Senior Manager – Bridge Population

Senior Manager – Bridge Population

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Manager- Bridge Population

Department: Program Implementation (GFATM Project)

Based in location: New Delhi

Reporting to: Director (Programme and Strategic Partnerships)
Grade: E

Duration of the project: Till March 2027

Level Of Contact With Children: 2 (Sporadic & Occasional contact with children) : The position holder shall be responsible to adhere & work within the ambit of Plan India’s Child Protection & Gender Equality Policies.

About Plan India

Plan India is a nationally registered non-profit organization that aims to advance children’s rights and equality for girls, thus creating a lasting impact in the lives of vulnerable and excluded children, their families, and communities. Since 1979, Plan India has improved the lives of millions of children by providing them access to quality education & healthcare services, a healthy & secure environment, livelihood opportunities, and participation in important life decisions.

Background
Plan India shall be implementing Phase II of Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) supported One Stop Centres program under the grant cycle April 2024- March 2027. In phase I, GF grant cycle April 2021- March 2024, under the guidance of NACO, 74 One Stop Centres (OSC) for KP (Transgender persons & People who inject Drugs) and bridge population (BP) have been established as person-centred and resource effective approach to deliver an integrated HIV prevention- care cascade services to new and uncovered key and bridge population, that were beyond reach of traditional HIV programs, thereby eliminating facility navigation bottlenecks and contributing towards improved individual as well as community level health outcomes. These one stop centres have been positioned strategically at locations after due consultations with the SACS/DAPCU and the community members.
The advertised job is for the position of Senior Manager- Bridge Population, who shall be
responsible for designing and implementation of 34 BP OSCs across 16 States in India.

Key Functions and Responsibilities

  1. Lead the technical design and implementation of project strategies, create a realistic and donor-responsive timeline, and continuously evaluate project progress towards achieving organizational strategic goals;
  2. Be fully conversant of issues related to Bridge population (along with knowledge about other at risk populations) and aware of the related global best practices;
  3. Identify all the State and National level social protection schemes for the Bridge Population and guide the field team in order to ensure maximum client linkages in the field.
  4. Provide technical leadership to project staff and partners in support of project objectives;
  5. Actively advocate and collaborate with NACO/line Departments and all other development partners working on HIV related issues, to ensure that program aligns with Country’s 95:95:95 targets and Plan India’s organizational mission and vision;
  6. Ensure that the project best practices and lessons learned are shared with both internal as well as external stakeholder for dissemination.
  7. Utilize a participatory approach to developing and updating the project guidelines as per changing needs of the project, ensuring programmatic directions are technically sound, evidence-based, and consistent with national and international standards.
  8. Oversee technical assistance and capacity building of local partners in support of a sustainable impact.
  9. Assist the Project Director in the successfully programmatic and technical implementation of the project including the timely completion of high-quality work plans, accurate reports, and other mandated deliveries as agreed with donor.

Responsibilities/Job Description
Program planning, management, monitoring and oversight

  • Support the formulation of an implementation strategy and define roles/responsibilities of all OSC Staff members under the project.
  • Ensure timely execution based on the work plan defined with the Global Fund;
  • Assess the programmatic impact and oversee the appropriateness and the accuracy of methods used to verify progress and the results;
  • Oversee and coordinate programmatic and financial management of the grant;
  • Ensure timely audits of GFATM sub-recipients;
  • Establish working procedures related to the management of the grant and oversee their compliance during the duration of the program;
  • Ensure proper coordination with the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) and other in-country stakeholders, and with other cooperating partners to ensure harmonized support, in particular on initiatives to strengthen National systems and processes;
  • Ensure timely submission of financial and narrative reports to the Global Fund;
  • Oversee timely preparation of reports for the organization and the Local Fund Agent (LFA);
  • Conduct visits to regions and districts sites to undertake onsite data verification for quality assurance of the program.
  • Collaborate with NACO/other line Departments and all other development partners working on HIV related issues, to ensure that program aligns with Country’s 95:95:95 targets; and overall Plan India’s vision as an organization.

Ensure facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing

  • Oversee trainings for Project staff on program management;
  • Disseminate best practices for management of projects at the local level and share experience/ best practices within organization and with other stakeholders.
  • Access global best practices, share them with other local and international stakeholders and ensure their incorporation into the project design process.

Partnership and resource mobilization

  • Coordinate and build partnerships with Technical Partners as well as with stakeholders to ensure transparent and effective implementation of the program;
  • Maintain effective partnership with government and regional institutions, implementing partners and Plan India colleagues to exchange critical and technical information and resolve program/ project implementation issues to ensure results are achieved as planned;
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners, stakeholders and clients to advocate and promote organizational and program issues;
  • Submit recommendations for resource mobilization to encourage donor interests;
  • Establish dialogue with donors, partners and other stakeholders to maintain effective working relationships, sustain interests and cooperation.

Expected Competencies
Individual Competencies

  • Demonstrates integrity by modelling Plan India’s values and ethical standards;
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;

Functional Competencies
Knowledge Management and Learning

  • Promotes knowledge management and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example;
  • Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas and applies newly acquired skills.

Development and Operational Effectiveness

  • Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
  • Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development program and projects, mobilize resources;
  • Ability to formulate and manage budgets, manage contributions and investments, manage transactions and carry-out financial analysis & reporting;
  • Ability to implement new systems and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change;
  • Ability to identify creative, practical approaches to overcome challenging situations;
  • Experience with NGOs and development aid organizations;
  • Strong IT skills, web-based management systems;

Management and Leadership

  • Builds strong relationships with project staff, focuses on impact and result driven program implementation and responds positively to feedback;
  • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
  • Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills;
  • Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
  • Excellent negotiation, managerial and analytical skills;
  • Sensitivity to the range of professional perspectives of the supervised staff.
  • Ability to multitask with ease, adapting to frequently changing priorities;
  • Strong negotiating and conflict resolutions skills.

Required Skills and Experience
Education

  • Master’s Degree or equivalent in Medical and/or Public Health, Management or related field.

Experience:

  • 10+ years of professional experience in leading and implementing development programs focused on HIV/AIDS.
  • Experience in planning, programming, monitoring and evaluation of projects;
  • Experience in building and management of partnership with national programs and other donors;

Desirable:

  • Previous Experience of working with H/TG, PWUD/PWID, PLHIV and Sex Workers.
  • Previous experience of managing Global Fund funded health programs.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the health context and structural issues in India including socioeconomic, institutional and policy issues that are related to essential services in HIV prevention and Care.

Language:

  • Fluency in Hindi and English with good verbal and written skills.
  • Knowledge of other local/Regional Indian Languages will be a strong asset.

Compensation and Employment

Plan is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply. Our policies and procedures reflect our commitment to child rights and child protection.

HOW TO APPLY?
Please send us your updated resume (Word Format only) along with a suitability note for the position of “Senior Manager- Bridge Population” at planindiacareers@planindia.org.Please mention “Senior Manager- Bridge Population ” in the subject line.
Applications are being assessed on a rolling basis and Considering the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Last date to apply 5 Oct 2025