Technical Advisor - Abuja Job at The Population Council

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Job Title: Technical Advisor – MARPs

Job Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Ogranisation: The Population Council

The successful candidate will provide coordination and technical support in the areas of capacity strengthening on HIV prevention service provision relevant to MARPs and other high-risk groups to local CSOs working with MARPs to help them improve their outreach services.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate must possess:

•   Level of Education: Relevant degree(s) in public health, epidemiology, applied epidemiology, social sciences, epidemiology research methods or other relevant degrees. An MPH degree is preferred.

•   Experience: 5 years of experience in developing and providing capacity strengthening using evidence-based approaches and 3 years of HIV and AIDS program design and

•   Management.  Knowledge and experience in working with most-at-risk populations and in developing MARPs-focused behaviour change interventions is preferred.

•   Language Requirements: Written and spoken English – Excellent

•   Strong scientific and commercial communication skills Willingness to travel within the country and across the region on a regular basis.

•   High degree of independence, creativity and commitment Strong interpersonal, supervisory, and organizational skills.

•   Excellent writing, editorial, statistical analysis and communication skills. Previous NGO experience provides added advantage.

•   Experience with and a high degree of competency using Windows-based computer programs and the internet.

How to Apply: Qualified candidates should follow the instructions below: 1.       Send an application letter (stating your current salary and salary expectations) and resume on or before Tuesday, August 16th, 2012. 2.       All attachments must be in PDF format

Technical Advisor - Abuja Job