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Project Officer-Catalytic Support

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Champions for an HIV-free Generation are a group of highly visible leaders and outspoken advocates for those affected and infected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The Champions Secretariat based in Gaborone, Botswana, is looking to recruit for the position of Project Officer. The position is available on a one-year renewable contract.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
Taking overall responsibility for implementation of the Catalytic Fund project in various countries in the region and will report directly to the Program Manager.

The Project Officer will specifically:

• Work with in-country partners such as Health Ministries, National AIDS Authorities and development partners in identifying country specific gaps in the HIV response qualifying for catalytic support.
• Develop needs-based and country-specific catalytic support plans and budgets.
• Work with partners in target countries to guide the development of proposals for activities/events to be supported by the Fund.
• Provide oversight of the Catalytic Support projects in the implementing countries.
• Identify areas where the Champions can use their experience and influence to bring about change in the HIV response.
• Ensure timely disbursement of financial resources to the projects.
• Schedule and implement follow-up monitoring visits to supported countries to track progress towards agreed deliverables.
• Prepare progress reports on the projects.
• Document lessons learnt and best practices arising from the projects for sharing with other participating countries and Co-Sponsors.
• Assist in the planning and preparation for the Champions country visits including in the development of issues brief/agenda for country visits by the Champions.
• Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the relevant authority.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelour’s Degree in Social Sciences such as Sociology,Social Work, Psychology etc
• A Master’s Degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage
• Formal training in Project Management desirable
  

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 5 years work experience at project management level
• Broad knowledge of the HIV epidemic in the region
• Ability to manage complex concurrent tasks.
• Financial management skills and knowledge
• Computer literacy particularly in Microsoft Office

ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizing and planning skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish rapport and good professional relationships
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
  

Application letter, CV and certified copies of certificates to be send to:

The Human Resource Manager
c/o African Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Partnerships (ACHAP)
Block C, Letsema Office Park, Fairground, Gaborone
Private Bag 00318, Gaborone, Botswana
Or send to: champions@achap.org

For more information on the Champions Program, visit our website on: www.hivfreechampions.org
We wish to inform the applicants that we will only enter into correspondence with short-listed candidates.
Closing date for applications: 14 July 2010