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HIV Adviser (Decentralisation) – PNG-Australia HIV and AIDS Program JTA International

Job Title: HIV Adviser (Decentralisation) – PNG-Australia HIV and AIDS Program

Summary:
JTA International is seeking an experienced professional to fill the role of HIV Adviser (Decentralisation) for the PNG-Australia HIV and AIDS Program.

Position Details:
The PNG-Australia HIV and AIDS Program is an Australian Government, AusAID initiative supported by an Implementing Services Provider (currently JTA International). The Program was designed to be a long-term flexible program of assistance aligned with the PNG National Strategic Plan on HIV/AIDS 2006-2010 (NSP) to provide funding and technical assistance to support PNG’s national HIV response. The Program commenced in 2007 and aimed to contribute to the NSP goals to stabilise the spread of HIV/ AIDS infections and mitigate the impact of the epidemic. The PNG National HIV Strategy (NHS) 2011-2015 has replaced the NSP and has 3 strategic priorities: prevention; counselling, testing, treatment and support; and systems strengthening.
JTA International is currently seeking an experienced individual for the role of HIV Adviser (Decentralisation) for the Program. This position will be responsible for the provision of technical advice to strengthen policy and processes for decentralisation of the HIV response in PNG in line with the HIV Program’s Provincial Engagement Strategy. The Adviser will jointly report to the National AIDS Council Director and the Implementing Services Provider Director, and will also work closely with Department of Provincial Government and Local Level Affairs (DPLGA), the AusAID Sub-national Program and other development partners to ensure alignment and stronger coherence of sub-national work in relation to HIV/STIs.
Additionally, the Adviser will assist the HIV Program to analyse key strategic and policy issues, work to strengthen partner capacity for effective implementation, commit to evidence-based prevention and engagement with provincial authorities, monitor program implementation, and engage with PNG stakeholders and AusAID across a range of development cooperation programs in PNG. The Adviser will also support key sector programs where HIV is a cross cutting issue (health, education, law and justice) to ensure strategic coherence and to maximise program effectiveness.
The successful applicant will have:
  • Relevant post graduate qualifications.
  • 5 to 10 years’ experience working on HIV/AIDS/STI related programs in developing countries.
  • Demonstrated understanding of policy and legislative approaches to decentralising HIV response.
  • Extensive knowledge of evidence-based HIV/STI programming, including value for money, appropriateness to high and low prevalence settings, and effectiveness.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the role of government and non-state actors in HIV/STI responses, and experience working with governments in developing countries.
  • Demonstrated experience in gender-based programming.
  • Understanding and experience in capacity development approaches including professional development, mentoring, participatory training and facilitation.
  • High level cross-cultural interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and concisely, and adapt their communication styles to suit a variety of audiences.
  • Ability to work effectively with senior management and as part of a team to deliver results on time.
For Further Information & Application:
For further information please access the Position Description document available from our website at www.jtai.com.au.

Applications for this position should include a resume, cover letter and response to the Key Selection Criteria. All applications should be submitted online via JTA International’s website at www.jtai.com.au.

Contact Person:
If, after reading the Position Description, you have further queries about this position or the application process, please contact Nick Cassidy at nick.cassidy@jtai.com.au.
The closing date for applications is 4pm, Friday 11th November 2011. Late applications will not be accepted.