PROGRAM OFFICER
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The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and Allied Trusts are renowned non-profit social organizations founded by the members of the Tata family. In line with the founding Trustee’s vision of nation building and of providing humanitarian assistance to improve the quality of life of the people of India, the Trusts support innovative enterprises for development through need-based grants to voluntary organizations, educational and cultural institutions and individuals. The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and the Allied Trusts have a fairly extensive portfolio focusing on enhancing the quality of life and creating and enhancing opportunities for all. Its portfolio currently has over 350 projects with an annual grant budget of around Rs 2,000 mn. The Trust places special emphasis on such areas as Natural Resource Management and Rural Livelihoods; Education; Health; Urban Poverty & Livelihoods; Civil Society, Governance and Human Rights; and Media, Art & Culture. The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust has been known for promoting pioneering institutions like the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai; the Tata Memorial Centre for Research and Treatment, Mumbai; the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai; the National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore; and the National Centre for the Performing Arts, Mumbai. |
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| The Trusts wish to recruit two Program Officers each in the |
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a. Health Portfolio
b. Education Portfolio |
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- Health : The Health portfolio at the Trusts expects to have annual disbursements of the order of Rs 350-400 mn for the next two to three years and handles about 100 grantees located all over India. The portfolio focuses on four thrust areas: non-communicable diseases; community health, particularly focusing on women and children; mental health, disability rehabilitation and mainstreaming; and Indian Systems of Medicine.
- Education : The Education portfolio at the Trusts expects to have an annual disbursement of Rs 350-400 mn for the next two to three years and handle over 100 grantees across the country. The portfolio focuses on child -centered education and has identified thrust areas pertaining to improvement of access to education for children, particularly girls from marginalized communities (tribals, Dalits, minorities); improvement of school education in the public education system; and education of adolescents. The Trusts also focus on specific aspects of higher education.
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Over five (5) years work experience in the Development Sector. |
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A post-graduate degree in social work/rural management or a relevant discipline from a reputed institute/university. |
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The capacity to work independently, take initiative and recommend as well as monitor projects. |
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The position will be based in Mumbai/New Delhi; Program Officers are expected to travel extensively in the geographic region assigned to them. |
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The program officer is responsible for identifying prospective grantees; assessing and responding to grant proposals and preparing recommendations for funding. She/He will also be expected to develop and maintain close working relationships with other donors and with leaders in civil society, academic institutions and government. |
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The applicant should submit his/her curriculum vitae along with a one-page note which briefly outlines what s/he sees as the priorities in the Health/Education sector and how his/her skills will help address these key issues and build on the Trusts’ Health/Education portfolio. Please provide two references.
Remuneration will be based on the candidate’s previous experience and qualifications. |
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Please apply by September 30, 2008 to:
Program Leader
Sir Dorabji Tata Trust & Allied Trusts
Bombay House
24, Homi Mody Street
Mumbai 400 001
E-mail: sdtt@sdtatatrust.com |
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Only those candidates who are short-listed will be acknowledged. |
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