State Program Officer (CSS)

Gujarat State Network of People living with HIV/AIDS (GSNP+)

Devi Arcade, 4th floor, Near Tapi Medical Store, Modi Mohalla,Gaushala, AK Road, Surat 395008.

Job Opportunities

Job designation: State Program Officer (CSS)

Positions - Gujarat 1 Position and Madhya Pradesh 1 Position

Location: Surat (Gujarat), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)

Job Code: POCSS-2025-26-02

Date of Issue: 04/12/2025

Closing Date: 10/12/2025

State program officer for Community system strengthening(CSS) under Global fund grant cycle -7

GSNP+ is a community based non- profit-making organization formed by and for the people living with HIV/AIDS. The organization is based at Surat and members are people with various socio-economic backgrounds. The fundamental principle guiding the work of GSNP+ is the centrality of PLHA(People living with HIV/AIDS) in decision making process that affect their lives. We are also looking to improve quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS through various activities. Consequently GSNP+ is organized and managed by People living with HIV/AIDS. We are advocating issues of people living with HIV/AIDS at State level and working at district level through various district level networks.

GSNP+ is implementing CSC2.0, Prison Intervention and Community system strengthening Program as Sub Recipient(SR) in the state of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. Under this program we are presently covering all districts of Gujarat and MP.

Key Responsibilities of SPO for CSS:

The State Programme Officer will be positioned at the assigned State and closely work with the Sub-recipient’s programming team at their respective State and will have close coordination with State AIDS Control Societies. key responsibilities will be as below

The base work locations in respective States are subject to change as per the programme requirements. Candidates who are ready to work from any assigned work location within the State are only required to apply for the position. The current locations where the positions will be based are as follows.

Implementing State : Gujarat

Location of position: Surat

Implementing State : Madhya Pradesh

Location of position: Bhopal

The detailed responsibilities of the position are outlined below:

Technical Support & Capacity Building

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to state teams oncommunity-led monitoring (CLM) frameworks and CSS guidelines for state Community and district community groups.

• Facilitate training and capacity-building sessions for District CRG members and community champions and community networks.

• Assist in the development of plan for training and sensitization of stakeholders and will implement the guidelines for Community system strengthening in the respective districts.

• Prepare the training plans for CLM orientation in the districtsand will assist the all-logistic support for these trainings.

• State Programme Officer will be responsible for all DCRG meetings execution as per the CSS guidelines and will make allnecessary correspondence with nodal officials in SACS.

• Prepare the database for the PLHIV and their family membersfor the social welfare and security schemes.

• Prepare the database for the case records of stigma and discrimination.

• Document the good practices and support to program team to record of learning and practices from grass root level.

• Support in day-to-day activities for CSS component to the state teams.

• Lead the design and facilitation of co-creation workshops to share feedback and findings from CLM activities by community champions and internal meetings with SACS, SR and Alliance program teams at PR level.

• Engage stakeholders in collaborative problem-solving and action planning based on CLM data.

• Promote evidence-based advocacy through participatory processes.

Coordination & Partnership Management:

• Maintain regular communication and coordination with SR program team and the National Programme Manager at the PR level.

• Liaise with State Program Managers to ensure alignment of CSS activities with national strategies and log framework.

• State Programme Officer will provide support to the SR team in preparing the session plan for all state and district level consultations and meetings and make sure all required documentation as well.

• Contribute to local resource mobilisation and donor sensitisation at the district level and at headquarters of state.

• Sensitisation for HIV/AIDS Act 2017 and about the grievance redressal system at the district and state level.

• Contribution in the planning for state and national events and celebration of major health days.

• Strictly follow the organisational work plan and individual activity plan, ensuring adherence to quality and timeliness inrequired deliverables.

• Undertake other responsibilities not outlined above, which are commensurate with a role of this nature in the not-for-profitsector, which has been discussed and agreed upon between the line manager and the post holder.

Qualification:

• Graduation or Post Graduation in in social sciences, statistics,demography in health or development field (or equivalent).

Experience:

• At least 3 to 5 years’ experience working in HIV Program at the State level, including experience working with PLHIV, key population and community networks.

• Experience managing CSS related programmes will be an added advantage.

Skills & Expertise:

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of project management at State level.

• Previous experience in working with similar types of care & Support/prevention programmes at State/District level.

• Demonstrated experience in handholding and capacity building support at the grassroots level.

• Strong community networking skills.

• Excellent analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills.

• Good computer skills using MS office, especially in Excel, is mandatory

• Ability to work effectively in teams as well as independently.

• Ability and willingness to undertake extensive travel within the responsible state(s)

• Fluent in regional language in the assigned State, English and Hindi

The position requires a strong commitment to HIV/AIDS and sexual and reproductive health and for the community development activities in India, and a strong interest in understanding the relevant issues.

Salary: 45000 Per Month (TDS applicable as per rules)

TO APPLY

Interested candidates may send their resume along with an application letter by email to recruit@gsnpplus.org with the subject line “Application for SPO–CSS for Gujarat/MP” on or before 10th December 2025. The application should include the names of two references (preferably one being a current or previous employer).

People living with HIV, women, and individuals belonging to other vulnerable groups are strongly encouraged to apply. GSNP+ provides a secular and inclusive working environment and does not discriminate based on HIV status, religion, community, gender, or sexual orientation. For more information, please visit www.gsnpplus.org.

Job Email ID:recruit(at)gsnpplus.org