1. Regional HIV Knowledge Management Coordinator
2. Project Accountant
3. Administrative Assistant
Southern Africa HIV and AIDS Information Dissemination Service (SAfAIDS) is a regional NGO based in Pretoria, South Africa. The organisation’s mission is to promote effective and ethical development responses to the epidemic and its impact through HIV/AIDS knowledge management, capacity development, advocacy, policy analysis and documentation. SAfAIDS is looking for three highly skilled individuals to join its dynamic team.
1. Regional HIV Knowledge Management Coordinator
The Regional HIV Knowledge Management Coordinator will support the development of the regional knowledge management platform (hivsouthernafrica.info) and coordinate K4Health activities in Lesotho, Botswana and Swaziland. The Individual is expected to develop and maintain a regular flow of high-quality content on the e-platform and other user-friendly distribution channels as well as capacity build stakeholders in the use of web platforms for information dissemination at regional and national levels. The position would be based within the SAfAIDS Office, in Pretoria, with occasional travel in the region.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Knowledge Management, Information Sciences, Health Education or similar field
- Knowledge and experience in managing current HIV or reproductive health programs/services
- Demonstrated leadership in partnership building
- Solid background in managing/utilizing ICT tools, in particular web-based e-discussion
- Experience with e-learning platforms, an asset
- Experience with information and knowledge management and dissemination preferred
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, research, writing and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness and ability to be flexible, to work independently, and to shift gears depending on changing priorities and deadlines.
- Strong service and detail orientation.
2. Project Accountant
This post requires a skilled individual, with extensive experience in accounting and grants management.
Requirements
- At least a Bachelor of Accounting Degree or similar qualification
- A professional qualification such as CIMA or ACCA
- Minimum of 4 years hands-on experience in managing grants
- Knowledge of Pastel would be an added advantage
- Experience in proposal writing and fundraising
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Able to work with minimum supervision.
3. Administrative Assistant
This post requires someone with excellent administrative skills, ability to multi-task and capacity to work under pressure.
Requirements
- A relevant diploma or first degree
- Minimum of 3 years work experience in Administrative/Receptionist/Secretarial work.
- Proven experience in general administration, procurement, asset management and events coordination
- Able to work with minimum supervision
- An HR management qualification/ experience would be a distinct advantage
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent computer skills.
SAfAIDS is an equal opportunity employer: People living with HIV are encouraged to apply.
We offer the right person an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to responses to the HIV epidemic in the region, competitive salary and benefits package.
Interested applicants should send an application and CV, information on current salary, benefits and contact details of three referees to:
The Head of HR, Policy and Administration, SAfAIDS, 479 Sappers Contour, Lynwood Pretoria 0081, South Africa, or e-mail to reg@safaids.net, by 31st May 2010.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
For more info, visit our website: http://www.safaids.net/?q=node/346
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Southern Africa HIV and AIDS Information Dissemination Service (SAfAIDS) Vacancies
