Uganda: HIV/AIDS Co-ordinator
Save the Children (USA) is a non profit making organisation whose mission is to bring lasting positive change in the lives of children in need through out the globe. Save the Children Uganda Field Office is currently implementing a five year Food Security Program in Nakasongola district and is seeking to recruit competent professionals.
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Save the Children (USA) is a non profit making organization whose mission
is to bring lasting positive change in the lives of children in need through
out the globe.
Save the Children Uganda Field Office is currently implementing a five year
Food Security Program in Nakasongola district and is seeking to recruit
competent professionals to fill the following positions:
Position: HIV/AIDS Co-ordinator
Reporting to: Social Services Manager
Place of Work: Nakasongola District
Major Responsibilities:
· Guide the planning, coordination and implementation of
HIV/AIDS activities in the impact areas.
· Conduct basic capacity building for staff and other
partners in HIV/AIDS Programming.
· Co-ordinate and undertake regular and participatory
monitoring of HIV/AIDS activities.
· Prepare and submit written reports on regular and
timely basis on the progress of activities.
· Establish linkages with counterparts in and out of the
District Health Office and other Partners to support and strengthen
initiatives in HIV/AIDS.
· Collaborate with SC/US program sectors to ensure
integration and transfer of HIV/AIDS messages across programs in a
complimentary manner where funding allows.
· Provide technical support to Youth Officers.
· Represent SC/US at Local, National and International
fora.
· Participate in any reviews/assessment that contribute
directly or have HIV/AIDS Component.
· Perform any other related activities as may be
specified by the Supervisor and/or the Field Office Director.
Qualifications:
· A minimum degree preferably in Social work and Administration
(SWASA), Social Sciences or equivalent
· Background training in HIV/AIDS awareness and education
· Knowledge of BCC strategy development and implementation preferred
· Knowledge of how NGO's work
· At least 2yrs experience in project planning and management
including ability to handle multiple tasks and to problem solve
· Experience in training Supervising and guiding people individually
or in groups
· Excellent writing and communication skills
· Knowledge in MS Word and Excel
· Willingness to work in rural areas
Type of employment
· One year contract with possible renewal
Note: Women are encouraged to apply
Interested applicants please send your CV, credentials to the Admin/Human
Resource Coordinator, SC Office Makindye by 25th June, 2004.
Email: [email protected]