HIV and AIDS Information, Education and Communication Adviser

Working alongside The HIV and AIDS Management and Support Organisation in Zimbabwe (THAMASO - Zimbabwe)
Based in Harare, Zimbabwe
Three-month placement (with the possibility of renewal)

Please note that for this placement we are only able to consider applicants who are fluent in English, as well as Shona, Ndebele and/ or Tonga, and able to start before the end of March 2012.

The Development Worker (DW) will work as HIV and AIDS Information, Education and Communication Adviser. S/he will offer technical support in Braille and sign language material development and interpretation. The DW will also assist in the development of HIV and AIDS Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials at both organisational and project levels. S/he will also assist THAMASO - Zimbabwe in developing an effective communications and marketing strategy.

The successful candidate should have a degree and or post graduate qualification in the area of Journalism, Media Studies, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or in any other relevant discipline.

A minimum of at least five years’ experience developing IEC materials in Braille and ability to interpret sign language is essential, as is a minimum of three years’ experience in HIV and AIDS related community development work – involving research, documentation, knowledge management as well as writing, designing and editing of publications. You should also have demonstrable experience in: the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in community development work, particularly HIV and AIDS-related initiatives; developing, implementing and monitoring effective communication strategies, and training/ facilitation methodologies.

You also need competency in sign language and Braille; knowledge of new and emerging ICTs; demonstrable ability to design electronic and print IEC materials and other communication items; the ability to transfer skills and knowledge through formal or informal training in ICTs, and proven understanding of HIV and AIDS as a developmental and human rights issue.

You must have an understanding the implications of gender when working with issues relating to HIV and AIDS; excellent team building, interpersonal, communication and networking skills; initiative, proactivity, time-management and organisational skills, and analytical, report writing and presentation skills.

A readiness to work with people with widely differing belief systems and personal circumstances, including people living with HIV; demonstrable commitment towards the aims and objectives of THAMASO - Zimbabwe and Progressio and willingness to undertake road travel in Zimbabwe are also essential.

Closing date:

Mon, 13/02/2012

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