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Friday, April 18, 2008

Project coordinator Vacany Listing from ACTIONAID INDIA: Regional Office Bhubaneswar. Orissa

ACTIONAID INDIA: Regional Office Bhubaneswar. Orissa

Invites application for the post of Project coordinator, Mainstreaming HIV Response Resource Unit, Orissa.

ActionAid is an international anti-poverty agency working in over 40 countries, taking sides with poor people to end poverty and injustice together.

They have been recently commissioned by UNDP to implement a project to mainstream HIV response into selected ministries and agencies in Orissa. This 5 year project aims to benefit at least 6 lakh people across 6 districts of Orissa state through mainstreaming and community mobilization efforts. We are looking for a suitably experienced and qualified person to coordinate this challenging job.

Location: Bhubaneswar.

Duration: 3 months probation, initially two year contract with possible extension to three more years.

Specific task:
To expand the coverage and impact of the national HIV response - by mainstreaming HIV in six ministries as envisaged in the National AIDS Control Programme in Orissa linking up with actions in the field.

To assist civil society and private sector organizations implementing policies and programmes to reduce HIV stigma and discrimination for marginalized communities, especially women in Orissa

Capacities enhanced for effective management of NACP-III by government, with key ministries contributing to NACP-III goals through their respective areas of responsibilities in Orissa.

Minimum qualification and experience:
a. Advanced University degree (at least Masters or equivalent) in public health, medicine, social sciences, social work, public administration, law, or related fields. At least 10 years experience in progressively responsible positions.

b. Experience in designing and implementing HIV/AIDS programs for vulnerable population groups, advocating for policy change

c. Experience in dealing with national networks and advocacy in social areas or public health.

d. Proven effective representation skills to varied high level stakeholders.

e. Experience managing, designing, conducting and analyzing quantitative surveys or other statistical exercises.

f. Proven leadership skills and ability to work in a team.

g. Experience in building the capacity of the staff team from diverse cultures through both supervisory and non-supervisory relationships.

h. Strong communication skills, especially writing, presentation skills

i. Strong research and analytical skills with ability to conduct independent analysis and strategic planning.

j. High levels of advocacy and diplomatic skills to deals with higher ranking officials in various ministries

k. Good negotiation and communication skills in English, Hindi and preferably Oriya

l. Excellent computer skills in word and data processing

Salary: Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience current level and position.

Apply with an updated bio data with the address and contact details of two referees to

ACTIONAID, Regional Office, 331-A, Sahid Nagar, Bhubaneswar- 751007
or email to hrmruorissa@gmail.com.

The last date of receiving the applications is 27th April 2008.

ACTIONAID, Bhubaneswar
email: hrmruorissa@gmail.com

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