UNAIDS Kenya Programme Officer, Advocacy and Communications Job in Nairobi Kenya

Vacancy No.: 2/2011

Functional Title: Programme Officer, Advocacy and Communications

Grade: NOA

Org. Unit: UNAIDS

Reporting to: Partnership Adviser

Date of Issue: September 16, 2011

Duty Station: UNAIDS Secretariat, Kenya Office, Nairobi

Functions / Key Results Expected

Under the direct supervision of the Partnerships Adviser, the incumbent will undertake the following tasks:

Communications and media relations;Support processes to develop and strengthen national partnership fora;Support UNAIDS country office planning and information management functions.Detailed functions, key result areas and competences can be found on the UNDP Kenya web site http://www.ke.undp.org/

Recruitment Qualifications

Education: University degree in Social Sciences, Communication, Public Health or related fields.

Experience:

A minimum of two to five years experience in HIV programming with an emphasis on networking, communications, public relations and community mobilization.
Sound knowledge and experience in communication and advocacy. Proven ability to strategise, formulate, plan and execute ideas.Ability to express/communicate ideas and concepts clearly and concisely in both written and oral form.
In-depth knowledge of media campaigns, public information management and communication skills.Experience in building and managing partnership to achieve to common objectives.Language Requirements: Excellent command of English and working knowledge of Kiswahili.

Interested persons are kindly requested to send applications, including a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and updated P11 form (downloaded from http://www.ke.undp.org/) to the address below.

Please quote vacancy number and position title on the envelope.

UNAIDS Kenya
Block M, Middle Level
P.O. Box 30218 – 00100
Nairobi – Kenya

Please note that:

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.UNAIDS is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing patterns.Applications from women are particularly encouraged.

Closing date for applications is 14th October 2011

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