Regional NPP Coordinator – Africa

October 20, 2009 | Posted by admin | 318 views

International HIV/AIDS Alliance
The mission of the International HIV/AIDS Alliance is to support communities to play a full and effective role in the AIDS response.

Closing date: 06 Nov 2009
Location: – Various -

Based in Eastern or Southern Africa with regular travel within Africa

RC/NPP/001

The mission of the International HIV/AIDS Alliance is to support communities to play a full and effective role in the AIDS response. Our vision is a world in which people do not die of AIDS. Since 1994, the Alliance and its partners have supported over 3,000 projects, in over 40 countries, reaching millions of people.

The International HIV/AIDS Alliance has developed a new post in the Africa team to manage a varied and interesting portfolio of work. This new position Regional NPP Coordinator: Africa, will work with regional and national partners to support the work of the National Partnership Platforms (NPP). S/he will focus on programme development, management and quality assurance of the NPPs in sub-Saharan Africa S/he will support the Regional Programmes Manager: Africa on regional representation, and in-country programme facilitation, new programme development and providing advice on Africa programme related team matters. S/he will work closely with the regional partners which form part of the programme to support NPPs within the agreed framework of this EC-funded programme.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter with demonstrable relevant work experience within the region or in a developing country context and have a sound understanding in a relevant field (HIV/AIDS, public health, sustainable development, or human rights). Additionally, s/he will have extensive experience of African NGO support at the field level.

The successful candidate must have proven experience of programme development and management, and working with a variety of stakeholders and have proven experience of strategising and developing government, multilateral and donor relationships. S/he must also have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Good oral and written communication skills in French are desirable.

The International HIV/AIDS Alliance is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community. Qualified people living with HIV are particularly encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Please see the Alliance website for the person specification and job description for full details of the role.

To apply for this post please go to the Alliance website: Alliance website
Please make sure you include the reference RC/NPP/001 on the subject line of your e-mail when you send your application.

Application deadline: 6 November, 2009
Interviews expected: 30 November, 2009

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