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.
