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NFI_GFATM 1: Regional Project Director

Job Title: Regional Project Director

Employing organisation: Naz Foundation International (NFI), South

Asia Regional Office

Location: Lucknow, India

Date of issue: 5th August 2010

Closing date: 13th August, 2010

Naz Foundation International is strongly committed to ensuring diversity within

our organisation. We welcome applications from sexual minority communities. NFI

does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on their HIV status,

sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Background:

Naz Foundation International (NFI) is an international development agency

headquartered in the UK, with its South Asia programme office based in Lucknow,

India, where it implements a regional programme of technical and institutional

assistance to support its South Asia country partners to strengthen their

capacity to support locally-based MSM and HIV and sexual health interventions in

their countries.

As a Consortium response to the sexual health needs of MSM and hijras in South

Asia (PSI Nepal, UNDP, NFI, and its four country partners), a South Asia

multi-country regional proposal submitted to the GFATM was successful. Countries

engaged in this project will be Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal,

Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

NFI, as a sub-recipient (SR) of this project, where PSI Nepal will be the

principal recipient (PR), will be responsible for implementing the range of

MSM/hijra technical assistance and support to the different countries through a

process of Community strengthening, reducing vulnerability, and minimising risk

of the further spread of HIV for men who have sex with men and transgender

populations in South Asia.

NFI Regional Office is now seeking to secure staff to implement this project.

Position Description:

The Regional Project Director (GFATM) will be responsible for the management of

the NFI GFATM Regional Project, and the staff engaged, to ensure that its

activities are carried out in accordance with established specifications,

schedules, and budgets. The Regional Project Director (GFATM) coordinates

interdepartmental functions in order to minimize delays; meet with project team

members on a regular basis to review project status and plan future actions. The

Regional Project Director (GFATM) will also serve as a liaison between all

departments to ensure cooperation and collaboration in meeting project

deliverables. The Regional Project Director (GFATM) provides leadership and

technical oversight of implementation and is responsible for on going monitoring

and evaluation of project activities, identification of potential problems,

informing project implementers/management and formulating plans for alternate

actions when necessary. The Regional Project Director (in conjunction with the

Government Liaison Consultant) is also responsible for coordination and

representative duties with government bodies, NGOs and other partners, and key

stakeholders. The Regional Project Director will also maintain the strategic

vision of the project

Summary of responsibilities

• Provide leadership, support and manage the development and implementation of

the South Asia Regional MSM/hijra community strengthening project.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of effective monitoring,

review and evaluation of strategies and activities against project deliverables.

• Work with other members of the organisation, especially those engaged in M & E,

knowledge management and training to liaise with country partners in submitting

project and other reports on a timely basis for external and internal use.

• Review, analyse and provide timely feedback on project reports and other

reports.

• Analyse and document progress, impact, challenges and lessons learned of

programmes.

• Work closely with the Chief Executive's office and the NFI Secretariat in

overall development of the project.

• Contribute to operational research as a part of the GFATM supported project.

• Manage and provide support to the GFATM project team, that includes

Administration, Finance, Knowledge Management, Technical Support, Training, M & E

and Advocacy

• Work closely with NFI's country partners to ensure its objectives, and that of

the GFATM project are being met.

Skills and qualifications required:

• Proven knowledge and experience of working with MSM, hijra and sexual health

issues in South Asia

• MBA preferred in social sciences, health or development

• Minimum 5 years experience of working in HIV prevention, with 3 years of

project management experience.

• Demonstrable leadership skills

• Exceptional programme management experience and skills, along with knowledge

and understanding of donor M & E and reporting systems.

• Demonstrated experience of project proposal development and preparation.

• Ability to represent NFI at the highest levels of government and partner

organizations, along with international institutions

• Considerable flexibility of methods required to achieve project goals.

• Understanding interdepartmental functions as essential to ensure that project

schedules and objectives are met.

• Considerable planning and time management skills are required.

• Ability to multi-task is essential.

• Requires both administrative and project management knowledge and skills.

• The ability to work independently and be a self-starter.

• Originality and initiative are important as well as the ability to work under

time constraints and pressure.

• Exceptional people skills.

• Enthusiasm and a desire to make a positive impact as a team leader and team

player.

• Excellent analytical, written/oral English language skills and proficient in

computer skills, including MicroSoft Office and Macintosh programmes.

Applications are welcomed and encouraged from candidates from sexual/gender

minorities with the required skills and qualifications.

Remuneration:

Salary package will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, and

budgetary requirements.

To apply: Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should send their

CVs, along with a note of not more than 500 words, stating why they are most

suitable for this post. They should also mention their current salary and

expected salary in a covering letter, along with their address and contact

details via email/telephone, along with a photograph. Please mention the title

of the post being applied for on the envelope or subject line in an email

application

applications_gfatm@...).

Contact address:

Employment

Naz Foundation Regional Office

9 Gulzar Colony, New Berry Lane

Lucknow, 226001

India

Likely interview for shortlisted candidates will be intimated via email.