Location *Bangalore* *Full time experienced person*
*Solidarity Foundation* is a young foundation, seeking to provide support to sex workers and sexual minorities in southern India. Solidarity Foundation hopes to bridge the gap between where the resources are and where they are needed. www.solidarityfoundation.in Solidarity Foundation is now looking for* a Senior Programme Officer* *Role* *Grantmaking –* · Design grant making programmes in coordination with the team at SF. · Respond to substantive queries from grant seekers; review initial concept notes; provide guidance during application process, including drafting of proper application and project design; evaluate applications and perform due diligence · Prepare list of recommendations for Grant making Committee in coordination with the ED; · Draft materials in preparation for Board presentation; · Visit grant-seekers, grantees and human rights organizations, corporate contacts for networking, fundraising, and outreach purposes; · In collaboration with the team, keep track of the implementation and reporting statuses of the various projects and suggest corrective actions in case of delays or deviations. *Fundraising* · Coordinate and write grants applications and detailed reports to funders, including identifying major new grants; · Develop corporate partnerships and organising fundraising/visibility events; · Contribute to the reporting process to funders and donors; · Develop a strategy to tap individual supporters. It will also involve some general communication and outreach related work. We accept applications from people from *a variety of backgrounds*. Knowledge of issues around sexuality is NOT necessary; however an openness and interest to work on issues around sexuality (sex work and sexual minorities) is a prerequisite. The Senior Programme Officer should have *at least 10 years experience* in human rights, development or a related field, with at least 5 years in a senior management role. *The candidate should have* · Experience of setting up systems and structures; and coordinating diverse teams; · Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English); · Can work autonomously, effectively managing workload without continual guidance; · Meticulous and systematic. *Advantage**: Ability to speak any South Indian language* * Job Benefits* - An opportunity to learn about emerging issues around sexuality; - A chance to be part of an exciting new initiative and innovate; - A chance to work with a team of like-minded group and be treated with respect and as an equal. *Salary will be based on experience and skills. We believe in affirmative action and particularly encourage people from the marginalized backgrounds to apply, including sexual minorities, people living with HIV, dalits, adivasis, women, religious minorities and people with disabilities.* Send in your resume to ad...@solidarityfoundation.in by 24th December 2014 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "lgbtdiscuss" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to lgbtdiscuss+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to lgbtdiscuss@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/lgbtdiscuss. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
