IRIN is looking for an editor to expand and enhance its current coverage of HIV/AIDS issues for sub-Saharan Africa. The successful candidate will be charged with expanding IRIN's PlusNews HIV/AIDS service by increasing the news flow from West and Central Africa, using both personal contacts and IRIN's extensive stringer network in the two regions. S/he will be expected to write and edit well -researched and sensitively written stories about HIV/AIDS in both English and French. S/he will also supervise the work of a newly created translation unit charged with producing a French language online news service about HIV/AIDS in Africa. S/he will liase closely with the existing PlusNews editorial unit in Johannesburg South Africa and IRIN's West Africa bureau. S/he will be expected to travel occasionally within Africa to report directly on HIV/AIDS issues in individual countries and to attend conferences on efforts to control the pandemic and improve the lives of people living with AIDS.

The deadline for applying is 5 December 2003.

Apply to: Robert Powell, Managing Editor IRIN West Africa e-mail: [email protected] (cc application to [email protected])

The job description has been posted to the ReliefWeb vacancies page on 26 November 2003 (www.reliefweb.int). Copies can also be obtained by sending a request to Joanne Clark – [email protected].

The Treatment Action Campaign is seeking an experienced manager for its Treatment Project. The TAC Treatment Project provides Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy for TAC activists and an equal number of people who are not TAC members. TAC is a non-profit organisation that campaigns for greater access to HIV treatment for all South Africans by raising public awareness and understanding about issues surrounding the availability, affordability and use of HIV treatments. The organisation has offices in six provinces in the country, and over 35 full time staff.

For more information on TAC: www.tac.org.za.

The Treatment Project Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of managing the project, including operations, financial management, strategic planning and the management of Treatment Project staff.

REQUIREMENTS:

• At least two years' management experience [experience in a healthcare and/or non-profit or public environment preferred]
• Advanced knowledge of HIV/AIDS treatment [formal medical training not required]
• Knowledge and experience of project management [including good proposal and report writing, planning, financial management and people-management skills]
• A tertiary qualification will be advantageous

The position is based in Cape Town. Candidates must be willing to travel regularly.

A competitive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience, including medical aid and other standard benefits, is offered.

Send your application, including a cover letter and full CV to: Eduard Grebe, Email: [email protected],
Fax: +27 21 788 1297 PO Box 172, Muizenberg, 7950. Closing date: 30 November 2003