Programme Officer - New Delhi

APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE POST OF PROGRAMME OFFICER

Please read the job description carefully before making your application.

Candidates wishing to apply for any of these posts should download and complete the application form attached to this page and send it with a brief covering letter and a biodata to: jobsfocusindia@focusweb.org

Please note that a c.v./biodata cannot act as a substitute for a completed application form. No applications without a completed form will be considered during the shortlisting procedure.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 18th December 2011

No applications will be considered after this date.

INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE FIRST & SECOND WEEK OF JANUARY 2012.Only successful candidates will be notified

Closing date:  18th December 2011

JOB PURPOSE

▪   To contribute to the development and implementation of innovative projects for the new Focus Programme;

▪   To conduct and communicate research;

▪   To support the development of effective advocacy and strong social movements. 

REPORTING LINES

Programme Officer will report to India/South Asia Coordinator 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Coordinator (India/South Asia) and the Executive Director (Focus Head Office, Bangkok) in developing the new Focus programme and generating ideas and projects
• In consultation with the Coordinator, conceptualise, develop and implement programme activities including, for example

-        undertaking specific research or policy analysis

-        developing ToRs for research and guiding them in the implementation of their research projects 

-        establishing and managing national level advocacy partnerships / alliances on key Focus issues

-        supporting capacity building for social movements and grassroots organizations delivering effective programme information and communication materials

• Develop and nurture alliances and strong working relationships with appropriate national, subregional/regional and international programme partners
• Develop a strong analysis  local, national and sub-regional contexts to inform everything Focus does
• Actively participate and contribute to team processes
• Serve as a resource person for training and capacity building activities organised by Focus staff and partners
• Contribute to the effective management of project budgets and expenditure
• Assist the Coordinator in preparing funding proposals and reports
• Ensure project activities are reviewed and critically assessed on a regular basis

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• In depth knowledge of one or more of the following issues: trade, finance, deglobalisation
• An understanding of India’s growing global ambitions and its relationship with the rest of the world, including in the sub-region
• Good understanding of social movements in the relevant sub-region and national/sub-regional/regional political actors
• Knowledge of the socio-economic, political and ecological conditions in the sub-region
• A consultative, participative and gender-sensitive approach to work
• Expertise in one of the following - Trade and Finance, commons and climate; and  with an overarching analytical background in all
• Strong organisational skills and good project management and strategic planning skills
• Demonstrated analytical, conceptual thinking skills
• Ability to understand complex issues and information from different sources and present this in simple and clear language
• Sound understanding and experience of research problem identification, research methods and research implementation; a Masters or other higher-level research degree would be an advantage
• Good facilitation, influencing and persuasive skills, with ability to build strong, credible relationships and to communicate and transfer information to a wide audience
• Excellent written and verbal English and fluency in at least one other language relevant to the sub- region.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in policy, advocacy and campaigns.
• Ability to multi-task, working under pressure and set priorities.  A track record of delivering on time and on budget
• Ability to be creative and innovative
• A history of activism and strong commitment to social justice; 
• Energy, flexibility and resilience
• Excellent team work skills and the ability to build good relations both internally and externally
• Willing to travel extensively, as required.

Desirable

• Additional languages spoken in the sub-region would be a bonus 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

These posts are offered on 2 year contracts.

Salary Range:  Rs. 45,000 - 65,000 per month, depending on skills and experience 

BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES

Insurance:  Health/medical insurance for the employee, their partner/spouse and children, or one parent

Paid leave:  20 days of vacation leave (a maximum of 10 days can be carried over into the first month of the following year.  Up to 15 days of sick leave.  Special leaves – compensatory, bereavement, etc. and emergency leave – up to 10 days, only on approval by the Operations Manager

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