Applications are invited for various posts at SAATHII, Kolkata and Bhubaneswar offices

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Job title:

1. Stakeholder Analysis, Policy Research and Advocacy Strategy Development

Consultant – West Bengal (Job code KOL-COA-SPAC-0409)

2. Stakeholder Analysis, Policy Research and Advocacy Strategy Development

Consultant – Orissa (Job code BBSR-COA-SPAC-0409)

3. Project and Administration Assistant – Kolkata Office (Job code KOL-PAA

-0409)

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

(SAATHII), India

Location:

For vacancy 1 and 2 – Kolkata and Bhubaneswar, India

For vacancy 3 – Kolkata

Date of Issue: April 22, 2009

Closing Date: April 30, 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 Descriptions:

Vacancy 1 and 2:

SAATHII is looking for two suitable individuals as Stakeholder Analysis, Policy

Research and Advocacy Strategy Development (SPA) Consultants for West Bengal and

Orissa 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, with funding support from the Department for International Development

– Civil Society Challenge Fund, Glasgow.

Both the SPA Consultants will be required to work closely with the project teams

and representatives of the members agencies of the state level coalitions of

West Bengal and Orissa. Consultants will need to conduct stakeholder analysis

and policy research, and accordingly assist in developing strategies for

advocacy activities. Consultants will need to submit a good quality report, and

will report to respective Training and Coalition Coordinators of West Bengal and

Orissa.

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. Research and analytical skills, documentation skills, with at least two to

three years of experience in conducting policy research studies in the field of

health and social development.

3. Good command over English, Hindi and Bengali 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 GOs, 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.

Consultancy fee amount: Commensurate with skills and experience .

Consultancy period: May to September 2009

 

Vacancy 3:

SAATHII seeks to fill the position of Project and Administration Assistant –

Kolkata Office for a WHO-supported short-term project for development of HIV

Treatment Literacy Modules for Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) and

Male-to-Female Transgender (TG) people.  This position requires knowledge and

experience of basics of data collection and documentation regarding HIV/AIDS and

related issues along with day-to-day NGO administrative and accounting functions

and logistic

The Project and Administration Assistant – Kolkata Office, will report to the

Programme Manager of MSM / TG Treatment Literacy Project and Administration

Officer, Kolkata Office.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

At least two years of experience in data collection (conducting GDs and FGDs)

and documentation in relation to HIV and/or other health issues.

At least two to three years of experience in accounting and administrative work

in any eminent organization. Candidates with experience in social development

sector will be given added preference.

Basic knowledge of current health and development sector issues, particularly

HIV/AIDS and associated issues.

Graduation or higher degree from a recognized university in social sciences,

commerce or business administration.

Good command over English and Bengali, particularly in writing technical reports

and correspondence.

Sound skills in computer usage - including use of Tally, Microsoft Office

softwares and Internet.

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

environment, with demonstrated leadership, communication, networking and

presentation capabilities.

Monthly pay amount: Rs. 8,000/- per month . An initial four-month contract will

be offered, renewable as per further negotiation.

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

minority sections are encouraged to apply.

 

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:

1. Stakeholder Analysis, Policy Research and Advocacy Strategy Development

Consultant – West Bengal (Job code KOL-COA-SPAC-0409)

2. Stakeholder Analysis, Policy Research and Advocacy Strategy Development

Consultant – Orissa (Job code BBSR-COA-SPAC-0409)

Please mention expected remuneration.

3. Project and Administration Assistant – Kolkata Office (Job code KOL-PAA

-0409)

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: April 30, 2009

Likely interview and written examination date and venue for short listed

candidates will be intimated over phone.

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Subhadip Roy

Training and Coalition Coordinator (West Bengal) - 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, West Bengal, India

033 2484 5002, 0 98303 15269

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