UNICEF Nigeria Job Opportunities: HIV/AIDS Specialist, NOC

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United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) works for the survival, protection and development of Nigerian children. UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of an experienced HIV/AIDS Specialist who will under the supervision of the Child Survival Manager, be responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of HIV/AIDS programmes in the Field Office.

Post Title:  HIV/AIDS Specialist, NOC
Vacancy number: VN-NGR-02-2011
Contract Type:  Fixed Term
Duration: Two years
Location: Lagos

The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the following duties:
1. Design, manages, implements, monitors and evaluates HIV/AIDS programmes.
2. Participates in the preparation of the sectoral documents for the Country Programme Recommendation (CPR) and Plans of Action, Country Programme Summary Sheet, and other programme documents, as required.
3. Prepares HIV/AIDS programme status reports required for management, Board, donors, budget review, programme analysis, annual reports, etc.

Minimum Qualifications & Competencies
• Advanced university degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, or related technical field.
• Minimum of Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience in programme management, monitoring and evaluation, in a related field.
• Fluency in English required. Knowledge of another UN language an asset.
• Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.
• Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in related fields.

If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements, please forward your application in a sealed envelope marked 'confidential' quoting the vacancy number addressed to:

The Human Resources Manager, UNICEF,
UN House, Plot 617/618,
Central Area District, P.M.B 2851,
Garki Abuja.

Your application should include a completed UN Personal History Form (which can be downloaded by clicking here); your curriculum vitae with your current detailed contact information to include a telephone number & email address and a one-page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualification relate to the job description above.

For more information: UNICEF Nigeria - About UNICEF Nigeria - HIV/AIDS Specialist, NOC, Lagos

Deadline: Close of business on Tuesday, 16 May 2011.

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