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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Field Executive

REPORTING TO:                                          Project Coordinator & District Program Manager

WORKING AREA:                                        Kamrup (Metro & Rural) and Nalbari District

LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT:                     Fixed Term Contract

COMPENSATION:                                      Rs.20,000/- per month  +  travel allowance

The Centre for North East Studies & Policy Research (C-NES) in partnership with Population Council Consulting Private Ltd. (PC Consulting), is looking for Field Executive to implement a project that aims to support the pregnant women in their pregnancy journey by adapting, testing, and scaling up a digital marketplace approach.

The Field Officer will plan the field work along with District Program Manager, Kamrup and ensure that project activities and targets are achieved. He/She will ensure continuous monitoring and followup of the selected facilities/hospitals/nursing homes in the targeted area assigned for the project. The candidate will be responsible for representing C-NES and communicating with all coalition partners of the project, maintaining excellent relationships with all local partners, and ensuring partners are actively involved in achieving the project objectives.

Major Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development of project implementation.
  • Facilitate implementation of field level strategies and processes in alignment with overall project objectives.
  • Oversee field level implementation of the project in the assigned
  • Manage the day-to-day implementation and operations of the programme. 
  • Represent C-NES at different level meetings and liaison with different maternal health officials of the districts.
  • Record and maintain required data from the field on a day to day basis
  • Support in the preparation & submission of progress reports, best practices, success stories, Case Studies and any other report required by the senior project staff.

Key Working Relationships

  • Position reports and coordinates directly to and with: Project Coordinator & District Program Manager (e-SAATHI project)

Competencies

  • Ability to communicate effectively with team and stakeholders.
  • Should be able to work with health care providers and their beneficiaries.
  • Familiar with health program in the state and has in-depth understanding of the state health system and challenges.
  • Be the focal person in the district in implementing the project.
  • Honest, fair and objective in work.
  • Willing to travel extensively within the district and in other assigned districts as well.
  • Have proficiency in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.)
  • Cross-cultural communications, including ability to work in a bilingual environment (English, Assamese, Hindi).
  • Ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Good written and communication skills in both English & Assamese.

Languages Required: 

  • Fluency in English and Assamese – spoken, read and write for all official communication is essential.

                Remuneration: Rs.20,000/- per month consolidated on contractual basis for a period of 11                            months. TA/DA while on field duty @Rs.300/- per day for a maximum of 20 days in a month.

Education:

  • Graduate degree in Public Health /Social Work/Development studies/Rural Development/Rural Management/Women Studies

Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience, preferably working in implementation of Maternal and Child Health programs in Assam
  • Familiarity with health program in the state of Assam and has in-depth understanding of the state health system and challenges.
  • Demonstrable experience handling organizational assignments.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a cover letter justifying how you are fit for the position along with your resume (should not exceed 3 pages) by 7 July, 2023 to Email: officeasstguwahati@c-nes.org. The email should indicate the job title in the subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be invited to appear for interview/s (virtual/in-person).

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