Job Opportunities:
Solidarity and Action Against The HIV Infection in India (SAATHII)
Job designation : Regional Programme Officer - Kshamta Kendra
Job Code : SAATHII/GFATM PR HIV KK/RPO-Delhi/0326/689
Location : Delhi
Date of Issue : Mar 17, 2026
Closing Date : Mar 30, 2026
About SAATHII: Solidarity and Action Against the HIV Infection in India (SAATHII), a registered non-profit organization, was founded with a vision for universal access to healthcare, justice, and social welfare for socio-economically marginalized women and children, communities impacted by the HIV/AIDS and TB epidemics, and groups marginalized on account of their sexuality and/or gender identity in India. Headquartered in Chennai, with nine branch offices across the country, SAATHII works towards universal access through information dissemination, networking, operational research, advocacy, training, and other technical assistance.
SAATHII has been chosen as one of the principal recipients (PR) of the Global Fund's (GF) HIV programs for 2024-27. The project's overarching goal is to contribute to the national goal of ending AIDS by 2030. SAATHII will assist the National AIDS Control Program (NACP) in meeting the UNAIDS fast track goals of 95-95-95.
About Kshamta Kendra: In the current phase of the GF funding 2024-27, in collaboration with NACO and the respective SACS Offices, SAATHII has established 19 Kshamta Kendra (KKs) across India. Kshamta Kendra (KKs) are capacity building hubs that have been selected to train the prevention cadre under NACP. The prevention cadre include the staff of Core Group Targeted Intervention (TI) projects, and Link Workers Scheme (LWS) projects. The Core Group TI projects cater to FSW, MSM, PWID, and Hijra/Transgender persons. The LWS projects cater to the at-risk population in the rural areas. The 19 KKs cater to all the 36 states and union territories across the country.
About the position “Regional Program Officer - KK (RPO-KK)”: Towards providing technical support to the KKs in the northern region, SAATHII is seeking an experienced individual with proven expertise in HIV prevention projects, particularly with substantial experience working with TI core and bridge populations.
The ideal candidate should have:
• Strong experience in stakeholder coordination, especially with SACS offices in the respective region of application.
• Demonstrated ability to provide mentoring support and develop high-level technical documents.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the designated region to provide technical support to KKs and liaise with SACS.
Specific Job Responsibilities:
Regional Program Officer - Kshamta Kendra (RPO-KK):
The Regional Program Officer (RPO-KK) will oversee operations in Northern India from Delhi and will report to the National Program Specialist (NPS-KK).
Roles and Responsibilities:
The Regional Program Officer - KK will be responsible for the following:
• Support the NPS-KK in overall management and oversight of the Kshamta Kendra (KKs)
• Support in revising the existing training modules for TI and LWS project staff
• Support the KKs in planning and conducting training of TI (core and bridge populations) and LWS projects staff
• Monitor the quality of training that the KKs are imparting by assessing the training data and provide guidance and technical assistance to the KKs towards improving training quality
• Track training target achievement and assist the KKs in overcoming any roadblocks in achieving the targets
• Assess the performance and availability of the Master Trainers and accordingly coordinate with SACS for conducting refresher training for the Master Trainers
• Ensure that the KKs are able to utilize the Master Trainers to carryout on-site supportive mentorship visits to TI projects who require additional support
• Ensure compliance to GF, NACO, and organizational policies and systems
• Conduct regular program-finance review of their respective KKs
• Ensure their respective KKs are able to submit timely high-quality reports to PR and SACS
• Support KKs in stakeholder coordination and management
Qualifications, Experience, and Skill-set:
• Postgraduate in health, social work, sociology, psychology, or its equivalent with at least five years of relevant experience in health and development sector (graduate candidates with significant experience of working with FSW, MSM, PWID, Hijra/Transgender persons, and bridge populations will also be considered)
• Understanding of the national HIV program is essential
• Experience of working on HIV projects with in-depth technical knowledge of HIV prevention, care, support, and treatment services
• Proven ability at Project / Program Manager level, managing multi-state complex projects with tight deadlines and ambitious targets
• Ability to manage multiple partners, and engage with stakeholders from various sectors of government, civil society and communities at national to sub-district levels
• Excellent Oral and written communication skills in English. The candidates should have excellent oral and written communication skills in at-least one or two of the languages spoken in the region for which they are applying for
• Familiarity with M&E and research, and experience using M&E data in program management
• Sound computer skills, including use of Internet, MS Office™ software, and data analytics
• Ability to work independently and as a team player in a complex multicultural environment
• Proven track record of being a successful mentor to individuals, teams, and organizations
• Proven ability to develop high level technical report and ensure timely submission to donors and stakeholders
• Willingness to be based in the location they are applying for and work from office, and travel extensively to project implementation states (12-15 days/month)
SAATHII works on first, third and fifth Saturdays in a month.
Remuneration: Salary will be commensurate with skills, qualifications, years ‘of experience, and current pay scale.
Application Process:
Instructions to apply:
Mandatory: Applications/ CV’s (In English with a supporting cover letter) should be sent by e-mail to jobs_gfatm2024@saathii.org, and clearly specify the position title and job code.
Mandatory: In addition to above, please complete the mandatory details in the following link –
https://form.jotform.com/260751124184452
Please submit a comprehensive CV in English with a supporting cover letter. Please complete the mandatory details in the following tabular format on the first page of the resume.:
• Name
• Age (as on 1st March, 2026)
• Highest education qualification
• Total work experience in relevant field
• Years of experience in the Global Fund funded project at Principal Recipient level (if applicable)
• Present organization
• Present designation
• Current location
• Permanent address (if different from current location)
• Email ID
• Mobile No
• Gender
• Current monthly Salary (CTC)
• Expected monthly Salary (CTC)
• Notice Period
SAATHII seeks qualified and experienced applicants who can work in a multicultural environment with diverse teams of people from diverse religious and language backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities. SAATHII provides a secular working environment and does not discriminate based on HIV or health status, religious or community affiliations, gender, or sexual orientation.
Qualified applicants who are HIV-affected, women, and/or belonging to sexual/gender minority populations are encouraged to apply.
Email to send applications : jobs_gfatm2024@saathii.org
Job Code must be mentioned in email subject : SAATHII/GFATM PR HIV KK/RPO-Delhi/0326/689
Closing date : 30th March 2026
Please send your CV and cover letter as attachments. Avoid writing a cover letter in the email body. The position title and job code must be mentioned in the email subject.