Job Posting. Programme Manager

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India HIV/AIDS Alliance invites talented professionals to join our team in Delhi

Programme Manager

(Full-time)

Introduction:

Established in 1999, the India HIV/AIDS Alliance comprises a Secretariat in New

Delhi, five lead partner organisations (the Linking Organisations within the

global Alliance) and their networks of over 100 community-based non-governmental

organizations (NGOs) and community-based organisations (CBOs) across Andhra

Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra states, and a state partner in Manipur.

The Alliance in India has supported over 120 community-based projects through

its NGO and CBO partners to prevent HIV infection; improve access to HIV

treatment, care and support; and lessen the impact of HIV. The last including

reducing stigma and discrimination, particularly among the most vulnerable and

marginalised communities key to the epidemic ¡V sex workers, men who have sex

with men (MSM), injecting drug users (IDUs) and adults and children living with

and/or affected by HIV.

Summary of responsibilities:

The Programme Manager will be primarily responsible for the programmatic

implementation of the Global Fund-supported Round 9 project of India HIV/AIDS

Alliance and six NGO consortium partners with the MSM, Transgender and Hijra

communities. The project entails development and strengthening of 200 CBOs

across 17 states in India to reach almost 500,000 targeted individuals with HIV

messages and services over a period of five years.

The Programme Manager will thus be responsible for managing and providing

programmatic, technical and organisational development guidance and support

within Alliance India as the principal recipient and to the six NGO consortium

partners, their programmes and implementing partners; supporting and managing

programme development and capacity building; promoting innovation and

documentation of good practice in HIV/AIDS programming for MSM, TG and Hijiras

and other vulnerable populations; and, actively representing and contributing to

planning and policy work on behalf of Alliance India and its partner NGOs.

The Programme Manager, will be an active member of the middle management, taking

autonomous responsibility for the results of his/her team, supporting senior

management team in ensuring the overall welfare and success of Alliance India,

managing task forces and working groups, and participating actively in

management meetings, to support senior management team on improving

organisational effectiveness. S/he will also be responsible for managing four or

more Programme Officers, including inputting to recruitment, appraisal and

personal development support.

Key Responsibilities:

Programme Management & Development

„X Lead, support and manage the development and implementation of programme

implementation plans and budgets including the implementing partners.

„X Contribute to the development and implementation of effective monitoring,

review and evaluation strategies and activities for the programme against agreed

project deliverables.

„X Work with other members of the organisation, especially those working on M & E

and knowledge management, to liaise with partner NGOs in preparing and

submitting programme and other reports on a timely basis, as required, for

internal and external use.

„X Review, analyse and provide timely feedback on programme reports and other

documents relating to programmes and partner NGOs.

„X Analyse and document the progress, impact, challenges and lessons learned of

programmes.

„X Maintain effective relationships between Alliance India programmatic and

financial staff.

„X In conjunction with Director: Programmes & Policy identify emerging programme

areas and undertake new programme development, including the development of

concept notes and project/programme proposals.

„X Contribute to operational research related to various programmes being

implemented by Alliance India.

„X Contribute to the development of tools and resources for use by Alliance

India and their partners in prevention programming.

„X Compile information in various programmes being undertaken by Alliance India,

especially in prevention related areas, including reviewing workshop reports,

participating in visit de-briefs, and extracting information from quarterly

reports and review and re-planning reports.

Capacity Building and Technical Support to Alliance India Partners for the

Global Fund supported Round 9 Project

„X Lead and contribute to the Alliance India¡¦s technical capacity to address

the needs of vulnerable MSM, TG and Hijras communities.

„X Assess the programmatic, organisational and technical support needs of

programmes, lead partner NGOs and their implementing NGOs.

„X Identify and develop capacity building plans for needs identified that

particular entails community mobilisation, CBO formation and functioning

„X Develop clear programme guidelines as well as assist in the development of

capacity building packages for the partners as well as CBOs.

„X Directly provide and facilitate the delivery of technical assistance and

capacity building support for strengthening the programme and organisational

development of partner NGOs.

„X In collaboration with the Finance & Administration team review partner

financial systems and procedures and facilitate specific technical support in

areas including overall programme budgeting, financial management, internal

control systems and grants management.

„X Identify, procure and manage any relevant external technical support that may

be required for the programme and partner NGOs.

„X Monitor, review and evaluate the progress and impact of capacity building

programmes.

„X In close consultation with the Director: Programmes, provide support to

partner NGOs in resource mobilisation through development, design and planning

of new concept notes and proposals.

Team Planning & Development

„X Contribute to the planning, co-ordination and implementation of the overall

Alliance India work plan and the related Programme team work plans.

„X In collaboration with Director: Programmes and Policy develop strategic

direction and work plans (as appropriate) for the GFATM Round 9 project in

particular but also various other programmes being implemented by Alliance

India, especially prevention programming.

„X Work closely with other members of the Programme team to develop and

implement appropriate programme and technical support strategies.

„X Contribute to Alliance India organisational strategic planning processes.

„X Lead the team, through continuous encouragement, setting clear work /activity

plans and close monitoring on the quality aspects of the deliverability through

a lead by example approach.

External Relationship & Development

„X Work closely with the Country Director: India and Director: Programmes &

Policy to establish maintain and strengthen effective relationships between

Alliance India and external institutions involved in HIV/AIDS programmes, in

particular those institutions working in prevention, including key Government

agencies, donor agencies, NGO/civil society partners and research institutions.

„X Participate, as requested by the Country Director: India and/or Director

Programmes & Policy, in relevant external committees, partnerships and

consortia, which involve Alliance India as members.

„X In close consultation with the Policy Team, identify key advocacy issues at

the state and national levels, and where necessary provide support to partner

NGOs, especially state level principal partner NGOs, to develop and implement

effective advocacy strategies and activities.

„X Contribute programme learning to Alliance India communications and knowledge

management initiatives, ensuring the communication of best practice

recommendations about prevention related issues are promoted within Alliance

India and to external organisations.

„X Where possible collaborate in research initiatives into prevention with other

Alliance programmes and/or external organisations. This may include operations

research projects and multi-sectoral seminars to share experiences.

Essential requirements:

„X Master¡¦s degree in social sciences, health or development field (or

equivalent)

„X At least 6 to 8 years of relevant project management experience in the health

or development sectors, including at least 3 years¡¦ middle management

experience.

„X At least 5 years working in HIV prevention programmes, including experience

working with MSM/TG/Hijra populations

„X Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of development issues and the HIV

epidemic(s) in India, particularly in relation to MSM/TG/Hijra populations and

other vulnerable populations.

„X Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of donor environment, donor

relations and donor M & E and reporting systems

„X Demonstrated experience of project proposal development and budget

preparation

„X Excellent analytical, writing and verbal communication skills.

„X Experience of working with multiple stakeholders in civil society and the

government at different levels

„X Experience of providing technical support to and capacity building of

organisations, especially those working at the community or grassroots level.

„X Ability to work effectively in teams as well as independently.

„X Ability and willingness to undertake extensive travel, primarily within

India.

„X Strong commitment to HIV/AIDS and sexual and reproductive health and rights.

„X Fluent in English and Hindi.

Desirable qualities/experience/skills:

„X Understanding about GFATM reporting procedures and knowledge of the donor¡¦s

strategies and policies.

„X Knowledge of other Indian regional languages

The position requires a strong commitment to HIV/AIDS and sexual and

reproductive health and NGO activities in India, and a strong interest in and

understanding the relevant issues

Applications are welcomed and encouraged from people living with HIV/AIDS and

from those affected by the epidemic, including members of the groups targeted by

this programme, i.e. the MSM, Transgender and Hijira communities.

Remuneration package commensurate with qualification and experience. Interested

candidates meeting the above criteria should send their resume along with a note

in not more than 500 words stating why you think you are most suitable for the

advertised position to the below given address before closing date. Also

mention your current salary and expected salary in the covering letter. The

applications can also be send by e-mail. Please indicate the title of the post

applied for on the envelope/subject line.

India HIV/AIDS Alliance

Second Floor, Kushal House, 39 Nehru Place, New Delhi 110019

Tel: (011) 4163 3081

Email: recruit@...

Website: www.aidsalliance.org

Closing date for receipt of complete applications: 8th August, 2010

Please note that we will not be able to notify all applicants. Only shortlisted

candidates will be notified within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Pankaj Anand

e-mail: <anandpankaj@...>