JSI R&T India Foundation Job Description
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Position Name:
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Project Assistant
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Position Type:
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Full Time
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Company/Project:
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JSI R&T India Foundation/ Zero Dose UP
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Reporting to:
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Project Coordinator
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Location:
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Lucknow
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Background
JSI R&T India Foundation (JSI Foundation) is a not-for-profit organization, registered in 2014 under Section 8 of the Companies Act 2013. The mission of the JSI Foundation is to improve the health and well-being of vulnerable communities through innovative, evidence informed and replicable strategies in partnership with government, private sector and civil society. JSI Foundation works closely with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Women and Child Development, as well as state counterparts, leading CSR companies, and Global Fund to implement context specific and comprehensive public health programs in India.
Project Overview
Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state, plays a pivotal role in shaping the nation's public health landscape. Despite significant strides in Full Immunization Coverage (FIC), district-wide disparities persist, particularly in urban areas and among various religious groups. JSI Foundation is partnering with UNICEF on the project titled: Boosting Demand for routine immunization and reducing zero dose children in 11 districts of Uttar Pradesh. Focused on 11 districts, the project aims to ensure identification of the Zero Dose, drop out and missed children and linking them with age-appropriate immunization services by December 31, 2026. The project aims to identify and map 100% of zero-dose children, ensure that 50% identified vaccine resistant/hesitant families accept vaccination for their zero dose children. Project will also train 90% of identified community influencers for community mobilization, train 100% Frontline Workers on inter- personal communication and counselling skills to address vaccine avoidance behaviour of caregivers by December 31, 2026.
Job Summary
The Project Assistant will provide day to day administrative, HR, finance, and Procurement support to ensure the timely and efficient implementation of project activities at the state level and across the 11 intervention districts of Uttar Pradesh—Lucknow, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Jhansi, Hardoi, Ghaziabad, Farrukhabad, Firozabad, Mathura, and Etawah.
Specific Responsibilities:
HR Functions:
- Support the HR team in the recruitment process, including application screening, candidate coordination.
- Assist the HR team in employee onboarding including pre-joining documentation verification.
- Provide support for ESIC documentation and verification for district and sub-district teams.
- Maintain and regularly update HR records, ensure effective management and smooth functioning of the attendance software, and support the upkeep of compliance-related records.
- Support HR team in maintaining a database of staff who exit from the project, preparing separation checklists, and ensuring timely completion of handover and exit formalities.
Admin Functions:
- Assist the State Admin team in managing travel logistics and administrative arrangements, including hotel bookings, transport coordination, venue management, and travel reimbursements for staff.
- Support the State admin and program team in making purchase requisitions, obtaining quotations, preparing comparative statements, and procurement documentation in accordance with organizational procurement policies.
- Assist in basic IT coordination and troubleshooting, including support for email ID creation/access, laptop issues, and coordination with the IT support team.
Qualifications and Skills Required
JSI Foundation seeks a results-oriented individual with the ability to produce high quality deliverables, manage multiple concurrent tasks with multiple stakeholders, meet tight deadlines, and pay close attention to detail. The successful candidate is required to have:
- Post-Graduation or Graduation in Commerce or any related field.
- Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in project administration, HR coordination, finance support, MIS, and documentation in the development/public health sector.
- Strong knowledge of HR documentation, recruitment support, onboarding, and separation processes
- Good understanding of administration, procurement, vendor coordination, and finance documentation
- Hands-on experience in MIS management, dashboards, tracker development, and data reporting
- Good Communication skills in English, and Hindi with good understanding of MS Office.
Disclaimers:
JSI Foundation is committed to fostering a workplace that values fairness and respect. We ensure that all employees and applicants for employment are treated with dignity and provided equal opportunities in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, advancement, and other employment-related decisions. Our evaluations are based solely on relevant qualifications, such as experience, training, and overall fit for the role, in adherence to applicable laws. We are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
JSI Foundation is a child-safe organization, and the safety and well-being of children is a priority of our organization. We have robust engagement procedures to ensure that all staff are suited to work with the children served by our programs.
JSI Foundation is committed to provide protection against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment has a zero-tolerance for the same. All the individuals at our workplace are treated with equality and dignity. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.
Application Process
Please review the detailed Job Description and submit your application at the following link:
Your application should consist of the following:
- Detailed Resume
- Duly filled Application Form
Please note that the last date to apply for this position is Sunday, 24 May 2026. Only the shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.