Programme Officer (Plhiv Engagement)

Educational
Possess an advanced degree in Public health or Social sciences from a recognized

institution or its equivalent.

Experience

Have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in multi-dimensional HIV prevention

work in a multi-actor setting; three (3) years of which should be experience in

working with PLHIV targeted interventions.

Key competencies
1. Should have good understanding of Human Rights based approaches.
2. Possess good understanding of the combination prevention approaches.

3. Should have experience of working within partnership/networks.

4. Have good facilitation skills and computer literate.

5. Have demonstrated a high degree of initiative, flexibility and reliability;

Responsibilities

1. Mobilization and facilitation of PLHIV effective participation in policy development, strategic
planning and budgeting for the HIV response.

2. Enhance the application of the GIPA principles in the nationally and County level HIV response.

3. Support networking and institutional strengthening of organizations working with/supporting PLHIV.

4. Support capacity development and linkages between existing programmes for enhanced

efficiency and responsiveness in meeting the needs of people living with HIV.

5. Facilitating forums that enhance partnerships, networking and linkages between and among networks

of PLHIV and other stakeholders and development partners

6. Provision of necessary leadership and support in the development and design of the PLHIV’s

programs in the HIV response guided by the KASF.

7. Organizing consultative and planning forums for PLHIV Networks and support groups Facilitating

capacity needs assessments among PLHIV organizations and liaising with relevant units within NACC

and its partners for necessary support;

8. Preparing reports to the Head - Stakeholder Coordination on progress in HIV and AIDS prevention

and control in the sector;

9. Performing any other duties assigned by management.

Job Requirements
Required education
: Bachelor's degree

Required relevant work experience
: 5 years

Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
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