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May 1, 2009
Documentation Officer
Location: New Delhi, India Closing date: 1 May 2009 or ASAP
About us:
The Micro Insurance Academy is a Delhi-based Charitable Trust (NGO) dedicated to training, research, and advisory services for microinsurance units serving the poor. At present, we are the first and only institution dedicated to training community-based micro health insurance schemes in insurance domain knowledge.
We empower communities to protect livelihoods using the exciting financial tool of microinsurance. In a nutshell, “we help communities manage risks from the ground up.” Learn more about the Micro Insurance Academy and our work in microinsurance by visiting our website: http://www.microinsuranceacademy.org
About the Job:
The MIA is a rapidly expanding Indian NGO based in New Delhi. In order to keep pace with our fast growth, we seek to appoint a Documentation Officer. The incumbent will report to the Director (Operations), and will deal with all matters related to recording generic aspects of managing and implementing projects following the MIA model of community-based micro health insurance. Specific tasks include:
Of primary importance:
- Communicate with MIA staff members on various projects and teams at the MIA to collect, analyze, and synthesize information on their projects’ progress and results.
- Document and catalog the procedures for executing the various training projects at the MIA using a variety of communication tools and strategies, including graphic and visual aids, written reports, and presentations.
- Formulate guidelines, templates, and supporting documents to streamline project implementation, and aid team members in their responsibilities in the projects.
- Coordinate and consult with Directors and MIA staff to address issues of project variability, and to design resources that are congruent with the organization’s structure and project vision.
Other tasks:
- Maintain archives of current and prior project resources.
- Maintain a working knowledge of the various training and research projects at MIA.
- Review and update existing documentation on a consistent and regular basis to ensure functionality, relevance, and usability of these supplemental project resources.
Qualifications required:
- A commitment to MIA’s mission and values
- Extremely Detail-Oriented
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (Education, Teaching, Information & Library studies, Sociology etc).
- Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills, with a strong ability to disseminate and synthesize information for a wide variety of audiences.
- Proficiency in English. Hindi a plus.
- Highly-developed Organization Skills.
- Proficient Computer Skills (the MIA is transitioning towards an open-source environment)
- Ability to work independently, as well as in team-oriented settings.
Remuneration:
The MIA will offer a competitive package of salary and benefits commensurate with experience and skills. The package will be based on a base salary and a “loyalty bonus” for applicants staying longer than 18 months. This is purposely done to discourage applicants looking for a short term assignment from applying.
To Apply:
To apply, please be sure to follow the following simple instructions:
- Email CV and cover letter to hr@mia.org.in. No phone calls please.
- The subject line of your email should be “Documentation Officer Application”
- Please mention current and expected salary in your cover letter
- Please mention earliest possible start date in your cover letter.
