Job opportunities
Solidarity and Action Against The HIV Infection in India (SAATHII)
Job title : Senior Monitoring and Evaluation officer
Job code : SAATHII/GFATM PR HIV/SMEO - Delhi/0726/707
Employing organisation : Solidarity and Action Against the HIV Infection in India (SAATHII)
Project : GFATM PR HIV
Location : NEW DELHI
Number of positions : 1 position
Date of Issue : 2nd July 2026
Closing Date : 15th July 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.
About the Project: 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 by expanding its new model for a comprehensive continuum of care, from prevention to treatment, which will include
1. Strengthening and expanding Care and Support Centre’s (CSC 2.0), including the Elimination of Vertical Transmission of HIV and Syphilis (EVTHS).
2. Strengthening and expanding integrated HIV, tuberculosis, STI, syphilis, and viral hepatitis interventions among incarcerated individuals
Furthermore, this initiative will strengthen community systems and encourage community partners (key and affected population organizations and networks) to be involved in design, implementation, innovation, and monitoring, resulting in increased community ownership and reduced stigma.
A. Strengthening and Expansion of Care and Support Centre’s (CSC 2.0), including EVTHS:
The national program proposes transforming the current CSC to improve care and support services for priority PLHIV subgroups, as well as incorporating the EVTHS care cascade in accordance with NACO's revised strategy for meeting the second and third 95 UNAIDS fast-track targets. To strengthen care and support services, the project will work with both public and private ART centre’s to provide tailored care to the following priority PLHIV subgroups (including but not limited to): (a) Newly identified PLHIV yet to be initiated on ART; (b) Newly initiated on ART within the previous month; (c)PLHIV Missed ART Treatment (0-90 Days) and are LFU (more than 90 days); (d) PLHIV with more than 1000 copies/mL viral load and less than 200 cells/mm3 CD4 count;(e) PLHIV newly initiated on second-line or third-line ART;(f)HIV+ children, youth, and adolescents (aged 1.5 to 24 years); (g) HIV+ Pregnant and Lactating Women; (h) HIV Exposed Infants (HEI); (i) Discordant couples and index cases; (j) HIV+ high-risk groups and incarcerated population; (k)Co-infected individuals (TB, STI, HCV).
The project will also help to achieve the national EVTHS goal by providing a comprehensive cascade of services to HIV-positive pregnant and lactating women, as well as exposed infants, in accordance with national EVTHS guidelines. The cascade services include peer counseling, ART adherence monitoring, spouse testing, institutional births, post-delivery services, ARV prophylaxis, cotrimoxazole preventive therapy, infant feeding guidance, early infant diagnosis, family planning services, and syphilis-reactive positive pregnant women follow-up. The program will extend primary prevention efforts among adolescents and youths through collaborations with Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram and the Youth Affairs Department of SACS.
B. Strengthening and expanding integrated HIV, tuberculosis, STI, and hepatitis interventions among incarcerated individuals:
To reduce new infections among incarcerated populations, the project will employ a variety of approaches for comprehensive prevention education on sexual health, HIV, TB, STI, syphilis, and Viral hepatitis (VH), their routes of transmission, harm reduction and other prevention methods, and mental health issues. These strategies will be tailored to specific population groups, with an emphasis on early screening and treatment initiation.
The interventions will use different strategies for disease prevention and screening based on (i) inmate load, (ii) HIV positivity rates, and (iii) the availability of functional testing facilities and health care providers inside those prisons and other closed settings (P&OCS). The project will provide the comprehensive services in accordance with international (UNODC, WHO) and national (HIV/AIDS Act of 2017, Technical Guidelines) protocols to protect the rights and improve health access of incarcerated populations.
C. Community System Strengthening (CSS):
Community involvement in the HIV response in India is critical to meeting targets and fulfilling India's commitment to end AIDS by 2030. Community networks and organizations are uniquely positioned to interact with affected communities, respond quickly to their needs and problems, communicate with vulnerable and affected groups, monitor program implementation, and advocate for socio-legal benefits.
SAATHII will engage closely with HIV-affected and vulnerable community groups for the following purposes: (i) Build community ownership of the national program and strengthen the capacity of CBOs and Community Champions (identified in current phase under CSS initiative) for advocacy, monitoring and implementation; (ii) Strengthen and sustain an enabling environment through community-led monitoring, policy discussions, and advocacy; and (iii) Establish and strengthen networking, coordination, and partnerships among stakeholders, including government departments, and civil society organizations.
D. 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
Project Geography: SAATHII will implement the project in ten states and union territories for CSC and Prison components and 19KKs across India.
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Roles and Responsibilities:
The Senior M&E Officers (SMEO), each responsible for overseeing all states, play a pivotal role in ensuring effective monitoring and evaluation (M&E) practices within the project. Their responsibilities include:
At PR Level:
1. Support the M&E Director (M&ED), and Managers in the development of logical framework, and SOP.
2. Support Managers in ensuring smooth implementation of M&E activities of CSC 2.0, P&OCS, KK and CSS components at the SR and SSR level.
3. Assist the M&ED and Managers in the development, piloting and finalization of data recording and reporting tools and MIS system of the CSC 2.0, P&OCS, KK and CSS components.
4. Ensure smooth operation of the MIS systems, troubleshooting where needed in coordination with IT leads / vendor.
5. Ensure timely and proper data management (preparatory activities, compilation, analysis) towards monthly, quarterly and biannual accurate reporting to the NACO, and GFATM
6. Identifying and mitigating risks related to data quality, reporting, and overall M&E system implementation through routine analysis and presenting to the M&E and program team.
7. Preparation of dashboards and various analytical reports as needed for different stakeholders
At SR and KK Level:
1. Support the management of M&E staff of their respective SR and KKs.
2. Coordinate and conduct induction training of the M&E staff at SR and SSR levels and facilitate ongoing capacity building of the SR, SSR core and field teams towards ensuring accurate and timely data recording and reporting
3. Mentoring and ensuring smooth implementation of M&E activities and systems and adherence to guidance provided in M&E SOP by the SR and SSR teams.
4. Develop and implement rigorous data quality audits and assessments plans for efficient monitoring towards improving program data quality and promoting data utilization at the SR and SSRs levels
5. Provide mentoring and closely monitor SR and KK staff to ensure timely submission of reports and support in troubleshooting data collection, management, compilation, and analysis processes.
6. Conduct regular field and site visits to assess program and data quality, and measure data accuracy through data validation and triangulation
7. Support the SR for coordinating with SACS for aligning reporting with the government system; and streamline coordination with SACS for validating program data with the data reported in the government system.
Qualification Requirements:
The Senior M&E Officers are required to possess:
• A postgraduate degree in one of the following: demography, sociology, social work, public health, or a closely related discipline.
• M&E experience of at least six years in the public health or development sector, with HIV program experience preferred.
• Proficiency in data administration, analysis, and data quality evaluation, development of dashboards
• Solid analytic abilities and mastery of software for statistical analysis.
• Proficient in various languages and capable of functioning effectively in a multicultural setting.
• Willingness for extensive travel in all the states of project implementation.
• Ability to function and perform in a high-pressure situation
• Proficient in overseeing and delivering training to stakeholders and affiliated organizations.
·
Competencies:
• Advanced computer proficiency, including knowledge of platforms and software for data visualization, advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with IT-based tools, ODK tools and proficiency in utilizing these skills.
• Analytically inclined and have knowledge of at least one statistical application, conducting descriptive and basic inferential statistics.
• Proven capacity to operate independently as well as in a team in a multicultural, multifaceted environment.
• Profound commitment and dedication to the field of public health and the welfare of diverse marginalized communities;
• Readiness to accommodate flexible working schedules.
• Proficient interpersonal communication skills and effective collaboration performance.
• Readiness to undertake extensive travel to project implementation sites across the country, amounting to approximately 12-15 days per month.
• Commitment to a minimum of three years' engagement with the project/organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with a preference for proficiency in Hindi. ·
Remuneration: Salary will be commensurate with skills, qualifications, years ‘of experience, and current pay scale.
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, People living with HIV, TB Champions, women and individuals belonging to other vulnerable groups are encouraged to apply.
SAATHII provides a secular working environment and does not discriminate based on HIV or health status, religious or community affiliations, gender, or sexual orientation.
Other Benefits: SAATHII works on first, third and fifth Saturdays in a month. Second and Fourth Saturdays are holidays. Staff are eligible for PF, ESI and Gratuity as per the revised labour code. Staff are provided with Group Health Insurance coverage
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- SAATHII/GFATM PR HIV/SMEO - Delhi/0726/707.
Mandatory instructions: please complete the mandatory details in the following link – https://form.jotform.com/261821505650452
Please note application details not received through the link will not be considered for shortlisting.
In addition to above, Please complete the mandatory details in the following tabular format on the first page of the resume and send the aapplications by e-mail, and clearly specify the position title and job code.
• Name
• Age (as on 1st June, 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
Email to send applications : jobs_gfatm2024@saathii.org
Job Code must be mentioned in email subject : SAATHII/GFATM PR HIV/SMEO - Delhi/0726/707
Closing date : 15th July 2026
Important: 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. Please note that only shortlisted will be contacted.