HIV and AIDS Development Adviser, six-month placement (October 2008 – March 2009), based in Hargeisa, Somaliland

You should have a relevant qualification in health promotion or a similar appropriate discipline, and a minimum of three years' direct work experience on planning and implementing HIV and AIDS activities at a regional or national level. You should also have experience: in training men and women both formally and informally; in organisational development and capacity building with NGOs/CSOs in developing countries, and in working with organisations supporting care for people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHAs). Experience and understanding of the role of advocacy in promoting change on issues relating to HIV and AIDS, and experience in engaging with FBOs in HIV and AIDS awareness and stigma reduction are also essential.

You should have the ability to transfer skills and knowledge through formal or informal training and skill sharing; commitment to team-building and consensus-led approach to work; developed analytical skills, and the ability to promote a gender sensitive approach to issues relating to HIV and AIDS. Good interpersonal and communication skills; understanding of the importance of good networking and information strategies surrounding HIV and AIDS; experience of working in a resource poor environment, and understanding of HIV and AIDS as a development issue are all essential. Good command of English, both spoken and written; willingness to travel in the region and within Somaliland, and cultural sensitivity in an Islamic setting are also essential.

Experience in, and knowledge of, international and regional AIDS NGOs and networks; proven organisational development and management skills and experience within an HIV and AIDS focused NGO; previous experience of working on HIV and AIDS issues with Muslim populations, understanding of the issues facing a post conflict society, and Somali language skills or willingness/ability to learn the basics of the Somali language are all highly desirable.

Placement description

PD - HIV and AIDS Development Adviser - 134KB Word - September 2008

PD - HIV and AIDS Development Adviser - 246KB rtf - September 2008

Application form

DW AF English - 114K Word - 2008

DW AF English - 226K RTF - 2008