The Elton AIDS Foundation (EJAF) is seeking to hire a part-time consultant

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The Elton AIDS Foundation (EJAF) is seeking to hire a part-time

consultant to work alongside the Grants Development Manager and

International Development Director in refining a strategy to

systematically select high impact projects benefiting those

infected, affected or vulnerable to HIV/AIDS in India.

In the first instance, EJAF will commission the successful candidate

to undertake a review covering:

i) assessment of the current environment in India for HIV/AIDS work,

within agreed parameters

ii) analysis of work funded by the Foundation to date, using defined

benchmarks

iii) recommendations for appropriate support of effective HIV/AIDS

programmes on the ground.

This document will form the basis of an evolving country strategy

against which future programmes will be sought, researched,

monitored and evaluated. The successful candidate will be retained

for a set period each year during which he/she will identify

programmes for submission to EJAF grant process, undertake field

visits and provide reports, and periodically update the environment

assessment document.

This is a part-time position based in one of the high prevalence

states for a minimum of 6 months in every year.

Salary is commensurate with experience and local NGO rates.

Supervision

Parameters for the initial review will be set by the London based

International Development Director, in consultation with the Grants

Development Manager and Grants Panel. The successful candidate will

subsequently agree assignments and timeframe with the Grants

Development Manager and submit reports to the International

Development Director.

Qualifications

Knowledge and experience

• At least 3 years experience in project management

• At least 3 years experience in grant-making/proposal development

• At least 5 years experience working in HIV/AIDS programming

• Community public health knowledge

• Demonstrable ability to approach a problem systematically and

strategically

• Experience working with government sector and international NGOs

• Clinical expertise important but not essential

• Good knowledge of beneficiary communities

• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS context within neighbouring countries in the

region

Abilities and skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and

preferably one other native language.

• Excellent qualitative and quantitative analytical skills

• Ability to work and manage relationship with diverse program

partners

• Possess strong interpersonal skills

• Be willing to travel within India

• A commitment to equality of opportunity for all people regardless

of race, class, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender (birth

or chosen), religion or background.

For further details please e mail: rodbeadles@...

Rod Beadles

Grant Development Manager

Elton AIDS Foundation

1 Blythe Rd. London, W14 OHG

Tel: 44 (0)20 7603 9996

Fax 44 (0)20 7348 48 48

www.ejafuk.com

e-mail: rodbeadles@...