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The Global AIDS Programme Director, based in Lusaka, Zambia. This newly created role will provide vision and leadership to the programme.

RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Establishing many of the structures within which you work
• Supporting the progressive scaling-up of the programme's operations
• Coordinating our current programme of activities
• Sharing the experiences gained by Panos with an international audience, through a range of activities, including a high-profile series of editorial outputs

REQUIRMENTS:

• At least 7 years' international experience in the field of HIV/AIDS, with specific experience in the role of media and communication in a developing country context
• At least 3 years' experience in a senior management position, with direct responsibility for people and budgets
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proven networking and negotiating skills
• Experience of fundraising from international donors
• Ability to present complex arguments accessibly, galvanising support in a wide range of audiences
• Fluent in English and, ideally, in at least one other relevant language

Salary $55,000 to $65,000
Closing date for the applications will be 21 April 2004 at 12pm GMT.
Please note: only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

For further information regarding the post and an application form, please visit our website at:
www.panosaids.org

or contact Johanna Hanefeld on tel. +260-1-263258 or via email at

The HIV Programme Coordinator, based in Bangladesh, provides overall leadership and direction to HIV-related projects and activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Programmatic, administrative and financial aspects of planning and implementation
• Representation and donor liaison for current and new projects
• Determine the course of CARE's interaction with implementing partners, self-help organisations representing programme beneficiaries, relevant government institutions, press and other stakeholders
• Guide the HIV programme and its staff in evolving towards a resource programme with an outspoken focus on rights issues
• Responsible for staff training and coaching, networking and liaison inside CARE International and external to CARE, as well as other main responsibilities

REQUIRMENTS:

• Master's degree in Public Health, Social Science or other relevant field.
• 5 years' experience in health-related programming, preferably in Asia
• Solid technical, management, programmatic and administrative skills
• Strong staff development skills, in particular training/facilitation skills
• Able to think strategically and build productive relationships with national and international organisations
• Strong cross-cultural, analytical, interpersonal, organisational and communication (verbal and non-verbal) skills
• Capable of drafting in English, to donor satisfaction, project proposals and reports
• Excellent computer skills (Windows applications, Word, Excel)

Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV and covering letter mentioning reference 'HIV/AIDS' to:
CARE Bangladesh
Pragati RPR Centre (8th Floor)
20-21 Kawran Bazar
Dhaka - 1215, Bangladesh
Fax: +8802 8114183
Email: