Vacancy- State Program Manager

 Apply by: 7^th Oct 2024

Network of Maharashtra By People Living with HIV/AIDS (NMP+)
Inviting application for the post of State Program Manager, for GFATM, Project “SAMAGRA”

NMP+ is a community-based Organisation formed in 2001, by people living with HIV (PLHIV) to improve the quality of life of infected and affected people with HIV. NMP+ works in entire Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa and Kerala through CBO and NGO partners to achieve organizations vision and mission. NMP+ is affiliated with National Coalition of People Living With HIV in India (NCPI+) a national level federation of PLHIV CBO’s.

Vision
An improved quality of life of people living with and affected HIV and an increased active participation in society.

Mission
To improve the quality of life and provide a sense of belonging to people living with HIV and their families for full active participation in society, and reduce further HIV transmission.

SAMAGRA
NMP+ has been selected as a SR for the Global Fund project named ‘SAMAGRA’. This programme is being implemented with a key objective to improve the survival and quality of life of PLHIV by establishing Care & Support Centers (CSCs) in Maharashtra state and providing technical support for Mumbai and Goa SACS supported CSCs to improve treatment outcomes and meet the needs of PLHIV, including those who are members of high-risk groups, women and children.

Job description: State Program Manager

Reports to: Project Director

Base: Mumbai and Goa


Key Responsibilities:

Programme Management & Development

• Lead, support, and manage the development and implementation of various programme implementation plans and budgets, including that of the SSRs.
• Contribute to developing and implementing effective monitoring, review and evaluation strategies and activities for the programme against agreed project deliverables.
• Work with other members of the Vihaan programme, including M&E, grants and finance, to liaise with SSRs in preparing and submitting programme and other reports to SR and SACS on a regular basis.
• In close consultation with the national Vihaan team, identify key advocacy issues at the state and district levels and, where necessary, provide support to SSRs to develop and implement effective advocacy strategies and activities.
• Review, analyse and provide quality and timely feedback on programme reports and other documents relating to programmes and SSRs.
• Analyse and document the programme's progress, impact, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Contribute to operational research related to Vihaan programme.
• Contribute to the development of tools and resources for use by Alliance India and SSRs in care and support programming.

Capacity Building and Technical Support to SSRs

• Assess various technical support and capacity-building needs of programme for State level Vihaan team and SSRs.
• In coordination with team members, identify needs and develop capacity-building plans of SSRs relating to key deliverables under Vihaan programme. 
• Lead in developing programme guidelines and assisting in developing capacity-building manuals for the SSR partners.
• Directly provide and facilitate the delivery of technical assistance and capacity-building support for strengthening the programme and organisational development of SSRs.
• In collaboration with the Finance team member, review SSR’s financial systems and procedures and facilitate specific technical support in areas including overall programme budgeting, financial management, internal control systems and grants management.
• Monitor, review and evaluate the progress and impact of capacity-building programmes.
• Supervise the IT-based initiatives (eMpower, CMIS, telemedicine) to ensure effective implementation at the field level, ensure security and facilitate timely response to any barriers, and damage/loss of equipment.
• Support and build the technical capacity of SSRs in the state to address the care and support needs of the PLHIV community.

External Relationships and Networking

• Work closely with Alliance India’s national programme team to establish, maintain and strengthen effective relationships between Alliance India and key stakeholders, including State AIDS Control Societies, District AIDS Control Prevention Units (DAPCU), SSRs and civil society organisations involved in HIV/AIDS programmes, in particular those working in Prevention, Treatment, Care and Support. 
• Ensure regular communication with stakeholders (SACS, DAPCU, Alliance India and other local donors) about innovations and key challenges in the field.
• Support local resource mobilization efforts by the SSR and SR
• Contribute programme learning to Alliance India communications and knowledge management initiatives, ensuring the communication of best practice recommendations about care and support-related issues are promoted within Alliance India and external organisations.
• Lead in the identification of relevant stakeholders in the state/region to expand networking and collaboration to scale up the programme.

Team Planning and Development

• Work closely with the regional office team of the Vihaan programme team to develop and implement the appropriate programme and technical support strategies for the States.
• Lead the team through continuous encouragement, setting clear work /activity plans and close monitoring of the quality aspects of deliverables through a lead by example approach.
• Uphold the mission/vision and values of Alliance India and to work within its equal opportunities’ framework, demonstrating the behaviours and competencies as appropriate for the position.

Essential requirements:

• Master’s degree in social sciences, health or development field (or equivalent).
• At least 3 to 5 years of relevant project management experience in the health or development sectors, including at least 3 years’ middle management experience.
• The criteria for selection will be relaxed for members from PLHIV or key population group with relevant experience and caliber. Final decision lies with the interview panel.
• At least 2 years’ experience working in HIV Care Support Programmes, including experience working with PLHIV and networks
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of donor environment, donor relations and donor M&E and reporting systems.
• Experience of working with Government department and stakeholders from Govt. institutions is desirable
• Excellent analytical, writing and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent skills in using MS office.
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders in civil society and the government at different levels.
• Experience of providing technical support to and capacity building of organizations, especially those working at the community or grassroots level.
• Ability and willingness to undertake extensive travel within a states.
• Strong commitment to HIV/AIDS and sexual and reproductive health and rights.
• Fluent in English, Hindi and Marathi for respective states

Last Date of Application: on or before 7^th October 2024 till 6.00 pm.
E mail your latest and updated CV’s to, The Senior Manager/Project Director, NMP+
at recruitmentadmnmp@gmail.com