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JOB OPPORTUNITIES - Issue 252, 23 September 2005


1. GNP+ International Coordinator

GNP+ is a global network operated by and for people living with HIV/AIDS, which aims to improve their quality of life. It achieves this through its activities in the areas of advocacy, capacity building and communication. The Network has a board of twelve members, made up of two representatives from each of the six regional partner networks. The central secretariat is based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. For more information: www.gnpplus.net.

GNP+ has a full-time position available for an International Coordinator, based at the Central Secretariat of GNP+ in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and supervise an annual work plan and control the budget for the activities
  • Develop and maintain the agency's profile with organisations and governmental agencies, and supervise employees of the agency
  • The International Coordinator, with the Chair of the Board or designate, is also the official representative of the agency and ensures the integrity of the agency's goals and objectives.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Background in social work, health, business or public administration or a related field
  • Experience in non-profit administrative functions, with a minimum of five years in a senior supervisory position
  • Experience of community development, personnel management and resource mobilisation, with demonstrated expertise and knowledge of HIV/AIDS-related work.
  • Proficiency in languages besides English is highly desirable

GNP+ offers a full-time contract, starting 1 December 2005.

For a detailed job description: www.gnpplus.net

GNP+ is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the nature and aim of GNP+, people openly living with HIV are highly encouraged to apply for this position.

Please send your CV with covering letter motivating how your experience has prepared you for this position to the following address:

GNP+
Att. of Mr. Rick Jones
P.O.Box 11726
1001 GS Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Tel: +31-20-423 4114
Fax: +31-20-423 4224
Email:


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