HIV Prevention with Marginalized MSM in India POSITION: Program Coordinator (India based)
SUPERVISOR: Program Manager (US based) The purpose of the Community Development Model Scale up program is to provide comprehensive HIV services to MSM in 12 districts across 4 states in India. The program expects to reach over 60,000 MSM and avert almost 5,364 HIV infections in the two-and-half year project period. AED is working in partnership with India Naz Foundation International (INFI) and AED will be responsible for evaluation and technical assistance provision as well as the management of a helpline to reach “hidden” MSM. Essential responsibilities: The Program Coordinator is responsible for the overall management of AED’s portion of the program which includes management of a helpline for MSM, outcome evaluation, as well as new business development for AED’s Center on AIDS and Community Health. S/he will work with hotline counselors across 4 states to troubleshoot issues, provide technical support to counselors as needed, liaise with headquarters regarding results and provide quality control to support given. Additionally, s/he will be responsible for management of data collection for AED’s outcome evaluation which involves hiring and management of consultants for a BSS study, management of the respondant driven sampling approach to data collection, development of SPSS databases for data, and provision of technical assistance to NGO’s on the collection of data. The Program Coordinator will also be responsible for actively pursue new HIV programming opportunities for AED in country, including routine meetings with potential donors, representing AED and its work (globally) at forums within India, identify funding opportunities, and lead proposal development (writing and coordination) with support from AED/HQ. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: · Demonstrated experience with implementing HIV prevention program, preferably with MSM, in the South Asian context · Experience conducting outcome evaluations including instrument development, systematic data collection and training of data collectors, SPSS database development, confidential management of data, data cleaning and data analysis using SPSS software; past experience with using Respondent Driven Sampling (RDS) approach a plus. · Strong technical knowledge around best practices related to MSM interventions within the South Asian context · Must be an excellent communicator (verbal and written) as the position requires provision of technical assistance and sharing AED’s results in country · Previous experience soliciting, writing and developing grants and new opportunities · Graduate degree strongly preferred. · Strong English skills required knowledge of South Asian language preferred. Travel up to 30% anticipated To apply, send a cover letter and resume to st...@aed.org. Regrads, Javed Abbas Knowledge and Resource Unit NFI-Regional programme office Lucknow-226001 www.nfi.net ja...@nfi.net
