| Job Title: Senior Coordinator – Programs & TrainingLocation: Bharatpur, Jodhpur, Jaipur, and Udaipur in RajasthanBhopal, Gwalior, Satna and Sagar in Madhya PradeshBongaigaon, Nagaon and Guwahati in AssamAbout the organization:Ipas Development Foundation has been working in India since 2001 to improve the sexual and reproductive health ecosystem in the country. In close collaboration with the national government and formal partnerships with state governments, we work in communities and with the public health system to enhance access to sexual and reproductive health services, particularly comprehensive abortion care and choice-based contraception. IDF’s program currently spans 10 states to include the states of Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.Ipas Development Foundation (IDF) has been consistently rated among “India’s top 10 NGOs to Work For™” in the last 6 years and “India’s Best Workplaces™ for Women” for last 3 years by Great Place to Work Institute. This recognition is a testament of the organization’s high-trust, high-performance work culture.Visit us at: www.ipasdevelopmentfoundation.orgGeneral Description:Ipas Development Foundation is implementing a project in Assam, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan to support improving focus on reversible contraceptive usage among young women, especially in rural communities. The project involves a mix of interventions at the health systems and community level – working closely with the government to enhance family planning services in government health facilities, especially choice, improving awareness of reversible contraceptives, and facilitating behaviour change towards family planning among individuals who have the greatest unmet need.The Senior Coordinator – Programs & Training will be responsible for managing the implementation of the project in their respective divisions and will be based at divisional headquarters in the program states viz. Bharatpur, Jodhpur, Jaipur, and Udaipur in Rajasthan; Bhopal, Gwalior, Satna and Sagar in Madhya Pradesh; and at Bongaigaon, Nagaon and Guwahati in Assam. S/he will be responsible to facilitate implementation and ensure that project goals and objectives pertaining to the division are achieved.Duties and Responsibilities:The Senior Coordinator – Programs & Training will support the Specialist – Programs & Training in developing and implementing approved activity plans, for the assigned division. The responsibilities of the Senior Coordinator – Programs & Training will include the following:1. Program implementationManage program activities, including monitoring of reversible method uptake by zero and low parity women/couple in the intervention district/facilities.Provide supervision to the team members in implementing program activities, including demand generation activities and monitoring women served using HMIS data.Provide assistance in resolving any concerns that may arise in implementation.Monitor performance and provide feedback to the team members for improving performance.Supportive supervision to program officers for implementing the project activities to ensure that project deliverables for the assigned districts are met. Carry out HR and Finance related compliances like timesheet, TER, etc. for the program officers working in the division.2. Government liaisonLiaison with government officials to facilitate program implementation at facility, block, district and divisional level in the assigned division.Participate in all relevant meetings at the divisional and district level including FP review meetings and meetings of the district health society.Represent IDF and the program at external forums in the division.Ensure coordination for timely issue of requisite letters/directives in support of program activities from government officials.Facilitate government training at designated centres in the division including coordination with district officials, master trainers and nominated eligible providers for training.3. Data analysis and documentationTrack program delivery through routine analysis of HMIS data.Identify gaps and potential areas of improvement through analysis of data and develop actionable recommendations for the program.Provide support in improving facility/district level record keeping and documentation in the assigned division.Document activities and prepare reports on program status, as necessary.4. OtherEnsure compliance with IDF policies and procedures while approving vouchers, claims, timesheets, and leave plans of the team members.Carry out any other duties as may be required by the program.Qualification and Experience: Graduates with an advanced degree in Management or Public Health or Social Work or Social Sciences.2 to 5 years of relevant program management experience in the health sector, preferably with international NGOs or local NGOs or state governments.Fair understanding of the reproductive health sector.A good team player, with the ability to develop work plans in consensus with the team, lead the team, and understand and address challenges in the field.Experience working with government officials at the district and divisional levels.Ability to read, write and speak English and Hindi. Additionally, applicants for the positions in Assam will require fluency in reading, writing, and speaking Assamese.Proven ability to work with tight timelines and under pressure.Good documentation skills and ability to work on MS office.Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time at the district and block level in the program intervention areas.To apply:Interested candidates with relevant experience may e-mail their CV, covering letter (along with current/ last drawn salary and expected salary), preferred location to idf.dsc@sectoraccess.co.in by February 28, 2023.Your CV must be accompanied by a cover letter justifying your suitability for the position based on present and past work experience along with your current/last-drawn salary and expected salary.Further, you are requested to mention your preferred location or locations among the locations mentioned in this position announcement in the cover letter and also in the subject line of your email.Please note:IDF management reserves the right to modify the contents of this position description at any time.IDF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.IDF’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the safety and protection of children in the organization’s programs. All employees & consultants are expected to uphold this commitment.Women candidates are encouraged to apply.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.For further clarifications, please contact our talent acquisition partner Sector Access at +91 77 039 82477 between 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on weekdays. In case you are unable to reach the number, please send a WhatsApp or SMS with your name and contact number and Sector Access will connect with you on priority. |
Apply by: 28 Feb 2023