Job Opportunity for Ugandans, kenyans and Tanzanians

Job Title: HEALTH & HIV/AIDS OFFICER
Company: EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY LAKE VICTORIA FISHERIES ORGANIZATION SECRETARIAT (Anywhere)


Applications are invited from qualified and experienced and experienced citizens of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda for the position of Health and HIV&AIDS Officer at the Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization (LVFO) Secretariat, Jinja. The Organisation is a specialised institution of the EAC whose aim is to harmonise, develop and adopt conservation and management measures for the sustainable utilisation of living resources of Lake Victoria to optimise socio-economic benefits from the basin for the three Partner States.

The LVFO is responsible for coordination and implementation of the activities within the fisheries component of the Regional HIV/AIDS Programme of the East African Community, coordinated and managed by the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC} and now seeks the services of a Health and HIV& AIDS Officer to coordinate and manage the project.


JOB TITLE: HEALTH & HIV/AIDS OFFICER


Grade: P1
Reports to: Executive Secretary
Organ/Institution: Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization
Duration of Contract: 1½ Years
Station: LVFO Secretariat, Jinja, Uganda

Main purpose of the job:

To oversee implementation of the EAC/AMREF Lake Victoria Basin HIV&AIDS Partnership (EALP) Programme activities in the fisheries sector within the Lake Victoria Basin.
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Duties and Responsibilities:

1. In collaboration with LVBC, IUCEA and AMREF, participate in developing and reviewing EALP work plans and budgets.
2. Support dissemination of HIV Sero-behavioural study results in the fisheries sector.
3. Liaise with the National Fisheries Institutions and the EALP Partners to develop strategies for the successful implementation of best practice HIV&AIDS interventions for the fishing communities in the Lake Victoria Basin.
4. In consultation with the EALP M&E Officer and the LVFO Information & Database Officer, provide HIV &AIDS related data on the fishing communities/sectors for the EALP M&E and regional Health Management Information System (HMIS)
5. In collaboration with the National Technical Teams support the National Fisheries Institutions in mainstreaming EALP activities into the Fisheries Sector HIV&AIDS Strategic Plans, including selected networks of fisheries organizations and communities.
6. Assist in the sensitization and coordination of Gender and Rights Based Approaches (RBA) activities in the fisheries sector.
7. Build and maintain strategic partnerships with local, national and international agencies involved in advocacy for the advancement of HIV & AIDS interventions for the fishing communities of Lake Victoria
8. Participate in the documentation and scaling up of EALP best practices
9. Perform any other duties as may be directed by the Executive Secretary of the Organization.


Minimum Qualification and Experience:

1. Degree in Public Health or Social Sciences with experience in community mobilisation.

2. At least 3 years experience in HIV & AIDS programme planning and implementation
3. Proven experience in working with rural communities preferably fishing communities within East Africa.
4. Thorough and demonstrable knowledge of national and regional HIV/AIDS policy issues, and how HIV/AIDS impacts on development within the Lake Victoria Basin
5. Demonstrable understanding of the structures and functions of the East African Community

Skills and Competencies:

1. Excellent Information Communications Technology skills including proficiency with main office software and knowledge of databases management and information systems and Internet tools
2. Strong conceptual and analytical skills and experience in documenting project experiences/best practices.
3. Team player and able to communicate and relate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.


TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The position has tenable contract terms of one and half (1½) years, with options to renew upon satisfactory performance.

HOW TO APPLY

An application letter accompanied by a detailed CV, copies of certificates, names and addresses of three reputable referees, contact details (e-mail, telephone) should be sent to the address below not later than 30th November 2010. Applications can be sent by email, through post office or deposited at LVFO Secretariat Offices in Jinja, Uganda.



The Executive Secretary,
Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization Secretariat,
P. O. Box 1625,
Jinja, Uganda.
Tel: +256 434 125000
Fax: +256 434 123123
Email:lvfo-sec@lvfo.org


The Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. We shall only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the set requirements.

Deadline: Dec 26 2010