Program Officer (Communication & Documentation)

Position Title: Program Officer- Communication & Documentation (Consultant)

Organization: Family Planning Association of India (FPA India)

Location: New Delhi, RK Puram, New Delhi

Last date of receiving application: May 05, 2025

Background:

Family Planning Association of India (FPA India) is a social impact organisation delivering essential health services focusing on sexual and reproductive health in 18 states of India. Established in 1949, FPA India has seven decades of experience in the field of sexual and reproductive health. It works in close partnerships with central and state governments, NGOs and national and international funding agencies. FPA India touches over 30 million lives annually and endeavours to make a deeper impact with a wider reach. It has successfully implemented various initiatives with support from development partners and donors over the years.

Headquartered in Mumbai, FPA India has 44 Branches/Projects, with 41 Static Clinics, and outreach programmes spread across 18 States, including the State of Jharkhand. Over 3,000 policy-level volunteers and 1,000 FPA India Staff receive support from over one lakh community members of local volunteer groups including Self Help Groups. It works in close partnerships with central and state governments, NGOs, UN agencies, and national and international funding agencies.

Family Planning Association of India (FPA India) is looking forward to engage a Consultant- Program Officer to work with the Family Planning (FP) Division of MoHFW, GoI in the endeavour to strengthen the National Programs under the National Health Mission (NHM), especially focusing on the components of Family Planning. The Consultant will work under the direct supervision of Management Lead, FPAI National Technical Support Unit (FPAI NTSU).

The position will be based in New Delhi and will require frequent travel to field locations, as required.

Job Profile:

FPAI is seeking a skilled and experienced Program Officer to join the dynamic team of NTSU-FP-MH with a focus on communication and documentation work related to family planning (FP) components. As a Program Officer (Communication and Documentation), the consultant will play a critical role in supporting FP activities focused on improving FP Services. Consultant will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including Ministry, Healthcare Professionals, Policymakers, and Community Leaders, to ensure the successful execution of programs aimed at FP services. The expertise in documentation work and developing communication materials related to family planning will be vital to support the ongoing FP Programs being implemented by MoHFW, GoI.

The position will be engaged on a consultancy basis and will work closely with the national, state and district level teams of MoHFW and will also work with development partners and relevant stakeholders working on FP.

Location:

The position will be based in New Delhi and will require extensive travel to field locations in several states, as required.

Key Responsibilities:

The responsibilities/deliverables that need to be carried out by the consultant area as follows:

1. Create visually appealing and informative materials (IEC), such as infographics, fact sheets, and presentations, to communicate program outcomes and impact.
2. Support in development and designing of news briefs, policy briefs, and other similar documents/reference materials.
3. Support the development of creative briefs, story boards for TVCs and AV materials. Also support the production of TVCs and other AV materials.
4. Prepare video documentation of success stories for larger sharing with stakeholders.
5. Support in designing & developing technical materials/ learning resources on family planning program.
6. Utilize various communication channels, including traditional media, social media, newsletters, and websites, to disseminate information and engage the public.
7. Develop and produce documents like situation analysis reports, assessment reports, monthly reports, case studies, and success stories etc. to capture the results/lessons/experiences of the program and ensure that the program reports capture the outcomes of the programs being implemented.
8. Reporting and documentation of various meetings/training programs/events/SSVs or any other program in which NTSU is involved.
9. Work in close coordination with the Family Planning Division of MoHFW-Gol to provide technical and programmatic support in the implementation of National programs as Program Officer NTSU, FPA India.
10. Provide Technical Support in implementation of the Family Planning program and FPLMIS.
11. Liaison with the Government, Technical Partners, Development Partners, Technical Experts, and other relevant stakeholders for effective alignment of program strategies and priorities, as and when required.
12. Supportive Supervision Visits to the States/UTs to strengthen the program components, monitor the ongoing activities, and provide handholding support.
13. Represent the organization at meetings, conferences, and events to promote family planning program and initiatives.
14. Support the State in the development of annual Program Implementation Plans (PlP) under the National Health Mission (NHM) for various FP interventions, as per the priorities and guidance of the FP Division MoHFW-Gol
15. Any other support as and when required by FPAI NTSU/MoHFW.

Required Qualification and Skills:

• Postgraduate in Sociology/Psychology/Social Welfare/other relevant subjects.
• PG in mass communications and/or journalism will be an added advantage.
• Proven experience of 07- 09 years working in similar roles, preferably in the development sector with a focus on family planning/reproductive health.
• Relevant work experience under NHM will be an added advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into accessible content for various audiences in English and Hindi.

Remuneration:

Commensurate with experience and qualification.

Application Process:

• Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format of FPAI (attached) within 07 days by email to: ntsu-fp-mh@fpaindia.org stating the Job Title in the Subject line. Only applications received in the prescribed format will be valid and accepted.
• FPA India will only contact and give feedback to candidates who are shortlisted.
• FPA India being a national-level organization in the field of Sexual and Reproductive Health, with international network relationships, provides the best opportunity for personal growth and a healthy work atmosphere. More details are available on our website: www.fpaindia.org 
• FPA India provides equal opportunity to all without any discrimination.
• FPA India is committed to the safety and protection of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This position may involve interaction with these groups.

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