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Population Services International (PSI), the world's leading non-profit social marketing organisation, seeks experienced, dynamic candidates for the position of HIV Technical Advisor for its Congo programme.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage growing HIV portfolio supported by multiple donors
• Supervise large local programme and technical staff in tandem with the HIV National Manager at offices throughout the country
• Manage HIV prevention programme that includes social marketing and targeted communication activities with high-risk groups
• Maintain excellent relationships with major local partners and donors
• Assure that all communications are targeted and appropriate for high-risk groups, notably commercial sex workers and their clients and regular partners, police, military, and truckers
• Reinforce the capacity of local personnel by serving as a mentor to one of the technical departments, setting high standards and helping staff realise their own capacity to meet these standards
• Oversee HIV prevention activities and business development in the Republic of Congo
• Seek future opportunities for HIV health impact with new and existing donors, partners and programmes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in relevant field
• Minimum two years' work experience in a developing country, preferably in Africa
• Strong financial and personnel management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• General HIV expertise
• General behaviour change communication expertise
• Proficiency in the French language (oral and written).

Apply online at www.psi.org.
Closing date for applications: 30 May 2005