Required qualifications, skills and experience

We are looking for an experienced Programme Specialist with a successful track record of programme management.

•Bachelor degree or equivalent in Social Science/Public Health or related discipline. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

•Minimum of 5 years specific HIV prevention related work experience in the health and social development sectors, and preferably in the field of OVC, AGYW and/or survivors of sexual violence

•Experience in programme planning, implementation, management and M&E, including management of outsourced partners.

•Knowledge about: HIV prevention, sexual and reproductive health; HIV Testing Services; GBV programming; evidence-informed and rights-based programming for survivors of GBV, particularly for adolescent girls and young women; functioning of Thuthuzela Care Centres; the relevant national and provincial policies and guidelines pertaining to GBV and HIV services.

•Excellent communications skills in English, including the ability to guide implementers and service providers on the programme.

•Must be analytically minded and have excellent writing skills, including the ability to compile insightful and user-friendly reports.

•Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with experience of web-based data systems and ability to create graphs, flow diagrams and GANTT charts.

•Must be highly organised, deadline driven and efficient with planning skills and a proactive and positive approach.

•Ability to work well in a team environment, and to coordinate multiple inputs to tight deadlines, with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

•Understanding of the NGO sector and knowledge of big donor processes/requirements will be a benefit.

•Must be a human rights advocate with excellent advocacy skills and experience.

•Driver’s license.

•Willingness to travel.