HIV/AIDS THEMATIC MANAGER

ACORD HEADQUARTERS- NAIROBI-KENYA

ACORD is a Pan-African Organization working for Social Justice and Development in Africa. ACORD works in partnership with local civil society and communities and in alliance with other organizations in Africa and the rest of the world.

The ACORD Programming Strategy is organized around 4 themes: i) Livelihoods with emphasis on Food Sovereignty, ii) Conflict, iii) Gender & other forms of discrimination and iv) HIV & AIDS.

The HIV & AIDS Thematic Manager is responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of ACORD’s HIV & AIDS thematic work. S/he will provide technical support to ACORD country and Area Programmes across Africa in relation to HIV & AIDS work. S/he shall actively contribute to define strategies advancing HIV & AIDS work at Pan-African level through research, partnership, alliance building and advocacy initiatives.

S/he shall be responsible for coordination of cross-learning and knowledge generation for thematic alignment in relation to HIV & AIDS strategic priorities across the organisation.

Please find more details on key requirements for the position, required skills and competencies in the detailed job description placed on the ACORD website: www.acordinternational.org

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Closing date for completed applications is: June 19th 2009