Sunday, July 31, 2011

Latest NGOs Jobs Part-2 Dated on August 1st,2011

Regional Programme Officer (IDU)
NACO / Emmanuel Hospital Association
Location: Guwahati with frequent travel to the 8 NE States
Last Date: August 10, 2011
Email: naconeroti@gmail.com


Position: Regional Programme Officer (IDU)
Duration: 1 Year contract (extendable after subject to satisfactory performance Assessment)
Location: NACO Regional Office, Guwahati with frequent travel to the 8 NE States
Reports to: Team Leader TI Division /Programme Manager (TI)


Essential Qualifications:
• He/She may be medical doctor with post graduate degree/ diploma in Public health/ health management or Master in Sociology/ Social work. In exceptional cases, an individual from injecting drug use background demonstrating high degree of technical competence in harm reduction related to injecting drug use may be considered
• He/ She have worked in a senior and responsible position in the field of HIV/AIDS for a minimum period of 5 years.
• He/ She should be preferably a permanent resident of one of the North East States.


Position Objective:
• To support the IDU TIs in effective implementation of the programmes through training, orientation, monitoring and evaluation of the SACS NGOs performance on regular basis.
• To provide oversight and direction of the drug substitution program in the North East, ensuring achievement of Project objectives according to the strategies and approaches outlined in the NACP III design.


Responsibilities:
• Ensuring compliance to NACO TI operational guidelines by SACS and its implementing NGOS/CBOs for effective and efficient implementation of the IDU Targeted Interventions
• Ensuring provision of adequate and appropriate harm reduction related trainings for all levels of implementing NGOs/CBOs by SACS
• Ensuring regular monitoring and reviewing of the implementation of the Targeted Intervention for injecting drugs users and their sex partners
• Provide onsite technical supervision to POs based at the TI sites and provide feedback to POs reports and follow up on issues identified for SACS to address
• To make visits to the states, SACS. NGOs, Civil society organizations, Government Department, State authorities and to provide technical advice and hands-on support on harm related advocacy issues
• Assist in the development of state specific AIDS Policies for effective implementation of Harm Reduction as a part of the strategy for reducing HIV prevalence among injecting drug users and their sex partners
• To provide technical assistance in protocols development for proper and smooth implementation of Drug Substitution Programme with Buprenorphine or Methadone as per the policy of the Government of India.
• Provide intense on-site technical assistance to partner NGOs implementing OST; review NGO needs and ensure that technical assistance provided to NGOs by project team is optimal
• Facilitating community mobilization processes and assist in the formation of IDU support groups/networks in all the states
• Facilitating development of referral linkages of TIs with other services e.g. STI services, RNTCP, ICTC, ART Centres, Rehab Centres, detox programs, etc
• Assist in capacity building and training of officers of SACS, NGOs, Civil Society Organization, Policy and Drug Enforcement agencies, Prison authorities, Media in the area of Injecting Drug Use and AIDS
• To regularly plan out support-cum-monitoring visits in consultation with Regional Programme Advisor TI such that all the NE TI department should be visited on a regular intervals for monitoring and to support project implementation
• Monitor and report on progress of IDU TI components to the Regional programme Advisor TI, including active risk management, through monthly, quarterly and annually reporting formats outlined in the NACP III Guidelines.
• Discharge any other duty as desired by the Programme Manager TI and the Team Leader


Remuneration/ salary Scale:
• He / she will be given a total remuneration of 40,000 - 50,000 per month. No house rent allowance or any other allowance will be given.
• The cost of authorized official travel and related expenses shall be reimbursed as per following norms of NACO in respect of contractual staff.
• i) Beyond 600 km by Air
• ii) less than 600 km by rail up to AC II tier


Application Process:
To apply
• Send your CV (not longer than 2 pages) via email only, together with Covering Letter outlining relevant experience and explaining why you want to apply for the role (no longer than 1 page).
E-mail your application to: naconeroti@gmail.com with a copy to orchid@eha-health.org

• Deadline for applications: August 10, 2011
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email and or phone for personal interview at NACO Sub Office in Guwahati
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Community Development Officers
Nageshwara Charitable Trust
Location: Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
Last Date: August 30, 2011
Email: nageshwara_ngp@sancharnet.in 
Nageshwara Charitable Trust
(Centre for Women and Rural Development)
 
Community Development Officers:
 
(Prospective Candidates are requested to read the eligibility carefully before applying)
 
Location:
 
1.       Maharashtra: Nagpur-4, Amravati-3, & Gadchiroli-1       
2.       Madhya Pradesh: Seoni-2 & Chhindwara-3
 
 
Nageshwara Charitable Trust (NCT), Centre for Women and Rural Development, is a Nagpur based reputed social organization working since 12 years. NCT is associated with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) since 9 years and implementing almost all women development, Rural development, Tribal Development and Natural Resource Management projects / programmes for it. NCT has promoted over 8600 SHGs, mainly for NABARD, supported over 200 Farmers’ Clubs since its inception. NCT is implementing Tribal Development projects (Wadi Project) for NABARD in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chhatisgarh states.
 
MISSION: “TO BE A WORLD CLASS SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATION, TO CREATE GAINFUL SELF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH MICRO CREDIT INNOVATIONS FOR RURAL AND TRIBAL WOMEN AND YOUTH, TO ENABLE WOMEN ATTAIN SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT, TO WORK ACTIVELY FOR RURAL HEALTH AND FOR ENVIRONMENT SUSTAINABLITY THROUGH PARTICIPATORY FORUM OF COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS” 
VISION: “TO PROVIDE LIVLIHOOD, SHELTER, IMPROVED HEALTH AND SANITATION, EDUCATION TO RURAL POOR FAMILIES, HELP FARMERS IN ENHANCING THEIR INCOME THROUGH GOOD AGRICULTURE PRACTICES, HELP THEM TO CONSERVE VITAL NATURAL RESOURCES TO CREATE OPPERTUNITIES FOR THEM TO LEAD A BETTER LIFE.” 
·                   Candidate must be a Post Graduate (MSW or equivalent), MBA in Rural Development with at least 5 years experience in community Development / SHG. (Preference to the candidates worked in NABARD’s VDP, watershed and SHG programmes)
·                    Should be in a position to handle the job independently & professionally.
·                    Should be ready to work on long term basis.
·                    Should be ready to work in rural areas of above districts.
·                    Should have good computer knowledge (Good English Preferable).
·                   Candidates should know to speak, read and write Marathi (In Maharashtra posts)
Hon: Lucrative, depending upon the capabilities of the candidates + Travelling, cell allowance and PF as per rules (Please write in your application about the expected Honorarium)
  
Contact with your Resume and Photographs to join immediately:
Nageshwara Charitable Trust,
Centre for Women and Rural Development, 1st floor, Gopalakrishna Bhawan, Jhansi rani Sq, Sitabuldi, Nagpur 440 012. Ph: 0712-2558410, 2554536, email: nageshwara_ngp@sancharnet.in
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Ophthalmologists
The Leprosy Mission Trust India
Location: Kothara (Maharashtra), Salur (Andhra Pradesh)
Last Date: August 31, 2011
Email: jobs@tlmindia.org

The Leprosy Mission Trust India is looking for ophthalmologists to run its ophthalmic programmes in Kothara Community Hospital, Amravati District, Maharashtra and at TLM Community Hospital Salur, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh.

Requirement : Ophthalmologists

Place of Posting : Kothara (Maharashtra), Salur (Andhra Pradesh)

Last Date : August 31, 2011

E-mail to receive : david.charles@tlmindia.org

PG Qualification : DO or MS Ophthal

Desired Candidate Profile : Surgical experience in cataract surgery and other eye surgery
Experience in medical ophthalmology
(Fresh graduates will also be considered)

Major Duties and Responsibilities in the Ophthalmic programme:
1. Managing Out-patient department
2. Managing patients admitted in the wards
3. Performing surgeries
4. Planning and managing the community outreach programme
5. Teaching
6. Undertaking research projects

Salary : As per TLM India norms and based on experience

Reference Code : TLM TI/MED/2011/003

Send your application to:
Mr. David Victor Charles
HR Department
The Leprosy Mission Trust India
B-13/A, Institutional Area
Sector- 62, NOIDA -201307
Contact Number - 0120-4077200
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Team Leader
NACO-UNDP Project -Support to National Response in Mainstreaming HIV
Location: New Delhi
Last Date: August 13, 2011

UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. UNDP/SC/2011/43

Date of Issue: 30 July 2011
Closing Date: 13 August 2011

Post Title : Team Leader

Organization : NACO-UNDP Project -Support to National Response in Mainstreaming HIV

Supervisor : National Project Director, National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO)

Duty Station : NACO Office – New Delhi

Duration : One Year

Type of Contract : Service Contract

Band : SB-5

Remuneration package starts at Rs. 116,828/- per month (taxable). UNDP also offers additional benefits which include medical insurance coverage and limited pension reimbursement for contract holder and encourages work life balance.

UNDP strives to have a workforce which reflects diversity and gender balance, and applies an equal opportunities approach. UNDP does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS status. All selections are on merit, with preference to equally qualified people living with HIV.

Background

UNDP supports the national programme to forge multi-sectoral collaboration with government ministries and the civil society through technical support at the central and state levels. UNDP India has undertaken evidence-based advocacy together with positive networks, NACO and its state offices for modification of existing polices and schemes, pro-active inclusion of PLHIV in the new ones (HIV-sensitive), and formulation of HIV-specific social protection policies and schemes wherever possible without compromising the confidentiality of PLHIV. The pace and rigour of making policies and schemes HIV-sensitive has varied from state to state.

Advocacy for inclusive policies/programmes for PLHIV in India is a challenge given the lack of stark visibility of the epidemic due to low HIV prevalence. The challenge has further been exacerbated by the stigma attached to the epidemic. This necessitated a concentrated and sustained effort at sensitising the stakeholders before advocating for such a change.

Despite the challenges and the time and effort required in making a case with the government sector, sustained efforts under the initiative have paved the way for amendment of 35 government schemes across the country. The State Council on AIDS (set up with project facilitation) have helped this cause by 29 directives so far to the government departments giving direction to the efforts of the various sectors in ensuring social protection for the marginalised community. Almost 150,000 people infected and affected by HIV are benefitting from the different social protection schemes.

There is now a need to strengthen the above gains, upscale them to include other marginalized groups such as transgender people. In light of the above, NACO and UNDP are looking for highly motivated development professionals for the project cell situated within NACO.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Under the supervision of the National Project Director (NPD) and UNDP, the incumbent will strategise and implement mainstreaming initiatives within the human rights framework ensuring addressing of gender issues and greater inclusion of people living with HIV (GIPA). They key areas of work will be as follows:
Ensure mainstreaming of HIV in non-health sectors for social, economic and legal protection of people living with HIV (PLHIV) and marginalised populations
• Oversee the work related to Mainstreaming Division
• Analyse the mainstreaming initiative to draw lessons and develop workable strategies for comprehensive protection for PLHIV and marginalised populations to inform formulation of NACP-IV and UNDP Country Programme.
• Look after the meetings of National Council on AIDS and similar national level committees, advisory bodies and thematic coordination meetings with donors..
• Support relevant non-health ministries, civil society and the private sector in developing policies, strategies and interventions to ensure comprehensive protection to PLHIV and MARPs through situational analysis including capacity assessment and help in drawing up action plans.
• Support relevant ministries in ensuring and reporting follow-up to directives.
• Look after formation and regular meetings of State Councils on AIDS or similar mechanisms
• Develop tools for convergence of services offered by key ministries & departments and NACO
• Regular status updates prepared for different stakeholders at national, state and district levels.
• Coordinate mainstreaming projects supported by donor organizations to enable NACO follow-up on decisions taken.
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Ensure smooth liaison between NACO and UNDP on administrative, financial and programmatic areas of UNDP supported projects
• Facilitate activities related to planning and budget allocation and liaise with UNDP for the same.
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• Ensure effective and high quality implementation of project strategies
• Consolidate the work of the project with documentation of successes and learnings, organize review meetings and advocacy events, prepare tools and technical resources for implementation of action plan and steer the roll out.
• Develop appropriate MIS indicators for mainstreaming in the regular monitoring mechanisms of NACO and concerned ministries and ensure implementation
• Conduct desk reviews, address local bottlenecks and bring unresolved issues to the notice of supervisory officers.
• Quality assurance of all knowledge products developed under the project by ensuring correctness of content and language, dissemination of good practices
• Undertake any other task required for smooth implementation of the project plan, any other programme-related activity and any other task assigned by NACO.

Competencies
• Job knowledge and expertise
• High level of analytical, conceptual, and strategic thinking
• Promoting accountability and results-based management
• Results based programme development
• Building strategic partnerships
• Leading and managing teams/conflict resolution skills
• Ability to collaborate with partner agencies and government structures
• Highly motivated, responsible, self-directed, resourceful and flexible
• Basic computer skills, knowledge of MS word, Excel, internet

Recruitment Qualifications
Education: Masters degree in management, public administration, social sciences or any other relevant field.

Experience:
• 10-15 years of experience in development sector
• 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services or as part of management teams
• Excellent understanding of HIV and development issues
• Good knowledge of national, state and district level government administrative structures and processes
• Sound understanding of rights based approaches to HIV prevention and care issues
• Outstanding communication, project management and organizational skills
• Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with people and teams to achieve results.
• Experience in design, implementation and monitoring of development strategies.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages,
• Willing to travel.
• Experience in working with NGOs and civil society, and with participatory approaches

Language Requirements:
• Fluency in spoken English and Hindi.
• excellent written English skills, able to produce high-quality reports, advisories, etc., within tight deadlines

Please apply online by visiting www.undp.org.in(Quick link, work with us).
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Human Resource Manager
Room To Read India Trust
Location: New Delhi
Last Date: August 12, 2011
Email: asiahiring@roomtoread.org

Vacancy Notice Position: Human Resource Manager
Duty Station: New Delhi, India

Organization Profile:

Room to Read is an international educational non-governmental organization (NGO) that partners with local communities throughout the developing world to provide quality educational opportunities by establishing libraries, creating local language children's literature, constructing schools, providing education to girls and conducting our Literacy Instructional Program. We seek to intervene early in the lives of children in the belief that education empowers people to improve socioeconomic conditions for their families, communities, countries, and future generations. Through the opportunities that only education can provide, we strive to break the cycle of poverty, one child at a time.

We are non-governmental, non-religious and work with many local NGOs and community based organizations, to implement our programs. We currently work in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Nepal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Zambia and Tanzania - countries with a desperate lack of resources to educate their children.
Since our inception, Room to Read's worldwide team has impacted over 5.1 million children by constructing more than 1,442 schools, establishing over 11,246 libraries, publishing 553 new children's book titles in 11 local languages, and putting over 10,590 girls onto long-term, holistic scholarships. We are one of ten non-profits to have won the Fast Company / Monitor Group Social Capitalist award five years in a row, we've received Charity Navigator’s highest rating (4 stars) for three straight years, and we've been featured in a variety of media including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, CNN, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and PBS.
Room to Read has an annual budget of approximately US$44 million and our global staff numbers over 500. Our global headquarters is located in San Francisco, and we have smaller fundraising offices in Hong Kong, London, Sidney, New York, Tokyo, and Delhi. We have an Asia Regional Office located in New Delhi, a Southern Africa Regional Office in Pretoria, and program offices in Colombo, Dhaka, Ho Chi Minh City, Kathmandu, Lusaka, New Delhi, Pretoria, Phnom Penh, Vientiane and Dar es Salaam.


Position Overview:

Human Resource Manager is a member of the management team and s/he is required to manage a human resources department, overseeing administration of hiring, retention, staff development, termination, personnel records, legal compliance, compensation, benefits, and long-term staffing strategies. Responsibilities include development and administration of personnel rules and regulations, pay and job classification structure, and programs for employee training, safety, health, and morale. This position will report to the Country Director and will supervise associates/officers reporting directly to him/her.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

A. Development of HR Strategies, Policies, Systems and Plans

• Design, operate, coordinate and monitor operational systems for managing necessary human resource functions to implement the approved policies.
• Review and develop a personnel policy and revise as necessary based on the standard GO/RO HR policies,
• Identify labor related legal requirement and government reporting regulation affecting human resource functions. Prepare information requested or required for compliance Approve all information submitted. Act as a primary contact with the concerned department of the Government with respect to the human resource issues.
• Update the position description in the organization according to the need in consultation with the respective line managers, RO and GO.
• Maintain employee database, currently in salesforce.com (HR GSD).
• Developing HR Budgets and monitoring the spending.

B. Planning and staffing for human resource needs

• Support the Management team in developing workforce plan.
• Develop and maintain human resource information system and utilize and feed information for major human resource decisions in the organization.
• Establish standard recruiting and placement practices and procedures as suggested and directed by GO/RO.
• Ensure an appropriate level of human resourcing to meet the existing and anticipated business needs of Room to Read Country Office.
• Provide necessary education and materials to line managers and employees- workshops, manuals, employee hand books and standardized reports.

C. Management and development of staff performance and Capacity Assessments

• Review, develop and implement effective employee performance management system and train the line managers / supervisors and provide advice and support for performance management issues and assist them in implementing performance appraisal,
• Implement a training and development process to ensure that appropriate development needs are met on a timely and cost effective basis.
• Organize and coordinate both in house and off-site staff training and development programs to meet the identified development needs.
• Direct a process of organizational development that primarily addresses succession planning throughout the organization.
• Coordinate activities throughout the organization across the department lines.
• Participate in Capacity assessment exercise.

D. Develop, Effective Employee Relations Program

• Review wage and salary structure, pay policies, employee benefit programs; Security, safety and health program.
• Develop compensation and benefit policy and practices to ensure that staffs are rewarded in line with both general market practice and individual performance level.
• Determine and recommend employee relations practices necessary to establish positive employee-employee relationships and employee-employer relationship.
• To ensure that the organizations and the employee’s interests are protected and the policies/ practices of the organization are legally compliant.
• Recommend for disciplinary actions and termination as per the personal policy guidelines.
• Review employee appeals through compliant procedure.

Meetings/Networking

• Participate and conduct meetings with relevant Human Resource Management organizations.
• Represent Room to Read at relevant meetings and occasionally assist in hosting key donor visits.
• Provide regular updates on HR activities and plans at regular meetings with management staff.

Qualifications:

Must have/Essential Qualifications:

• Three – Five years related experience in Human Resources experience in a managerial position, preferably in development sector.
• Bachelor’s degree with minimum of three to five years of professional experience in HR position.
• General knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel administration.
• Generalist HR background preferably developed through various specialist assignments. The most important of which would be; employee training and development, organization development, HR administration, compensation, recruiting and compliance.
• Demonstrated a strategic approach to HR with the ability and willingness to also execute the tactical elements of the job.
• Excellent communication skills in English (oral and written) and capability to relate and interact with multicultural teams and represent the organization in professional forums.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Human Resource management or related Personnel/Human Resources field.
• Strong non-profit background either professionally or via personal non-profit volunteering efforts.
• Strong planning, supervisory, and management skills.

To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also:

• Act as stewards of corporate culture.
• Be a business person that understands HR.
• Be a candidate with gravitas that will be viewed and respected as an equal member of the management team.
• Be a fair and impartial arbiter that will make recommendations base on the long-term interests of Room to Read.
• An individual with conviction, character and integrity that has the confidence to advocate for a minority opinion in the face of more senior level opposition.
• Have a passion for mission and a strong desire to impact an up-and-coming non-profit.
• Be enthusiastic about coaching and supporting others in their professional development.
• Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction.
• Work well independently as well as part of a team.
• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment.
• Consult with outside legal counsel or other experts, as appropriate.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position will be determined based upon the experience of the candidate hired. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, and rapidly growing organization that is changing the world through the lifelong gift of education.

Application Procedure:

Please submit your resume and cover letter by email (no calls, faxes, or drop-ins, please) to asiahiring@roomtoread.org with “HR Manager, India ” in the subject line.

Due to the high volume of applicant response, not all applicants may receive a response from Room to Read.

Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.

Last date for application: 12th August 2011
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Program Officer
ARC State Level Chapter (Uttar Pradesh)
Location: Lucknow
Last Date: August 5, 2011
Email: lucknow@fpaindia.org

Program Officer
ARC State Level Chapter (Uttar Pradesh)
Location: Lucknow
Last Date: 5th August
Number of positions: 2

Qualification: Post Graduation in Social Sciences / related field and / or a degree in Public Relations / Mass Communication

At least 2 years experience in the NGO sector is essential, preferably in the field of RCH
About Advocating Reproductive Choices (ARC):
Advocating Reproductive Choices (ARC) is a coalition of organizations and members working in the field of sexual and reproductive health. ARC’s mission is “Creating an enabling environment for making a range of effective and safe methods of contraceptive options available to men and women suitable to them individually and as a couple, during their different reproductive phases to improve maternal health.”

ARC is currently a coalition of 35 likeminded organizations and members at National level and 125 agencies at State level (Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand). At present Family Planning Association of India (FPA India), a national level NGO working in the field of sexual reproductive health and rights, is holding the ARC Secretariat. It has established state level ARC chapters in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand.
In Uttar Pradesh, the ARC lead agency is FPA India – Lucknow. This project in Uttar Pradesh is supported by United States Agencies for International Development (USAID) through Family Health International (FHI)-India for strengthening the ARC coalition work; especially in the state level chapters – Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand. The focus in Uttar Pradesh is to advocate for issues related to family planning.

Key Responsibilities:
• Supervising and monitoring the activities including financial monitoring of ARC as per the work plan
• Ensuring that the Uttar Pradesh State level Chapter is implementing the state advocacy plans as developed
• Providing technical support to the members and organize sensitization and capacity building programs and workshops for ARC state members
• Networking with state level members and other stakeholders at state and district level (State level government officials, youth networks and women’s group, media, health care providers, local Panchayat leaders, media etc.)
• Coordinate with ARC core members for meetings and updates
• Strengthen ARC state chapter by increasing ARC membership and capacity building of members.
• Update the database of existing and potential partners, donors and target audiences to advocate for increased commitments and support for sexual and reproductive health and rights.
• Organize meetings with Governmental and Non-Governmental agencies as per joint decision taken by ARC state members
• Preparing donor reports and also maintaining regular reports of the work planned and conducted in ARC
• Maintain ARC publications, resource materials, reports, correspondences and documents
• Including travel within the state

Skills:
• Ability to communicate effectively with different target groups - especially governments, funding agencies, NGO representatives and media.
• Written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi.
• Ability to work independently and as team member.
• Administrative and organizational skills.
• Computer literacy in MS office and database, using the Internet Excel and Word is essential and knowledge of desktop publishing is desirable.

Preference will be given to those who based in Lucknow.
Remuneration: commensurate with experience and qualification.

Mr. Kamaal Rizavi
FPA India Lucknow Branch
27, Dr. B.N. Verma Road
Lucknow- 226018
Uttar Pradesh
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Evaluators: Assessing quality and impact of a capacity building programme for caregivers
SANJOG Bangladesh
Location: Bangladesh and West Bengal, India
Last Date: August 14, 2011

Announcement:

Groupe Developpement (now renamed as ‘Acting for Life’ ( www.acting-for-life.org ), an international child protection agency, hereby invites practitioners in the domains of mental health, psychosocial care and caregiving, for an evaluation of a capacity building programme for caregivers who work with children and adolescents. Organisations or consultancy firms with relevant experience may also send their expression of interest. The evaluation will be carried out between August and September 2011.

Programme description:

The capacity building programme for caregivers was designed to suit the needs of frontline social workers and caregivers who work with children in institutions (shelter homes, drop in centres). The programme aimed to build skills and capacities in them to work with groups of children effectively and thereby strengthen the system in which they work.

The programme is based on the premise that capacity building programmes of caregivers cannot be restricted to skills building alone. Given that caregiving is an undervalued role and job in the larger context and within the context of NGOs, caregivers also lie in the bottom of the pyramid is the system lacking in identity, esteem of the job role and therefore in selves, the programme speculates that much of the stress borne by caregivers as a result of their jobs and also their personal lives are reflected in the nature of engagement with children and adolescents they work with. Hence, the programme integrates work with the self and their relationship with the context (the children the work with, the systems in which they work). The assumption held by the programme is that this process will lead to better alignment of organizational processes and mission which is imperative in order to reach the goal on quality institutional care.

The content of the trainings therefore includes: (a) Building empathy amongst caregivers (b) Helping caregivers recognise their roles and understand role boundaries (c) Skills training enabling sensitive handling of children by caregivers (d) Acquiring skills for effective communication and (e) Stress management. The methodology of the trainings included: (a) experiential learning through structured exercises and simulations (b) A participatory facilitation style and (c) A ‘within to without’ direction of the sessions (from cognitive sharing of experiences & understanding of issues to emotive exploration of experiences and catharsis, followed by new realizations from within and finally leading to skills training to improve newly identified areas of improvement. There is a resource manual for the training – which offers a guideline and structure, but which allows flexibility and adaptation to suit the group needs.

The programme was designed in 2004 and being implemented since then in India, Bangladesh and later Nepal. A resource pool of 14 trainers (mental health professionals) has been created in India and Bangladesh to build sustainability of the programme and broaden its reach and capacity.

In Bangladesh, the programme under this project period (2009 - 2011) created a resource base of trainers in Bangladesh. This was to build sustainability of the programme in Bangladesh. Also, there were trainings conducted with caregivers from 5 NGOs working with various groups of children and adolescents. These NGOs (or the programmes) are based in Dhaka, Rajshahi, Jessore, Khulna and Barisal. Caregivers who have attended the trainings are those who work directly with children (social workers, community workers, counsellors, teachers) as well as those who work for management and maintenance of the system (shelter homes, drop in centres) and play various roles (programme coordinators, home mothers, centre in-charges, cooks, guards). In order to strengthen monitoring of caregiving in NGOs, the programme introduced a monitoring tool (Mental Health Care Committees) comprising of caregivers and organisations’ management, which was to be adopted and functionalised by participating NGOs.

Concurrently, the programme has also been implemented in India with similar objectives and tasks (training of trainers to build the resource group, implementing trainings, introduction of the MHCC’s to organisations for monitoring of caregiving) etc.

Evaluation Objectives:

The objective of this evaluation is to take assess how the programme delivery and impact is aligned with its objectives, analyse the processes and its relevance to its objectives. This may lead to modification and/or addition/ deletion in content, and its methodology. Specifically, the evaluation needs to:

1. Assess impact of the training on the participants, identify in what ways they have experienced the benefits of the training, how this may have affected their roles and their responses to their context.

2. Assess the effectiveness of training of trainers that was conducted to equip the trainers in Bangladesh.

3. Assess the effect and impact of the programme on the organisations who participated in the programme (from where the participants were nominated for the training).

4. Compare the impact of the programme between Bangladesh and India and identify divergences, differences and its implications: Given this programme has also been implemented concurrently in India, the evaluation needs to compare the experiences. Therefore, the evaluation would not only be restricted to Bangladesh but to India as well.

Methodology:

1. Geographically, the evaluation will be conducted in Bangladesh (Dhaka, Khulna, Barisal, Jessore and Tangail) and India (West Bengal).

2. The evaluation will need to ensure the participation of all the different stakeholders involved in the programme – the designers/developers of the programme, the resource group of trainers (who participated in the training of trainers), at least 40% of the participants trained (Caregivers), the management of the NGOs and a sample of children and adolescents living in the various institutions under the care of these organizations.

3. In depth interviews with the participants, group discussions and other tools and methods may be used to gather feedback and recommendations. The report must include qualitative and quantitative data.

4. The evaluation must cover all 5 NGOs in Bangladesh and a sample number of NGOs (another 5) in West Bengal. The evaluation must identify differences in the implementation and effectiveness of the programme amongst the various participating organizations and the sustainability therein.

5. The evaluation must review the resource kit as well as gather feedback from users on the tools in the kit.

6. At the end of the field work, a one day consultation may be organised by Groupe Developpement to bring the partners and the programme team together, with key stakeholders where the evaluators would be required to share their preliminary impressions and findings. In case it is not possible for the children or other stakeholders to attend this consultation, the partners and Groupe Developpement would take the responsibility of sharing the findings with children and other stakeholders.

Deliverables:

The evaluators would be required to submit all instruments and data collection tools that they would have developed prior to the commencement of the field work. Anonymity of respondents may be respected and this would depend on the consent of the respondents and discretion and judgement of the evaluators. At least one draft report would have to be submitted to seek comments, clarifications before submission of the final report.

While travel, accommodation and other expenses will be borne by Groupe Developpement, evaluators would be required to coordinate their travel and other logistics with the project partners. The project coordinator of each organisation will assist you with information and coordination of your travel and other logistics.

Evaluation team:

The evaluation team will comprise of two people, with backgrounds of mental health and programme evaluation. One of the evaluators should preferably be a Bangladeshi national. Both evaluators should preferably be conversant in Bengali given the fact that most caregivers may not be fluent in English.

Timeline:

The evaluation must be conducted between 15th September and and 15th October 2011. The real time for the evaluation is twenty days: 2 days for review of documents and reports, reports and other documents, 15 days for field work and 3 days for reporting.

If this evaluation study interests you, please send an expression of interest with your CV, specifying relevant professional experience and technical expertise to: Sabir Ahamed (sabir.ahamed@gdsouthasia.org), Sadia Nasrin (sadia.nasrin@gdsouthasia.org), Uma Chatterjee (uma.chatterjee@gdsouthasia.org) and Lisha Dey( lisha.dey@gdsouthasia.org) by 14th August, 2011. Also mention your regular consultancy fees that you expect for this assignment.
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Project Officer (Mainstreaming I)
NACO-UNDP Project - Support to National Response in Mainstreaming HIV
Location: New Delhi
Last Date: August 13, 2011

UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. UNDP/SC/2011/44

Date of Issue: 30 July 2011
Closing Date: 13 August 2011

Post Title : Project Officer (Mainstreaming I)

Organization : NACO-UNDP Project - Support to National Response in Mainstreaming HIV

Supervisor : Team Leader, Mainstreaming Cell, NACO

Duty Station : NACO Office – New Delhi

Duration : One Year

Type of Contract : Service Contract

Band : SB-4

Remuneration package starts at Rs. 76,860/- per month (taxable). UNDP also offers additional benefits which include medical insurance coverage and limited pension reimbursement for contract holder and encourages work life balance.

UNDP strives to have a workforce which reflects diversity and gender balance, and applies an equal opportunities approach. UNDP does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS status. All selections are on merit, with preference to equally qualified people living with HIV.

Background

UNDP supports the national programme to forge multi-sectoral collaboration with government ministries and the civil society through technical support at the central and state levels. UNDP India has undertaken evidence-based advocacy together with positive networks, NACO and its state offices for modification of existing polices and schemes, pro-active inclusion of PLHIV in the new ones (HIV-sensitive), and formulation of HIV-specific social protection policies and schemes wherever possible without compromising the confidentiality of PLHIV. The pace and rigour of making policies and schemes HIV-sensitive has varied from state to state.

Advocacy for inclusive policies/programmes for PLHIV in India is a challenge given the lack of stark visibility of the epidemic due to low HIV prevalence. The challenge has further been exacerbated by the stigma attached to the epidemic. This necessitated a concentrated and sustained effort at sensitising the stakeholders before advocating for such a change.

Despite the challenges and the time and effort required in making a case with the government sector, sustained efforts under the initiative have paved the way for amendment of 35 government schemes across the country. The State Council on AIDS (set up with project facilitation) have helped this cause by 29 directives so far to the government departments giving direction to the efforts of the various sectors in ensuring social protection for the marginalised community. Almost 150,000 people infected and affected by HIV are benefitting from the different social protection schemes.

There is now a need to strengthen the above gains, upscale them to include other marginalized groups such as transgender people. In light of the above, NACO and UNDP are looking for highly motivated development professionals for the project cell situated within NACO.

Functions / Key Results Expected
Advise on advocacy and integration of HIV in ongoing programmes in ministries and departments assigned

Planning for development and securing of comprehensive protection package for relevant populations
• Undertake analysis of schemes to draw up social protection packages for relevant populations.
• Identify stakeholders and potential partners for development of HIV-sensitive and HIV-specific schemes.
• Review existing schemes/provisions of government and non-government bodies for legal aid.

Capacity development for comprehensive protection package for PLHIV and affected persons
• Sensitise, build capacity and provide technical support to relevant Government Ministries, SACS and other organizations on HIV specific and HIV sensitive schemes.
• Oversee and follow up implementation of the above HIV specific and HIV sensitive schemes.

Ensure smooth liaison between NACO and UNDP on administrative, financial and programmatic areas of UNDP supported projects
• Facilitate activities related to planning and budget allocation and liaise with UNDP for the same.

Ensure effective and high quality implementation of project strategies
• Consolidate the work of the project with documentation of successes and learnings, organize review meetings and advocacy events, prepare tools and technical resources for implementation of action plan and steer the roll out.
• Develop appropriate MIS indicators for mainstreaming in the regular monitoring mechanisms of NACO and concerned ministries and ensure implementation
• Conduct desk reviews, address local bottlenecks and bring unresolved issues to the notice of supervisory officers.
• Quality assurance of all knowledge products developed under the project by ensuring correctness of content and language, dissemination of good practices
• Undertake any other task required for smooth implementation of the project plan, any other programme-related activity and any other task assigned by NACO.

Competencies
• Job knowledge and expertise
• High level of analytical, conceptual, and strategic thinking
• Building strategic partnerships
• Promoting accountability and results-based management
• Working in teams
• Ability to collaborate with partner agencies and government structures
• Highly motivated, responsible, self-directed, resourceful and flexible
• Basic computer skills, knowledge of MS word, Excel, internet

Recruitment Qualifications
Education: Advanced university degree in management, public administration, social sciences or any other relevant field. Master degree will be desirable.

Experience:
• 5-7 years of experience in development sector
• Excellent understanding of HIV and development issues
• Good knowledge of national, state and district level government administrative structures and processes
• Sound understanding of rights based approaches to HIV prevention and care issues
• Outstanding communication, project management and organizational skills
• Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with people and teams to achieve results.
• Hands-on experience in design, implementation and monitoring of development strategies.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages,
• Willing to travel.
• Familiarity with the working environment and professional standards of international organisations.
• Experience in working with NGOs and civil society, and with participatory approaches

Language Requirements:
• Fluency in spoken English and Hindi.
• Excellent written English skills, able to produce high-quality reports, advisories, etc., within tight deadlines

Please apply online by visiting www.undp.org.in(Quick link, work with us).
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Technical Support Officer (2 Positions)
United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
Location: SIRD, Orissa
Last Date: August 13, 2011

UNV VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT

Preamble:
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.

In most cultures volunteerism is deeply embedded in long-established, ancient traditions of sharing and support within the communities. In this context, UNV volunteers take part in various forms of volunteerism and play a role in development and peace together with co-workers, host agencies and local communities.

In all assignments, UNV volunteers promote volunteerism through their action and conduct. Engaging in volunteer activity can effectively and positively enrich their understanding of local and social realities, as well as create a bridge between themselves and the people in their host community. This will make the time they spend as UNV volunteers even more rewarding and productive.

1. UNV Assignment Title: Technical Support Officer (2 Positions)

2. Type of Assignment: National UN Volunteer

3. Project Title: Capacity Development for Local Governance (CDLG) Project

4. Duration: One year

5. Location, Country: SIRD, Orissa

6. Expected Starting Date: August 2011

7. Brief Project Description: The Government of India-UNDP project Capacity Development for Local Governance (CDLG) is implemented by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR). The project is headed by the Special Secretary (MoPR) who acts as the National Project Director (NPD). In addition, a National Project Manager (NPM) supports the NPD in implementing the project at the national level as well as in seven States through a National Project Cell and State-specific Project Cells. Currently in its third year of implementation, the CDLG project will continue until end 2012.

8. Host Agency/Host Institute: UNDP/State governments

9. Organizational Context: Panchayati Raj Department (PRD) is the lead department in the States that deals with issues related to local governance in rural areas within the State. The PRD is responsible for strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions through various interventions. The PRD is responsible for the implementation of various schemes of the State Government as well as the National Government, through the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR), concerning local governance with rural focus.

10. Type of Assignment Place: assignment with family

11. Description of tasks:

Under the direct supervision of CDLG State Nodal Officer the UNV volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Assist in implementation of project activities at the state level as per the approved project work plan;
• Conduct research as and when required;
• Support the training content development as and when required;
• Assist in the development of a monitoring and evaluation to capture the impact of training;
• Assist the State Project Coordinator in supporting stakeholder networks in states mentioned above as and when required;
• Follow-up with project partners and resource institutions and individuals on implementation of project activities;
• Collating information from government departments and resource institutions, analyzing it, highlighting discrepancies, if any, suggesting corrective measures, and consolidating it as per the requirements;
• Assist in financial and physical monitoring and reporting of project activities including consultancies, sub-contracts, travel, workshops and meetings;
• Assist in the maintenance all project related records, documents, files, assets and supplies at SIRD;
• Maintain an appropriate follow-up system to serve as a good reminder on project activities;
• Ensure proper maintenance of equipment and other items of supply under the project, prepare and maintain up-to-date inventory of equipment and other items;
• Undertake field visits, as authorized, for proper monitoring of project implementation and submit necessary back-to-office reports (BTORs) for appropriate follow-up and action;
• Any other task as identified by the CDLG State Nodal Officer.

Furthermore, UNV volunteers are encouraged to:
• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark IVD);
• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
• Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UNV volunteers;
• Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

12. Results/Expected Output:

• UNV is expected to work as per the State-specific annual work plan for the CDLG project, and provide support for various activities including development of training materials, organization of workshops, coordination of exposure visits, and facilitation of other project related activities such as institutional capacity assessment. He will also support the work as assigned by the CDLG State Nodal Officer.
• A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.

13. Qualifications/Requirements:

• Possession of a post graduate degree in the area of social sciences, social work, development studies, management, or humanities with experience in the area of grassroots development, training and research
• Experience in working with similar projects on capacity building for PRIs would be an added advantage
• Displayed competency in providing operational management, research, and coordination support for projects aimed at PRIs
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• Excellent writing and communication skills (English and Hindi)
• Knowledge of any vernacular language of the states mentioned above would be an added advantage
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Minimum 25 years of age
• Indian Nationality

14. Living Conditions:

The State government offices are located in the State capitals, having the possibility of offering the best living conditions available in the State.
15. Conditions of Service
A twelve-month contract; monthly volunteer living allowance (VLA) intended to cover housing, basic needs and utilities, equivalent to Rs. 29,600; settling-in-grant (if applicable); life, health, and permanent disability insurance; return train-fares (if applicable); resettlement allowance for satisfactory service.

Interested candidates should submit their application including the names and contact address of three references, using UNV CV template by email to unv.india@undp.org or by ordinary mail to the UN Volunteers, Post Box No. 3059, 55 Lodi Estate, New Delhi - 110 003, India, stating the post and the duty station for which the candidate has applied. The last date of receiving the applications is 13th August 2011. UNV CV template is available at www.undp.org.in/unv/opportunities/NUNVStandardCV.doc
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EOI: Implementation of Link Workers Project In 16 Districts Of Up & Bihar States
Plan International (India Chapter)
Location:
Last Date: August 7, 2011
Email: planindiacareers@planindia.org

ADVERTISEMENT FOR INVITING APPLICATIONS FROM NGOs FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF LINK WORKERS PROJECT IN 16 DISTRICTS OF UP & BIHAR STATES

Plan International (India Chapter) has selected as Lead NGO by NACO/SACS to implementing the second phase of Link Workers Scheme Project in 22 districts of UP & Bihar states for the period from July 2011 to March 2012.

The project is an intervention with a goal to address the HIV prevention, care and support and treatment requirements in 22 high prevalence and highly vulnerable districts. The specific objective of the project includes:
• Reach out to HRGs and vulnerable men and women in rural areas with information, knowledge, skills on STI/HIV prevention and risk reduction
• Increasing the availability and use of condoms among HRGs and other vulnerable men and women.
• Establishing referral and follow-up linkages for various services including treatment for STIs, testing and treatment for TB, ICTC/PPTCT services, HIV care and support services including ART.
• Creating an enabling environment for PLHA and their families, reducing stigma and discrimination against them through interactions with existing community structures/groups, e.g. Village Health Committees (VHC) , Self Help Groups (SHG) and Panchayati Raj Institutes (PRI).

The scheme will make an effort to build a community-centred model for rural areas.

Plan International (India Chapter) invites Expression of Interest (EOI) from NGO for implementation of the Link Workers Scheme project in these districts.

UP State : Gorakhpur, Azamgarh, Kurshinagar, Gonda, Bahraih, Chitakoot and Banda
Bihar State : Patna, Darbhanga, Samatispur, Siwan, Nawada, Saran, Begusarai, Araria and Lakhisarai

NGOs that are registered societies / trusts and active in community work are eligible to apply. Applications in the specified format attached as Annexure 1 & 2 and operational guidelines of Link Workers Scheme, NACO would be mailed or submitted on or before 7th Aug. 2011 to planindiacareers@planindia.org. Please mention the “Proposal – Link Worker Scheme” in the subject line.

Annexure 1

Section A: Basic Information
1. Name of the Organisation : ___________________________________
2. Postal Address : ___________________________________
PIN: District:___________________________________
3. Telephone : Telex Fax E-mail
4. Legal status :( ) Society ( ) Company ( ) Others (specify)
5. Registration Details : Registered on (Date)
By _________________________________________________________
6. Contact person : ___________________________________
Designation : ___________________________________


Section B: Organisational Background
7. Assets/Infrastructure of the organisation
Category Worth in rupees
(eg. Land, building)

8 a. Please provide details, regarding the annual budget of your organisation.
Year Source Amount
20010-11
2009-10
2008-09

8.b.: Whether blacklisted by CAPART or any other government organization in the past? If yes, provide details:

Section C: Current Programmes being run by the organization

9. Geographical location of Work - List Village, Panchayat, Block, Taluk/Sub-Division, District (Each location should be separately specified)

10. Population with which they are presently working:
( ) Rural/Urban :
( ) Socio-economic group :
( ) Occupational group :
( ) Sex groups :
( ) Students/Educational

Institution :
( ) Youth :
( ) Women groups :
( ) Others :

11. Please provide basic information on the key projects carried out by your organization since the last three years (5 lines for each subject – attach separately).
• Community served
• Objective
• Strategies
• Main outcomes
• Evaluation methods employed
• Evaluation results

12. A brief write up on the programmes the organisation currently runs (no more than three pages)

Section D: Documentation Required
13. Copies of the following documents need to be provided
• Society Registration Certificate and Memorandum of Association & Articles along with the latest filled return./Trust Deed
• Activity Report/Annual report of the organisation for the last three years
• Annual Audit Report of the organisation for the last three years
• Income Tax Registration and Exemption Certificate if any
• FCRA Registration Certificate if any
• List of Board/Governing Body members with Contact details and occupation

Annexure 2.

PROPOSAL FORMAT
Please use formats provided – add extra photocopies if necessary.
The proposal must include all the following sections in the order listed:
1. Cover Page (1 page)
2. Proposal Summary (1 page)
3. Review of past one year’s work related with HIV prevention (2 page)
4. Organisational analysis (1 page)
5. Goals and objectives of the intervention (1 page)
6. Strategies for the different aspects of interventions? (5 page)
a. Identification of HRGs/Vulnerable Population/Bridge Population
b. Outreach Programme
c. BCC
d. STD facilities
e. Condom Promotion and distribution programme
f. Staff capacity building
7. Project implementation: activities, time frame, staff requirement (as per operational guideline of LWS, NACO) and work plan
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State Coordinator - Orissa
CBCI GFATM PACT Project
Location: Bhubaneswar, Orissa
Last Date: August 5, 2011
Email: ravib@cbcihealth.org
8. Monitoring and evaluation
9. Detailed budget, inputs and human resources (as per operational guideline of LWS project)

Job Description :

Role Title State Coordinator – Orissa

Role Objective Directly responsible to implement the Program at the State Level and to provide full operational and technical monitoring and coaching to the Community Care Centres towards care and support of PLHIV.

Reports to Program Manager

Reported by Finance & Admin Executive

Department State Project Office

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Planning & Implementation
• Setting up of the Project Office, Systems and Processes in conjunction with the Project Director and the PMU, if required
• Participate and provide assistance in the process of identification and assessment of NGOs to set up the CCCs as a member of JAT and collaborate with SACS and other existing partners to implement the care and support components.
• Assists the Program Manager in preparing the Target plan including the quarterly indicators to achieve the set deliverables on time.
• Direct monitoring of State level activities for the Care & Support initiative, including administration of the entire program, development and implementation of State DiP.

Technical assistance for care and support
• Directly responsible for monitoring programmatic interventions (by conducting regular field visits), including quality of Care & Support services offered by the Community Care Centres.
• Providing support and guidance to the Implementing Partners/ NGOs selected to set up CCCs, to ensure implementation as per guidelines and best practices.
• Provide direct support to the CCCs to maintain standards on all parameters as per NACO guidelines
• Provide inputs in preparing the Monthly Progress Reports and preparing an Action Plan on the basis of the report findings.
• Ensure submission of validated MPRs to SACS and PFI as per timelines
• Preparation of State MPR & QPR.
• Participate in CCC evaluation as per discretion and requirement of Program Manager.

Administrative & Operational Support
• Provide assistance in preparing & finalizing the budget for the Project and the CCCs.
• Review the Monitoring Reports of the CCCs to be presented to the PMU and the Donor.
• Coordinate with the CCCs for timely preparation and submission of the reports as per the timelines by PFI and Global Fund.
• Conduct the orientation training for the CCC Staff Members with respect to providing the quality care and support to the PLHIV, MIS, Reporting and other day to day administrative functions.
• Implement Drop in Tool in the state and conduct data analysis from Drop in Tool on quarterly basis and suggest interventions based on analysis.
• Assist CCC’s to analyse data received from Drop in Tool with assistance from M&E Specialist
• Ensure that CMIS is installed in all CCCs, appropriate staff is trained to use CMIS and data is correctly entered, edited, retrieved and reported in time in conjunction with the M&E Specialist.
• Reports of Joint Monitoring Visits to be submitted on time – for every CCC once every quarter

Communication &  Liaisoning
• Liaisoning with NACO, Regional PFI, SACS, ART Centres, District/ State Level Networks, and other Non- Governmental organizations, Agencies, concerned / connected with the project – at the State level.
• Organizing & coordinating the meetings with SACS, PFI and Regional offices.
• Attending monthly coordination and other meetings with each of the ART Centres.
• Establish and maintain a positive community relationship.
• Build effective communication and linkages with the SACS and other service delivery points (ICTCs, DAPCO, Link ART Centers).
• Manage effective linkage and coordination between the PMU, Partner NGO, the State/ Regional Office and the CCCs.

Competencies
Functional Competencies
• Knowledge of STI/HIV prevention and care program strategies
• Familiarity with public, private and NGO/CBO sector operations in health programs/ specifically pertaining to HIV prevention, Care and support
• Knowledge of programs by key stakeholders in the state (NACO, SACS, PFI etc.)
• Knowledge of state/district health structure and administration
• Exceptional problem-solving, interpersonal, quantitative and analytical capabilities

Behavioral Competencies
• Good People Management and Orientation skills.
• Good communication & interpersonal skills
• Coordination & Follow-up skills
• Strong dedication to improving the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS

Role Specification
Preferred Qualification : Bachelors / Masters Degree in Public Health/ Social Sciences with relevant experience in HIV/ AIDS

Relevant Experience 5-6 yrs +
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Regional Technical Officer - OST
NACO / Emmanuel Hospital Association
Location: Guwahati with frequent travel to the 8 NE States
Last Date: August 10, 2011
Email: naconeroti@gmail.com

Position: Regional Technical Officer- OST
Duration: 1 Year contract (extendable after subject to satisfactory performance Assessment)
Location: NACO Regional Office, Guwahati with frequent travel to the 8 NE States
Reports to: Team Leader TI Division /Programme Manager (TI)

Essential Qualifications:
• He/She may be post graduate degree/ diploma in Public health/ health management or Master in Sociology/ Social work. In exceptional cases, an individual from injecting drug use background demonstrating high degree of technical competence in harm reduction related to injecting drug use may be considered
• He/ She have worked in a senior and responsible position in the field of HIV/AIDS for a minimum period of 5 years.
• He/ She should be preferably a permanent resident of one of the North East States.

Position Objective:
• To support and supervise the IDU TIs- OST sites in effective implementation of the programmes through training, orientation, monitoring and evaluation of the SACS NGOs performance on regular basis.

Responsibilities:
• Ensuring compliance to NACO TI- OST operational guidelines by SACS and its implementing NGOS/CBOs for effective and efficient implementation of the OST programme
• Ensuring regular monitoring and reviewing of the implementation of the OST programmes for injecting drugs users
• Provide onsite technical supervision to POs based at the OST sites and provide feedback to POs reports and follow up on issues identified for SACS to address
• To provide technical assistance in protocols development for proper and smooth implementation of Drug Substitution Programme with Buprenorphine or Methadone as per the policy of the Government of India.
• Provide intense on-site technical assistance to partner NGOs implementing OST; review NGO needs and ensure that technical assistance provided to NGOs by project team is optimal
• Facilitating development of referral linkages with other services e.g. STI services, RNTCP, ICTC, ART Centres, Rehab Centres, detox programs, etc
• To regularly plan out support-cum-monitoring visits in consultation with Regional Programme Advisor TI such that all the NE OST sites should be visited on a regular intervals for monitoring and to support project implementation
• Monitor and report on progress of OST programmes to the Regional programme Advisor TI, including active risk management, through monthly, quarterly and annually reporting formats outlined in the NACP III Guidelines.
• Discharge any other duty as desired by the Programme Manager TI and the Team Leader

Remuneration/ salary Scale:
• He / she will be given a total remuneration of 30,000 - 40,000 per month. No house rent allowance or any other allowance will be given.
• The cost of authorized official travel and related expenses shall be reimbursed as per following norms of NACO in respect of contractual staff.
• i) Beyond 600 km by Air
• ii) less than 600 km by rail up to AC II tier

Application Process:
To apply:
• Send your CV (not longer than 2 pages) via email only, together with Covering Letter outlining relevant experience and explaining why you want to apply for the role (no longer than 1 page).
E-mail your application to: naconeroti@gmail.com with a copy to orchid@eha-health.orgorchid@eha-health.org

• Deadline for applications: August 10, 2011
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email and or phone for personal interview at NACO sub Office in Guwahati



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