Aidspan Programme Officer Job in Kenya

Programme Officer

Aidspan, a Kenya-based international NGO with a global mandate, serves as an independent watchdog of the Global Fund to Fight Aids, TB and Malaria. 

We publish the Global Fund Observer, subscribed to by 10,000 development professionals.

Aidspan is recruiting a dynamic, creative, productive Programme Officer to work in the Outreach Department. 

The Unit handles various tasks to improve the Global Fund’s policies and procedures and to increase debates at country level. 

This person will report to the Senior programme Officer.

Required qualifications and/or experience:

• A university degree in one of the social sciences or a related field.
• At least five years’ experience in health-related, governance, human rights or other similar programmes. A focus on HIV, TB and malaria is an advantage.
• In-depth understanding of the Global Fund is required, and knowledge of the data it publishes at www.theglobalfund.org is desired.
• Training experience in various fields, with strong skills in facilitation, mentoring and coaching.

How to apply: 

Email a CV and cover letter to: jobs@aidspan.org. 

The letter, no more than two pages, should explain why you are interested in the position; explain why you believe you would be a strong candidate; provide information on salary history; give an email address, phone number and three references (with their email addresses and phone numbers).

The application deadline is 5th October 2012. 

The selected candidate should be available to start work latest by 7th January 2013.

For more details on this position including job description visit
www.aidspan.org/page/careers