Consultant – Capacity Building Officer

  Position Code:                PHFI-CNST-2662

  Position Title:                 Consultant – Capacity Building Officer

No. of Positions:            1

Location:                          Mumbai, Maharashtra

  Duration of Position  :   09 months or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier

Brief on the Organization:

The Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) is working towards building a healthier India. It is helping to address the limited institutional and systems capacity in India by strengthening education and training, advancing research and technology and facilitating policy and practice in the area of Public Health.  PHFI is headquartered in New Delhi with national presence through its constituent units of regional Indian Institutes of Public Health (IIPHs) and Centers of Applied Research in core public health themes. The Foundation, established in 2006 as a public private initiative, is governed by an independent board comprising of senior government officials, eminent Indian and International academic and leaders, civil society representatives and corporate leaders. For more information, please visit the website www.phfi.org .

Project Brief:    

The Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) serves as a Sub-Recipient (SR) under the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) for the period April 2024 to March 2027, to implement key capacity-building initiatives under the National AIDS Control Program Phase V (NACP-V). The project officially commenced on May 1, 2024.

PHFI is responsible for implementing activities under three major components:

1. SR Activity Management HUB

2. Capacity Building – Central Region

3. Capacity Building – North Region

As the SR for the SR Activity Management HUB, PHFI will manage and coordinate sub-recipient activities and provide institutionalized oversight and technical support. This includes performance monitoring, financial management, risk mitigation, and facilitating capacity-building interventions. The HUB plays a critical role in ensuring horizontal integration at the SACS and NACO levels and acts as a central technical agency for strengthening community systems (CSS), DISHA, and community-led monitoring (CLM).

In the Central and North Regions, PHFI will directly implement capacity-building activities in line with the project agreement and work plans. These include training, technical assistance, and supportive supervision aimed at enhancing service delivery in HIV prevention, care, and support. The SR ensures effective resource management, collaboration with the Principal Recipient (PR) and stakeholders, and alignment of programmatic goals across all implementation sites.

PHFI’s role across these three components emphasizes accountability, technical excellence, and a coordinated approach to achieving the goals of the HIV program under GFATM.

Job Summary:

The Capacity Building Officer will play the role of implementing and supporting the initiatives under the GFATM Project (Central Region). The key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, supporting the Capacity Building Expert in the assessment of training institutions; ensuring timely and effective delivery of capacity building activities; ensuring logistical arrangements for the training programs;  coordination with respective SACS/DACS and training institutions for training plans, fund release and submission of UC and SoE; preparing timely reports (monthly/quarterly/annual); supporting in preparing capacity building plans; supporting in calculating training load; supporting in developing training calendars; supporting in management of data and information.

Deliverables:

The major duties and responsibilities will include:

• Support the implementation and coordination of capacity building initiatives under the GFATM Project (Central Region).
• Assist the Capacity Building Expert in the assessment, review, and coordination of training institutions and training partners.
• Ensure timely planning, execution, and monitoring of capacity building activities in accordance with approved work plans and project timelines.
• Coordinate with respective SACS/DACS, training institutions, and stakeholders for finalization of training plans and schedules.
• Facilitate logistical and administrative arrangements for training programs, workshops, meetings, and review sessions.
• Support the preparation and management of training calendars, participant nominations, training schedules, and related documentation.
• Assist in calculating training load, mapping training requirements, and tracking training coverage across project states and districts.
• Maintain regular communication and coordination with state and district stakeholders for smooth implementation of capacity building activities.
• Support data management, documentation, and maintenance of training-related records, databases, and MIS systems.
• Compile, analyze, and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports related to capacity building activities.
• Support preparation of presentations, analytical summaries, meeting notes, and other project-related documentation.
• Ensure timely submission of reports, training documents, attendance records, feedback forms, and supporting evidence.
• Assist in monitoring the quality and effectiveness of training programs and provide necessary follow-up support.
• Support implementation of project guidelines, financial procedures, and donor compliance requirements related to capacity building activities.
• Perform any other project-related assignments entrusted by the Capacity Building Expert/Project Leadership from time to time.

Qualification:

Essential: 

• Master’s Degree in Social Work/ Sociology/ Social Sciences or related field.  

Experience:

Essential:  

• At least 03 years’ experience with donor funded projects. Proven track record of professional, timely and high-quality consultancy assignments in the field of health sector.

Please note that the fee will commensurate with available skills and fitment of the incumbent as per the selection process.       

Interested and eligible candidates may send their updated CV to recruit@phfi.org and fill the application form – Application Form- Consultant – Capacity Building Officer (PHFI-CNST-2662) – Fill out form. Please mention the exact Position Code (PHFI-CNST-2662) in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Last Date of Receipt of Applications:  11 June 2026.
Remarks:

• Candidates are requested to refer PHFI website for position description & process for applying. Please note only those applications will be considered which are received as per instruction written on PHFI website.
• Candidates should have an excellent academic record, good communication skills, a commitment to high quality graduate / post-graduate education.
• Mere eligibility will not entitle any candidate for being called for interview.
• Persons employed in Government/Semi-Government Organization or Educational Institutions in India must apply through proper channel.
• PHFI reserves the right to fill or not to fill any or all available positions.
• The requirements of minimum qualification and/or experience may be relaxed in the case of candidates with outstanding credentials.
• No correspondence will be entertained from candidates regarding any delays, conduct & result of interview and reasons for not being called for interview.

“PHFI reserves the sole right to alter/modify/cancel the entire selection process or the position or the vacancy or to disqualify any candidature at any stage of the selection process”.

Women are encouraged to apply!