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Senior Associate- Gender and Health - India Health Action Trust (IHAT) Senior Associate- Gender and Health About IHAT: India Health Action Trust (IHAT) was established in 2003 as a Charitable Trust with a vision to meaningfully impact the lives of vulnerable and marginalised people by addressing health and social inequities. IHAT focuses on reducing these inequities by developing comprehensive, sustainable programs to improve population health. Since its inception, IHAT has closely collaborated with the Government of India and state governments including Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi, and Bihar to achieve critical public health goals. Our work emphasises prevention and control of HIV and tuberculosis, advancing Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health (RMNCH) outcomes, improving maternal and child nutrition, and strengthening health systems. Through program science, we optimise and scale public health programs, partnering with governments and communities. Team Lead- Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Travel Requirements: 40% travel is expected Job Summary : Senior Associate-Gender and Health will support the implementation of IHAT s GenEqual project and Gender Equality Strategy. The Associate will work with the Team Lead- Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) and program teams on integrating gender, equity, and inclusion principles into health programs and organisational operations. About GenEqual Project: GenEqual is a community-led, gender-responsive fellowship program that aims to strengthen HIV interventions for young key and vulnerable populations (KVPs) in Delhi, India through a fellowship programme. The project targets urban HIV vulnerabilities and gender inequalities through a lateralised, inclusive health approach. GenEqual aims to empower 12 young fellows (age groups of 18-29 years) from key populations- People Who Inject Drugs (PWIDs), Transgender (TG), Female Sex Workers (FSW), Men having Sex with Men (MSM) to lead gender-responsive and inclusive HIV interventions. This role offers an opportunity to work with diverse stakeholders, contribute to meaningful change, and develop deep expertise in gender and health programming. The position requires extensive travel in NCR and occasional travel to other states. Key Responsibilities: 1. Programmatic and Technical Support Work on the implementation and monitoring of GenEqual and IHAT s Gender Equality Strategy. Support the integration of gender, equity, and inclusion principles into project planning, implementation, and evaluation. Prepare technical content for workshops, training materials, briefs, presentations, and knowledge products for GenEqual. 2. Research, Documentation, and Reporting Support research and learning activities to generate evidence and best practices in gender and health. Assist in developing reports, event documentation, case studies, and success stories for internal learning. Maintain a repository of gender-related knowledge resources, tools, and guidelines. Support the preparation of presentations and communication materials for internal and external dissemination. 3. Capacity Building and Advocacy Coordinate logistics and provide support for gender sensitisation workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder consultations. Assist in stakeholder engagement, including government, community-based organisations, and civil society. Participate in advocacy campaigns and knowledge-sharing events to promote gender equity in health. 4. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Support the development and use of gender-sensitive indicators and tools for program monitoring and evaluation. Assist in data collection, analysis, and visualisation to track gender outcomes and inform program decisions. Contribute to periodic progress reviews, learning agendas, and program adaptations. 4. Operational and Administrative Support Coordinate meetings, maintain documentation, and follow up on action items in support of organisational goals. Provide administrative support for event planning, procurement, and financial processes related to gender initiatives. 5. Other Responsibilities Undertake additional tasks as assigned by the organisation to support IHAT s mission Work Experience: 5 years of relevant work experience in gender equality, public health, or development programming. Candidates with experience in managing Fellows or interns will be preferred. Desirable: Experience working in gender equality initiatives, youth and marginalised populations (e.g., Transgender individuals, Sex Workers, LGBTQIA communities) and in urban health settings is a plus) Master s degree in social sciences, gender studies, public health, development studies, or a related field. Key Competencies: Gender and Inclusion Knowledge: Understanding gender equality concepts, social inclusion, and rights-based approaches. Coordination and Teamwork : Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team and manage multiple tasks efficiently. Analytical Skills: Adaptability: Willingness to travel, work in dynamic environments, and contribute to innovation in programming. We will be following a systematic selection process to fill this position based on experience, competency and suitability. Shortlisting for the posts will take place soon after the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. If you have not heard from us within six weeks of the closing date, please assume that the current IHAT positions are unable to accommodate you at the moment. It is also not possible for us to provide you with specific feedback because of the volume of applications we receive. IHAT does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or other fees in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Team Leader / Senior Specialist Facility Strengthening (Internal Staff Only)
