International Centre for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs (ICAP) - Kenya of Columbia University are working with local partners in partnership with the Ministries of Medical Services and Public Health and Sanitation to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services at provincial, district and health centre facilities. This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Applications are invited for the position of Program Associate.
Reporting to: Country Director and Unit Directors
Location: Nairobi
Overall Job Function:
The officer will assist the Country Director and Unit Directors in administrative and implementation aspects of the Program, particularly related to communication and public relations.
Key Responsibilities:
- To coordinate correspondence between the Ministry of Health, partners and other ICAP clients
- To coordinate invitations and representation at government and other meetings
- To coordinate quarterly meetings with the provincial administration
- To assist with presentations at various meetings
- To maintain ICAP’s photo databank
- To coordinate and assist with compilation and issuance of reports and publications
- To assist with public relations and liaison with ICAP partners and clients
- To assist with organization of ICAP special events
- To coordinate the monthly reporting from various departments for the Country Director’s review
- Maintain the diary and coordinate appointments for the Country Director
- Maintain confidential official donor correspondence and reports and communication with senior government officials
- Assist in the design and production of promotional materials
- Keep an updated contact list of partner organizations
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Management, PR or Communication or equivalent
- Experience in program management
- Strong management and reporting skills
- Computer literacy
- Team player
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Applications including a current CV, telephone number and at least three referees should be sent to the following address:
HR and Administration Manager
ICAP Kenya
P. O. Box 29840 00202
Nairobi
or to em2716@columbia.edu by 9th November, 2009. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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