HIV/AIDS Specialist - Kenya

• Advanced university degree in social/behavioral sciences, law or public health (sociology, anthropology, psychology, health, law, education) with emphasis on HIV programming.
• Eight years progressively responsible professional work experience in programme formulation, planning, management and evaluation of HIV programmes.
• Knowledge of latest developments and technology in the area of HIV programming in low prevalence settings.
• Proven ability to conceptualize, innovate and execute ideas, as well as to transfer knowledge and skills.
• Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form.
• Proven skills in supervision, planning and management
• Good analytical and negotiating skills.
• Ability to organize and implement training
• Demonstrated ability to cope with stressful and difficult conditions, and political/cultural sensitivity and work harmoniously in a multicultural environment with special emphasis on Eastern Africa
• Experience working in Somalia/and or implementing HIV programmes in an emergency context is an asset.
• Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
• Fluency in English and another UN language required. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.

If you have the experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at www.unicef.org/employ), quoting VN-09-467 to: recruit.HIV@unicef.org.

Applications should be received by 31 August 2009. Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

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