FHI
360 is a global development organization with a rigorous, evidence-based
approach.
Our
staff includes experts in health, nutrition, education, economic development,
civil society, environment and research. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with
4,400 staff in the U.S. and around the world.
Teacher Education and Professional Development (TEPD) program is an initiative of the Kenya Ministry of Education supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). TEPD aims to build capacity of teacher training colleges in Kenya.
We
are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position to be
based in Nairobi.
HIV & AIDS Prevention Program Assistant
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Requisition
ID: FHI360-HPPA-035
Job
Summary
The
job entails training tutors and providing technical support in aspects of
integration of HIV&AIDS messages in the classroom processes; behaviour
change promotion activities; outreach events; development of ICT-based
HIV&AIDSIEC Materials for TTCs and teaching practice schools, and
monitoring and evaluation..
Key
Responsibilities:
- Provide
administrative and programmatic support to Teacher Training Colleges and
Teaching Practice Schools to mainstream and conduct successful outreach
events and other HIV&AIDS behaviour change promotion activities
including Community Health Week and “Say NO to HIV&AIDS Stigma”
Advocacy Campaigns.
- Support the
establishment and coordination of Youth Friendly Center Services in
colleges including Peer Education, HIV Testing and Counselling services.
- Participate in
documentation of HIV&AIDS prevention activities including success
stories for publications.
- Review and
ensure timely submission of quality monthly and quarterly reports from
TTCs and teaching practice schools; reporting progress, accomplishments or
potential setbacks to HIV&AIDS Prevention Program activities.
- Support other
TEPD Program activities as may be required from time to time.
Minimum
Requirements:
University
degree in any of the following fields: Education, Social Work, Sociology,
Community Health, Public Health, Counseling Psychology, or any other related
field with a bias in education or experience in educational programmes with at
least 3 years’ practical and progressive managerial experience in HIV&AIDS
Prevention Programme targeting youth in a busy environment.
Experience
working with USAID-funded PEPFAR Programs or other-donor funded projects will
be desirable. Experience in Teacher Education will be an added advantage.
Computer proficiency in MS Office Suite. Excellent writing, good organization
and communication skills.
Strong
problem solving, analytical and organizational skills with a flexible approach
to managing and prioritizing a heavy workload and multiple tasks to meet
deadlines in a multi-cultural work environment. Good leadership skills with a
supportive, consultative management style.
FHI
360 has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity
employer.
Interested
candidates are encouraged to register online through FHI 360’s Career Center
at www.fhi360.org/careercenter where
a detailed Job description will be available.
Please
specify source in your application and quote the Requisition ID provided on the
subject line while sending your application, CV/resume including salary
requirements to be received not later than July 25, 2012.
Those
who are not able to access the career center can apply via email to:
Kenya-HR@fhi360.org
Kindly
note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.