Communications Associate: Publications - India HIV/AIDS Alliance (Alliance India)

India HIV/AIDS Alliance invites talented professionals to join our team in Delhi as 

Communications Associate: Publications (Full time) 

Introduction:

India HIV/AIDS Alliance (Alliance India) is a diverse partnership that brings together committed organisations and communities to support sustained responses to HIV in India. Complementing the Indian national programme, we work through capacity building, knowledge sharing, technical support and advocacy. Through our network of partners, we support the delivery of effective, innovative, community-based HIV programmes to key populations affected by the epidemic. 

Alliance India works through NGO and CBO partners to support efforts that have a sustainable impact on HIV. We place communities at the center and work to ensure that vulnerable and marginalised people are meaningfully involved in all aspects of our response, including sex workers, men who have sex with men (MSM), transgenders, injecting drug users (IDUs) and people living with HIV. Our programming and policy efforts are driven by evidence of what works; quality and accountability are core priorities in our interventions, technical support and grant management.

For further details about Alliance India, please visit http://www.allianceindia.org

Summary of Responsibilities: 

The Communications Associate will be responsible for producing documents and publications across Alliance India’s programmes in order to disseminate lessons learned; to promote best practise and broaden the response to HIV programming. This includes the assessment of documentation/publication needs of programmes of Alliance India and their partner NGOs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure effective documentation of programme activities, in order to disseminate lessons learned and best practise and raise awareness of Alliance India’s activities.
- Document programme learning through case studies, policy/ issue briefs, and evidence based research and other methodologies;
- Document innovative approaches in project implementation, with a particular focus on community driven mechanisms and programming for key populations;
- Identify new issues and methods for effective documentation to maximise the impact of our policy and programme work;
- Support the development of Alliance India communications by providing documentation to aid the production of various communication collaterals.

• Manage publication needs of the organisation.
- Collaborate with programme managers, strategic information team and other departments to generate content for various publications;
- Prepare advocacy material and policy briefs;
- Editing content and checking material to ensure it is accurate and original;
- Manage, develop communication briefs and relationships with external design and print institutions and assist in designing and production of resource documents and materials;
- Rewrite or modify copy to conform to organisational publication style and editorial policy;
- Work on publication design and coordinate with graphic designer;
- Manage vendor relationships to ensure timeliness, product quality, and best pricing; 
- Constantly interact and keep abreast with all programmes within Alliance India;
- Proactively track progress of publication plan-related tasks, providing internal updates where necessary;
- Oversee distribution, dissemination and promotion of all publications; 
- Maintain an archive of electronic publications and an inventory of print publications and send them out when requested. 
• Assist communications team update and maintain Alliance India and other programme websites.
• Keep abreast of current trends in design and publications, with special attention to electronic and social media influences, tools and techniques.
• As a member of the communications team, support other parts of the communication portfolio as needed.
• Work effectively and collaboratively as a member of the Technical Support department. 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES: 

Qualifications:

Applicants must have a Master’s degree in communications, social sciences, health or development field (or equivalent) 

Experience:

At least three to four years of relevant experience in HIV or public health.

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 of relevant issues.

Skills:

• Excellent editorial skills and experience in supporting production of publications.
• Experience of writing a variety of communication materials, including policy briefs and advocacy materials.
• Proven experience in designing and knowledge in using applications like Adobe Photoshop, etc.
• Excellent analytical and written skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team as well as independently.
• Ability and willingness to undertake travel within India.
• Strong commitment to HIV/AIDS and sexual and reproductive health and rights.
• Fluent in English and Hindi.

Alliance India is an equal opportunity employer. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from people most affected and living with HIV.

As a matter of policy, Alliance India operates rigorous recruitment and selection procedures and checks. This approach is part of the organization’s institutional commitment to protect children and other supported groups from abuse. Alliance India’s 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
6 Community Centre, Zamrudpur, Kailash Colony Extension, New Delhi – 110 048
Email: recruit@allianceindia.org
Website: www.allianceindia.org

Closing date for receipt of complete applications: 27th October, 2013 

Interviews will be take place during the last week of October, 2013. Please note that we will not be able to notify all applicants. Only short listed candidates will be notified about the interview date.

Various Positions - SHARE India

SHARE India is a not for profit society registered in 1986 under the AP Public Societies Registration Act. Presently, SHARE is implementing a project that provides technical assistance to Department of AIDS Control (DAC) for human capacity development.  The project is funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

About the project:

The DAC has established District AIDS Prevention and Control Units (DAPCUs) in 189 high priority districts during NACP-3 to provide programmatic oversight. SHARE is currently engaged in providing technical assistance for strengthening DAPCUs in collaboration with DAC and State AIDS Control Societies (SACS). The support is managed by DAPCU National Resource Team (DNRT) comprises of Senior Program Managers, DAPCU Coordinators, Regional Coordinators and M&E Officers.

SHARE invites highly motivated professionals for various positions as shown below:

1.                  Senior Program Manager (SPM): (1 position) - Hyderabad

The SPM will be leading a team of 4-5 Regional Coordinators and one M&E Officer and reports to the Project Director (PD); will be responsible for program planning and implementation; coordinate with the DAPCU Coordinator at DAC, DAPCU Nodal Officers (DNO), and Project Director in SACS, and with DAC officials, as necessary. The broad responsibilities of the position are:

        i.            Lead the team and provide technical and programmatic guidance for their optimal performance.

      ii.            Guide the SHARE team and support the DNOs/SACSs to enhance DAPCUs capacity to facilitate effective and quality delivery of services.

    iii.            Enhance the capacity of SHARE, SACS and DAPCU staff for managing DAPCU functions.

    iv.            Provide oversight for effective planning, implementation and monitoring of program activities and work for need-based mid-course corrections.

      v.            Engage in in project activities documentation and support the PD in preparation of periodical reports for Government and donor.

Qualifications required:

·         MBBS or Masters in Public Health or Social Sciences

·         3 to 5 years’ experience in public health programs, preferably in HIV/AIDS in progressive responsibilities.

·         Good team player with proven record of managing teams

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·         Experience in working with the government system at state or national level

·         Good negotiation and problem solving skills

·         Experience in capacity building and institutional strengthening

2.                  DAPCU Coordinator (1 position): Delhi

The DAPCU Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the DNRT in effective planning, implementation, and monitoring of the DAPCU strengthening activities. The Position will coordinate with different divisions of DAC and SACS to ensure the needed administrative and management support is provided to DNRT. The broad job responsibilities are:

        i.            Work with the DNRT and provide inputs for program planning, implementation and management of the project activities efficiently.

      ii.            Appraise and coordinate with the senior leadership and other officers of DAC for managing DAPCU strengthening activities

    iii.          Providing program oversight of the  states and DAPCUs assigned

    iv.            Co-ordinate with the other members of the DNRT, engage SACS and DAC point of contacts for better management of the activities and resolving bottlenecks

      v.            Serve as a link between SHARE and DAC for DAPCU related activities for better coordination.

    vi.            Advocate with DAC on DAPCU activities by actively engaging in various meetings.

Qualifications required:

·         MBBS or Masters in Social Sciences or Public Health

·         3 to 5 years’ experience in public health, preferably in HIV/AIDS

·         Experience in working with Government and multi-sector environment at state or national level

·         Team player with  excellent  skills in coordinating with expanded teams  

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and a regional language

·         Good negotiation and problem solving skills

3.                  Regional Coordinator (6 positions) – Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati Hyderabad,  Lucknow and Mumbai

The Regional Coordinator (RC) will function under the direct supervision of the Senior Program Manager. The broad job responsibilities of the position are:

i.     Coordinate with the DNO and other component officers in SACS for context-specific program planning, and implementation and monitoring of the activities

ii.      Enhance DNO’s capacity for effective management of DAPCU portfolio

iii.    Facilitate for DAPCUs capacity development

iv.    Support SACS in establishing responsive systems for DAPCUs monitoring and provide oversight

v.      Promote innovations, document and submit various program documents and reports

vi.    Advocate with the district and state leadership for mainstreaming HIV activities

vii.  Support in implementing or managing any activities as advised by DAC or SACS

Preference will be given to regional candidates in the states, where vacancies are announced.

Qualifications required:

·         Masters in Social Sciences or public health or medical graduates

·         3-5 years’ experience working with public health programs at  state level

·         Strong  in capacity building and systems strengthening

·         Proven skills in program monitoring, data analysis and interpretation

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and the regional language

·         Good  government coordination and representation

·         Strong in negotiation and problem solving skills

4.                  Documentation Officer : (1 position) - Hyderabad

The Program Manager, Documentation will be reporting to the Senior Program Manager.  The position will be responsible for preparing good quality project documents, editing various field reports, preparing publicity materials, developing success stories/case studies etc. The broad responsibilities include:

i.        Prepare good quality project documents, donor and government reports in coordination with the SPMs

ii.      Document program related success stories, case studies, good practices etc. for wider dissemination

iii.    Take lead in supporting and building the capacity of DNRT and DAPCU staff  in documentation    

iv.    Review program data and field reports to capture quality information in donor and government reports.

v.      Prepare training and workshop reports

Qualifications required:

·      Postgraduate in Mass Communications or in Social Sciences / Humanities with degree / diploma in communications

·        4 years’ experience, preferably documenting health/HIV/AIDS programs

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills. (Please attach a sample of and/or link to your  work)

·       Attention to detail and knowledge of documents, pictorial aids designing and developing videos.

·        Proficiency in Microsoft Office

All the positions need extensive travel within the country.  Remuneration will be at par with market standards and based on experience and qualifications. Interested candidates may forward their updated resume to the address given below. No telephone inquiry would be entertained. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Please mention the name of the position you are applying for on the application, envelope and/or in email subject matter.

The Executive Administrator / HR, Public Health Management Institute (PHMI), 6-1-126 & 127/4, Padmarao Nagar, Secunderabad, AP- 500 025 or e-mail to:hr.shareindia@gmail.com.

SHARE INDIA is an equal opportunity employer. Women and persons living with HIV are encouraged to apply

Last date for receipt of the application: October 22, 2013