation of crucial health programmes.

The project is a collaborative venture of SAATHII and Interact Worldwide,

London.

The Training Needs Assessment Consultant will be required to develop a training

needs assessment format, conducting a needs assessment survey among member

agencies of the coalitions envisaged and preparation of needs assessment report.

The Training Needs Assessment Consultant will report to the Training and

Coalition Coordinators of Orissa and West Bengal of the said project. The

consultant will need to conduct the study in both Orissa and West Bengal.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

1. Strong knowledge base in health and development issues particularly HIV/AIDS,

gender, sexuality, human rights and reproductive health issues.

2. Skills in preparing training needs assessment format, analysis and

documentation.

3.  Good command over English, Hindi languages and Bengali / Oriya is needed

(written and spoken). Translation skills will be considered as an advantage.

4.  At least a graduation degree or equivalent diploma from a reputed university

or institute, preferably in social sciences.

5.  Sound computer skills (including use of Internet and Microsoft Office

software).

6. Experience in working / liaising with NGOs, CBOs.

7.  Willingness to travel within West Bengal and Orissa.

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

multicultural environment, with demonstrated leadership, communication,

networking and presentation capabilities.

People living with HIV, women candidates and candidates from gender or sexuality

minority sections are encouraged to apply.

Consultancy fee amount: Commensurate with skills and experience .

Consultancy period: March 1 to March 31, 2009

To apply:

Please submit a comprehensive CV in English with a supporting cover letter,

including the names of three referees.

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

address, and be clearly marked: Application for Training Needs Assessment

Consultant - Job code KOL-COA-TNAC-0209.

Please mention expected remuneration.

Contact address:

Director, Kolkata Office

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

229, Kalitala Main Road, Purbachal (North), Kolkata 700 078

E-mail: saathii.jobs@... (CVs sent to any other e-mail ID will not be

entertained)

Website: www.saathii.org

Closing date for applications: February 24, 2009

Likely interview and written examination date and venue for short listed

candidates will be intimated over phone.

Subhadip Roy

e-mail <subhadip_roy_04@...>