HIV/AIDS Specialist

Vacancy Announcement

Post Title	HIV/AIDS Specialist
Post Level	NOC level
Location	Zanzibar, Tanzania
Type of Contract	Fixed Term
Vacancy No.	2014/13
Opening Date	15 July 2014
Closing Date	31 July 2014

Background

UNICEF Tanzania is recruiting a HIV/AIDS Specialist who under the supervision of the Chief, Field Office, Zanzibar, and with technical support of the Chief of HIV and AIDS, UNICEF Dar Es Salaam, will contributes to the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the UNICEF contribution to the UNDAP for HIV/AIDS in Zanzibar, with focus on prevention among adolescents and young key populations, eMTCT and HIV Care and Treatment for children.

Major Accountabilities

·         Provide technical assistance to Zanzibar Aids Commission (ZAC), MoHSW and MoEVT to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate evidence-based strategic plans, operational plans, guidelines and training tools that are relevant to the HIV response.

·         Deliver timely inputs to the UNDAP HIV/AIDS workplan, reviews and reports, based on agreed division of labour among participating UN Agencies, in close consultation with UNICEF Dar Es Salaam Office, to ensure a harmonized strategic approach between Zanzibar and Mainland.  

·         Oversee program implementation to NGO implementing partners, through regular review of program/financial reports and supportive supervision.

·         Provide technical assistance to the relevant national structures to improve the quality of eMTCT services for children, mothers and their partners in Zanzibar, ensuring linkages of key populations and their families into these services, working in close collaboration with H&N Specialist based in Zanzibar.

·         Provide technical assistance for communication for development (C4D) activities for HIV/AIDS and child related issues, as child health and nutrition, protection, education.

Expected Qualification and Experience

·         Advanced University degree in social sciences or studies related to HIV/AIDS and sexual reproductive health. Experience with social and behaviour change communication (SBCC) and gender would be an advantage.

·         3-5 years of work experience in HIV/AIDS programme planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; managing relationships with different partners; experience in working at a grassroots level, with key populations and in SBCC.

·         Fluency in Swahili and English, spoken and written.

UNICEF Competencies

·         Core Competencies: Communication, Working with People, Drive for Results     

·         Functional Competencies: Leading and Supervising, Formulating Strategies and Concepts, Analyzing, Relating and Networking, Deciding and Initiating Action, Applying Technical Expertise            

To Apply

§  If you meet the above profile, please submit your application along with a cover letter, an updated CV and a completed UN Personal History Form, indicating post title/vacancy number to The Human Resources Manager, UNICEF Tanzania Country Office, Dar Es Salaam, and send to hr.tanzania@unicef.org  indicating clearly Vacancy No. 2014/13 on or before the closing date of 31 July 2014

§  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

§  Applications not quoting the title and vacancy number will automatically be disqualified.

§  DO NOT attach copies of your certificates/diplomas.

§  No late application or telephone inquiries will be considered.

UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race,

gender or religion and without discrimination of persons with disabilities.

Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.

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