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• United States Agency for International
  Development (USAID)
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• Peace Corps

• Provides
  input and works on tasks effecting overall post management and the success
  of the Peace Corps PEPFAR program. Works with staff to create a uniform
  and complementary programming and training plan that includes HIV/AIDS
  prevention and OVC-related activities.
• Actively
  participates in PEPFAR meetings, including but not limited to: Prevention
  and OVC technical working groups, DREAMS coordination meetings, COP planning
  meetings, POART calls, CSO meetings, PEPFAR-related presentations, other
  stakeholder meetings related to PEPFAR, etc.
• Participates
  in the development and review of the PEPFAR COP and other Peace Corps
  documents such as: IPBS, and annual Peace Corps reporting (PSRs, TSRs,
  IRs, and Congressional Reports).
• Coordinates
  with Program Managers (Health and GHSP in particular) on the development,
  implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Peace Corps Uganda PEPFAR
  Implementation Plan.
• Coordinates
  the development of other PEPFAR documents and reports.
• Collects
  and reports strategic information as required by Peace Corps and the
  Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC) for semi-annual and annual
  reports.
• Reviews
  the technical content of VAST grants that Volunteers and their communities
  can access through PEPFAR funds to support HIV/AIDS activities; promotes
  awareness of and understanding of VAST grant criteria to PCVs.

• Manages
  the activities of the MR&E Specialist and is responsible for training
  PCT/Vs on HIV/AIDS-related data collection tools, compilation and analysis
  of data, and reporting to PEPFAR.
• Directly
  oversees MRE Specialist. Peace Corps Uganda receives a substantial portion
  of its annual funding through PEPFAR and therefore reporting requirements
  constitute a large share of both the MRE Specialist and the PEPFAR
  Coordinator’s efforts.
• Reviews
  Volunteer trimester reports and advises and resolves issues related to
  reporting on PEPFAR indicators.
• Develops
  relevant communications materials related to PCVs’ work in the area of
  HIV/AIDS programming – for use in meetings, presentations, website
  updates, etc.
• Trains
  relevant Peace Corps staff on PEPFAR M&E requirements and systems.

• Plans
  and coordinates a comprehensive HIV sector training program, including
  PSTs, ISTs and cross sector meetings, which provide Trainees and
  Volunteers with knowledge and skills to successfully fulfill their
  activities related to HIV/AIDS. Maintains communication with and provide
  support for each assigned Volunteer. 
  Conducts regular site visits to provide technical support and to
  monitor PCV’s project work and personal adaptation.  Helps PCVs evaluate their work and plan
  for the future.  Works with PCVs to
  identify community projects and advises when seeking VAST funding.  Reviews and approves/disapproves
  Volunteer community projects involving requests for external support.
• Work
  in close collaboration with the PC training manager and program staff,
  design and implement pre – service training and in-service training on HIV
  / AIDS for all Peace Corps Trainees and Volunteers and their community
  counterparts.
• Ensure
  that all Volunteers have been trained to collect appropriate data for
  reporting purposes.
• Work
  with the Training Manager, administrative unit and Health Program staff to
  ensure logistics are organized appropriately for training events.
• Identifies
  and collects HIV/AIDS materials for training, and identifies guest
  speakers to participate in sector-specific training activities.
• Reads
  PCV trimester reports and provides appropriate technical feedback and
  support.
• Participates
  in the formal interviews with Volunteers during their pre-service training
  to determine placements, monitor and evaluate their progress in training.
• Regular
  training events this position is responsible for leading the planning of
  include: Grassroots Soccer (an annual event whereby PCVs and their
  counterparts learn positive messaging related to HIV/AIDS vis-à-vis
  football) and DREAMS training.
• Takes
  a lead role in providing technical and administrative support to a highly
  motivated committee of PCVs focused on HIV/AIDS activities.

• Periodically
  serves as post duty officer responsible for weekend and after-hour
  emergencies
• Contributes
  articles on HIV/AIDS and PEPFAR to Volunteer newsletters.
• Perform
  other duties as assigned by the CD or the DPT to assist Peace Corps to
  successfully carry out its mission in Uganda.
• Addresses
  Volunteer safety and security by adhering to Peace Corps site development
  policies and procedures.  Identifies
  and immediately communicates Volunteer safety and security concerns and
  issues to the Safety and Security Manager (SSM) and the Country Director
  (CD).  Assists Program
  Managers/APCDs to ensure that prospective sites meet established
  programmatic and safety/security criteria (e.g., safe housing, a clearly
  defined assignment with an organization that shows real interest in
  working with a Volunteer, etc.). Reviews and references site history files
  when evaluating potential sites, and incorporates appropriate safety and
  security-related information into site history files.  Monitors Volunteer compliance with Peace
  Corps policies, especially related to safety and security. Participates in
  the design and implementation of the Emergency Action Plan (EAP).  Acts as duty officer, as needed.  Knowledgeable and supportive of Peace
  Corps safety and security policies and procedures, including the timely
  reporting of suspicious incidents, persons or articles.

• The
  ideal candidate for the US Peace Corps PC Uganda HIV/AIDS Coordinator job
  placement should hold a University degree in a health field relevant for
  projects addressing HIV/AIDS.
• A
  minimum of two years of related work experience related to HIV/AIDS
  capacity building (prevention and care of PLWA and OVCs) and monitoring
  and evaluation with relevant government agencies, not-for-profit
  organizations, or private businesses and individuals. Desired experience:
  PEPFAR coordination and familiarity with systems and actors; and Grant
  Administration is an added advantage.
• Superior
  representational skills; willingness to contribute actively in frequent
  stakeholder meetings (USG, CSOs, etc.) Strong M&E and writing skills,
  attention to detail and ability to implement complex tools related to
  PEPFAR.
• Excellent
  computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet programs;
  excellent command of English, both spoken and written; native ability in
  spoken and written at least one Ugandan language.
• Ability
  to work independently with little supervision; good organization and time
  management skills; willingness to take the initiative; excellent teamwork
  skills, strong service attitude; personal integrity; strong cross-cultural
  skills; strong interpersonal skills, strong interest in Uganda’s
  development.
• Ability
  and willingness to travel extensively throughout Uganda as needed for
  implementation of the program and as in line with the job
• Ability
  to work on a regular Monday through Friday schedule with occasional evening
  and weekend hours when necessary.
• Must
  be legally able to work in Uganda.

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