National Networking Program Officer - UNAIDS Uganda in Kampala

Job Title: National Networking Program Officer

UNAIDS is the Joint United Nations Program on HIV and AIDS , that brings together the efforts and resources of UN Agencies and aims to advance global progress in achieving country set targets for Universal Access to HIV Prevention , treatment , care and support .
Responsibilities
• Identify multilateral grant opportunities and bilateral aid available at national /regional level to harmonize resources for civil society , communities and other non-governmental institutions .
• Provide assistance to local communities to strengthen links between AIDS and other social movements and enable them to take ownership of a new, more expanded and inclusive development paradigm, based on rights and equity.
• Ensure the principles of human rights , gender equality and the meaningfull involvement of people living with HIV and key populations are adhered to in the work of the joint Program and its partiners, serving as a focal point for civil society engagement activism and intelligence for the country office , RST and HQ .
Qualifications
• Essential : First university degree in social sciences , health or related field .
• Desirable :Specialization in one of the above fields
Experience
• At least 3 to 6 years experience in civil society /community mobilization collaboration and partinerships development .
• Considerable experience in the country where the post is located in the field of HIV, fostering partinerships with a range of external partiners .
• Desirable : Experience in the UN system ; regional and /or international experience in the field of HIV , experience of living with HIV.
Competencies
• Strong interpersonal , representational and advocacy skills .
How to apply
Interested persons are requested to send detailed curriculum vitae, naming three referees and attach photocopies of relevant documents to the address below
The UNAIDS Country Coordinator ,
Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS,
P. O. Box 24578,
Plot 60 Prince Charles Drive , Kololo,
Kampala , Uganda
Deadline : 24 /05/2013