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The global community building initiative, Pact, invites applications from competent, qualified, dynamic and committed individuals for the positions of HIV/AIDS Programme Specialist and HIV/AIDS Senior Technical Advisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the senior technical advisor in all aspects of the HIV/AIDS grants programme
• Assist in the development and finalization of programme strategies, programme reports, work plans and budgets with the full Community REACH team
• Assist in preparation of RFAs and in managing the RFA process
• Assist with administration duties of application process
• Provide oversight to grantee programmes, ensuring compliance with financial and programmatic reporting requirements
• Review grantee programme reports and provide feedback on contents, follow-up on any deficiencies or problem areas detected
• Conduct site visits of grantee programmes in various provinces and provide feedback for programme improvement
• Compile regular technical status reports on grantee projects for consolidation in Community REACH programme reporting to USAID.
• Assist in the coordination of technical assistance activities
• Coordinate data quality evaluation activities to ensure that data supports the achievement of programme objectives
• Represent Community REACH at meetings, as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned by the senior technical advisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Equivalent MPA or eight years of experience in community-based HIV/AIDS programming
• Five years or more work experience in the HIV/AIDS sector, specific experience in South Africa preferred
• Strong network of individuals and organisations with expertise in HIV/AIDS
• Experience in working on a USAID grants programme preferred
• Experience in HIV/AIDS monitoring and evaluation preferred
• Excellent communication skills - both written and oral
• Ability to work in small team settings
• Strong computer skills

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to Dana Reilly: or fax (202) 466-5669.