Job posting: Link Workers Scheme in 4 Districts of Gujarat

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Organization: Caritas India, Gujarat

Locations: Banas Kantha, Dahod, Surender Nagar and Navsari District

Last date to receive applications: 15th June 2009

Caritas India in partnership with Gujarat State AIDS Control Society will be

implementing the Link Workers Scheme Project in 4 Districts of Gujarat under

NACO with grants from GFATM Round 7.

This project aims to reduce HIV vulnerability among high-risk individuals,

bridge group and general population especially women and youth. The basic

premise of this project is to mobilize rural communities to respond to the HIV

and AIDS pandemic.

Both positions would be located at District Head Quarter and would work in close

collaboration with NGOs implementing Targeted Interventions, Govt. Departments,

CBOs and other relevant stakeholders.

a) District Resource Person

No of positions vacant: 04 (3 positions are reserved for female and 1 for Male)

Duration: Initial one-year contract with a possibility of an extension depending

on

the performance of the individual and programme needs

Compensation: as per the qualification and experience

Essential

Should possess Masters Degree in Social Work or an equivalent degree from a

recognized university.

Should have minimum of 3-5 years of experience in rural development work

Should be well versed in MS office.

Should have fluency in English and Gujarati (spoken and written).

Key Job Responsibilities

• Train and induct newly recruited supervisors/ Link Workers or their

replacements.

• Assess the knowledge of supervisors and Link Workers and identify needs for

refresher and follow-up training.

• Review, monitor and provide supportive supervision to supervisors and Link

Workers

• Support development of communication campaigns at the district level and their

effective implementation with a focus on creating an empathetic and non-abusive

environment.

• Establish linkages with Department of WCD, Rural Development, Education, etc.

Promote convergence with ongoing programmes of different ministries.

• Promote availability of condoms at PHC

• Bring connectivity with Red Ribbon Clubs', wherever established

• Keep the Supervisors and Link Workers motivated

• Compile supervisors' reports and provide necessary data to GSACS/ DAPCU

through Caritas India State Coordinator

• Facilitate other trainings organized by GSACS at the District level

• Play a strong role in advocacy and creating an enabling environment at

District level

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (01 Position)

Duration: Initial one year contract with a possibility of an extension depending

on the performance of the individual and programme needs.

Compensation: As per the qualification and experience

Essential

Should be Graduate/post graduate in the field related to

Statistics/Bio-statistics and/or Data Management.

Should have proven proficiency with computers, MIS office and any data

management software.

Should have minimum of 1-2 years of experience in

development/design/implementation of M & E or data management systems, preferably

in the NGO sector.

Knowledge of local language preferred

Key Job Responsibilities

• Supporting the development of monitoring and evaluation frameworks for

monitoring programme achievements on regular basis at all levels in the LWS.

• Compilation of weekly/ fortnightly / monthly reports from Link Workers and

Supervisors and onward transmission.

• Analysis of data for monthly review at district and state levels.

• Establishment of a mechanism for timely and error free reporting.

• Flagging issues related to reporting protocols and software

• Organizing training and providing feedback to Link Workers and Supervisors on

reporting and data management.

• Responding to the information needs from GSACS and the DAPCU.

HIV positive people, especially positive women, with the required qualifications

and experience would be given preference.

Interested candidates may apply to

Executive Director

Caritas India, CBCI Centre

1 Ashok Place, Near Goldakkhana

New delhi -110001 or to hrd@...

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.