Key Responsibilities:

The organization seek to hire a Project Coordinator, who will be entrusted with the responsibility to provide leadership to a team of programmatic, technical, financial and administrative professionals in the planning, coordination, and effective implementation of the said targeted intervention project (Phase Two, 2008-2010).  The Project coordinator will be responsible for oversight, administration, supervision, and management of the project. He / she will respond to and interact with the appropriate officials and will serve as the primary Project liaison to Avert Society and coordinates and collaborates with other Avert-funded organizationsOversee strategic development of program activities, annual work plans and budgets.

Ensure efficient systems are established to measure accomplishments, track work in progress and use of project resources, and measure impact of services.

Prepares or oversees project-mandated deliverables including annual continuation plans, programmatic, financial and technical reports, as well as other reporting information required by Avert Society / Sarathi Trust

Ensure appropriate management procedures, so that all resources are in place, adhered to and in compliance with Avert's requests.

Work closely with Sarathi Management Team (3 Directors), to design and operationalize an annual project planning cycle, which involves formulating comprehensive and integrated annual project work plans and budgets.

Oversee program/financial reports and program valuations/audits/ reviews, as required.

Assume a key representational role for the organization to all external stakeholders - government, SACS, Avert Society, NGO & community partners and undertake high-level policy dialogue with multitude of stakeholders Must have the commitment towards building & empowering communities, gender focused development and sensitivity to work with marginalized groups (MSM and other vulnerable groups) 
Education Qualification: Master in Social Work or Equivalent. 

(Preference will be given to MSM / MSM PLHA.)

Experience:
Strong background in public health / HIV/AIDS, with at least 03 to 05 years of experience in strategic design, management and implementation of integrated public health / development projects in India / globally.

Strong operational development skills. Which will involve strategic human resources planning & development, financial management & developing efficient systems / processes for the delivery of projects.

Strong credibility & representational ability to liaise & negotiate with principal stakeholder, government, donors, other organizations & community partners.

Very strong written & verbal communication skill in English and knowledge of Hindi is essential.

Preferable it is desirable that the incumbent should have knowledge of Marathi. Salary: 8000/- Plus
Interested individuals may please submit their CV, a Cover note and 3 references by email to  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   with the subject line indicating "Sarathi Project Director" or call on 91 712 -2560376.Or mail it to Sarathi Trust140, YMCA Premises, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Civil Lines, Nagpur-01
Apply before 30/10/08
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.