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Vacancy:
Program Officer (HIV/AIDS & Behavior Change)
Duration: One year, with possibility of extension
1.0 Introduction
YIKE is a youth NGO based in Nairobi’s Kariobangi North estate. YIKE works with thousands of youth that belong to youth groups in all slum areas of Nairobi.
Its mission is to enhance youth participation in socio-economic, environmental and technological initiatives developed by youth, while its vision is to facilitate youth to achieve their own development.
YIKE’s four main program areas are Livelihoods, Health, Communication and Governance
2.0 Project Background Information
GOAL Ireland Kenya has been working with YIKE in implementation of various projects, key amongst them being HIV/AIDS & Behavior Change. This project targets youths (aged 15-35 years) resident in the informal settlements of Kariobangi/Korogocho, Dandora and Mukuru.
The broad objectives of the project are;
i. To Increase the uptake of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment services through community outreach activities
ii. To promote behaviour change among youth through peer education training and peer to peer education activities including sports events.
The key activities under this project include;
Duration: One year, with possibility of extension
1.0 Introduction
YIKE is a youth NGO based in Nairobi’s Kariobangi North estate. YIKE works with thousands of youth that belong to youth groups in all slum areas of Nairobi.
Its mission is to enhance youth participation in socio-economic, environmental and technological initiatives developed by youth, while its vision is to facilitate youth to achieve their own development.
YIKE’s four main program areas are Livelihoods, Health, Communication and Governance
2.0 Project Background Information
GOAL Ireland Kenya has been working with YIKE in implementation of various projects, key amongst them being HIV/AIDS & Behavior Change. This project targets youths (aged 15-35 years) resident in the informal settlements of Kariobangi/Korogocho, Dandora and Mukuru.
The broad objectives of the project are;
i. To Increase the uptake of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment services through community outreach activities
ii. To promote behaviour change among youth through peer education training and peer to peer education activities including sports events.
The key activities under this project include;
- Community Outreach events
- Peer Education Trainings
- Peer to Peer outreaches
- Sporting activity outreach events
3.0
Job Description
The Program Officer (HIV/AIDS & Behavior Change) will be responsible for the following:
The Program Officer (HIV/AIDS & Behavior Change) will be responsible for the following:
- Planning and organizing of community outreach events, peer education trainings, peer to peer outreaches and sporting activity outreaches in the informal settlements.
- Monitoring and evaluation of the project activities, to ensure concurrence with donor expectations
- Guidance and management of implementing youth groups, to ensure adherence with the project’s broad objectives
- Mentorship and management of a team of 3 project assistants, as relates to all the project activities.
- Maintenance of good working relationships with the principal donor, GOAL Kenya, and other implementing partner organizations.
- Strengthening of the referral system already in place
- Development of monthly/quarterly donor reports, for onward transmission to the donor.
- Fundraising for project sustainability.
4.0
Professional and Academic Requirements
- Degree in a Social Science, Public Health or related field(s). Possession of a diploma in a related field will be an added advantage.
- Possession of excellent report writing skills, in line with donor requirements is mandatory.
- Computer skills (Office Suite)
- Minimum work experience of 2 years, preferably in the NGO sector
- Ability to effectively manage and mentor a small team of Project Assistants.
5.0
Needed Skills
- Experience in partnership liaison, support and capacity building of self help youth groups in the informal settlements
- Highly knowledgeable and conversant with primary health issues, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support, and the impact on youths and communities in Nairobi's informal settlements
- Knowledge of project management, including budgets and human resource management
- Conversant with community work and issues pertaining to informal settlements.
- Good communication skills (Temperance between communication in formal and informal contexts, since you’ll be in constant touch with donors on the one end and youths in the slums on the other end).
- Excellent Report writing skills.
- Ability to work under pressure
6.0
Additional Information
Kindly note;
The working premise will be at YIKE Offices, located in Kariobangi North, Kamunde Road, Sanoda House, 2nd floor but with frequent travels to the field.
Applications (Cover letter & CV) should be sent by email to: < info@yike.org> and carbon copied (cc) to < semayike@gmail.com>
The email application should have the following as the heading; HIV/AIDS &BCC Program Officer Application 2012.
Limit your CV to not more than 3 pages.
Do NOT send certificate attachments onto your email.
Deadline of Submission is Friday the 24th February 2012 at 6pm.
Kindly note;
The working premise will be at YIKE Offices, located in Kariobangi North, Kamunde Road, Sanoda House, 2nd floor but with frequent travels to the field.
Applications (Cover letter & CV) should be sent by email to: < info@yike.org> and carbon copied (cc) to < semayike@gmail.com>
The email application should have the following as the heading; HIV/AIDS &BCC Program Officer Application 2012.
Limit your CV to not more than 3 pages.
Do NOT send certificate attachments onto your email.
Deadline of Submission is Friday the 24th February 2012 at 6pm.
