Handicap International is an international organisation specialised in the field of disability.
Non-governmental, non-religious, non-political and non-profit-making, it works alongside people with disabilities, whatever the context, in response to humanitarian crises and the effects of extreme poverty.
Handicap International implements programmes of assistance to persons and local organisations, inclusion programmes and programmes focusing on the fight against the main causes of disability.
It runs projects in almost 60 countries, with the support of a network of 8 national associations (Germany, Belgium, Canada, United-States, Luxembourg, United Kingdom and Switzerland)
Closing date: 12 Feb 2010
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
Job Context:
The Technical Advisor will be working for the Technical Resources Department of Handicap International within the Health and Prevention technical unit.
This unit deals with fours domains represented by technical advisors HIV, Diabetes, Neglected tropical diseases and mental health This Technical Advisor position is being recruited for the Disabling Diseases/HIV unit.
The needs within the Disabling Diseases unit are rapidly progressing with many new projects being implemented especially concerning HIV priorities.
At the end of June 2009 Health and Prevention technical unit portfolio included 36 (17 in HIV) projects in 20 countries. This position has been delocalised in East Africa (6 countries to be covered) to help support the Health and Prevention technical unit based in Headquarters in Lyon, France.
Job Description:
Challenges and goals:
The technical advisor will have technical responsibility for HIV projects (18 Health Project to follow) and enhance Handicap Internationals professionalism in the area of Disabling Diseases and guarantee the quality of the projects in his/her portfolio.
Externally you will identify opportunities for partnerships and project funding as well as internally ensure the quality of the projects and generally contribute to the quality of the human resources working in this area and in the region (in collaboration with the Field Programme Director and Head Office Human resources department). At least 50% of your time will be spent travelling.
Activities:
The technical advisor will ensure the quality of projects (relevance, effectiveness and coherence) and ensure that projects are adapted to technical policy as defined by the head of the technical unit.
He/she will also :
Non-governmental, non-religious, non-political and non-profit-making, it works alongside people with disabilities, whatever the context, in response to humanitarian crises and the effects of extreme poverty.
Handicap International implements programmes of assistance to persons and local organisations, inclusion programmes and programmes focusing on the fight against the main causes of disability.
It runs projects in almost 60 countries, with the support of a network of 8 national associations (Germany, Belgium, Canada, United-States, Luxembourg, United Kingdom and Switzerland)
Closing date: 12 Feb 2010
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
Job Context:
The Technical Advisor will be working for the Technical Resources Department of Handicap International within the Health and Prevention technical unit.
This unit deals with fours domains represented by technical advisors HIV, Diabetes, Neglected tropical diseases and mental health This Technical Advisor position is being recruited for the Disabling Diseases/HIV unit.
The needs within the Disabling Diseases unit are rapidly progressing with many new projects being implemented especially concerning HIV priorities.
At the end of June 2009 Health and Prevention technical unit portfolio included 36 (17 in HIV) projects in 20 countries. This position has been delocalised in East Africa (6 countries to be covered) to help support the Health and Prevention technical unit based in Headquarters in Lyon, France.
Job Description:
Challenges and goals:
The technical advisor will have technical responsibility for HIV projects (18 Health Project to follow) and enhance Handicap Internationals professionalism in the area of Disabling Diseases and guarantee the quality of the projects in his/her portfolio.
Externally you will identify opportunities for partnerships and project funding as well as internally ensure the quality of the projects and generally contribute to the quality of the human resources working in this area and in the region (in collaboration with the Field Programme Director and Head Office Human resources department). At least 50% of your time will be spent travelling.
Activities:
The technical advisor will ensure the quality of projects (relevance, effectiveness and coherence) and ensure that projects are adapted to technical policy as defined by the head of the technical unit.
He/she will also :
- train regional staff, monitor projects, oversee capitalisation work and participate in field missions of expertise.
- Communicate internally and externally on Handicap International’s know-how and experience in the domain of Disabling Diseases.
- Validate job profiles for key jobs and participate in the recruitment of staff.
Candidate Profile:
Mandatory:
Mandatory:
- A minimum of 3 years experience in developing countries
- At least 4 years experience in management coordination and/or in follow-up of HIV projects in developing countries.
- Proven capacities in project management and writing projects and proposals.
- Capacity to build networks and manage partnerships.
- Ability to train and share technical knowledge.
- Overall knowledge in the fields of prevention, comprehensive care and support to people living with HIV/AIDS.
- Expertise level of Knowledge of People with disabilities
- Public health experience and diploma
Required Language Skills:
- Fluency in written and spoken English and French is obligatory
How to apply
Please send resume and covering letter with the reference: TAPHKL to:
Handicap International - 14, avenue Berthelot - 69361 LYON CEDEX 07
by Email : recrut05@handicap-international.org
or by our website : www.handicap-international.fr
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