Job Advert: Programme Manager: Communication and Knowledge Management

[Guest guest]

India HIV/AIDS Alliance

invites talented professionals to join our team in Andhra Pradesh

Programme Manager: Communication & Knowledge Management

(Salary from Rs.7,33,671/- p.a)

Established in 1999, the India HIV/AIDS Alliance is a partnership of

organisations and communities working towards a shared vision of supporting an

effective, sustainable and comprehensive response to reducing the spread of HIV

and meeting the challenges of AIDS in India. With a national Secretariat in

Delhi, Alliance India comprises five lead partner NGOs and their networks of

over 110 community-based NGOs/CBOs across four States – Andhra Pradesh, Tamil

Nadu, Manipur and Maharashtra.

The Programme Manager : Communication and Knowledge Management will take the

lead role in developing the knowledge management function of the organisation

and its NGO partners by strengthening and structuring the collection and

analysis of information and its dissemination to and from key populations at the

community level and other stakeholders.

The person will be responsible for analysing, documenting the progress, impact,

challenges and lessons learned of programmes for internal and external

audiences. S/he will aassess the organisational and technical support needs of

programmes especially in knowledge management related areas for the implementing

NGOs and other relevant stakeholders and develop capacity building plans for

needs identified; also carryout review and evaluation of the progress and impact

of such activities.

The Programme Manager Communication & Knowledge Management will be also

responsible for identifying target audiences and appropriate methods for

developing effective communication strategies. S/he will also accountable for

the effective implementation of the communication strategies to help raise the

visibility of Alliance, Andhra Pradesh. S/he will manage the process of

planning, designing, writing and production of AAA communications including

newsletters, annual reports, and press releases.

S/he will be part of the Technical Support team and work closely with the

Director : Technical Support in identifying potential funding opportunities and

developing quality proposals for various donor agencies.

The Programme Manager: Communications & Knowledge Management will be an active

member of the middle management, taking autonomous responsibility for the

results of his/her team, supporting SMT in ensuring the overall welfare and

success of Alliance Andhra Pradesh Office; and participating actively in

management meetings, to support SMT on improving organisational effectiveness

and sustainability in the long run.

The candidate should have Master’s degree in social sciences, health or

development field (or equivalent) with at least 7 to 8 years of experience

working in a non-governmental organisation or research agency of which at least

3 years experience should be in middle management level.

S/he should have good experience and understanding of providing technical and

capacity building support to organisations at the community level. S/he should

have experience of different communication activities, such as production of

publications, web based communication and working with media. The ideal

candidate should also have demonstrated knowledge and experience in writing

proposals for various donors, private foundations, and trusts.

We are looking for a candidate who has proficiency in both written and spoken

English. S/he should be friendly and approachable with strong analytical and

presentation skills. The position requires travel of approximately 40% of the

work time. Knowledge in Telugu language will be an added advantage.

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 of the relevant issues.

This position involves regular contact with children and the Alliance India

operates rigorous recruitment and selection procedures and check that reflect

our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. The Child Protection

Policy will be made available to the short listed candidates

Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should send their resume to the

below given address before closing date, along with a note in not more than 500

words stating why you think you are most suitable for the advertised position.

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

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

applied for on the envelope/subject line.

India HIV/AIDS Alliance

Third Floor, Kushal House, 39 Nehru Place, New Delhi 110 019

Tel: (011) 4163 3081

Email: recruit@...

Website: www.aidsalliance.org

Closing date for receipt of complete applications: 30th October, 2009

Candidates who applied for similar position in the recent past and have not

heard from us are requested not to apply for this position.

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

listed candidates will be notified within one week of the closing date.

Qualified and experienced people living with HIV/AIDS are encouraged to apply.

_______________________

Pankaj Anand

e-mail: <anandpankaj@...>