Technical Director, HIV and AIDS

As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. 

All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.

Position Title: Technical Director, HIV and AIDS

Position Location: Nairobi

Region: Africa\East Africa

Requisition Category: International

Country Name: Kenya

City/Province: Nairobi

Job Grade Level: 172

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Application Deadline Date: 21 Dec 2012

Position Start Date: 01 Jan 2013

Position End Date: 31 Dec 2015

Program/Office Name: HIV/AIDS

Recruitment Priority: Need Immediately

Employee Type: Contract

Recruitment Status: Advertising in Progress

Requisition Num: 2012AFELLEN-92FBRS

Purpose of Position:

To provide senior technical leadership and coordination of global HIV and AIDS programming, policy and advocacy. This entails managing the HIV and Reproductive Health in Emergency Advisor, and working with the regions to provide technical oversight and coordination of our HIV & AIDS work. 

The global HIV and AIDS Technical Director will lead the implementation of the newly developed HIV strategy, development of programming standards, capacity building and emergency preparedness; and global representation in the area of HIV and AIDS. 

The position will need to collaborate with other sectors such as Church partnership for development, Education and Child Protection to co-own core project models and integrate HIV effectively with other sectors in order to contribute to the reduction of new HIV infections and mitigate the impact of AIDS in communities where WV is operational. 

The position holder should have HIV technical expertise in the Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) and HIV prevention programming. 

This person needs to be a real champion for HIV and an internal advocate to sustain and build on the gains reached by the Hope Initiative while developing momentum and support for HIV&AIDS across the organization as a means for achieving our child well being targets. 

The position will also need to be well connected with the child focused HIV community externally and be able to position WV as a leading child focused HIV implementer externally. 

The position will report to the Director for MCH HIV & ID and will work in close collaboration with the other teams and interest groups in the Global Health and WASH team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in HIV & AIDS programming, policies, procedures, guidelines, tools and standards (25%)
• Support regional and national offices by actvively participating in strategy development, scale up planning, program reviews/evaluations and capacity building initiatives related to HIV & AIDS to ensure high quality program implementation.
• Coordinate HIV&AIDS SMEs accreditation and orientation through GTR (25%)
• Champion the implementation of HIV project models including c-PMTCT and Expanded Prevention Model for children and youth, aligned with WV’s HIV&AIDS strategy and DADD. (20%)
• Represent World Vision with high level stakeholders on HIV & AIDS (UNAIDS, WHO, UNICEF, etc). Support advocacy (VCA and CVA linked to Child Health Now Campaign), partnerships, and representation in specific HIV, and HIV in Emergency areas, working closely with Learning and Partnerships colleagues. (10%)
• Champion the integration of HIV with other sectors. Encourage and facilitate the documentation of lesson learned, best practices and innovations in HIV. Contribute written materials on HIV-related issues for reporting, policy, advocacy, marketing and communications. (10%)
• Leads and manages the HIV & Reproductive Health in emergency Advisor and the HIV interest group. (10%)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required:

The position holder must have a postgraduate degree in public health with a focus on HIV, global health and/or infectious diseases.

Broad experience in the design and implementation of HIV & AIDS programming with specific experience in PMTCT and HIV prevention programming. Significant experiences in planning, monitoring and evaluation tools and standards used by international humanitarian agencies.

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in English and the ability to communicate cross-culturally and be sensitive to other cultures. 

Through their communications, the candidate must be able to explain, present, persuade and influence a wide variety of stakeholders including executives, institutional and private donors, and national and front line staff.

The candidate must have at least 10 years experience in leading and implementing HIV and AIDS and other public health programmes in least developed countries, of which a minimum of 5 years must be field-based experiences.

The candidate must have demonstrated ability to lead through networks, build consensus, and mentor other leaders across a broad range of professional disciplines.

The candidate should have extensive experience in and be an active member of international coalitions and multi-agency forums, have established network of partners in Interfaith, HIV and AIDS international NGOs, as well as bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors eg GFATM and PEPFAR.

Master Degree from a recognized university.

Preferred:

• MPH or the equivalent degree in social science.
• Proven ability to work towards integration through collaboration and vision sharing with other sectoral leaders, able to advocate internally to build on the gains reached by the Hope Initiative while developing momentum and support for HIV&AIDS across the organization as a means for achieving our child well being targets
• Extensive Training and facilitation skills
• High level conceptual and analytical skills, able to develop position papers as well as the ability to communicate with staff at various levels (from local to international level)
• Prefer experiences in HIV and AIDS programming, specifically related to PMTCT and HIV prevention programming in several least developed countries.
• Experience working in partnership with faith communities within a developmental settings
• Being a PLWHIV would provide credibility in this position and is an asset for this role.

WV encourages people living with HIV to apply

How to apply:

For specific details regarding the position, please refer to the full description and apply online here by the closing date. 

For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org. 

World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.

Aga Khan Foundation Policy and Partnerships Manager Job

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) focuses on a small number of specific social and economic development problems by forming (intellectual and financial) partnerships with organisations sharing its objectives. Most Foundation grants are made to grassroots organisations testing innovative approaches in the field. 

With a small staff, a host of cooperating agencies and thousands of volunteers, the Foundation reaches out to vulnerable populations on four continents, irrespective of their race, religion, political persuasion or gender.

AKF is part of the broader Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private, international, non-denominational development organisations that work to improve the welfare and prospects of people in the developing world, particularly in Asia and Africa. 

Its programmes are designed to bring a critical mass of economic, social and cultural activities to bear on a given area. Its projects encompass many of the determinants of the quality of life, including the natural and built environments in both urban and rural areas, food security, health, education, access to financial services and economic opportunity, as well as the cultural areas of traditional music, architecture and art.

In East Africa, AKF supports programming in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda that contributes to a better quality of life for hundreds of communities. 

Working in education, rural economic development, health, and civil society, AKF leverages its global experiences and partnerships to bring new ideas to East Africa.

The Policy and Partnership Manager for AKF in East Africa will be based in Nairobi and will report directly to the Regional Chief Executive Officer. 

This position is part of AKF’s core senior management team and would provide the successful candidate with an opportunity to shape the Foundation’s direction throughout East Africa. 

The Policy and Partnership Manager will be a key interface with all of AKF’s regional partners, including donors, government, civil society organisations, private companies, and sister agencies of the AKDN.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Facilitate dialogue on AKF’s strategic direction in coordination with other members of the senior management team;
• Build and maintain a broad network of external partnerships, effectively communicating AKF’s strategic direction and mobilising resources to fulfill the organisation’s mandate;
• Develop and distribute high quality reports, funding proposals, and communications materials that position AKF as a key development partner in East Africa;
• Distil key lessons from programming and develop a strategy for policy engagement with government, donors and other partners;
• Lead and mentor a team of programme officers.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum Masters Degree or equivalent in communications, public policy, international development or other relevant fields;
• Minimum 5 years experience in donor dialogue and communications, preferably in the field of international development;
• Experience in management, leadership and mentoring staff with a willingness to visit programmes in the field;
• Exceptional English communications skills, able to make strong presentations and produce high quality written reports.

The Aga Khan Foundation is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (www.akdn.org).

How to apply:

Candidates interested in this unique career opportunity with AKF should submit a cover letter, CV and the names and contact information of three professional referees by 10th January, 2013 , to the 

Regional Human Resource Manager, 

Aga Khan Foundation, East Africa, 

by e-mail to recruitment-akfea@akdn.org . 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Chandaria School of Business United States International University Certificate Program in Management and Innovation for Agribusiness Entrepreneurs Agribusiness Scholarships Offered

Chandaria School of Business

United States International University

Certificate Program in Management and Innovation for Agribusiness Entrepreneurs

Agribusiness Scholarships Offered

Apply now for the February 2013 Intake

USIU in collaboration with Michigan State University and the Global Business School Network is offering fully paid-up scholarships for the Certificate Program in Management and Innovation for Agribusiness Entrepreneurs.

Target: Leaders of farmer organizations; owner/managers of small and medium-sized businesses involved in agricultural product processing (e.g. Juice processing, dairy products processing), agricultural produce trade, distribution of farm inputs (e.g. stockists), producing or supplying agricultural in puts, crop or livestock production and other eligible players in the agricultural value chain.

Eligible candidates must be:

Small scale agribusiness entrepreneurs involved in a business with a minimum annual turnover of KES 640,000

At least one year of experience in running/managing a registered agribusiness.

The business must be actively seeking for opportunities in the agricultural supply chain.

The applicant should show proof of entrepreneurial ability and passion to grow the business.

Programme Duration: Four (4) weeks spread over four (4) months

Venue: Chandaria School of Business, United States International University

Female applicants are strongly urged to apply

For further in formation, please contact:

The Program Manager,

Certificate Program in Management and Innovation for Agribusiness Entrepreneurs

P.O. Box 14634-00800, 

Nairobi Kenya.

Tel: 3606606/6161 

Cell: 0707892499

Email: agribusiness@usiu.ac.ke

You may also download an application form at www.usiu.ac.ke/agribusiness

Applications must reach us on or before Monday, January 7,2012

Principal Job Vacancy

We are a fast growing boys High School, looking for a principal with proven leadership qualities to join and lead our team

The key responsibilities will be to:

• Take full charge of the day to day running of the whole institution
• Forge a deliberate and strong cooperation among the varied stake holders in the school to achieve results
• Assist the board and management in interpreting and executing the agreed strategic plan to yield target results in the institution

The ideal candidate:

• A male teacher with a minimum teaching experience of 6 years, 3 of which must have been in senior positions of school management
• A natural mature leader with clear and demonstrable track record in both academic and extra-curricular fields
• Having been a deputy head teacher/principal in a school with more than 200 students will be an added advantage

If you think you have what it takes, please submit your motivated application letter and detailed CV to the search coordinator at the following email address, with your full contacts patricknyanje@yahoo.com to be received not later than 24th December 2012.

Only qualifying candidates will be shortlisted and contacted for a face to face interview.