Bangalore: Applications invited for the Position of Project Officer

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The Federation of Indian Chamners of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)

was established in 1927 and is the largest and oldest apex business

organisation of Indian business. Today, besides commercial

activities, FICCI supports several humanitarian endeavours, through

the Socio-Economic Development Foundation (FICCI-SEDF). Established

in 1995, for promoting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) among

FICCI members, the foundation has successfully influenced.

One of the Project that FICCI is involved in is Project CONNECT which

aims at promoting Public Private Partnership for HIV/AIDS and TB.

We are looking for a Project officer to be based at the Bangalore

office.

Job Profile :

- Introduce and Facilitate linkages and partnership with industries

for Project CONNECT implementation

- Creating Access with companies and chambers/associations for

Workplace programs on HIV/AIDS and TB

- Coordinate advocacy efforts with FICCI and all chambers of

commerce, industries and member organizations in the project areas.

- Organize Mass Media Events aimed at sensitizing as well as

mobilizing support of the most vulnerable companies and industries.

- Conduct training and workshops with companies on Workplace HIV/AIDS

and TB programmes.

- Documentation

- Facilitate activities such as mobilizing free or significantly

subsidized medications for HIV positive individuals (ARVs),

encouraging the insurance sector to include HIV related issues etc.

- Any other job that he/her may be required from time to time

Candidate Profile

- Integrity

- Ability to network effectively with industry leaders

- Strong interpersonal skills and superior presentation techniques

- Good oral and writing skill in English language.

- Proficiency is local language (Kannada) is mandatory

- Influencing and negotiating skills

- Good understanding of Workplace HIV/AIDS and TB programmes.

Educational Qualification: Masters Degree in Social

Sciences/Communication or Management.

Work Experience: 1-5 years

Remuneration: Best in the Industry

Candidates Based in Karnataka/bangalore will be given preference.

Kindly send across your resume to vidhya@...

Last Date for Receiving Applications: 27th February 2009