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consultant, amongst the members of your group:

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UNICEF OFFICE POSITION OPENING:

PROJECT OFFICER: HIV/AIDS and YOUNG PEOPLE

The UNICEF Mumbai Office is looking for a candidate to oversee UNICEF's support

in the area of HIV/AIDS and Young People. The selected candidate will work

closely with the Government and NGO counterparts and provide professional and

technical support in planning and implementing and monitoring support for

programmes to reach young people in school and out of school, and for the

effective use of communication for behavioral development.

The major tasks will include

Develop work plans for UNICEF support in HIV/AIDS and monitor, document,

evaluate and analyze project progress

Review and compile available literature on young people, women and children and

HIV in Maharashtra and develop a profile of Young People and HIV/AIDS in the

state for use in advocacy.

Facilitate follow-up consultations and formation of networks with key primary

stakeholders to input into programming and strategy development for young people

Support development of appropriate training modules and materials on basic

information on lifeskills, especially related to HIV/AIDS and facilitate its

implementation in and out of schools;, and adapt/develop supplementary materials

and activities for young people in school and out of school.

Support behavioral and communication research with young people in order to

strengthen programme and communication effectiveness.

Facilitate partnerships and resource mobilization to scale up programme

interventions, including assisting in the development of funding proposals.

The contract will be issued for a one year period with the possibility of

renewal on an annual basis for up to four year.

The candidate will be recruited on basis of the following criteria:

· University post graduate degree/doctorate in social sciences, social work or

public health;

· Eight years professional experience in programme

planning/coordination/strategy formulation /monitoring/evaluation in

health/development sector;

· Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and civil society experience is advantageous.

· Good language proficiency in English, Marathi and Hindi;

· Illustrated strong communication skills and training skills;

· Illustrated team building skills

· Illustrated networking and organization skills;

· Computer skills and experience in data analysis.

· Work experience with UN/International agencies or NGO desirable.

Applications with detailed CV, contact details and 3 references to be sent to

UNICEF, 19, Parsi Panchayath Road, Andheri East, Mumbai - 400069

Closing Date : C.O.B. Thursday 26th June 2003

Please clearly inscribe the title and location of the Consultancy on the

envelope containing your application. Only application of short-listed

candidates will be acknowledged.

UNICEF is a smoke free environment

Qualified Women are especially encouraged to Apply

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