Zinduka Afrika - HIV/AIDs Project Officer for Lamu

HIV/AIDs Project Officer for Lamu – Coast Province

Reporting Date: Immediately
Reporting to: Project Co-ordinator

Organization: Zinduka Afrika

Zinduka Afrika is Non- Governmental Organization (NGO) has an opportunity for HIV/AIDs project officer.

Job Description: HIV/AIDS officer is accountable for the implementation of HIV/AIDs project in Lamu

Specific Job Responsibilities

• To coordinate and implement HIV/AIDs components of the project.
• Implement the project in agreement with the deadlines based on plans and timeliness of the HIV/AIDs project.
• Assist in supervision and provision for efficient use of the financial resources of the HIV/AIDs project.
• Prepare timely periodical reports and present monthly, quarterly and any other required reports of the project to the Project Coordinator in accordance to the set donor guidelines and organizational Policies.
• Assist in the procurement of the materials, products and services which are necessary for the implementation of the HIV and AIDs project.
• Prepare suggestions, plans and other documents that result to enhanced strategy in the framework of the HIV/AIDs project.
• Ensure timely request for funds and any other materials/equipments for the HIV/AIDs project.
• Identify and enhance networking and collaboration in the HIV and AIDs field.
• Assist in monitoring and evaluation activity(s) for HIV/AIDS project.
• Raise HIV and AIDs awareness.
• Assist in Lobbying and Advocacy in HIV/AIDs.
• Promote gender mainstreaming in the project.
• Assist in mobilization of resources/ proposal writing for the purpose of HIV and AIDs Project.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Co-ordinator .

Required Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required:

1. At least a first degree, in Social Work, Public Health, Public Administration, Psychology or any other related Social Science field. A diploma in Project Management will be an added advantage
2. Extensive knowledge of HIV Prevention and Management
3. At least two years experience in Project Management
4. Must have worked with an NGO for not less than two years
5. Computer Skills: Strong with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point.

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

1. Program design and evaluation skills experience.
2. Grant management skills
3. Fund raising skills for instance proposal writing
4. Good supervisory skills
5. Ability to write quality reports
6. Must be a team player

Send Application letter, CV and Pastor’s recommendation Letter to info@zinduka-afrika.org; zinduka.afrika@gmail.com by 6th August 2010.

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