Historique

UNDP supports the national programme to forge multi-sectoral collaboration with government ministries/ departments/ private sector and the civil society through technical support at the central and state level.

Department of AIDS Control recognizes that larger contextual factors such as poverty, urbanization, migration and social marginalization have a significant relationship with vulnerability to HIV/AIDS.  In addition to this, lack of awareness, education and economic resources also result in creating barriers and limiting the access to HIV/AIDS services particularly for the high risk groups. Thus an effective response to the epidemic also has to be multi-faceted and multi sectoral. HIV epidemic is driven by number of social – behavioral   aspects. Mainstreaming HIV is an effective approach towards a multi-sectoral response.  The importance of mainstreaming and partnership becomes all the more relevant in a country like India which has low prevalence rates, creation of HIV specific health infrastructure, or social welfare service  all across  the country to reach  those infected and at risk of HIV infection is neither necessary nor cost effective . Optimally using all available resources- public and private through HIV inclusive programmes and schemes is a smarter approach for an effective AIDS response.

Mainstreaming is a strategic priority for India, getting support from highest political and bureaucratic leadership of the country.  This has been necessary as the spread of HIV and consequentially the impact of HIV and AIDS on individuals, families and communities across are influenced by a very complicated web of socio-economic factors. While health is of prime importance, it is very clear that a comprehensive approach to address the epidemic warrants substantial inputs from the Non-Health Sectors.

Mainstreaming has been quite effective in ensuring that HIV prevention services reach out to the maximum population but also mitigating the impact of HIV and AIDS by provision of social entitlement and welfare schemes. NACP has been able to reach out to masses with prevention messages through red ribbon express, red ribbon youth clubs; self help groups and frontline workers resulting in risk reduction. Similarly, the concession on transport has led to reduction of out of pocket expenses for people seeking treatment,  the  financial  assistance  and widow pension schemes provided by number of  states, subsidized nutrition through existing government schemes have contributed to the impact mitigation  HIV.

For the next phase of the national AIDS response Mainstreaming and Social Protection continue to be key strategies for risk reduction, integration of services and impact mitigation.

Against this background, DAC and UNDP are looking for a highly motivated development professional for the post of Project Officer in Department of AIDS Control.

Devoirs et responsabilités

Project Officer in Department of AIDS Control will be responsible for the following functions:

Strengthening Partnerships:

• Spearheading and working closely with the  key departments/PSUs to formalise the proposed Memorandum of Understanding between Department of AIDS Control and Ministries;
• Working in close coordination with relevant departments /PSU for smooth functioning of the activities as accepted in the MoU;
• Setting up of joint working group with departments/ PSUs for technical guidance and review of the implementation of the MoU;
• Regular coordination and with SACS to understand the progress made on the implementation of the MoU with SACS;
• Provide required support to SACS in mapping Industries, estates, plantations, quarries, other informal sectors with informal and migrant workers;
• Technical assistance to SACS to develop partnerships to ensure risk reduction, integration of services wherever possible and facilitate access to social protection schemes and entitlements;
• Provide support to SACS to develop partnership with civil society organisations including faith based organisation to ensure prevention, care and support activities are undertaken by leveraging resources (including addressing stigma & Discrimination for MSM- TG & PLHIV).

Technical Support:

• Provide technical assistance to States for the timely implementation of the Annual Action Plans;
• Develop formats for capturing the progress made under mainstreaming training and advocacy;
• Monthly data collection and collation, preparing monthly reports for mainstreaming training, advocacy;
• Undertake field visits to the states to provide supportive supervision in the implementation of the Annual Action Plans;
• Develop capacities of staff at state level to ensure the smooth roll out of the strategies in NACP IV;
• Facilitate analysis of state specific schemes to be amended for making it HIV sensitive and inclusive;
• Supports develop strategies for state and district level to facilitate entitlements and schemes under social protection to PLHIV and those vulnerable to it. ( including MSM – TG, IDU, migrants etc);
• Facilitate implementation of strategies in States for ensuring schemes and entitlements for social protection are availed by PLHIV and those vulnerable to it.  ( including MSM – TG, IDU, Migrants, FSW etc);
• Support in developing a robust reporting mechanism for utilization of schemes and entitlements.

Knowledge Management:

• To develop progress reports and results updates in prescribed formats;
• Dissemination of good practices and lessons between states on inclusion of PLHIV and MARPs;
• Support in organizing national, regional and state level conferences, workshops and events;
• Quality assurance of all knowledge products developed under the project by ensuring correctness of content and language;
• Undertake any other task required for smooth implementation of the national programme, any other programme-related activity as required by programme management.

Compétences

Corporate Competencies:  

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
• Integrity and Confidentiality.

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrates/safeguards ethics and integrity;
• Builds staff competence,  creating an environment of creativity and innovation;
• Builds and promotes effective teams using mentoring and conflict resolution skills;
• Works as a team member;
• Facilitates and encourages open communication in the team, communicating effectively;
• Demonstrates corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
• Self-development, initiative-taking;
• Shares knowledge across the organization and builds a culture of knowledge sharing and learning;
• Fair and transparent decision making; calculated risk-taking;
• Approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

Functional Competencies:

• Ability to build and sustain effective partnerships, advocate effectively, communicate sensitively across different constituencies;
• Effectively networks with partners seizing opportunities to build strategic alliances;
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the area of professional discipline and job knowledge and seeks to develop him/herself professionally;
• Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks;
• Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning;
• Demonstrates extremely strong influencing and facilitation skills;
• Focuses on impact and result for the client, builds strong relationships with clients and external actors;
• Generates new ideas and approaches, researches best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things;
• Has the capacity to gather comprehensive information on complex problems or situations; evaluates information accurately and identifies key issues required to resolve problems;
• Identifies needs and interventions for capacity building of counterparts, clients and potential partners;
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments;
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view. Also solicits feedback from staff about the impact of his/her own behaviour.

Qualifications et expériences requises

Education: 

• Advanced university master degree in management, public administration, social sciences or any other relevant field.

Experience:

• 5-7 years of experience in development sector;
• 3 years of relevant experience at the national level in providing management advisory services or as part of management teams;
• Excellent understanding of HIV and development issues;
• Good knowledge of national, state and district level government administrative structures and processes;
• Sound understanding of rights based approaches to HIV prevention and care issues;
• Outstanding communication, project management and organizational skills;
• Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with people and teams to achieve results;
• Experience in design, implementation and monitoring of development strategies;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages;
• Experience in working with NGOs and civil society, and with participatory approaches.

Language: 

• Fluency in spoken English and Hindi;
• Excellent written English skills;
• Written and Spoken fluency in the Local Language of the duty station is desirable.

Travel:

• Willing to travel.

Note:

• Remuneration package is Rs. 84,803/- per month (taxable).