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The international humanitarian organisation, Christian Aid (CA), seeks a suitably trained individual manage the expansion of their HIV programme in Nigeria.

The successful applicant should have a degree in development studies or a related field (e.g. public health, education, social studies etc); at least 8 years experience in international development with a significant involvement in HIV work in Nigeria; and at least 3 years senior management experience in projects funded by large institutional donors.

To apply for this position, visit the Christian Aid website: www.christianaid.org.uk

Closing date for applications is 10 November.

The Alliance is setting up a Programme Office in Juba, South Sudan. The programme will be working on supporting South Sudanese NGOs, community-based organisations, faith-based organisations and people living with HIV/AIDS, primarily in the Equatoria States of South Sudan, in their work on HIV prevention, care and support. It will focus on supporting emerging groups by providing organisational and institutional strengthening, and technical capacity development.

Responsibilies:

• Develop and implement strategic and operational plans ensuring that the Alliance fulfils its obligations to donors in South Sudan
• Build and maintain effective and positive relationships with national and international NGOs, government agencies, donors and other key groups
• Play an important role in the future change process of transforming the South Sudan Programme Office into an autonomous national organisation

Qualifications:

• Relevant post-graduate degree in social sciences, public health or development
• Extensive experience as a senior manager for a community development NGO in South Sudan
• Proven knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS in Sudan
• Fluent in English and any of the Sudanese local languages
• Demonstrable experience of donor liaison, successful fundraising, and proposal development, with proven leadership skills in advocacy on HIV/AIDS issues at national and provincial levels
• Senior strategic and programmatic management skills, including managing budgets, staff and other resources at a country level

Application deadline: 3 November

To apply, send your CV and a covering letter (both in English) to: . For more details go to: www.aidsalliance.org