TOR - of District Resource Person (DRP)- Program, DRP-Training and Monitoring & Evaluation- cum- Accounts Assistant for the districts of Ranchi, Dhanb
Plan International
Location: Jharkhand
Terms of Reference for the position of District Resource Person (DRP)- Program, DRP-Training and Monitoring & Evaluation- cum- Accounts Assistant for the districts of Ranchi, Dhanbad and East Singhbhum in the state of Jharkhand.
Background:
A project proposal is being submitted by Plan International (India Chapter) to Jharkhand State AIDS Control Society (JSACS) for being considered as ‘District Implementation Agency’ for implementation of Link Worker Scheme (LWS) in three districts (Ranchi, Dhanbad and East Singhbhum) in the state of Jharkhand.
The LWS is an intervention with a goal to address HIV prevention, care, support and treatment requirements in the above indicated districts and which mainly focuses on community involvement to enhance the uptake of the services on HIV.
The specific objectives of the project include:
• Reach out to High Risk Groups (HRGs) and vulnerable youth and women in rural areas with information, knowledge, skills on Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) including HIV prevention and risk reduction.
• Increase availability and use of condoms among HRGs and other vulnerable men and women
• Establish referral and follow-up linkages for various services including treatment of STIs, testing and treatment of Tuberculosis, referral to ICTC/PPTCT services, HIV care and support services including Antiretroviral treatment (ART)
• Creating an enabling environment for People Living with HIV (PLHIV) and their families, reducing stigma and discrimination against them through interactions with existing community structures/groups, e.e; Village Health Committees (VHC), Self Help Groups (SGHs) and Panchayati Raj Institutes (PRI)
The scheme will make an effort to build a community-centred model for rural areas
Position-1
District Resource Person (DRP)-Program (3)
This position will be based at the respective district hqrs. of Ranchi, Dhanbad and East Singhbhum. The selected person will be the lead person in steering district level activities. The incumbents will report to the Project Coordinator-Plan India, based at Ranchi.
Honorarium:
Rs. 20000/- (Rupess twenty thousand only) per month excluding travel and communication expenses for official purpose
Eligibility criteria:
• Should possess as Master’s degree in any discipline (preferably in Social Science) from a recognized university
• Should have a minimum of 3-5 years experience of development work, preferably in programme management
• HIV positive people, especially positive women, with the required qualifications and experience shoud be given preference
• The individual must have sensitivity of working with marginalized groups, including people affected by HIV/AIDS and high-risk groups, hands on experience of working on social mobilization and community based projects and experience of working with varied partners
Key Skill areas:
• Programme management – Ability to draw up action plans, work plans for different cadres with prioritization, review programme implementation, provide inputs to programme design tailored to the district situation and provide supervisory inputs to the different cadres of personnel in the sheme
• Linkages – Competence to work with different departments in the government at the district level, civil society partners including positive networks, PRI members and other divisions under NACP-III (National AIDS Control Program-III) at the district level.
• Reporting - Capability to interpret reports and feed back into programme implementation, share results in an easy to understand manner with Supervisors and Link Workers, compile programme updates and share highlights and challenges
• Fund management – Know-how to work with allocated funds, supervise M & E cum accounts assistant on submission of accounts and budget preparation
Child protection Policy:
This is a level 2 assignment since there may be some direct contact with children ,the agency/ consultant/s will be asked to sign and adhere to Plan’s Child protection policy.
Position-2:
District Resource Person (DRP)-Training (3)
This position will be based at the respective district hqrs. of Ranchi, Dhanbad and East Singhbhum. The incumbents will report to DRP-Program at the respective districts.
Honararium:
Rs. 15000/- (Rupess fifteen thousand only) per month excluding travel and communication expenses for official purpose
Eligibility criteria:
• Should possess a Master’s degree in any discipline (preferably in Social sciences) from a recognized university
• Must have proficiency in the local language and dialects
• Should have a minimum of 2 years experience in training and pedagogy especially in social sectors like SHG movement, watershed movement, literacy etc.
• HIV positive people, especially positive women, with the required qualifications and experience should be given preference
• The individual must have sensitivity of working with marginalized groups, including people affected by HIV/AIDS and high-risk groups, hands on experience of working on social mobilization and community based projects and experience of working with varied partners
Key Skill areas:
Ability to draw up training plans, prepare reports, conduct training on needs assessment, hand hold and mentor, design training sessions and coordinate its implementation.
Responsibility of DRP (Training):
1. Ensure training of in-house staff e.g. M & E cum Accounts Assistants, Supervisors and Link Workers
2. Ensure training activities are conducted as per the plan define in the Operational Guidelines
3. Maintain rapport with local health units and facilitate access to services
4. Coordinate with the Supervisors in their work
5. Conduct orientation training of local health functionaries like ANM, ASHA, AWW, VHSC members etc
Child protection Policy:
This is a level 2 assignment since there may be some direct contact with children ,the agency/ consultant/s will be asked to sign and adhere to Plan’s Child protection policy.
Position-3:
M & E cum Accounts Assistant (3)
This position will be based at the respective district hqrs. of Ranchi, Dhanbad and East Singhbhum. The incumbents will report to DRP-Program at the respective districts.
Honararium:
Rs. 10000/- (Rupess ten thousand only) per month excluding travel and communication expenses for official purpose
Eligibility criteria:
• Should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Financial Accounting from a recognized university, with proficiency in computers
• Must haves proficiency in the local languages and dialects
• Should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in handling accounts, MIS data entry and ease in working with NGOs
• HIV positive people, especially positive women, with the required qualifications and experience should be given preference
Key skill areas:
Ability to draw up budgets, document financial activities and maintain books of accounts, consolidate district reports and data entry.
Responsibilities:
1. Ensure consolidation of information generated in the mapping activities
2. Ensure timely collection of reports, data entry and preparation of analytical reports for action
3. Ensure timely submission of reports to SACS/NACO/DAPCU
4. Ensure orientation of Supervisors and DRPs on the indicators outlined in the Operational Guidelines for LWS
5. Ensure procurement process is followed as per the requirements of the scheme
6. Orient district level and in-house staff on the requirements of procurement, fund tracking, financial documentation
7. Ensure proper financial documentation i.e., maintaining books of accounts, regular bank reconciliation, submission of audit reports, utilization certificates
8. Ensure administrative budget is utilized as per requirement of the programme
Child protection Policy:
This is a level 2 assignment since there may be some direct contact with children ,the agency/ consultant/s will be asked to sign and adhere to Plan’s Child protection policy.
How to apply: Interested candidates are requested to apply at planindiacareers@planindia.org. Please mention the position applied for in the subject line. The last date for sending your applications is January 30, 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
“Children are at the heart of everything we do”
Job Email id: planindiacareers@planindia.org
Apply by: 30 Jan 2012
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Regional Emergency Manager, South Asia
Christian Aid
Location: Delhi
Job title: Regional Emergency Manager, South Asia
Salary: INR 1886463 pa plus benefits
Based: New Delhi, India
Closing date: 5.00pm Monday 13 February 2012
More than half the world lives in poverty. Poverty is an outrage against humanity. It robs people of dignity, freedom and hope, of power over their own lives. Christian Aid has a vision – an end to poverty – and we believe that vision can become a reality. We are striving to bring lasting change to the lives of the poorest communities. We work wherever there is great need, helping people to find their own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion, caste or creed. If you’re passionate about positive change across the world, then this job might be for you.
Christian Aid is looking for a Regional Emergency Manager for the South Asia region. This position involves leading Christian Aid’s response to humanitarian crisis in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, and ensures coherence and integration with country strategies. The post holder plays a leading role in the region to improve the capacity of partners and Christian Aid country teams to prepare for, mitigate against the impact of and respond to emergencies. The post holder will lead emergency responses and will coordinate disaster risk reduction work in their region alongside relevant regional or country based staff. The post holder will work closely with the Regional and Country staff and the Humanitarian Division staff in developing and then implementing agreed emergency response and mitigation strategies. S/he will support partners to enable them to implement rapid, effective and principled responses to emergencies. S/he will be responsible for developing best practice in emergency preparedness and response and will ensure internationally agreed standards are met. The post holder will work to promote the voices of partners and local communities to ensure that they are heard and acted upon in new emergencies.
About you
You will have sound experience of working on major institutional donor funded projects, you will understand the complexity of teams and partners located in different part of South Asia, and know what it takes to deliver high quality work and perform to tight deadlines. You will have a back ground in international development and good knowledge of resilience, disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation. You will need significant experience of emergency/humanitarian programmes including emergency preparedness and the links between emergency and development work. You will have considerable knowledge of the application of key humanitarian standards into programming. You should also have experience of programme appraisal, monitoring and evaluation, and working through partners.
Candidates need to have a degree in a development-related discipline, with substantial knowledge of emergency relief, rehabilitation, disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation and development with focus on documentation, research, networking and advocacy. Other essentials are excellent writing and communication skills in English and fluency in Hindi or any other South Asian language, as well as IT skills.
Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions: using the guideline notes in the application form may help you formulate your answers.
1. Innovation and Creativity:
Describe the most complex problem that you were faced with and how you generated a new approach or explanation or solution.
2. Effectiveness and Accountability
Describe a time when you examined ways to improve the services or products in your area, while taking into consideration the longer-term and broader corporate perspective.
3. Team Work
Discuss an example of a time when your teamwork skills proved useful when you recognized that your team had reached its limit in terms of productivity (for example, they were burning out, or could not solve the problem).
4. Operational leadership and Management
Describe a project you undertook which had potential long-term implications.
We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation. So you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
Preference will be given to applicants who have current and valid permission to work in India.
We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of caste, race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We actively encourage applications from socially excluded communities, religious minorities, people living with disabilities and especially women candidates to apply.
Role Profile for this post can be downloaded here.
http://www.christianaid.org.uk/Images/Regional emergency manager%2C South Asia 2012-0102_tcm15-58369.pdf
To apply for this post, please download and email your completed International application form at:
http://www.christianaid.org.uk/Images/CA-Application-Form-International.pdf and send to: delhirecruitment@christian-aid.org (quoting the reference number).
Alternatively, your completed application form can be printed out and posted to us at:
Christian Aid
D-25-D, South Extension Part II
New Delhi
India 110 049
Please note CVs will not be accepted and that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by 17 February 2012, please assume your application was unsuccessful.
Job reference: India/2012/0102
Closing date: Monday 13 February 2012
Interview date: Week commencing 21 February 2012
Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of caste, race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We encourage applications from socially excluded communities, ie Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, religious minorities and people living with disabilities, and especially encourage women candidates to apply.
Job Email id: delhirecruitment@christian-aid.org
Apply by: 13 Feb 2012
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Work Camp Team Leaders
FSL-India (Field Services and Intercultural Learning)
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
Work Camp Team Leaders (5 Positions)
Field Services and Intercultural Learning (FSL India) is a non-profit organization based in Bangalore and is registered under the Indian Trust Act in 2000. We are a charitable, non-political, non-religious youth organization. FSL India networks with national and international organizations to promote youth mobility and inter-cultural learning and acts as a support structure for other youth and social organizations. We host about 1300 international volunteers every year with the support of national and international partners.
We run several projects all across India with the help of long term and short term volunteers. We work in many different fields like Medical Camps, Slum Development, Yoga and Ayurveda, Tibetan Culture, Tribal children, Street Children, Creative and interactive Education, Sea Turtle conservation, Orphanages, Agriculture, Environment Protection, Social Awareness Projects, Eco-Tourism, Eco-clubs, Tent schools for children of migrant workers, Construction and Renovation projects, HIV/AIDS awareness, Women Empowerment, Sanitation etc. For more information about our organization, visit our website and Blog:
Website: www.fsl-india.org
Blog: http://fsl-india.org/blog/
FSL India is looking for five highly committed and self-motivated Team Leaders to join FSL India team and be responsible for organising work camps handling all coordinate with partner organisations and volunteers of work camps.
1. Location: All 5 Positions will report to FSL India, Head Office, Bangalore
2. The primary roles and responsibilities:
• Pre work camp Tasks: Checking e-mails and contact with FSL communicator, coordinators and local contact person(project)
• Organising Work Camp: Arrange for food accommodation for work camp volunteers, prepare budget, daily accounts, finalizing schedule, organise transportation volunteers pick up and drop during the work camp, Guidance/work demonstration to volunteers, ensure volunteers safety, conduct evaluations.
• After work camp finished: Ensure final settlement of accounts, prepare team leader report and submitting all the documents of work camp along with final accounts.
• LTV Field assistant: Assist in translation and provide support to volunteers placed in Home Based Projects (maximum 10 days/month) - Sea turtle conservation, Eco Tourism, Environment Education, Eco Clubs etc.
3. Requirements and Skills:
• Education Qualification: Bachelor's degree. Higher professional qualification will be an added value.
• Must have excellent communication skills in spoken and written English. Fluency in one or two Regional Languages will be an added value.
• Excellent writing, documentation and good presentation skills.
• Minimum 3 year commitment is a must.
• Must be computer savvy - strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
• Excellent inter-personal and representational skills
• Experience working with non-governmental organisation and inter-cultural team will be added value.
• Self-motivation/ability to work with less direct supervision.
• A good team player with team building facilitation skills.
4. Salary and Benefits:
CTC – INR 6,000 to 10,000 per month which, will be decided on the basis of experience and career history in the relevant field. Besides, the incumbent shall be entitled for monthly food, travel and telephone allowance as per organisation policy.
5. Reporting Requirement:
The incumbent shall work under direct supervision of Deputy Director/Director/President of FSL India and comply with the reporting requirements as per the reporting calendar. He/she will also work in close coordination DD (M&E) and CC (Documentation and Liaison).
6. Deadline for Application:
Interested candidates may apply with a detailed C.V. by February 10, 2012 stating current salary drawn, expected salary and giving details of two references to: fslrohan@gmail.com
Only short-listed candidates will be notified and called for interview. FSL India is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, caste, religion, gender, race etc. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
7. Disclaimer Clause:
This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
Job Email id: fslrohan@gmail.com
Apply by: 10 Feb 2012
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Long Term Volunteer (LTV) Coordinators
FSL India (Field Services and Intercultural Learning)
Location: Bangalore, Mysore, Chennai, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
Long Term Volunteer (LTV) Coordinators
Field Services and Intercultural Learning (FSL India) is a non-profit organization based in Bangalore and is registered under the Indian Trust Act in 2000. We are a charitable, non-political, non-religious youth organization. FSL India networks with national and international organizations to promote youth mobility and inter-cultural learning and acts as a support structure for other youth and social organizations. We host about 1300 international volunteers every year with the support of national and international partners.
We run several projects all across India with the help of long term and short term volunteers. We work in many different fields like Medical Camps, Slum Development, Yoga and Ayurveda, Tibetan Culture, Tribal children, Street Children, Creative and interactive Education, Sea Turtle conservation, Orphanages, Agriculture, Environment Protection, Social Awareness Projects, Eco-Tourism, Eco-clubs, Tent schools for children of migrant workers, Construction and Renovation projects, HIV/AIDS awareness, Women Empowerment, Sanitation etc. For more information about our organization, visit our website and Blog:
Website: www.fsl-india.org
Blog: http://fsl-india.org/blog
FSL India is looking for highly committed and self-motivated LTV Coordinators to join FSL India team and be responsible for coordinating long term volunteering program involving the international youth.
1. Location: Bangalore, Mysore and Chennai
2. The roles and responsibilities:
• Identify Host Organisations/Host Families/Projects and facilitate placement of long term volunteers
• Ensure placements of long term volunteers - study application, identify and short list as per the volunteers’ preference
• Participate in organising Orientation for long term volunteers along with other coordinators and chief coordinators
• Ensure registration of volunteers at Foreigner s’ Regional Registration Office (FRRO) and prepare documents for exit visa
• Follow-up with long term volunteers, Host Organisation and Host Families to ensure progress of volunteer service
• Ensure monthly consolidation of progress report and submit to Chief Coordinator
• Participate in monthly get together and quarterly evaluation of volunteers and facilitate one-to-one talk
• Facilitate and undertake periodic Monitoring visits and report to the chief coordinator regarding the progress
• Ensure final evaluation and placement report of volunteers and assist in preparing Project Info Sheets
• Any other roles assigned by the management from time to time.
3. Requirements and Skills:
• Education Qualification: Bachelor's degree. Higher professional qualification will be an added value.
• Must have excellent communication skills in spoken and written English. Fluency in Regional Language (Kannada/Tamil) will be an added value.
• Excellent writing, documentation and good presentation skills.
• Minimum 3 year commitment is a must.
• Must be computer savvy - strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)
• Excellent inter-personal and representational skills
• Experience working with non-governmental organisation and inter-cultural team will be added value.
• Self-motivation/ability to work with less direct supervision.
• A good team player with team building facilitation skills.
• Willing to travel to various project locations with short notice
4. Salary and Benefits:
CTC – INR 6,000 to 10,000 per month which, will be decided on the basis of experience and career history in the relevant field. Besides, the incumbent shall be entitled for monthly food, travel and telephone allowance as per organisation policy.
5. Reporting Requirement:
The incumbent shall work under direct supervision of the Chief Coordinator (LTV Program) of FSL India and comply with the reporting requirements as per the reporting calendar. He/she will also work in close coordination DD (M&E) and CC (Documentation and Liaison).
6. Deadline for Application:
Interested candidates may apply with a detailed C.V. by February 10, 2012 stating current salary drawn, expected salary and giving details of two references to: fslrohan@gmail.com
Only short-listed candidates will be notified and called for interview. FSL India is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, caste, religion, gender, race etc. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
7. Disclaimer Clause:
This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
Job Email id: fslrohan@gmail.com
Apply by: 10 Feb 2012
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Programme Manager
Urban Development and Housing Department (UD&HD)
Location: Bihar
VACANCY NOTICE
Urban Development and Housing Department (UD&HD)
Government of Bihar, 1st Floor, Vikas Bhawan, New Secretariat, Patna – 800 015
(Tel: 0612- 2215580, 2215385; Fax: 2217059, 2231566; Email: urbansec-bih@nic.in, procurement@spurbihar.in
No. SPUR-PMU/047/Appt/2011-12/76
Date: January 11, 2012
The Urban Development and Housing Department (UD&HD), Government of Bihar (GoB) announces the following vacancies in the Department. All positions are to report to the Principal Secretary (PS), UD&HD, GoB.
(a) Planning and Monitoring Specialist – One position
(b) Finance Specialist – One position
(c) Programme Manager – One position
Details of the job profile and eligibility criteria are available on the website http://www.urban.bih.nic.in or http://www.spurbihar.in/. Interested and eligible candidates may send applications along with resume/CV by mail only to urbansec-bih@nic.in and procurement@spurbihar.in on or before January 31, 2012. All applications have to be mailed to both addresses. Appointments are contractual and initially for one year but extendable based on performance. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted – personal enquiries will not be entertained and could lead to disqualification.
The Principal Secretary, UD&HD, GoB reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications without incurring any obligation to inform the affected applicant/s of the grounds.
(Shashi Shekhar Sharma)
Principal Secretary, UD&HD
Functional Area : Programmme Coordination
Designation : Programme Manager
Number of Positions : 1 position
Job Description
• Responsible for coordination between ULBs and UDHD on programme implementation
• Assistance in keeping records of physical and financial progress of programme implementation
• Undertake periodic field visits
• Coordinate between UDHD and ongoing/proposed externally funded programmes
• Assistance in inter-departmental coordination as required
• Any other work as may be assigned periodically
Reporting Line
• Principal Secretary, Urban Development and Housing Department
Qualifications and Experience
• Masters in Urban Planning from a nationally recognized institute
• At least 3 years work experience
Salary
Rs.50,000/- per month all inclusive (Contractual Appointment)
Job Email id: urbansec-bih@nic.in
Apply by: 31 Jan 2012
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Deputy Director of Programs (LTV/MTV, Work Camps and Outbound)
FSL India (Field Services and Intercultural Learning)
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
Deputy Director of Programs (LTV/MTV, Work Camps and Outbound)
Field Services and Intercultural Learning (FSL India) is a non-profit organization based in Bangalore and is registered under Indian Trust Act in 2000. It is a charitable, non-political, non-religious youth organization. FSL India networks with national and international organizations to promote youth mobility and inter-cultural learning and acts as a support structure for other youth and social organizations. FSL India hosts about 1300 international volunteers every year with the support of national and international partners.
FSL India runs several projects all across India with the help of long term and short term volunteers. It works in different fields like Medical Camps, Slum Development, Yoga and Ayurveda, Tibetan Culture, Tribal children, Street Children, Creative and interactive Education, Sea Turtle conservation, Orphanages, Agriculture, Environment Protection, Social Awareness Projects, Eco-Tourism, Eco-clubs, Tent Schools for children of migrant workers, Construction and Renovation projects, HIV/AIDS awareness, Women Empowerment, Sanitation etc. For more information about FSL India organization, visit our website and Blog:
Website: www.fsl-india.org
Blog: http://fsl-india.org/blog/
FSL India is looking for a highly committed and self-motivated Deputy Director of Programs to join our national team and be responsible for overall planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Long Term/Mid Term Volunteering (LTV/MTV) program, Work Camps and Outbound program.
1. Location: FSL India, Head Office, Bangalore
Roles and responsibilities for Long Term/Mid Term Volunteering (LTV/MTV) program, work camps and outbound program are as follows:
• Identify Host Organisations and ensure placement of volunteers in various projects.
• Ensure work camp set up and organise as per the planned schedule.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders, liaison with government officials and civil society organisations for promotion of FSL India programs.
• Prepare annual financial plan and approval of monthly budget for program activities.
• Conduct monitoring and evaluation of programs, make quantitative and qualitative analysis and generate reports on the progress.
• Facilitate impact study of programs and inform the management regarding the progress.
• Prepare reports, blog articles, newspaper clippings etc. and submit as per the reporting calendar.
• Organize Annual Meet for Host Organisations and Host Families and provide necessary input.
• Organise orientation, get together and final evaluation for volunteers.
• Facilitate training needs assessment for staff, volunteers, Host Organisations and Host Families, develop appropriate training modules and conduct training.
• Develop appropriate formats and framework for gathering information on programs.
• Assist in preparation of program reports for Annual Report of FSL India.
• Facilitate inter-cultural learning among international volunteers and local community.
2. Requirements and Skills:
• Education Qualification: Bachelor's degree. Higher qualification in development sectors will be an added value.
• Must have excellent communication skills in spoken and written English. Fluency in Kannada is desirable.
• Excellent writing, documentation and good presentation skills.
• Demonstrable knowledge transfer skills including extensive experience with formal training/capacity building and ability to negotiate with development organisations.
• Minimum 3 year commitment is a must.
• Must be able to travel 12 to 15 days a month.
• Must be computer savvy - strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
• Excellent inter-personal and representational skills
• Experience of working with non-governmental organisation and inter-cultural team will be added value.
• Self-motivation/ability to work with less direct supervision.
• A good team player with team building facilitation skills.
3. Reporting Requirement:
The incumbent shall work under direct supervision of the Director/President of FSL India and comply with the reporting requirements as per the reporting calendar. He/she shall work in close coordination with communicators, coordinators, Assistant Director (M&E) and Chief Coordinator (Documentation and Liaison).
4. Salary and Benefits:
CTC – INR 1.8 to 3 lakhs per annum, which will be decided on the basis of experience and career history in the relevant field. Besides, the incumbent shall be entitled for monthly food, travel and telephone allowance as per organisation policy.
5. Deadline for Application:
Interested candidates may apply with a detailed C.V. by February 10, 2012 stating current salary drawn, expected salary and giving details of two references to: fslrohan@gmail.com.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified and called for interview. FSL India is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, caste, religion, gender, race etc. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
6. Disclaimer Clause:
This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
Job Email id: fslrohan@gmail.com
Apply by: 10 Feb 2012
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Planning and Monitoring Specialist
Urban Development and Housing Department (UD&HD)
Location: Patna, Bihar
VACANCY NOTICE
Urban Development and Housing Department (UD&HD)
Government of Bihar, 1st Floor, Vikas Bhawan, New Secretariat, Patna – 800 015
(Tel: 0612- 2215580, 2215385; Fax: 2217059, 2231566; Email: urbansec-bih@nic.in, procurement@spurbihar.in)
No. SPUR-PMU/047/Appt/2011-12/76
Date: January 11, 2012
The Urban Development and Housing Department (UD&HD), Government of Bihar (GoB) announces the following vacancies in the Department. All positions are to report to the Principal Secretary (PS), UD&HD, GoB.
(a) Planning and Monitoring Specialist – One position
(b) Finance Specialist – One position
(c) Programme Manager – One position
Details of the job profile and eligibility criteria are available on the website http://www.urban.bih.nic.in or http://www.spurbihar.in/. Interested and eligible candidates may send applications along with resume/CV by mail only to urbansec-bih@nic.in and procurement@spurbihar.in on or before January 31, 2012. All applications have to be mailed to both addresses. Appointments are contractual and initially for one year but extendable based on performance. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted – personal enquiries will not be entertained and could lead to disqualification.
The Principal Secretary, UD&HD, GoB reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications without incurring any obligation to inform the affected applicant/s of the grounds.
(Shashi Shekhar Sharma)
Principal Secretary, UD&HD
Functional Area: Project Monitoring
Designation: Planning and Monitoring Specialist
Number of Positions : 1 position
Job Description
• Facilitate annual planning by ULBs and UDHD for inclusion in state plans
• Development of road map for implementation of urban reforms
• Provide inputs to ULBs on programme implementation
• Monitoring of all on-going interventions of the UDHD
• Develop and maintain MIS recording physical and financial progress of on-going interventions
• Undertake periodic field visits
• Collecting and collating information on urban development in other states
• Identification and sharing of information on best practices in urban reforms in other states
• Preparation of terms of reference for appointment of consultants as required
• Appraise Principal Secretary from time to time on progress of urban reforms and projects in hand
• Any other work as may be assigned periodically
Reporting Line
• Principal Secretary, Urban Development and Housing Department
Qualifications and Experience
• Masters in Urban Planning from nationally recognized institute
• At least 5 years work experience
Salary: Rs.80,000/- per month all inclusive (Contractual Appointment)
Job Email id: urbansec-bih@nic.in
Apply by: 31 Jan 2012
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Finance Specialist
Urban Development and Housing Department (UD&HD)
Location: Patna, Bihar
VACANCY NOTICE
Urban Development and Housing Department (UD&HD)
Government of Bihar, 1st Floor, Vikas Bhawan, New Secretariat, Patna – 800 015
(Tel: 0612- 2215580, 2215385; Fax: 2217059, 2231566; Email: urbansec-bih@nic.in, procurement@spurbihar.in)
No. SPUR-PMU/047/Appt/2011-12/76
Date: January 11, 2012
The Urban Development and Housing Department (UD&HD), Government of Bihar (GoB) announces the following vacancies in the Department. All positions are to report to the Principal Secretary (PS), UD&HD, GoB.
(a) Planning and Monitoring Specialist – One position
(b) Finance Specialist – One position
(c) Programme Manager – One position
Details of the job profile and eligibility criteria are available on the website http://www.urban.bih.nic.in or http://www.spurbihar.in/. Interested and eligible candidates may send applications along with resume/CV by mail only to urbansec-bih@nic.in and procurement@spurbihar.in on or before January 31, 2012. All applications have to be mailed to both addresses. Appointments are contractual and initially for one year but extendable based on performance. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted – personal enquiries will not be entertained and could lead to disqualification.
The Principal Secretary, UD&HD, GoB reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications without incurring any obligation to inform the affected applicant/s of the grounds.
(Shashi Shekhar Sharma)
Principal Secretary, UD&HD
Functional Area : Finance
Designation : Finance Specialist
Number of Positions : 1 position
Job Description
• Facilitate annual financial planning by ULBs and UDHD for inclusion in state plans
• Financial monitoring of all on-going interventions of the UDHD
• Advise to ULBs on spend and maintenance of records
• Knowledge sharing of Finance Commission recommendations and other relevant central and state government recommendations with ULBs
• Overseeing audit of municipalities and UDHD and addressing audit paras
• Develop and maintain MIS recording financial progress of on-going interventions
• Providing inputs in design of interventions in line with above
• Update Principal Secretary or others designated by him on progress of interventions
• Any other work as may be assigned periodically
Reporting Line
• Principal Secretary, Urban Development and Housing Department
Qualifications and Experience
• MBA Finance from a nationally recognized management institute
• At least 5 years work experience
Salary
Rs.80,000/- per month all inclusive (Contractual Appointment)
Job Email id: urbansec-bih@nic.in
Apply by: 31 Jan 2012
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Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Marie Stopes International (MSI)
Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Last Date: 10th February 2012.
Email Id: recruitment@mariestopes.org.in
About Marie Stopes International:
Marie Stopes International (MSI), headquartered in UK, is one of the world’s leading organisations offering high quality, affordable family planning and safe abortion products and services in over 40 countries across the globe. MSI is a global, non-profit and non-governmental organisation (NGO) committed to upholding the fundamental rights of women and couples to decide freely, and without coercion, the number and spacing of their children. MSI has clinical programs in 44 countries, each with a recognized brand, professional management and a results-based service delivery ethos, India and Pakistan being some of the oldest programs among these.
In India its mission is to deliver evidence based, client focused, culturally-sensitive behavior change interventions for effective, efficient equitable and sustained use of Family Planning (FP) with special emphasis on Long Acting and Permanent Methods (LAPM) and post abortion care through improved quality, access, choice and satisfaction using expertise in engaging the private sector to strengthen health systems.
The Marie Stopes program in India features an integrated range of service provision and advocacy activities which create an ‘enabling environment’ for SRH and drive positive change to India’s Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR). The services are provided using a network of MSI’s providers as well as MSI trained franchised private sector providers and “CHOICE” clinical outreach activities, and social marketing of high quality affordable FP in collaboration with both the central and the state governments and independent private providers. Marie Stopes India’s impact in India is significant.
Scope of work:
The purpose of the position is to collate, manage, analyse and provide market and programmatic evidences to support the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of new and existing programs of Marie Stopes India.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Creation and Maintenance of monitoring information system
• Design and coordinate a national-level, organizational-wide monitoring and evaluation strategy and system.
• Identify, define and validate with key stakeholders a set of appropriate and useful performance measures.
• Create a network-wide M&E framework; identify sources of relevant data, and the processes for data management.
• Outline procedures for reporting and data use.
• Establish a system for the sharing of program data (in the form of recommendations) with SMT.
• With support from SF manager prepare IEC materials, policy guidelines and legal frameworks through discussions, workshops, in house analysis and external commissioning in the state
• Provide expert technical inputs in Research, documentation and coordination with implementing partners in carrying out research activities
2. M&E tools design and implementation
• Create and adapt data collection tools for M&E.
• Travel to project areas in order to oversee the implementation of M&E work, train staff, and maintain an understanding of current stage of development of M&E practice in organization.
• Synthesize analyze data and write summary reports by program base M&E results.
• Establish a system for the sharing of program data (in form of recommendations) with SMT.
• Prepare and update monthly, quarterly and annual monitoring and evaluation plans and reports.
• Collecting, compiling, analyzing and preparing briefs/ reports and making presentations from various sources
3. Produce Quality presentation, reports and proper dissemination of findings.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, executive summaries and reports in an easy-to-understand format for decision-making to internal as well as external audiences which include donor, government and NGOs.
• Responding to external and internal research enquiries from colleagues, government departments, academics, local councils, regional development agencies and members of the public;
• Explaining complex ideas and findings in a way that can be easily understood;
• Keeping up to date with developments in policy and social issues, as well as qualitative and quantitative research methods;
4. Production of evidence based information through use of primary/secondary data to help management on the design, implementation and evaluation of program activities.
• Collaborate with program staff to understand fully the implementation of the program and the implications for research design and implementation
• Assist the supervisor in commissioning and managing research projects by drafting research brief and research specifications.
• Assist the supervisor in planning and budgeting research studies as per the budget.
• Assist the supervisor in designing and implementation of appropriate research methodology,
• Supervise data collection and statistical and qualitative analysis through in house and/or contracted research agencies.
• Assist the supervisor in systematically disseminating research findings to program staff, government officials and donors.
• Collaborate with the program implementation team to derive conclusions, hypotheses and assumptions that are supported by data.
• Assist communication, service delivery, marketing and other line managers through sourcing, analyzing and reporting secondary data on Demographic Health Survey (DHS), RCH, Census, BSS, IBBA, relevant research from national & international partner organization
5. Ensuring Quality control and Data analysis
• Conducting, or commissioning then analysis of data of qualitative and quantitative studies with members of the public and large-scale data sets;
• Provide critical analysis of existing research. Perform quantitative & qualitative data analysis, including complex multivariate analysis, using analysis tools like SPSS and/or STATA and content analysis using NVivo/ Atlas.ti, when required.
• Ensuring that research is conducted within a set time frame to meet policy requirements
Skills and Experience
Qualifications/Knowledge/Expertise
• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, statistics or Public Health/Demography from a reputed institute;
• Masters or MBA would be preferable.
• Professional training on Research Methodology/Population Studies/Public Health will be treated as an additional qualification
• Preferably a marketing, research, social science, social marketing or reproductive healthcare expertise.
Experience:
• About 2-3 years of experience in handling/leading similar responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability in application of statistical methods in survey sampling and advanced statistical analysis
• Knowledge of sexual and reproductive healthcare (SRH) and Family planning (FP) services (desirable).
Skills and abilities:
• IT literate – proficiency in MS Office particularly Excel (essential), MS Project (desirable) and SPSS or other data analysis software (desirable);
• Demonstrate competence in a variety of computer applications, including database, spreadsheet and word processing programs.
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to interpret verbal, written and numerical data;
• Good command on Hindi and English language.
• Highly numerate;
Personality/Aptitude:
• Drive, enthusiasm, initiative, outgoing, persistent and result oriented attitude
• Innovative, inspirational, collaborative and team working capabilities
• Reliable, responsible and professional.
• Personable friendly, helpful, sensitivity to individual client needs, empathetic, non-judgmental.
• Flexible approach, responsive to changes and new ideas, adapt/create new systems.
• Ability to remain calm in pressurized environment
• Good attention to details
Attitude/ Motivation:
• Keen to pursue personal development;
• Strong commitment to the goal and vision of MSI;
• Pro-Choice.
Note: Please indicate clearly the position name “Monitoring and Evaluation Officer” in the subject line of the application.
Job Email id: recruitment@mariestopes.org.in
Apply by: 10 Feb 2012
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Finance and Admin Officer
Marie Stopes International (MSI)
Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Position: Finance and Admin Officer
Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Last Date: 10th February 2012.
Email Id: recruitment@mariestopes.org.in
About Marie Stopes International:
Marie Stopes International (MSI), headquartered in UK, is one of the world’s leading organisations offering high quality, affordable family planning and safe abortion products and services in over 40 countries across the globe. MSI is a global, non-profit and non-governmental organisation (NGO) committed to upholding the fundamental rights of women and couples to decide freely, and without coercion, the number and spacing of their children. MSI has clinical programs in 44 countries, each with a recognized brand, professional management and a results-based service delivery ethos, India and Pakistan being some of the oldest programs among these.
In India its mission is to deliver evidence based, client focused, culturally-sensitive behavior change interventions for effective, efficient equitable and sustained use of Family Planning (FP) with special emphasis on Long Acting and Permanent Methods (LAPM) and post abortion care through improved quality, access, choice and satisfaction using expertise in engaging the private sector to strengthen health systems.
The Marie Stopes program in India features an integrated range of service provision and advocacy activities which create an ‘enabling environment’ for SRH and drive positive change to India’s Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR). The services are provided using a network of MSI’s providers as well as MSI trained franchised private sector providers and “CHOICE” clinical outreach activities, and social marketing of high quality affordable FP in collaboration with both the central and the state governments and independent private providers. Marie Stopes India’s impact in India is significant.
Scope of work:
Finance & Admin Officer is responsible for overall Administrative & Financial Management. Also would be responsible for maintenance of Sun System Accounting Software, Project Finance, Control & Payment of Creditors, Debtors Management,Preparing Reports for Management, Field advance reconciliation and provide able assistance to the Finance Manager for the success and sustainability of MSI’s Programme.
The person is also expected to have excellent accounting knowledge, good liaison experience with Debtors & Creditors, Account & Bank Reconciliation & subsequent follow up and Resolution. He/She should have good knowledge of Accounting Software and Other operating systems.
Key Responsibilities:
1. To Maintain Books of Accounts: To enter data on day to day basis, filing of the vouchers and reconcile account balances.
• To prepare, coordinate and organise vouchers for data entry
• To ensure reconciliation of the data and entry into sun system on day to day basis
• To reconcile account balances and pass necessary adjustment entry
• To implement records and reporting formats, to ensure that all financial transactions and information are accurately recorded and adequately monitored for decision making and projections.
2. To Ensure timely payments: To ensure timely payments to the creditors and Staff
• To ensure timely preparation of payments
• To ensure receipt of expense vouchers to the Bhopal office on time and entry into sun system
• To ensure control over advances by analysing it person wise, age wise and amount wise and preparing a report for Management Review.
• To ensure that all expenses are in conformity with established rules and regulation.
3. Fund Management: To prepare cash flow project wise, ensure sufficient bank balances for the smooth functioning of the finance.
• To prepare cash flow on monthly basis
• To ensure bank reconciliation weekly basis
• To maintain and report fund balance to the FM on daily basis
• To assist the SPM for developing yearly financial plans and budgets and timely disbursement of funds to all the stakeholders for the effective implementation of the project.
4. Debtors/ Donors Management: To ensure management of debtors/ Donors balance on proactive basis for both reporting and compliance of donor requirement.
• Feed collected data in accounting software, prepare , compile and analyse reports /records and present this to Finance Manager /Project Manager
• To check the receipt on regular basis and keep an district wise/ age wise tracking with finance dept at state level
• To prepare feed back reports/queries on the reports received from Donor/ partner agencies and review with Finance Manager on weekly basis
• To establish accounting systems, procedures and internal controls on regular basis for project funding.
5. Preparing & Filing Statutory Returns & Reports: To preparation & filing of TDS, PF, VAT, Professional Tax & Other Statutory Returns on time
• To ensure correct deduction of taxes from payments and deposition of same within given timeframe
• To ensure filing of all returns on time
• To issue TDS certificate or decimation of information to the staff on time.
• To review insurable risks, fulfil the statutory requirements and safeguard the legal documents and records of the project
6. Preparation of Management Reports: To ensure preparation of timely and accurate reports for the management review and follow up on the action taken .
• To prepare management reports like aging analysis of advances, debtors analysis, F/U on BRS, Cheque book inventory and others
• To take F/U action based upon the review meeting with management
• To meet all financial reporting requirements under the project agreement, Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports and variance analyses, assess the financial impact of variances from the budget and suggest appropriate corrective action.
• Monitoring of recording / reporting system through field visits and submit visit note with appropriate suggestions / actions for improvement
• To ensure proper up keeping and maintenance of computers and other peripherals.
• To ensure for organized office filling system of reports/files/registers/papers, ensure maintenance of inward-outwards registers, receipt and dispatches of correspondence etc of the project
• To prepare feedback / queries on the reports & letters received from the implementing partner, state level department and other partner agencies.
7. Procurement, Operations, supply chain management
• Assist in preparing procurement plans, vendor analysis, purchase order follow up, supply systems, quality checks, and settlements
• Identify the cause of any unreasonable delay in the achievement of milestones; and propose corrective action.
Skills and Experience
Qualifications:
• M. Com ,ICWA,MBA Finance
• M Com, MBA Finance, CA or ICWA will be preferable
• Good Knowledge & Skills of software’s like MS Office/Accounting Software like Tally will be desirable
Experience:
• B. Com or equivalent with at least 5 years of relevant experience in NGO environment
• M Com, MBA Finance, CA or ICWA with at least 3 years of relevant experience in accounting
• Good accounting and analytical skills & knowledge
Other Skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
• Ability to work without close supervision or should be self-driven
• Proven ability to interpret verbal, written and numerical data
• Ability to work in a team as part of the team
• Hard working and willing to additional time if required
Attitude / Motivation:
• Flexibility
• Drive and enthusiasm
• Ability to remain calm in a pressurized environment
• able to give long hours to the office
• Confidentiality
• friendly, helpful, warm and caring manner
Note: Please indicate clearly the position name “Finance and Admin Officer” in the subject line of the application.
Job Email id: recruitment@mariestopes.org.in
Apply by: 10 Feb 2012
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Evaluation Coordinator of Social Security Systems
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ)
Location: Delhi
Vacancy Announcement
Reference no: 02/01/2012GIZ Social Security India Project/ Evaluation Coordinator
Position: Evaluation Coordinator of Social Security Systems for Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit in the Indo-German Social Security Programme (IGSSP)
Location: New Delhi
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ)
Working efficiently, effectively and in a spirit of partnership, we support people and societies in developing, transition and industrialised countries in shaping their own futures and improving living conditions. As a federally owned enterprise, we support the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. We are also engaged in sustainable social security around the globe. Established on 1 January 2011, GIZ brings together under one roof the long-standing expertise of DED, GTZ and InWEnt. GIZ operates in more than 130 countries worldwide. Our registered offices are in Bonn and Eschborn in Germany. GIZ employs approximately 17,000 staff members worldwide, more than 60 % of whom are local personnel.
Project brief Indo-German Social Security Programme
Indo-German Social Security Programme (IGSSP) supports the Indian Ministry of Labour and Employment in implementing the Unorganised Sector Workers‘ Social Security Act and improving the social security system for workers in the informal sector and their families. The first phase of the programme will be from April 2011 to June 2014. The objective of the first phase is “ The performance capability of the providers of public sector health insurance, pension insurance and life and accident insurance programmes is improved.“ The programme works in four components, such as health insurance, old age pension, life & accident insurance and coherence of social security systems & a bilateral social policy dialogue. The target groups are unorganised sector workers and their families and especially below-the-poverty-line (BPL) workers in the informal sector of the economy. GIZ will be working closely with the Ministry of Labour of Employment, other ministries and related organisations for this purpose.
Responsibilities
The Evaluation Coordinator of Social Security Systems is responsible for
- Developing and coordinating projects of evaluation on the Central and State level and
- Strengthening the administration of partner institutions working in social security schemes, in particular supporting the implementation of social security schemes in identified states as required by them.
The main focus will be on Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY). He/she will also be expected to support the Ministry of Labour and Employment in administration related topics.
TASKS
The tasks within this assignment stretch over the following responsibilities:
I. Evaluation
Desktop Study: Thorough overview on existing RSBY studies, reporting.
Methodology: The evaluation coordinator in collaboration with International and National experts will need to develop the methodology and tools of the study, sets up key questions and questionnaires addressing the key topics.
Supervision: The questionnaires etc. are to be carried out by local field workers (e.g. master/PhD-students) or by contracted agencies in selected States. The evaluation coordinator supervises and coordinate these activities.
Coordination: The evaluation coordinator supports and if necessary, coordinates evaluations of RSBY by the State Nodal Agencies.
Work in collaboration with International and National Experts in the design and Implementation of a panel data study of RSBY
Further evaluation as requested
II. Strengthening Capacities at State Level
Supporting states
- Analysing the status of implementation of RSBY by states
- Advising selected SNA’a in developing capacities and smoothening administrative processes
- Assisting selected SNA’s in reshaping their processes
Advising partner institutions
- Developing, monitoring and supporting the implementation of quality administrative systems and standards in close consultation with programme partners.
- Develops flexible and innovative administrative standards that can be applied to the regional level, NGOs and other organisations.
- contributes to preparing and implementing administrational standards, related coordination processes and activities at the regional level
Knowledge Management
- Ensuring knowledge transfer of programme information regarding administration between partners and GIZ
- Identifying and developing strategies for knowledge transfer to partner organisations, especially to ensure sustained capacities in these institutions beyond the project phase.
III. General tasks
The Evaluation Coordinator supports in development, revision and continuous improvement of administrative processes used by partner organisations.
He/she
participates in management meetings
Participates in meetings of partner organisations that require administrative support.
Required qualifications, competences and experience
Qualifications
At least a PhD or equivalent in relevant subject related to Social Security.
Professional experience
- at least 10 years’ professional experience with a minimum of 5 years in a comparable position
- Profound understanding of social health protection / health financing – ideally, work experience in this field in the Indian context
- Profound knowledge of RSBY
- Long term work experience with experimental designs and the field of impact analysis and program evaluation
- Profound experience and knowledge of both quantitative and qualitative research methods in evaluation research
- Experience in working with ministries and public bodies (in India)
COMPETENCES
- Experience in team leading
- Experience in coordinating groups of researchers
- Excellent communication & presentation skills, sound comprehension, analytical and interpersonal abilities, excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Hindi.
Other knowledge, additional competences
very good working knowledge of ICT technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
fluent written and oral knowledge of the Hindi and English.
willingness to up skill as required by the tasks to be performed.
knowledge in social security systems related to unorganised sector workers, in particular RSBY, National Pension Scheme; Janshree Bima Yojana.
ability to motivate and support staff
outstanding office administration, management and organisational skills
professional experience with social security schemes administration
Please email your application latest by 13th February 2012 to HR Manager (Email: giz-indien@giz.de ) giving reference to the position applied for.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Job Email id: giz-indien@giz.de
Apply by: 13 Feb 2012
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Programme Manager: SRHR, HIV & Key Populations
India HIV/AIDS Alliance
Location: Delhi
India HIV/AIDS Alliance
invites
talented professionals to join our team in Delhi
Programme Manager: SRHR, HIV & Key Populations (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 seventeen States in India.
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 – sex workers, men who have sex with men (MSM), injecting drug users (IDUs) and adults and children living with and/or affected by HIV.
Key Responsibilities:
The Programme Manager is responsible for leading Alliance India’s portfolio on HIV and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) integration that places special emphasis on key populations, including MSM, transgenders and sex workers, PLHIV and young people.
The Programme Manager will be primarily responsible to manage Alliance India’s two European Commission funded programmes currently implementing in six States across the country focusing on the SRHR needs of key populations affected by HIV/AIDS, including high-risk groups, PLHIV and young people.
The Programme Manager will be the key person for providing technical support in capacity development and Advocacy on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (ASRHR) Policies by ensuring the involvement of key population, youth and PLHIV; open communication to inform debate and mobilisation of the community to engage in policy change. S/he will be responsible for the completion of the programme deliverables ensuring high quality and adherence to the timeliness.
S/he will be responsible for the implementation of advocacy and policy activities and for informing, influencing and documenting advocacy work within programmes of Alliance India and its relevant stakeholders. The position will play a key role in developing strategies for creating an enabling environment for the programme and the community.
S/he will be responsible for analysing the progress, impact, challenges and lessons learned of programmes, and ensure effective documentation of programme activities, and ensure dissemination of the best practices, dialogue and advocacy at various levels. S/he will also contribute during the preparation of various proposals, concept notes, as part of resource mobilisation process.
The Programme Manager will be an active member of the middle management, taking autonomous responsibility for the results of his/her objectives and /or project deliverables, supporting senior management team (SMT) in ensuring the overall welfare and success of Alliance India, managing task forces and working groups, and participating actively in management meetings, to guide SMT on improving organisational effectiveness.
The incumbent will be mainly responsible for the following:
? Under the supervision of the Director : Policy & Programmes , lead the strategising, planning and co-ordination to build an enabling environment for the programme and successfully implement advocacy work at the programme implementing areas.
? Develop and implement advocacy strategy in relation to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) for key population, young people and PLHIV that includes needs assessment, key change objectives and areas for collaboration and lead the implementation of the strategy.
? To establish a pool of technical support providers locally for the entire project area and enhance their expertise to further take care of the advocacy and SRHR needs of the key population.
? To create and establish advocacy coalitions between the Civil Society Organisations in the different programme areas to strengthen joint advocacy movement.
? Ensure the preparation and compilation of high quality programme reports in close co-ordination with other team members, adhering to the donor requirements and ensuring timeliness in the submission.
? Review programme reports, alongside financial reports with the finance team and prepare analytical reports for donor reporting, ensuring compliance with various donor restrictions and regulations.
? In collaboration with the Finance & Operations team ensure grant funds are effectively utilised against programme deliverables.
? Assess the organisational and technical support needs of programmes especially in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) related areas for the key population, young people, PLHIV, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and develop capacity building plans for needs identified; also carryout review and evaluation of the progress and impact of such activities and take corrective actions wherever required.
? Support the key population, especially amongst young people and PLHIV from vulnerable and marginalized communities, in increasing their capacity/knowledge and understanding about SRHR and the linkages with HIV/AIDS.
? Mobilise and build the advocacy and leadership capacities of a core group of individual youth leaders from local / district level and empower them to take a lead role in acting as a ‘social change agent’ on issues around SRHR for young people.
? To develop innovative mechanisms for linking key population, youth groups, PHIV networks at different levels to advocate for effective national responses that meaningfully include them in SRHR policy and programme development.
? Identify institutional mechanisms for incorporating key population, PLHIV and adolescent/ young people’s input into policy and programming processes (including planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation).
? Analyse the progress, impact, challenges and lessons learned of programmes, and ensure effective documentation of programme activities, in order to disseminate lessons learned and best practices for internal and external audiences.
? Responsible for tracking and address media advocacy and organising events and campaigns on major advocacy issues related to the area of programme.
? Contribute to Alliance India’s conceptual understanding of legal and ethical issues, as well as rights based programming, and provide inputs into the programmes to incorporate these issues.
? Extend support to the Technical Support Team and other senior management members in new programme development; especially in the development of budgets in line with concept notes and work plans for various project/programme proposals.
? As a middle management team member, contribute to the organisational strategic planning process and participate in the planning, development and implementation of the overall Alliance India’s work plan and the related Programme team work plans.
? Complement the activities of the other departments within the team and provide support wherever required.
? Provide need based Technical Support to various clients, based on the requests from the Technical Support Hub which is set up by Alliance India Secretariat for catering to the technical support needs of various stake holders in South-Eastern Asia region.
? Represent Alliance India at various policy fora: state, national and international.
Essential requirements:
? Master’s degree in social sciences, health or development field (or equivalent)
? At least 7 to 8 years of progressively responsible management experience in the health, development or other relevant sector.
? At least 4 years experience of developing and leading policy and advocacy work especially on adolescent / youth related and PLHIV Projects.
? Experience of working with multiple stakeholders in the civil society, private sector and the government at different levels.
? Demonstrable track record of significant accomplishments in policy and advocacy work.
? Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
? A very strong understanding and experience of direct programme implementation and interface with vulnerable and marginalised populations in the context of SRHR.
? Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of partnerships and/or donor environment, donor relations and reporting.
? Experience of providing technical support to, and capacity building of, organisations.
? Sound understanding of the principles of NGO support, particularly around SRH, HIV/AIDS and public health promotion.
? Ability to work effectively in teams as well as independently.
? Ability and willingness to undertake travel, within India, for an average of 30% of time.
? Strong commitment to HIV/AIDS.
? Fluent in English language.
Desirable qualities/experience/skills:
? Good understanding of development issues and the HIV epidemic.
? A good understanding of legal and ethical issues around HIV/AIDS.
? Experience of managing health programmes programmes funded by European Commission
? Experience in policy work – analysis, communication and influencing.
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 qualified and experienced people living with HIV/AIDS and from those affected by the epidemic.
As a matter of policy, Alliance India operates rigorous recruitment and selection procedures and checks. This approach is part of our institutional commitment to protect children and other supported groups from abuse. Our Child Protection Policy will be made available to short-listed candidates.
Compensation package will commensurate with qualification and experience. Interested candidates meeting the above criteria are requested to visit our website – http://www.allianceindia.org/about-us/careers.php to download our application template. The completed application should be sent before the closing date by e-mail to recruit@allianceindia.org. Please indicate the title of the post applied for on the subject line of your e-mail.
Only completed applications in our prescribed format will be considered.
India HIV/AIDS Alliance
Second Floor, Kushal House, 39 Nehru Place, New Delhi 110 019
Tel: (011) 4163 3081
Email: recruit@allianceindia.org
Website: www.allianceindia.org
Closing date for receipt of complete applications: 9th February, 2012
Interviews will be take place during the third/fourth week of February, 2012. Please note that we will not be able to notify all applicants. Only short listed candidates will be notified about the interview date.
Job Email id: recruit@allianceindia.org
Apply by: 09 Feb 2012
Plan International
Location: Jharkhand
Terms of Reference for the position of District Resource Person (DRP)- Program, DRP-Training and Monitoring & Evaluation- cum- Accounts Assistant for the districts of Ranchi, Dhanbad and East Singhbhum in the state of Jharkhand.
Background:
A project proposal is being submitted by Plan International (India Chapter) to Jharkhand State AIDS Control Society (JSACS) for being considered as ‘District Implementation Agency’ for implementation of Link Worker Scheme (LWS) in three districts (Ranchi, Dhanbad and East Singhbhum) in the state of Jharkhand.
The LWS is an intervention with a goal to address HIV prevention, care, support and treatment requirements in the above indicated districts and which mainly focuses on community involvement to enhance the uptake of the services on HIV.
The specific objectives of the project include:
• Reach out to High Risk Groups (HRGs) and vulnerable youth and women in rural areas with information, knowledge, skills on Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) including HIV prevention and risk reduction.
• Increase availability and use of condoms among HRGs and other vulnerable men and women
• Establish referral and follow-up linkages for various services including treatment of STIs, testing and treatment of Tuberculosis, referral to ICTC/PPTCT services, HIV care and support services including Antiretroviral treatment (ART)
• Creating an enabling environment for People Living with HIV (PLHIV) and their families, reducing stigma and discrimination against them through interactions with existing community structures/groups, e.e; Village Health Committees (VHC), Self Help Groups (SGHs) and Panchayati Raj Institutes (PRI)
The scheme will make an effort to build a community-centred model for rural areas
Position-1
District Resource Person (DRP)-Program (3)
This position will be based at the respective district hqrs. of Ranchi, Dhanbad and East Singhbhum. The selected person will be the lead person in steering district level activities. The incumbents will report to the Project Coordinator-Plan India, based at Ranchi.
Honorarium:
Rs. 20000/- (Rupess twenty thousand only) per month excluding travel and communication expenses for official purpose
Eligibility criteria:
• Should possess as Master’s degree in any discipline (preferably in Social Science) from a recognized university
• Should have a minimum of 3-5 years experience of development work, preferably in programme management
• HIV positive people, especially positive women, with the required qualifications and experience shoud be given preference
• The individual must have sensitivity of working with marginalized groups, including people affected by HIV/AIDS and high-risk groups, hands on experience of working on social mobilization and community based projects and experience of working with varied partners
Key Skill areas:
• Programme management – Ability to draw up action plans, work plans for different cadres with prioritization, review programme implementation, provide inputs to programme design tailored to the district situation and provide supervisory inputs to the different cadres of personnel in the sheme
• Linkages – Competence to work with different departments in the government at the district level, civil society partners including positive networks, PRI members and other divisions under NACP-III (National AIDS Control Program-III) at the district level.
• Reporting - Capability to interpret reports and feed back into programme implementation, share results in an easy to understand manner with Supervisors and Link Workers, compile programme updates and share highlights and challenges
• Fund management – Know-how to work with allocated funds, supervise M & E cum accounts assistant on submission of accounts and budget preparation
Child protection Policy:
This is a level 2 assignment since there may be some direct contact with children ,the agency/ consultant/s will be asked to sign and adhere to Plan’s Child protection policy.
Position-2:
District Resource Person (DRP)-Training (3)
This position will be based at the respective district hqrs. of Ranchi, Dhanbad and East Singhbhum. The incumbents will report to DRP-Program at the respective districts.
Honararium:
Rs. 15000/- (Rupess fifteen thousand only) per month excluding travel and communication expenses for official purpose
Eligibility criteria:
• Should possess a Master’s degree in any discipline (preferably in Social sciences) from a recognized university
• Must have proficiency in the local language and dialects
• Should have a minimum of 2 years experience in training and pedagogy especially in social sectors like SHG movement, watershed movement, literacy etc.
• HIV positive people, especially positive women, with the required qualifications and experience should be given preference
• The individual must have sensitivity of working with marginalized groups, including people affected by HIV/AIDS and high-risk groups, hands on experience of working on social mobilization and community based projects and experience of working with varied partners
Key Skill areas:
Ability to draw up training plans, prepare reports, conduct training on needs assessment, hand hold and mentor, design training sessions and coordinate its implementation.
Responsibility of DRP (Training):
1. Ensure training of in-house staff e.g. M & E cum Accounts Assistants, Supervisors and Link Workers
2. Ensure training activities are conducted as per the plan define in the Operational Guidelines
3. Maintain rapport with local health units and facilitate access to services
4. Coordinate with the Supervisors in their work
5. Conduct orientation training of local health functionaries like ANM, ASHA, AWW, VHSC members etc
Child protection Policy:
This is a level 2 assignment since there may be some direct contact with children ,the agency/ consultant/s will be asked to sign and adhere to Plan’s Child protection policy.
Position-3:
M & E cum Accounts Assistant (3)
This position will be based at the respective district hqrs. of Ranchi, Dhanbad and East Singhbhum. The incumbents will report to DRP-Program at the respective districts.
Honararium:
Rs. 10000/- (Rupess ten thousand only) per month excluding travel and communication expenses for official purpose
Eligibility criteria:
• Should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Financial Accounting from a recognized university, with proficiency in computers
• Must haves proficiency in the local languages and dialects
• Should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in handling accounts, MIS data entry and ease in working with NGOs
• HIV positive people, especially positive women, with the required qualifications and experience should be given preference
Key skill areas:
Ability to draw up budgets, document financial activities and maintain books of accounts, consolidate district reports and data entry.
Responsibilities:
1. Ensure consolidation of information generated in the mapping activities
2. Ensure timely collection of reports, data entry and preparation of analytical reports for action
3. Ensure timely submission of reports to SACS/NACO/DAPCU
4. Ensure orientation of Supervisors and DRPs on the indicators outlined in the Operational Guidelines for LWS
5. Ensure procurement process is followed as per the requirements of the scheme
6. Orient district level and in-house staff on the requirements of procurement, fund tracking, financial documentation
7. Ensure proper financial documentation i.e., maintaining books of accounts, regular bank reconciliation, submission of audit reports, utilization certificates
8. Ensure administrative budget is utilized as per requirement of the programme
Child protection Policy:
This is a level 2 assignment since there may be some direct contact with children ,the agency/ consultant/s will be asked to sign and adhere to Plan’s Child protection policy.
How to apply: Interested candidates are requested to apply at planindiacareers@planindia.org. Please mention the position applied for in the subject line. The last date for sending your applications is January 30, 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
“Children are at the heart of everything we do”
Job Email id: planindiacareers@planindia.org
Apply by: 30 Jan 2012
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Regional Emergency Manager, South Asia
Christian Aid
Location: Delhi
Job title: Regional Emergency Manager, South Asia
Salary: INR 1886463 pa plus benefits
Based: New Delhi, India
Closing date: 5.00pm Monday 13 February 2012
More than half the world lives in poverty. Poverty is an outrage against humanity. It robs people of dignity, freedom and hope, of power over their own lives. Christian Aid has a vision – an end to poverty – and we believe that vision can become a reality. We are striving to bring lasting change to the lives of the poorest communities. We work wherever there is great need, helping people to find their own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion, caste or creed. If you’re passionate about positive change across the world, then this job might be for you.
Christian Aid is looking for a Regional Emergency Manager for the South Asia region. This position involves leading Christian Aid’s response to humanitarian crisis in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, and ensures coherence and integration with country strategies. The post holder plays a leading role in the region to improve the capacity of partners and Christian Aid country teams to prepare for, mitigate against the impact of and respond to emergencies. The post holder will lead emergency responses and will coordinate disaster risk reduction work in their region alongside relevant regional or country based staff. The post holder will work closely with the Regional and Country staff and the Humanitarian Division staff in developing and then implementing agreed emergency response and mitigation strategies. S/he will support partners to enable them to implement rapid, effective and principled responses to emergencies. S/he will be responsible for developing best practice in emergency preparedness and response and will ensure internationally agreed standards are met. The post holder will work to promote the voices of partners and local communities to ensure that they are heard and acted upon in new emergencies.
About you
You will have sound experience of working on major institutional donor funded projects, you will understand the complexity of teams and partners located in different part of South Asia, and know what it takes to deliver high quality work and perform to tight deadlines. You will have a back ground in international development and good knowledge of resilience, disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation. You will need significant experience of emergency/humanitarian programmes including emergency preparedness and the links between emergency and development work. You will have considerable knowledge of the application of key humanitarian standards into programming. You should also have experience of programme appraisal, monitoring and evaluation, and working through partners.
Candidates need to have a degree in a development-related discipline, with substantial knowledge of emergency relief, rehabilitation, disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation and development with focus on documentation, research, networking and advocacy. Other essentials are excellent writing and communication skills in English and fluency in Hindi or any other South Asian language, as well as IT skills.
Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions: using the guideline notes in the application form may help you formulate your answers.
1. Innovation and Creativity:
Describe the most complex problem that you were faced with and how you generated a new approach or explanation or solution.
2. Effectiveness and Accountability
Describe a time when you examined ways to improve the services or products in your area, while taking into consideration the longer-term and broader corporate perspective.
3. Team Work
Discuss an example of a time when your teamwork skills proved useful when you recognized that your team had reached its limit in terms of productivity (for example, they were burning out, or could not solve the problem).
4. Operational leadership and Management
Describe a project you undertook which had potential long-term implications.
We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation. So you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
Preference will be given to applicants who have current and valid permission to work in India.
We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of caste, race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We actively encourage applications from socially excluded communities, religious minorities, people living with disabilities and especially women candidates to apply.
Role Profile for this post can be downloaded here.
http://www.christianaid.org.uk/Images/Regional emergency manager%2C South Asia 2012-0102_tcm15-58369.pdf
To apply for this post, please download and email your completed International application form at:
http://www.christianaid.org.uk/Images/CA-Application-Form-International.pdf and send to: delhirecruitment@christian-aid.org (quoting the reference number).
Alternatively, your completed application form can be printed out and posted to us at:
Christian Aid
D-25-D, South Extension Part II
New Delhi
India 110 049
Please note CVs will not be accepted and that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by 17 February 2012, please assume your application was unsuccessful.
Job reference: India/2012/0102
Closing date: Monday 13 February 2012
Interview date: Week commencing 21 February 2012
Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of caste, race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We encourage applications from socially excluded communities, ie Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, religious minorities and people living with disabilities, and especially encourage women candidates to apply.
Job Email id: delhirecruitment@christian-aid.org
Apply by: 13 Feb 2012
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Work Camp Team Leaders
FSL-India (Field Services and Intercultural Learning)
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
Work Camp Team Leaders (5 Positions)
Field Services and Intercultural Learning (FSL India) is a non-profit organization based in Bangalore and is registered under the Indian Trust Act in 2000. We are a charitable, non-political, non-religious youth organization. FSL India networks with national and international organizations to promote youth mobility and inter-cultural learning and acts as a support structure for other youth and social organizations. We host about 1300 international volunteers every year with the support of national and international partners.
We run several projects all across India with the help of long term and short term volunteers. We work in many different fields like Medical Camps, Slum Development, Yoga and Ayurveda, Tibetan Culture, Tribal children, Street Children, Creative and interactive Education, Sea Turtle conservation, Orphanages, Agriculture, Environment Protection, Social Awareness Projects, Eco-Tourism, Eco-clubs, Tent schools for children of migrant workers, Construction and Renovation projects, HIV/AIDS awareness, Women Empowerment, Sanitation etc. For more information about our organization, visit our website and Blog:
Website: www.fsl-india.org
Blog: http://fsl-india.org/blog/
FSL India is looking for five highly committed and self-motivated Team Leaders to join FSL India team and be responsible for organising work camps handling all coordinate with partner organisations and volunteers of work camps.
1. Location: All 5 Positions will report to FSL India, Head Office, Bangalore
2. The primary roles and responsibilities:
• Pre work camp Tasks: Checking e-mails and contact with FSL communicator, coordinators and local contact person(project)
• Organising Work Camp: Arrange for food accommodation for work camp volunteers, prepare budget, daily accounts, finalizing schedule, organise transportation volunteers pick up and drop during the work camp, Guidance/work demonstration to volunteers, ensure volunteers safety, conduct evaluations.
• After work camp finished: Ensure final settlement of accounts, prepare team leader report and submitting all the documents of work camp along with final accounts.
• LTV Field assistant: Assist in translation and provide support to volunteers placed in Home Based Projects (maximum 10 days/month) - Sea turtle conservation, Eco Tourism, Environment Education, Eco Clubs etc.
3. Requirements and Skills:
• Education Qualification: Bachelor's degree. Higher professional qualification will be an added value.
• Must have excellent communication skills in spoken and written English. Fluency in one or two Regional Languages will be an added value.
• Excellent writing, documentation and good presentation skills.
• Minimum 3 year commitment is a must.
• Must be computer savvy - strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
• Excellent inter-personal and representational skills
• Experience working with non-governmental organisation and inter-cultural team will be added value.
• Self-motivation/ability to work with less direct supervision.
• A good team player with team building facilitation skills.
4. Salary and Benefits:
CTC – INR 6,000 to 10,000 per month which, will be decided on the basis of experience and career history in the relevant field. Besides, the incumbent shall be entitled for monthly food, travel and telephone allowance as per organisation policy.
5. Reporting Requirement:
The incumbent shall work under direct supervision of Deputy Director/Director/President of FSL India and comply with the reporting requirements as per the reporting calendar. He/she will also work in close coordination DD (M&E) and CC (Documentation and Liaison).
6. Deadline for Application:
Interested candidates may apply with a detailed C.V. by February 10, 2012 stating current salary drawn, expected salary and giving details of two references to: fslrohan@gmail.com
Only short-listed candidates will be notified and called for interview. FSL India is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, caste, religion, gender, race etc. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
7. Disclaimer Clause:
This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
Job Email id: fslrohan@gmail.com
Apply by: 10 Feb 2012
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Long Term Volunteer (LTV) Coordinators
FSL India (Field Services and Intercultural Learning)
Location: Bangalore, Mysore, Chennai, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
Long Term Volunteer (LTV) Coordinators
Field Services and Intercultural Learning (FSL India) is a non-profit organization based in Bangalore and is registered under the Indian Trust Act in 2000. We are a charitable, non-political, non-religious youth organization. FSL India networks with national and international organizations to promote youth mobility and inter-cultural learning and acts as a support structure for other youth and social organizations. We host about 1300 international volunteers every year with the support of national and international partners.
We run several projects all across India with the help of long term and short term volunteers. We work in many different fields like Medical Camps, Slum Development, Yoga and Ayurveda, Tibetan Culture, Tribal children, Street Children, Creative and interactive Education, Sea Turtle conservation, Orphanages, Agriculture, Environment Protection, Social Awareness Projects, Eco-Tourism, Eco-clubs, Tent schools for children of migrant workers, Construction and Renovation projects, HIV/AIDS awareness, Women Empowerment, Sanitation etc. For more information about our organization, visit our website and Blog:
Website: www.fsl-india.org
Blog: http://fsl-india.org/blog
FSL India is looking for highly committed and self-motivated LTV Coordinators to join FSL India team and be responsible for coordinating long term volunteering program involving the international youth.
1. Location: Bangalore, Mysore and Chennai
2. The roles and responsibilities:
• Identify Host Organisations/Host Families/Projects and facilitate placement of long term volunteers
• Ensure placements of long term volunteers - study application, identify and short list as per the volunteers’ preference
• Participate in organising Orientation for long term volunteers along with other coordinators and chief coordinators
• Ensure registration of volunteers at Foreigner s’ Regional Registration Office (FRRO) and prepare documents for exit visa
• Follow-up with long term volunteers, Host Organisation and Host Families to ensure progress of volunteer service
• Ensure monthly consolidation of progress report and submit to Chief Coordinator
• Participate in monthly get together and quarterly evaluation of volunteers and facilitate one-to-one talk
• Facilitate and undertake periodic Monitoring visits and report to the chief coordinator regarding the progress
• Ensure final evaluation and placement report of volunteers and assist in preparing Project Info Sheets
• Any other roles assigned by the management from time to time.
3. Requirements and Skills:
• Education Qualification: Bachelor's degree. Higher professional qualification will be an added value.
• Must have excellent communication skills in spoken and written English. Fluency in Regional Language (Kannada/Tamil) will be an added value.
• Excellent writing, documentation and good presentation skills.
• Minimum 3 year commitment is a must.
• Must be computer savvy - strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)
• Excellent inter-personal and representational skills
• Experience working with non-governmental organisation and inter-cultural team will be added value.
• Self-motivation/ability to work with less direct supervision.
• A good team player with team building facilitation skills.
• Willing to travel to various project locations with short notice
4. Salary and Benefits:
CTC – INR 6,000 to 10,000 per month which, will be decided on the basis of experience and career history in the relevant field. Besides, the incumbent shall be entitled for monthly food, travel and telephone allowance as per organisation policy.
5. Reporting Requirement:
The incumbent shall work under direct supervision of the Chief Coordinator (LTV Program) of FSL India and comply with the reporting requirements as per the reporting calendar. He/she will also work in close coordination DD (M&E) and CC (Documentation and Liaison).
6. Deadline for Application:
Interested candidates may apply with a detailed C.V. by February 10, 2012 stating current salary drawn, expected salary and giving details of two references to: fslrohan@gmail.com
Only short-listed candidates will be notified and called for interview. FSL India is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, caste, religion, gender, race etc. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
7. Disclaimer Clause:
This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
Job Email id: fslrohan@gmail.com
Apply by: 10 Feb 2012
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Programme Manager
Urban Development and Housing Department (UD&HD)
Location: Bihar
VACANCY NOTICE
Urban Development and Housing Department (UD&HD)
Government of Bihar, 1st Floor, Vikas Bhawan, New Secretariat, Patna – 800 015
(Tel: 0612- 2215580, 2215385; Fax: 2217059, 2231566; Email: urbansec-bih@nic.in, procurement@spurbihar.in
No. SPUR-PMU/047/Appt/2011-12/76
Date: January 11, 2012
The Urban Development and Housing Department (UD&HD), Government of Bihar (GoB) announces the following vacancies in the Department. All positions are to report to the Principal Secretary (PS), UD&HD, GoB.
(a) Planning and Monitoring Specialist – One position
(b) Finance Specialist – One position
(c) Programme Manager – One position
Details of the job profile and eligibility criteria are available on the website http://www.urban.bih.nic.in or http://www.spurbihar.in/. Interested and eligible candidates may send applications along with resume/CV by mail only to urbansec-bih@nic.in and procurement@spurbihar.in on or before January 31, 2012. All applications have to be mailed to both addresses. Appointments are contractual and initially for one year but extendable based on performance. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted – personal enquiries will not be entertained and could lead to disqualification.
The Principal Secretary, UD&HD, GoB reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications without incurring any obligation to inform the affected applicant/s of the grounds.
(Shashi Shekhar Sharma)
Principal Secretary, UD&HD
Functional Area : Programmme Coordination
Designation : Programme Manager
Number of Positions : 1 position
Job Description
• Responsible for coordination between ULBs and UDHD on programme implementation
• Assistance in keeping records of physical and financial progress of programme implementation
• Undertake periodic field visits
• Coordinate between UDHD and ongoing/proposed externally funded programmes
• Assistance in inter-departmental coordination as required
• Any other work as may be assigned periodically
Reporting Line
• Principal Secretary, Urban Development and Housing Department
Qualifications and Experience
• Masters in Urban Planning from a nationally recognized institute
• At least 3 years work experience
Salary
Rs.50,000/- per month all inclusive (Contractual Appointment)
Job Email id: urbansec-bih@nic.in
Apply by: 31 Jan 2012
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Deputy Director of Programs (LTV/MTV, Work Camps and Outbound)
FSL India (Field Services and Intercultural Learning)
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
Deputy Director of Programs (LTV/MTV, Work Camps and Outbound)
Field Services and Intercultural Learning (FSL India) is a non-profit organization based in Bangalore and is registered under Indian Trust Act in 2000. It is a charitable, non-political, non-religious youth organization. FSL India networks with national and international organizations to promote youth mobility and inter-cultural learning and acts as a support structure for other youth and social organizations. FSL India hosts about 1300 international volunteers every year with the support of national and international partners.
FSL India runs several projects all across India with the help of long term and short term volunteers. It works in different fields like Medical Camps, Slum Development, Yoga and Ayurveda, Tibetan Culture, Tribal children, Street Children, Creative and interactive Education, Sea Turtle conservation, Orphanages, Agriculture, Environment Protection, Social Awareness Projects, Eco-Tourism, Eco-clubs, Tent Schools for children of migrant workers, Construction and Renovation projects, HIV/AIDS awareness, Women Empowerment, Sanitation etc. For more information about FSL India organization, visit our website and Blog:
Website: www.fsl-india.org
Blog: http://fsl-india.org/blog/
FSL India is looking for a highly committed and self-motivated Deputy Director of Programs to join our national team and be responsible for overall planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Long Term/Mid Term Volunteering (LTV/MTV) program, Work Camps and Outbound program.
1. Location: FSL India, Head Office, Bangalore
Roles and responsibilities for Long Term/Mid Term Volunteering (LTV/MTV) program, work camps and outbound program are as follows:
• Identify Host Organisations and ensure placement of volunteers in various projects.
• Ensure work camp set up and organise as per the planned schedule.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders, liaison with government officials and civil society organisations for promotion of FSL India programs.
• Prepare annual financial plan and approval of monthly budget for program activities.
• Conduct monitoring and evaluation of programs, make quantitative and qualitative analysis and generate reports on the progress.
• Facilitate impact study of programs and inform the management regarding the progress.
• Prepare reports, blog articles, newspaper clippings etc. and submit as per the reporting calendar.
• Organize Annual Meet for Host Organisations and Host Families and provide necessary input.
• Organise orientation, get together and final evaluation for volunteers.
• Facilitate training needs assessment for staff, volunteers, Host Organisations and Host Families, develop appropriate training modules and conduct training.
• Develop appropriate formats and framework for gathering information on programs.
• Assist in preparation of program reports for Annual Report of FSL India.
• Facilitate inter-cultural learning among international volunteers and local community.
2. Requirements and Skills:
• Education Qualification: Bachelor's degree. Higher qualification in development sectors will be an added value.
• Must have excellent communication skills in spoken and written English. Fluency in Kannada is desirable.
• Excellent writing, documentation and good presentation skills.
• Demonstrable knowledge transfer skills including extensive experience with formal training/capacity building and ability to negotiate with development organisations.
• Minimum 3 year commitment is a must.
• Must be able to travel 12 to 15 days a month.
• Must be computer savvy - strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
• Excellent inter-personal and representational skills
• Experience of working with non-governmental organisation and inter-cultural team will be added value.
• Self-motivation/ability to work with less direct supervision.
• A good team player with team building facilitation skills.
3. Reporting Requirement:
The incumbent shall work under direct supervision of the Director/President of FSL India and comply with the reporting requirements as per the reporting calendar. He/she shall work in close coordination with communicators, coordinators, Assistant Director (M&E) and Chief Coordinator (Documentation and Liaison).
4. Salary and Benefits:
CTC – INR 1.8 to 3 lakhs per annum, which will be decided on the basis of experience and career history in the relevant field. Besides, the incumbent shall be entitled for monthly food, travel and telephone allowance as per organisation policy.
5. Deadline for Application:
Interested candidates may apply with a detailed C.V. by February 10, 2012 stating current salary drawn, expected salary and giving details of two references to: fslrohan@gmail.com.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified and called for interview. FSL India is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, caste, religion, gender, race etc. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
6. Disclaimer Clause:
This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
Job Email id: fslrohan@gmail.com
Apply by: 10 Feb 2012
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Planning and Monitoring Specialist
Urban Development and Housing Department (UD&HD)
Location: Patna, Bihar
VACANCY NOTICE
Urban Development and Housing Department (UD&HD)
Government of Bihar, 1st Floor, Vikas Bhawan, New Secretariat, Patna – 800 015
(Tel: 0612- 2215580, 2215385; Fax: 2217059, 2231566; Email: urbansec-bih@nic.in, procurement@spurbihar.in)
No. SPUR-PMU/047/Appt/2011-12/76
Date: January 11, 2012
The Urban Development and Housing Department (UD&HD), Government of Bihar (GoB) announces the following vacancies in the Department. All positions are to report to the Principal Secretary (PS), UD&HD, GoB.
(a) Planning and Monitoring Specialist – One position
(b) Finance Specialist – One position
(c) Programme Manager – One position
Details of the job profile and eligibility criteria are available on the website http://www.urban.bih.nic.in or http://www.spurbihar.in/. Interested and eligible candidates may send applications along with resume/CV by mail only to urbansec-bih@nic.in and procurement@spurbihar.in on or before January 31, 2012. All applications have to be mailed to both addresses. Appointments are contractual and initially for one year but extendable based on performance. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted – personal enquiries will not be entertained and could lead to disqualification.
The Principal Secretary, UD&HD, GoB reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications without incurring any obligation to inform the affected applicant/s of the grounds.
(Shashi Shekhar Sharma)
Principal Secretary, UD&HD
Functional Area: Project Monitoring
Designation: Planning and Monitoring Specialist
Number of Positions : 1 position
Job Description
• Facilitate annual planning by ULBs and UDHD for inclusion in state plans
• Development of road map for implementation of urban reforms
• Provide inputs to ULBs on programme implementation
• Monitoring of all on-going interventions of the UDHD
• Develop and maintain MIS recording physical and financial progress of on-going interventions
• Undertake periodic field visits
• Collecting and collating information on urban development in other states
• Identification and sharing of information on best practices in urban reforms in other states
• Preparation of terms of reference for appointment of consultants as required
• Appraise Principal Secretary from time to time on progress of urban reforms and projects in hand
• Any other work as may be assigned periodically
Reporting Line
• Principal Secretary, Urban Development and Housing Department
Qualifications and Experience
• Masters in Urban Planning from nationally recognized institute
• At least 5 years work experience
Salary: Rs.80,000/- per month all inclusive (Contractual Appointment)
Job Email id: urbansec-bih@nic.in
Apply by: 31 Jan 2012
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Finance Specialist
Urban Development and Housing Department (UD&HD)
Location: Patna, Bihar
VACANCY NOTICE
Urban Development and Housing Department (UD&HD)
Government of Bihar, 1st Floor, Vikas Bhawan, New Secretariat, Patna – 800 015
(Tel: 0612- 2215580, 2215385; Fax: 2217059, 2231566; Email: urbansec-bih@nic.in, procurement@spurbihar.in)
No. SPUR-PMU/047/Appt/2011-12/76
Date: January 11, 2012
The Urban Development and Housing Department (UD&HD), Government of Bihar (GoB) announces the following vacancies in the Department. All positions are to report to the Principal Secretary (PS), UD&HD, GoB.
(a) Planning and Monitoring Specialist – One position
(b) Finance Specialist – One position
(c) Programme Manager – One position
Details of the job profile and eligibility criteria are available on the website http://www.urban.bih.nic.in or http://www.spurbihar.in/. Interested and eligible candidates may send applications along with resume/CV by mail only to urbansec-bih@nic.in and procurement@spurbihar.in on or before January 31, 2012. All applications have to be mailed to both addresses. Appointments are contractual and initially for one year but extendable based on performance. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted – personal enquiries will not be entertained and could lead to disqualification.
The Principal Secretary, UD&HD, GoB reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications without incurring any obligation to inform the affected applicant/s of the grounds.
(Shashi Shekhar Sharma)
Principal Secretary, UD&HD
Functional Area : Finance
Designation : Finance Specialist
Number of Positions : 1 position
Job Description
• Facilitate annual financial planning by ULBs and UDHD for inclusion in state plans
• Financial monitoring of all on-going interventions of the UDHD
• Advise to ULBs on spend and maintenance of records
• Knowledge sharing of Finance Commission recommendations and other relevant central and state government recommendations with ULBs
• Overseeing audit of municipalities and UDHD and addressing audit paras
• Develop and maintain MIS recording financial progress of on-going interventions
• Providing inputs in design of interventions in line with above
• Update Principal Secretary or others designated by him on progress of interventions
• Any other work as may be assigned periodically
Reporting Line
• Principal Secretary, Urban Development and Housing Department
Qualifications and Experience
• MBA Finance from a nationally recognized management institute
• At least 5 years work experience
Salary
Rs.80,000/- per month all inclusive (Contractual Appointment)
Job Email id: urbansec-bih@nic.in
Apply by: 31 Jan 2012
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Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Marie Stopes International (MSI)
Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Last Date: 10th February 2012.
Email Id: recruitment@mariestopes.org.in
About Marie Stopes International:
Marie Stopes International (MSI), headquartered in UK, is one of the world’s leading organisations offering high quality, affordable family planning and safe abortion products and services in over 40 countries across the globe. MSI is a global, non-profit and non-governmental organisation (NGO) committed to upholding the fundamental rights of women and couples to decide freely, and without coercion, the number and spacing of their children. MSI has clinical programs in 44 countries, each with a recognized brand, professional management and a results-based service delivery ethos, India and Pakistan being some of the oldest programs among these.
In India its mission is to deliver evidence based, client focused, culturally-sensitive behavior change interventions for effective, efficient equitable and sustained use of Family Planning (FP) with special emphasis on Long Acting and Permanent Methods (LAPM) and post abortion care through improved quality, access, choice and satisfaction using expertise in engaging the private sector to strengthen health systems.
The Marie Stopes program in India features an integrated range of service provision and advocacy activities which create an ‘enabling environment’ for SRH and drive positive change to India’s Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR). The services are provided using a network of MSI’s providers as well as MSI trained franchised private sector providers and “CHOICE” clinical outreach activities, and social marketing of high quality affordable FP in collaboration with both the central and the state governments and independent private providers. Marie Stopes India’s impact in India is significant.
Scope of work:
The purpose of the position is to collate, manage, analyse and provide market and programmatic evidences to support the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of new and existing programs of Marie Stopes India.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Creation and Maintenance of monitoring information system
• Design and coordinate a national-level, organizational-wide monitoring and evaluation strategy and system.
• Identify, define and validate with key stakeholders a set of appropriate and useful performance measures.
• Create a network-wide M&E framework; identify sources of relevant data, and the processes for data management.
• Outline procedures for reporting and data use.
• Establish a system for the sharing of program data (in the form of recommendations) with SMT.
• With support from SF manager prepare IEC materials, policy guidelines and legal frameworks through discussions, workshops, in house analysis and external commissioning in the state
• Provide expert technical inputs in Research, documentation and coordination with implementing partners in carrying out research activities
2. M&E tools design and implementation
• Create and adapt data collection tools for M&E.
• Travel to project areas in order to oversee the implementation of M&E work, train staff, and maintain an understanding of current stage of development of M&E practice in organization.
• Synthesize analyze data and write summary reports by program base M&E results.
• Establish a system for the sharing of program data (in form of recommendations) with SMT.
• Prepare and update monthly, quarterly and annual monitoring and evaluation plans and reports.
• Collecting, compiling, analyzing and preparing briefs/ reports and making presentations from various sources
3. Produce Quality presentation, reports and proper dissemination of findings.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, executive summaries and reports in an easy-to-understand format for decision-making to internal as well as external audiences which include donor, government and NGOs.
• Responding to external and internal research enquiries from colleagues, government departments, academics, local councils, regional development agencies and members of the public;
• Explaining complex ideas and findings in a way that can be easily understood;
• Keeping up to date with developments in policy and social issues, as well as qualitative and quantitative research methods;
4. Production of evidence based information through use of primary/secondary data to help management on the design, implementation and evaluation of program activities.
• Collaborate with program staff to understand fully the implementation of the program and the implications for research design and implementation
• Assist the supervisor in commissioning and managing research projects by drafting research brief and research specifications.
• Assist the supervisor in planning and budgeting research studies as per the budget.
• Assist the supervisor in designing and implementation of appropriate research methodology,
• Supervise data collection and statistical and qualitative analysis through in house and/or contracted research agencies.
• Assist the supervisor in systematically disseminating research findings to program staff, government officials and donors.
• Collaborate with the program implementation team to derive conclusions, hypotheses and assumptions that are supported by data.
• Assist communication, service delivery, marketing and other line managers through sourcing, analyzing and reporting secondary data on Demographic Health Survey (DHS), RCH, Census, BSS, IBBA, relevant research from national & international partner organization
5. Ensuring Quality control and Data analysis
• Conducting, or commissioning then analysis of data of qualitative and quantitative studies with members of the public and large-scale data sets;
• Provide critical analysis of existing research. Perform quantitative & qualitative data analysis, including complex multivariate analysis, using analysis tools like SPSS and/or STATA and content analysis using NVivo/ Atlas.ti, when required.
• Ensuring that research is conducted within a set time frame to meet policy requirements
Skills and Experience
Qualifications/Knowledge/Expertise
• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, statistics or Public Health/Demography from a reputed institute;
• Masters or MBA would be preferable.
• Professional training on Research Methodology/Population Studies/Public Health will be treated as an additional qualification
• Preferably a marketing, research, social science, social marketing or reproductive healthcare expertise.
Experience:
• About 2-3 years of experience in handling/leading similar responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability in application of statistical methods in survey sampling and advanced statistical analysis
• Knowledge of sexual and reproductive healthcare (SRH) and Family planning (FP) services (desirable).
Skills and abilities:
• IT literate – proficiency in MS Office particularly Excel (essential), MS Project (desirable) and SPSS or other data analysis software (desirable);
• Demonstrate competence in a variety of computer applications, including database, spreadsheet and word processing programs.
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to interpret verbal, written and numerical data;
• Good command on Hindi and English language.
• Highly numerate;
Personality/Aptitude:
• Drive, enthusiasm, initiative, outgoing, persistent and result oriented attitude
• Innovative, inspirational, collaborative and team working capabilities
• Reliable, responsible and professional.
• Personable friendly, helpful, sensitivity to individual client needs, empathetic, non-judgmental.
• Flexible approach, responsive to changes and new ideas, adapt/create new systems.
• Ability to remain calm in pressurized environment
• Good attention to details
Attitude/ Motivation:
• Keen to pursue personal development;
• Strong commitment to the goal and vision of MSI;
• Pro-Choice.
Note: Please indicate clearly the position name “Monitoring and Evaluation Officer” in the subject line of the application.
Job Email id: recruitment@mariestopes.org.in
Apply by: 10 Feb 2012
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Finance and Admin Officer
Marie Stopes International (MSI)
Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Position: Finance and Admin Officer
Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Last Date: 10th February 2012.
Email Id: recruitment@mariestopes.org.in
About Marie Stopes International:
Marie Stopes International (MSI), headquartered in UK, is one of the world’s leading organisations offering high quality, affordable family planning and safe abortion products and services in over 40 countries across the globe. MSI is a global, non-profit and non-governmental organisation (NGO) committed to upholding the fundamental rights of women and couples to decide freely, and without coercion, the number and spacing of their children. MSI has clinical programs in 44 countries, each with a recognized brand, professional management and a results-based service delivery ethos, India and Pakistan being some of the oldest programs among these.
In India its mission is to deliver evidence based, client focused, culturally-sensitive behavior change interventions for effective, efficient equitable and sustained use of Family Planning (FP) with special emphasis on Long Acting and Permanent Methods (LAPM) and post abortion care through improved quality, access, choice and satisfaction using expertise in engaging the private sector to strengthen health systems.
The Marie Stopes program in India features an integrated range of service provision and advocacy activities which create an ‘enabling environment’ for SRH and drive positive change to India’s Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR). The services are provided using a network of MSI’s providers as well as MSI trained franchised private sector providers and “CHOICE” clinical outreach activities, and social marketing of high quality affordable FP in collaboration with both the central and the state governments and independent private providers. Marie Stopes India’s impact in India is significant.
Scope of work:
Finance & Admin Officer is responsible for overall Administrative & Financial Management. Also would be responsible for maintenance of Sun System Accounting Software, Project Finance, Control & Payment of Creditors, Debtors Management,Preparing Reports for Management, Field advance reconciliation and provide able assistance to the Finance Manager for the success and sustainability of MSI’s Programme.
The person is also expected to have excellent accounting knowledge, good liaison experience with Debtors & Creditors, Account & Bank Reconciliation & subsequent follow up and Resolution. He/She should have good knowledge of Accounting Software and Other operating systems.
Key Responsibilities:
1. To Maintain Books of Accounts: To enter data on day to day basis, filing of the vouchers and reconcile account balances.
• To prepare, coordinate and organise vouchers for data entry
• To ensure reconciliation of the data and entry into sun system on day to day basis
• To reconcile account balances and pass necessary adjustment entry
• To implement records and reporting formats, to ensure that all financial transactions and information are accurately recorded and adequately monitored for decision making and projections.
2. To Ensure timely payments: To ensure timely payments to the creditors and Staff
• To ensure timely preparation of payments
• To ensure receipt of expense vouchers to the Bhopal office on time and entry into sun system
• To ensure control over advances by analysing it person wise, age wise and amount wise and preparing a report for Management Review.
• To ensure that all expenses are in conformity with established rules and regulation.
3. Fund Management: To prepare cash flow project wise, ensure sufficient bank balances for the smooth functioning of the finance.
• To prepare cash flow on monthly basis
• To ensure bank reconciliation weekly basis
• To maintain and report fund balance to the FM on daily basis
• To assist the SPM for developing yearly financial plans and budgets and timely disbursement of funds to all the stakeholders for the effective implementation of the project.
4. Debtors/ Donors Management: To ensure management of debtors/ Donors balance on proactive basis for both reporting and compliance of donor requirement.
• Feed collected data in accounting software, prepare , compile and analyse reports /records and present this to Finance Manager /Project Manager
• To check the receipt on regular basis and keep an district wise/ age wise tracking with finance dept at state level
• To prepare feed back reports/queries on the reports received from Donor/ partner agencies and review with Finance Manager on weekly basis
• To establish accounting systems, procedures and internal controls on regular basis for project funding.
5. Preparing & Filing Statutory Returns & Reports: To preparation & filing of TDS, PF, VAT, Professional Tax & Other Statutory Returns on time
• To ensure correct deduction of taxes from payments and deposition of same within given timeframe
• To ensure filing of all returns on time
• To issue TDS certificate or decimation of information to the staff on time.
• To review insurable risks, fulfil the statutory requirements and safeguard the legal documents and records of the project
6. Preparation of Management Reports: To ensure preparation of timely and accurate reports for the management review and follow up on the action taken .
• To prepare management reports like aging analysis of advances, debtors analysis, F/U on BRS, Cheque book inventory and others
• To take F/U action based upon the review meeting with management
• To meet all financial reporting requirements under the project agreement, Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports and variance analyses, assess the financial impact of variances from the budget and suggest appropriate corrective action.
• Monitoring of recording / reporting system through field visits and submit visit note with appropriate suggestions / actions for improvement
• To ensure proper up keeping and maintenance of computers and other peripherals.
• To ensure for organized office filling system of reports/files/registers/papers, ensure maintenance of inward-outwards registers, receipt and dispatches of correspondence etc of the project
• To prepare feedback / queries on the reports & letters received from the implementing partner, state level department and other partner agencies.
7. Procurement, Operations, supply chain management
• Assist in preparing procurement plans, vendor analysis, purchase order follow up, supply systems, quality checks, and settlements
• Identify the cause of any unreasonable delay in the achievement of milestones; and propose corrective action.
Skills and Experience
Qualifications:
• M. Com ,ICWA,MBA Finance
• M Com, MBA Finance, CA or ICWA will be preferable
• Good Knowledge & Skills of software’s like MS Office/Accounting Software like Tally will be desirable
Experience:
• B. Com or equivalent with at least 5 years of relevant experience in NGO environment
• M Com, MBA Finance, CA or ICWA with at least 3 years of relevant experience in accounting
• Good accounting and analytical skills & knowledge
Other Skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
• Ability to work without close supervision or should be self-driven
• Proven ability to interpret verbal, written and numerical data
• Ability to work in a team as part of the team
• Hard working and willing to additional time if required
Attitude / Motivation:
• Flexibility
• Drive and enthusiasm
• Ability to remain calm in a pressurized environment
• able to give long hours to the office
• Confidentiality
• friendly, helpful, warm and caring manner
Note: Please indicate clearly the position name “Finance and Admin Officer” in the subject line of the application.
Job Email id: recruitment@mariestopes.org.in
Apply by: 10 Feb 2012
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Evaluation Coordinator of Social Security Systems
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ)
Location: Delhi
Vacancy Announcement
Reference no: 02/01/2012GIZ Social Security India Project/ Evaluation Coordinator
Position: Evaluation Coordinator of Social Security Systems for Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit in the Indo-German Social Security Programme (IGSSP)
Location: New Delhi
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ)
Working efficiently, effectively and in a spirit of partnership, we support people and societies in developing, transition and industrialised countries in shaping their own futures and improving living conditions. As a federally owned enterprise, we support the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. We are also engaged in sustainable social security around the globe. Established on 1 January 2011, GIZ brings together under one roof the long-standing expertise of DED, GTZ and InWEnt. GIZ operates in more than 130 countries worldwide. Our registered offices are in Bonn and Eschborn in Germany. GIZ employs approximately 17,000 staff members worldwide, more than 60 % of whom are local personnel.
Project brief Indo-German Social Security Programme
Indo-German Social Security Programme (IGSSP) supports the Indian Ministry of Labour and Employment in implementing the Unorganised Sector Workers‘ Social Security Act and improving the social security system for workers in the informal sector and their families. The first phase of the programme will be from April 2011 to June 2014. The objective of the first phase is “ The performance capability of the providers of public sector health insurance, pension insurance and life and accident insurance programmes is improved.“ The programme works in four components, such as health insurance, old age pension, life & accident insurance and coherence of social security systems & a bilateral social policy dialogue. The target groups are unorganised sector workers and their families and especially below-the-poverty-line (BPL) workers in the informal sector of the economy. GIZ will be working closely with the Ministry of Labour of Employment, other ministries and related organisations for this purpose.
Responsibilities
The Evaluation Coordinator of Social Security Systems is responsible for
- Developing and coordinating projects of evaluation on the Central and State level and
- Strengthening the administration of partner institutions working in social security schemes, in particular supporting the implementation of social security schemes in identified states as required by them.
The main focus will be on Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY). He/she will also be expected to support the Ministry of Labour and Employment in administration related topics.
TASKS
The tasks within this assignment stretch over the following responsibilities:
I. Evaluation
Desktop Study: Thorough overview on existing RSBY studies, reporting.
Methodology: The evaluation coordinator in collaboration with International and National experts will need to develop the methodology and tools of the study, sets up key questions and questionnaires addressing the key topics.
Supervision: The questionnaires etc. are to be carried out by local field workers (e.g. master/PhD-students) or by contracted agencies in selected States. The evaluation coordinator supervises and coordinate these activities.
Coordination: The evaluation coordinator supports and if necessary, coordinates evaluations of RSBY by the State Nodal Agencies.
Work in collaboration with International and National Experts in the design and Implementation of a panel data study of RSBY
Further evaluation as requested
II. Strengthening Capacities at State Level
Supporting states
- Analysing the status of implementation of RSBY by states
- Advising selected SNA’a in developing capacities and smoothening administrative processes
- Assisting selected SNA’s in reshaping their processes
Advising partner institutions
- Developing, monitoring and supporting the implementation of quality administrative systems and standards in close consultation with programme partners.
- Develops flexible and innovative administrative standards that can be applied to the regional level, NGOs and other organisations.
- contributes to preparing and implementing administrational standards, related coordination processes and activities at the regional level
Knowledge Management
- Ensuring knowledge transfer of programme information regarding administration between partners and GIZ
- Identifying and developing strategies for knowledge transfer to partner organisations, especially to ensure sustained capacities in these institutions beyond the project phase.
III. General tasks
The Evaluation Coordinator supports in development, revision and continuous improvement of administrative processes used by partner organisations.
He/she
participates in management meetings
Participates in meetings of partner organisations that require administrative support.
Required qualifications, competences and experience
Qualifications
At least a PhD or equivalent in relevant subject related to Social Security.
Professional experience
- at least 10 years’ professional experience with a minimum of 5 years in a comparable position
- Profound understanding of social health protection / health financing – ideally, work experience in this field in the Indian context
- Profound knowledge of RSBY
- Long term work experience with experimental designs and the field of impact analysis and program evaluation
- Profound experience and knowledge of both quantitative and qualitative research methods in evaluation research
- Experience in working with ministries and public bodies (in India)
COMPETENCES
- Experience in team leading
- Experience in coordinating groups of researchers
- Excellent communication & presentation skills, sound comprehension, analytical and interpersonal abilities, excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Hindi.
Other knowledge, additional competences
very good working knowledge of ICT technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
fluent written and oral knowledge of the Hindi and English.
willingness to up skill as required by the tasks to be performed.
knowledge in social security systems related to unorganised sector workers, in particular RSBY, National Pension Scheme; Janshree Bima Yojana.
ability to motivate and support staff
outstanding office administration, management and organisational skills
professional experience with social security schemes administration
Please email your application latest by 13th February 2012 to HR Manager (Email: giz-indien@giz.de ) giving reference to the position applied for.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Job Email id: giz-indien@giz.de
Apply by: 13 Feb 2012
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Programme Manager: SRHR, HIV & Key Populations
India HIV/AIDS Alliance
Location: Delhi
India HIV/AIDS Alliance
invites
talented professionals to join our team in Delhi
Programme Manager: SRHR, HIV & Key Populations (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 seventeen States in India.
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 – sex workers, men who have sex with men (MSM), injecting drug users (IDUs) and adults and children living with and/or affected by HIV.
Key Responsibilities:
The Programme Manager is responsible for leading Alliance India’s portfolio on HIV and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) integration that places special emphasis on key populations, including MSM, transgenders and sex workers, PLHIV and young people.
The Programme Manager will be primarily responsible to manage Alliance India’s two European Commission funded programmes currently implementing in six States across the country focusing on the SRHR needs of key populations affected by HIV/AIDS, including high-risk groups, PLHIV and young people.
The Programme Manager will be the key person for providing technical support in capacity development and Advocacy on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (ASRHR) Policies by ensuring the involvement of key population, youth and PLHIV; open communication to inform debate and mobilisation of the community to engage in policy change. S/he will be responsible for the completion of the programme deliverables ensuring high quality and adherence to the timeliness.
S/he will be responsible for the implementation of advocacy and policy activities and for informing, influencing and documenting advocacy work within programmes of Alliance India and its relevant stakeholders. The position will play a key role in developing strategies for creating an enabling environment for the programme and the community.
S/he will be responsible for analysing the progress, impact, challenges and lessons learned of programmes, and ensure effective documentation of programme activities, and ensure dissemination of the best practices, dialogue and advocacy at various levels. S/he will also contribute during the preparation of various proposals, concept notes, as part of resource mobilisation process.
The Programme Manager will be an active member of the middle management, taking autonomous responsibility for the results of his/her objectives and /or project deliverables, supporting senior management team (SMT) in ensuring the overall welfare and success of Alliance India, managing task forces and working groups, and participating actively in management meetings, to guide SMT on improving organisational effectiveness.
The incumbent will be mainly responsible for the following:
? Under the supervision of the Director : Policy & Programmes , lead the strategising, planning and co-ordination to build an enabling environment for the programme and successfully implement advocacy work at the programme implementing areas.
? Develop and implement advocacy strategy in relation to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) for key population, young people and PLHIV that includes needs assessment, key change objectives and areas for collaboration and lead the implementation of the strategy.
? To establish a pool of technical support providers locally for the entire project area and enhance their expertise to further take care of the advocacy and SRHR needs of the key population.
? To create and establish advocacy coalitions between the Civil Society Organisations in the different programme areas to strengthen joint advocacy movement.
? Ensure the preparation and compilation of high quality programme reports in close co-ordination with other team members, adhering to the donor requirements and ensuring timeliness in the submission.
? Review programme reports, alongside financial reports with the finance team and prepare analytical reports for donor reporting, ensuring compliance with various donor restrictions and regulations.
? In collaboration with the Finance & Operations team ensure grant funds are effectively utilised against programme deliverables.
? Assess the organisational and technical support needs of programmes especially in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) related areas for the key population, young people, PLHIV, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and develop capacity building plans for needs identified; also carryout review and evaluation of the progress and impact of such activities and take corrective actions wherever required.
? Support the key population, especially amongst young people and PLHIV from vulnerable and marginalized communities, in increasing their capacity/knowledge and understanding about SRHR and the linkages with HIV/AIDS.
? Mobilise and build the advocacy and leadership capacities of a core group of individual youth leaders from local / district level and empower them to take a lead role in acting as a ‘social change agent’ on issues around SRHR for young people.
? To develop innovative mechanisms for linking key population, youth groups, PHIV networks at different levels to advocate for effective national responses that meaningfully include them in SRHR policy and programme development.
? Identify institutional mechanisms for incorporating key population, PLHIV and adolescent/ young people’s input into policy and programming processes (including planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation).
? Analyse the progress, impact, challenges and lessons learned of programmes, and ensure effective documentation of programme activities, in order to disseminate lessons learned and best practices for internal and external audiences.
? Responsible for tracking and address media advocacy and organising events and campaigns on major advocacy issues related to the area of programme.
? Contribute to Alliance India’s conceptual understanding of legal and ethical issues, as well as rights based programming, and provide inputs into the programmes to incorporate these issues.
? Extend support to the Technical Support Team and other senior management members in new programme development; especially in the development of budgets in line with concept notes and work plans for various project/programme proposals.
? As a middle management team member, contribute to the organisational strategic planning process and participate in the planning, development and implementation of the overall Alliance India’s work plan and the related Programme team work plans.
? Complement the activities of the other departments within the team and provide support wherever required.
? Provide need based Technical Support to various clients, based on the requests from the Technical Support Hub which is set up by Alliance India Secretariat for catering to the technical support needs of various stake holders in South-Eastern Asia region.
? Represent Alliance India at various policy fora: state, national and international.
Essential requirements:
? Master’s degree in social sciences, health or development field (or equivalent)
? At least 7 to 8 years of progressively responsible management experience in the health, development or other relevant sector.
? At least 4 years experience of developing and leading policy and advocacy work especially on adolescent / youth related and PLHIV Projects.
? Experience of working with multiple stakeholders in the civil society, private sector and the government at different levels.
? Demonstrable track record of significant accomplishments in policy and advocacy work.
? Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
? A very strong understanding and experience of direct programme implementation and interface with vulnerable and marginalised populations in the context of SRHR.
? Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of partnerships and/or donor environment, donor relations and reporting.
? Experience of providing technical support to, and capacity building of, organisations.
? Sound understanding of the principles of NGO support, particularly around SRH, HIV/AIDS and public health promotion.
? Ability to work effectively in teams as well as independently.
? Ability and willingness to undertake travel, within India, for an average of 30% of time.
? Strong commitment to HIV/AIDS.
? Fluent in English language.
Desirable qualities/experience/skills:
? Good understanding of development issues and the HIV epidemic.
? A good understanding of legal and ethical issues around HIV/AIDS.
? Experience of managing health programmes programmes funded by European Commission
? Experience in policy work – analysis, communication and influencing.
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 qualified and experienced people living with HIV/AIDS and from those affected by the epidemic.
As a matter of policy, Alliance India operates rigorous recruitment and selection procedures and checks. This approach is part of our institutional commitment to protect children and other supported groups from abuse. Our Child Protection Policy will be made available to short-listed candidates.
Compensation package will commensurate with qualification and experience. Interested candidates meeting the above criteria are requested to visit our website – http://www.allianceindia.org/about-us/careers.php to download our application template. The completed application should be sent before the closing date by e-mail to recruit@allianceindia.org. Please indicate the title of the post applied for on the subject line of your e-mail.
Only completed applications in our prescribed format will be considered.
India HIV/AIDS Alliance
Second Floor, Kushal House, 39 Nehru Place, New Delhi 110 019
Tel: (011) 4163 3081
Email: recruit@allianceindia.org
Website: www.allianceindia.org
Closing date for receipt of complete applications: 9th February, 2012
Interviews will be take place during the third/fourth week of February, 2012. Please note that we will not be able to notify all applicants. Only short listed candidates will be notified about the interview date.
Job Email id: recruit@allianceindia.org
Apply by: 09 Feb 2012
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