Job Title: HIV/AIDS Advisor
Organization: Embassy of Ireland in Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Deputy Head of Co-operation
About Us:
The
Embassy of Ireland is a diplomatic mission that represents the economic,
political, cultural and social interests of the Government of Ireland in
Uganda. It is responsible for implementing and overseeing Irish Aid Uganda
Development Programme, catering for the consular needs of Irish citizens in
Uganda and promoting cultural interaction between Ireland and Uganda.
Embassy of Ireland is a diplomatic mission that represents the economic,
political, cultural and social interests of the Government of Ireland in
Uganda. It is responsible for implementing and overseeing Irish Aid Uganda
Development Programme, catering for the consular needs of Irish citizens in
Uganda and promoting cultural interaction between Ireland and Uganda.
This
year the Embassy is commencing implementation of a 5 year Country Strategy
Paper, with a total budget of over 080 million. Key areas of intervention are
in education, HIV, social protection and governance. The programme has a
particular focus on the Karamoja sub-region.
year the Embassy is commencing implementation of a 5 year Country Strategy
Paper, with a total budget of over 080 million. Key areas of intervention are
in education, HIV, social protection and governance. The programme has a
particular focus on the Karamoja sub-region.
Job Summary: The HIV/AIDS Advisor will manage the
implementation of the Embassy’s HIV programme.
implementation of the Embassy’s HIV programme.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The HIV advisor will manage the HIV programme
in accordance with agreed institutional standards of programme/grant
management and will lead on the Embassy’s engagement in national level
policy dialogue and other external representation. - The jobholder will also be required to keep
up-to-date on key issues emerging locally, regionally and globally on HIV
prevention and response programming and brief management accordingly; - Support colleagues to mainstream HIV across
the development programme - Responsible for managing the implementation
of the Embassy HIV Work Place Policy; - Ensure that learning from the Karamoja
programme is documented and shared at a national level and identify key
strategic research gaps.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate should hold a basic
degree in any of the following disciplines; social science; health;
community development; development studies, management; and a relevant
post graduate degree. - A minimum of ten years of related experience
in a similar role with a bi-lateral, multi -lateral organisation,
Government or NGO. - Broad knowledge and understanding of the
national, regional and global HIV context. - Strong programme planning, management and
monitoring skills; - Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal
communication skills; - Ability to work as part of a team and in
partnership with other stakeholders;
How to Apply:
All
candidates who wish to join the Embassy should apply by forwarding a covering
letter of not more than two pages which demonstrates relevant experience. The
letter should be accompanied by your Curriculum Vitae (maximum 4 pages)
detailing qualifications and work experience to date. Please note that the
specified page limits will be strictly enforced and any excess pages will be
disregarded in appraising your application. The complete applications should be
sent via Email only to: [email protected].
candidates who wish to join the Embassy should apply by forwarding a covering
letter of not more than two pages which demonstrates relevant experience. The
letter should be accompanied by your Curriculum Vitae (maximum 4 pages)
detailing qualifications and work experience to date. Please note that the
specified page limits will be strictly enforced and any excess pages will be
disregarded in appraising your application. The complete applications should be
sent via Email only to: [email protected].
Deadline: 14th April 2016
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