Bhubaneswar: Vacancy announcement for the post of Campaign Development Coordinator

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Job title: Campaign Development Coordinator(Job code BHU-COA-CDC-1108)

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

(SAATHII), India

Location:Bhubaneswar, India

Date of Issue:November 28, 2008

Closing Date:December 4, 2008

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 HIV/AIDS field.

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

(Head Office), Kolkata, Hyderabad, Karur, Bhubaneswarand Jaipur.

Job Description:

SAATHII is looking for a suitable individual for its Campaign Development

Coordinator position under a long-term project titled “Building the Capacity of

People Living with HIV and Sexual Minorities in Orissa and West Bengalto Advance

their Health and Rights”. 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 Campaign Development Coordinator position requires a broad knowledge of

current health and human rights sectors nationally and internationally, with

demonstrated experience and skills in communications, advocacy, media

interaction, documentation and networking with government, NGO, bilateral,

multilateral and private sector stakeholders. Knowledge of sexual and

reproductive health (SRH) and HIV/AIDS issues and an understanding of the SRH

and HIV/AIDS scenarios in West Bengaland Orissa will also be essential

requirements.

The principal role of the Campaign Development Coordinator will be to develop

multi-faceted advocacy campaigns based on advocacy strategies devised by the

coalitions of PLHIV and sexual minorities. The campaigns will address

government, media, the general public and other key stakeholders in order to

reduce stigma and discrimination, increase understanding of the health and

development needs and rights of sexual minorities and PLHIV, and improve the

implementation of government SRH and HIV/AIDS programmes. The Campaign

Development Coordinator will report to the Project Manager.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

1. At least five years of experience in the SRH, HIV/AIDS and related human

rights sectors in India at the level of organizational and programme management

(including community mobilization; strategic planning, implementation;

networking with NGOs, government agencies, media houses and corporate bodies;

reporting;monitoring and evaluation).

2. Demonstrated knowledge base, messaging and documentation skills in relation

to gender, sexuality, human rights, SRH and HIV/AIDS communication.

3. Journalistic skills with ability to persistently pursue information

sources,collate, edit, proof and prepare final matter for print and electronic

advocacy material.

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

or institute, preferably in social sciences, journalism or mass communication.

5. Good command over English, Hindi and Oriya languages (written and spoken).

Ability to communicate in Bengali will be given preference.

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

software).

7. 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.

Monthly pay amount: Rs.23,000/- per month. An initial six-month contract will be

offered, renewable for at least another six months.

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 last salary earned, and whether able to join

immediately or not.

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

address, and be clearly marked: “Application for Campaign Development

Coordinator Position for BhubaneswarOffice”.

Contact address:

Training & Coalition Coordinator – Orissa

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

BhubaneswarOffice

35/6, Madhusudan Nagar, Bhubaneswar 751 001

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

entertained) 

Website: www.saathii.org  

Closing date for applications: December 4, 2008

Likely interview and written examination date and venue for short listed

candidates will be intimated over phone.

Project Manager - Coalition Based Advocacy Project

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

Office

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

Telephone: 91 33 2484 4835 / 5002

Skype: anupamhazra

saathii@... / anupamhazra23@...

www.saathii.org