SIAAP ( South India AIDS Action Programme) invites talented professionals to join our team in Chennai

Job description:

Regional Training Co-ordinator , Pehch?n project

Reports to:

Program Director, SIAAP

Base:

Chennai

Main functions:

The Regional Training Coordinator will be responsible for the planning and implementation of capacity building components of Global Fund-supported Round 9, Pehch?n project, with the MSM, Transgender and Hijra communities in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

The Regional Training Co-ordinator works closely with the trainers for developing, designing the training curriculum and ensures the successful implementation of the training/capacity building activities planned under the Pehch?n programme in the said regions. S/he will ensure the quality of the training programmes through effective and innovative evaluation methods and quality control mechanisms.

The Regional Training Co-ordinator, will take responsibility for ensuring the overall success of the training programmes organised under the Pehch?n Programme. S/he will also be responsible for best practice documentation, from the lesson learnt.

Specific Duties and Accountabilities:

The major areas of responsibility of the Regional Training Co-ordinator are as follows:

§ In close co-ordination with Program Director, provide overall technical leadership and oversight to the implementation of the training activities under the Pehch?n programme.

§ In close co-ordination with Training Manager in Alliance, ensure effective implementation of the training activities under the Pehch?n programme in respective region.

§ Contribute and incorporate any modifications to the design, and implement training and capacity building programmes and resources to strengthen the capacity of SSRs and to address the needs of vulnerable communities, within the Pehch?n programme.

§ Contribute to the development of Training plan, in coordination with the Training Manager, for respective regions based on the requirement of the target audience and keeping in mind their context, language, and the knowledge level.

§ Identify relevant external technical support (consultants) that may be required for carrying out the training programmes in respective region.

§ Support the Training Manager, in the contracting process for all external consultants in relation to the training /capacity building programmes.

§ In coordination with other programme team members develop and implement a customized quality control framework that ensures trainings under the Pehch?n Programme are translating into quality programmes.

§ Ensure all trainings and other capacity building initiatives in respective regions are documented in accordance with PR/SR internal training reporting procedure.

§ Ensure that all training programmes at their respective region are carried out as per the timeline ensuring the quality of the deliverables.

§ In coordination with other members in the team, maintain the training file for the region up-to-date and in line with the requirement of the donor.

§ In coordination with the Administration/Training Assistant ensure that all logistic arrangements for the training programmes in the said regions are carried out effectively.

§ Work closely with Training Manager to identify best practices from capacity building programmes, document them accordingly.

§ Undertake other responsibilities not outlined above which are commensurate with a role of this nature in the charitable sector and which have been discussed and agreed with the Program Director.

Essential requirements:
§ Master’s degree in social sciences, health or development field (or equivalent)
§ At least 4 years working in HIV prevention programmes, including experience working with MSM/TG/Hijra populations.
§ Proven experience in developing and delivering training and capacity building programmes.
§ Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of development issues and the HIV epidemic(s) in India, particularly in relation to MSM/TG/Hijra populations and other vulnerable populations.
§ Knowledge of community systems, common gaps in capacity, and effective means to build community capacity.
§ Excellent analytical, writing and verbal communication skills.
§ Experience of working with multiple stakeholders in civil society and the government at different levels.
§ Experience of providing technical support to and capacity building of organisations, especially those working at the community or grassroots level.
§ Ability to work effectively in teams as well as independently.
§ Ability and willingness to undertake extensive travel, primarily within India.
§ Strong commitment to HIV/AIDS and sexual and reproductive health and rights.
§ Fluent in English and Tamil

Desirable qualities/experience/skills:
§ Understanding about GFATM reporting procedures and knowledge of the donor’s strategies and policies.
§ Knowledge of Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.

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 people living with HIV/AIDS and from those affected by the epidemic, including members of the groups covered by this programme, i.e. the MSM, Transgender and Hijira communities.
Compensation package will commensurate with qualification and experience.

Interested candidates meeting the above criteria are requested send their CVs to:

SIAAP (South India AIDS Action Programme)

8/11, Jeevanantham Street, Lakshmipuram,

Tiruvanmiyur, Chennai 600041
Tel: (044) 24522285, 24523301
Email: "thiruloga chandran" logachandran@siaapindia.org

Closing date for receipt of applications: 30th July, 2011

Only short listed candidates will be notified about the interview date.