CAREER OPPORTUNITY USAID/ETHIOPIA

USAID/ETHIOPIA is accepting applications from interested individuals for the position of HIV/AIDS Social Mobilization Program Specialist from Local US or TCN citizens.

Location of Work:   USAID Building, Off Haile Gebreselassie Road
Final Closing Date:    Until Position is Filled
Salary Range:              GS-11

BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: The HIV/AIDS Social Mobilization Program Specialist will serve as the technical lead in the facilitation and support of a broad range of health promotion activities to strengthen community-based responses to HIV/AIDS, including community empowerment activities. The Program Specialist will assist the Ministry of Health and HAPCO to support capacity development of civil society to aid in the reduction of HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination. S/he will be responsible for assisting the Team achieve its PEPFAR targets and Intermediate Results.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:    A master’s degree in public health, social sciences, or other health care development related field is required.

Experience:  At least three years of progressively responsible experience in HIV/AIDS-related activities, including monitoring and evaluation.

Experience:  Fluent in English both oral and written.
                                
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:  Thorough knowledge of HIV/AIDS program design, implementation and evaluation is required. The incumbents should have the ability to establish and maintain contacts with a wide-range of government officials, implementing partners, and site-level providers engaged in HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment services.

Interested individuals can obtain the full information about the Position and Application Form at the front gate of the USAID/Ethiopia building located off Haile Gebreselassie road between the hours of 7:45 AM and 5:30 PM.

Only applicants who meet or exceed the stated position requirements will be considered. Previous applicants need not reapply.

 Application should be submitted to:
      The Executive Officer
      USAID/Ethiopia, P.O.Box 1014
      Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
   
Late applications will not be considered.