Project Officer (Systems - IT) International Planned Parenthood Federation - New Delhi, India

Job Title:		Division:
Project Officer (Systems - IT) (Contractual ending June 2014)		Finance and IT (Cluster D)
Location:	Responsible to:		Date:
New Delhi	Director (Finance and IT)		September 2012
1.   JOB PURPOSE
To enhance the effectiveness and operational efficiency of IPPF South Asia Region (SAR) by overseeing the design and implementation of IT systems, procedures and processes across the Region.
2.   KEY TASKS
1.     Coordinate and be responsible for the Regional Strategy on IT system design, strengthening and deployment (including review and development of overall as well as country-specific strategies) in the Member Associations (MAs) and at the South Asia Regional Office (SARO). 2.     Plan, implement and monitor performance of all IT systems in terms of: a)     Deployment and utilization of resources b)     Development of people c)     Deployment and stabilization of systems and processes d)     Reach e)     Quality f)      Cost g)     Time 3.     Develop and disseminate guidelines, policies, standards and technical tools relating to IT system across the Region. 4.     Be responsible for the up-gradation of knowledge and skills of people engaged with IT systems strengthening and deployment of integrated solutions. In doing so, a)     Bring together and make available the knowledge of various actors in the field of overall IT system (including hardware, software, networking, security systems, etc.), and b)     Coordinate IT system strengthening-related training for SARO and MA staff and volunteers. 5.     Be the focal point for IT systems design, strengthening and deployment in the Region, the IPPF Central Office (CO), London and SAR MAs. 6.     Build and reinforce external relationships, coalitions and participate in conferences, events, etc. 7.     Ensure that any IT intervention in an MA in the Region is undertaken in collaboration with the concerned Director in SARO. 8.     Provide feedback periodically to the Management Group (MG) at SARO and any other relevant body/agency. 9.     Undertake any other reasonable tasks/duties as may be requested from time to time.
3.   RESPONSIBILITIES
a)   Staff responsibilities carried out by the job holder.       IT function of One Executive and Facility Management Service (FMS) provider.
b)   Financial responsibilities carried out by the job holder.
Responsible for the financial allocation on IT system design, implementation and strengthening under the overall guidance of the Director (Finance and IT)
c)   Advisory responsibilities carried out by the job holder.
·         Advise the Regional Director, Directors and Programme Officers (POs) at SARO on IT system related initiatives. ·         Advise the MAs in the Region on IT system related initiatives.
4.   EDUCATION and QUALIFICATIONS
Post-graduate degree in Management or computer application or any other professional degree.
5.   PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
·         Minimum five years’ experience in IT system design, strengthening and implementation in a large entity. ·         Knowledge and experience of working with multi-sector teams in deploying and/or operationalising organization-wide IT solutions. ·         Knowledge about and working with bespoke and COTS solutions. ·         Thorough technical knowledge on IT system strengthening issues.
6.  ABILITIES/SKILLS
·         Extension motivation (reaching out) ·         Project management ·         Planning ·         Innovative and creative thinking ·         Goal setting ·         Execution ·         Problem-solving ·         Interpersonal skills—listening, responding and relating with respect, empathy and congruence ·         Group building ·         Communication (both oral and written) ·         Training and facilitation skills
7.   PERSONAL COMPETENCIES
Rights-based and gender-sensitive perspective. Ability to maintain confidentiality. ·         Awareness of and sensitivity to a multi-cultural environment. ·         Ability and willingness to travel internationally – 60-65 travel days (approximately) in a year.

This position is open to individuals with a Postgraduate Degree in Management or computer application or any other professional degree and at least five years’ relevant experience.  For details please see the job description. 

 

Minimum annual gross salary for the above position is Rs. 1,315,800. 

 

The Closing date for receipt of applications is 28^th September 2012.

 

Applicants should e-mail their detailed resume in the attached bio-data form to gdkapoor@ippfsar.orgmentioning the post applied for in the subject line.  Applications not received in the attached bio-data form are liable to be rejected. 

 

Applications are particularly welcome from candidates openly living with HIV and AIDS. 

 

IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity. 

 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.