Program Associate - John Snow India (Apply by: 07 April 2014)

Position: Program Associate

Name of Organization: John Snow India

Location: Delhi

Duration: Contractual (1 year extendable)

John Snow India is a public health management consulting and research organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities.

For more than 30 years, Boston-based JSI and its affiliates have provided high-quality technical and managerial assistance to public health programs worldwide. JSI has implemented projects in 106 countries, and currently operates from eight U.S. and 81 international offices, with more than 500 U.S.-based professionals and 1,600 host country staff. JSI is deeply committed to improving the health of individuals and communities worldwide. We work in partnership with governments, organizations, and host-country experts to improve quality, access and equity of health systems worldwide. We collaborate with government agencies, the private sector, and local nonprofit and civil society organizations to achieve change in communities and health systems.

The Position: Program Associate

The person will be responsible to give administrative assistance to the team that supports RMNCH+A program implementation in the six states and contribute in meeting National/ State level priorities and plans. The incumbent should have experience of working in development sector preferably in an organization that has projects in Reproductive, Maternal, Child or Adolescent Health. This position might require some travel to the concerned states/field areas of JSI, This Position is based in Delhi and reports to the Senior Technical Advisor

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The person will assist
1. The program team to collate the required info from other members to prepare Project Plans.
2. In Documentation/data collection of project related information and reporting as required for both internal and external audience.
3. In desk review of program progress and individual performance.
4. In maintain and update of database on RMNCH+A
5. Maintaining and updating records related to the program coordination with different state teams and logistical support.
6. Recording of minutes of meetings, drafting routine correspondence and maintenance of files/ records.
7. The team to coordinate with state/ district teams and other stakeholders
8. To organize the meetings/conferences/ workshops by coordinating effectively with all teams.
9. The team for timely submission of timesheets/ expense reports.
10. In procurement process for program contracts.
11. Any other specific task assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Graduate from any discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in relevant area of work in a professionally managed organization
• Experience of working in a Team and in program management support is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Hindi

REMUNERATION

The candidate will be offered a consolidated annual package based on the work experience and salary history. This remuneration will be taxable as per Indian law.

APPLY

The recruitment process will have a written test and personal interview. JSI India has no discrimination policy and is an equal opportunity and diversity sensitive employer. Women candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Fair recruitment process will be followed. No canvassing will be allowed. Interested candidates should submit a covering letter briefly describing their work experience and suitability for this position. The covering letter should also clearly mention your present gross salary and expected salary. Please write name of the position you are applying in the email subject.

Please send your CV mentioning the current and expected remuneration and 3 references to hr@jsi.org.in. One of the references should be from the present supervisor/employer and other two needs to be from the supervisors of previous two employers. Do not forget to mention the position you are applying for.

Last date to apply: April 07, 2014