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The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) is seeking a competent individual to take up the post of Reproductive Health Project Officer in Luanda, Angola.

Under the guidance of the health programme officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the planning and implementation of assigned health projects, including efforts in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, prepare, implement and monitor projects in the area of reproductive health, including PMTCT. Analyse and evaluate data to ensure achievement of objectives and/or take corrective action when necessary to meet project objectives
• Assist in the development and/or introduction of new approaches, methods and practices in project management and evaluation
• Participate in the development of the reproductive health/PMTCT project work-plans; ensure compliance with specific assigned objectives, and provide guidance and support to staff in meeting project objectives
• Provide technical advice and assistance to government officials and other partners in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of reproductive health projects
• Prepare project status reports required for management, donors, budget review, programme analysis, annual reports, etc.
• Meet with national and international agencies covering the management of projects in reproductive health and PMTCT

REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced university degree in medicine and/or public health
• Knowledge of the latest developments and technologies in a related field, preferably reproductive health
• Five years of responsible professional work experience in programme/project management, monitoring and evaluation in related field
• Fluency in written and spoken English required
• Knowledge of Portuguese/Spanish an asset
• Analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills
• Knowledge of computer management and applications
• Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment

When applying, please include a letter of motivation, indicating why you think you are suitably qualified for the position, your CV, the details of three recent referees (with telephone, fax and e-mail contact details), and a breakdown of your current cost-to-company package.

VACANCY CONTACT:
Applications should go directly to the requesting office c/o

Closing date:
10 Jun 2005