Senior Adviser, HIV IPPF

International Planned Parenthood Federation

London, United Kingdom

Salary £59,000 - £70,000  per annum plus excellent benefits

IPPF is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. We are a world-wide movement of national organisations working with and for communities and individuals.

With international travel you will lead on global policy and strategy to deliver comprehensive HIV services, in particular to those who are poor, marginalized and under-served.

You have significant exposure working on HIV programmes and policies internationally and/or in developing countries (notably in sub-Saharan Africa). You have a post-graduate degree in public health, social science, law, human rights or equivalent standard of education. You have a comprehensive technical knowledge and understanding of HIV issues, including the linkage between SRH and HIV, HIV research and the design and management of evidence–based programmes, along with proven ability in the implementation of the GIPA principle.

You are an exceptional leader and strategist with excellent team and staff management skills (including virtual). You are a strong networker and can influence at national, regional and international levels. You have well established resource mobilization skills and contacts. Strong policy and programme development, implementation and evaluation skills are essential. You have excellent written communication skills and are fluent in English.

Applications must be submitted in English and by application form. CVs will not be accepted. For further information and an application form, please see our website www.ippf.org or contact Human Resources, IPPF, 4 Newhams Row, London SE1 3UZ Tel: + 44 (0)20 7939 8298 or email jobs@ippf.org.

Application form available in Large Print, Audio or Braille. We regret only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged. NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Closing date: Friday 15 March 2013

Interview date: Week of 22 April 2013

Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates openly living with HIV. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity. Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply. This is a post for which IPPF will, if necessary, apply for a work permit. The granting of work permits is subject to regulation by the UK Border Agency.