HIV/AIDS Partnerships Specialist

Post Title: HIV/AIDS Partnerships Specialist (with special focus on private sector engagement)
Grade: NO-3
Duty Station: Kampala
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Duration: One year with possible extension

Purpose of the post:
Under the guidance of the Chief, HIV and AIDS, the Partnerships Specialist is responsible for management of partnerships at national level. This will be done through both leveraging of resources at national level and partnerships at district level (both local government and NGOs). The Specialist will cover the full planning cycle going from identification of partners, planning, co-ordination, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. The Partnership Specialist will support a wide range of interventions and partnerships with specific focus on private sector engagement.

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:
• Advance university degree in social sciences or related field;
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in working with private sector and partnerships;
• Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in related fields;
• Analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills;
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of another UN working language an asset;
• Computer skills. Proficiency in specific programme budget management software is an asset;
• Demonstrated ability to work in an a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships;
• Core values: Commitment, Integrity, Diversity and Inclusion
• Core Competencies: Drive for Results, Working with People, Communication
• Functional competencies: Relating and Networking, Persuading and Influencing, Applying Technical Expertise, Analyzing, Leaming and Researching, Planning and Organizing.

Eligibility Criteria
1. ONLY Ugandan Nationals will be considered
2. UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff; qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
3. Applications will be considered only if accompanied by an updated CV and PI I form, as well as the most recent performance evaluation report.
4. If applications are sent by email, please use this order to name your file attachments: Firstname_Lastname followed by document e.g. Gold–MukasaPI I or Gold_MukasaCV or Gold–MukasaApplication.
5. UNICEF is a smoke free environment.
6. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date for applications: 1 November 2010. Applicants interested in the above position should send their resume to:

Human Resource Specialist, UNICEF Kampala, Uganda,Plot 9, George Street,
P.O. Box 7047, Kampala Uganda
Via email to: ugderecruit@unicef.org,Vacancy Announcement No. VA/PBR/2010/013

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