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Job title: Administration Officer – Coalition Based Advocacy Project (Job code

–CAL-AO -0409)

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

(SAATHII), India

Location: Kolkata, India

Date of Issue: April 28, 2009

Closing Date: May 8, 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 HIV/AIDS field.

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 for its Administration Officer –

Coalition Based Advocacy Project position under a long-term 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, with funding support from

Department for International Development – Civil Society Challenge Fund,

Glasgow.  This position requires a broad knowledge of day-to-day NGO

administrative and accounting functions and a basic idea of current health

sector issues, with special emphasis on HIV/AIDS and related issues.

The principal role of the Administration Officer – Coalition Based Advocacy

Project will be to maintain daily accounts (including cash management),

logistics management, writing financial / administrative reports, helping the

Project Manager in making short term financial plans, and also to perform other

duties like correspondence and filing as stipulated by the Administration

Manager, Kolkata Office and the Project Manager.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

At least five years of experience in financial management, accounting and

administrative work in the social development sector.

Ability to prepare financial plans, forecasts and reports.

Graduation or higher degree from a recognized university in commerce or

financial management. Candidates with Post Graduate Degree in Commerce or MBA in

Finance will be preferred.

Sound skills in computer usage - including use of latest version of Tally and

Microsoft Office softwares and the Internet.

Good command over English, particularly in writing technical reports and

correspondence.

Fluency in spoken English and Bengali languages.

Basic knowledge of current health and development sector issues, particularly

HIV/AIDS, gender, sexuality, human rights and reproductive health issues.

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.10,000/- per month .

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 e-mail / courier to the following address, and be

clearly marked: “Application for Administration Officer – Coalition Based

Advocacy Projectâ€.

Contact information:

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: May 8, 2009Likely interview and written

examination date and venue for short listed candidates will be intimated over

phone.