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Closing date: 15 Jun 2006

The Government of South Sudan, through the South Sudan National AIDS Council (NAC) and in collaboration with UNDP-South Sudan, the Principle Recipient of the Global Fund (GFATM), UNAIDS and other partners, is in the process of developing an HIV/AIDS Policy and strategic framework.

The team of consultants will facilitate and assist the South Sudan NAC in developing this HIV/AIDS Policy and strategic framework.

Specific Activities of the team of consultants will include:

Phase I: Development of the Southern Sudan HIV/AIDS Policy
Phase II: Development of the HIV/AIDS Strategic Framework

The team of consultants (2 International and 2 National) will report to the UNAIDS Programme Officer in Juba and work closely with a committee constituted by the Southern Sudan National AIDS Council and UNDP South Sudan and UNAIDS. The UN technical working group on HIV/AIDS will provide technical guidance during the process, which is jointly funding by GFATM and UNAIDS.

Experience and skills required for both international and national consultants:

• Post-graduate degree in Public Health/Social science or related field
• At least 10 years' experience in the area of HIV/AIDS as a development issue
• Relevant academic background in the field of practical experience in developing the National HIV/AIDS policy and Strategic Plan, preferably in African countries
• Proven experience in leading the process for development of the National HIV/AIDS policy and strategic plan, through a consultative process with a cross-section of partners, especially the government
• Excellent data collection and analytical skills
• Practical experience in writing and documenting national-level key strategic documents and reports
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Good knowledge of Southern Sudan context an asset
• Very good computer skills (including Microsoft Word & Excel)

The Consultancy will be for a period of 60 working days from July to September 2006, starting on 1 July 2006. Interested applicants should submit their CVs to UNAIDS Southern Sudan Office to the following email address:

Reference Code: RW_6QCKEB-46