vacancy - Senior Technical Expert HIV/AIDS Capacity Building

SCALING UP FOR MOST-AT-RISK POPULATION II (SUM II) is a USAID funded program that will provide targeted assistance in organizational performance required to scale-up effective, integrated HIV/AIDS interventions that lead to substantial and measurable behavior change among Most-at Risk Populations (MARPs) in targeted locations in Indonesia. The project is managed by Training Resources Group, Inc. The organizational performance topics include accountability, administration, advocacy, finance, governance, knowledge management, leadership, management, monitoring and evaluation, networking, partnership, policy development, resource mobilization, strategic planning and transparency. SUM II will provide and monitor small grants to qualified civil society organizations to support the scale-up of integrated interventions in “hotspots” where there is a high concentration of one or more MARP and high-risk behavior is prevalent.

SUM II is currently seeking qualified individuals with experience in HIV/AIDS and Local stakeholders issues for following position:
Senior Technical Expert HIV/AIDS Capacity Building
Candidates with working experience in Indonesia, knowledge of the HIV field are especially invited to apply. Please find the list of responsibilities and qualifications for this position below.

Responsibilities:
• Takes a leadership role in work planning, implementation, and reporting of program activities in HIV and MARPS.
• Provides senior-level technical assistance (TA) to local implementing partners, including (but not limited to) providing technical assistance on HIV prevention, care and treatment for MARPs, organizational capacity building and training for civil society organizations, IEC materials development /campaigns, etc.
• Coordinates and collaborates with other stakeholders, including national, provincial, and district/municipal-level AIDS commissions and key ministries, and other donor-supported programs, particularly other USG funded programs.
• Participates in relevant HIV/AIDS prevention coordinating structures/technical working groups.

Qualifications:
• Masters degree in Public Health or relevant social science field from an accredited university plus 12 years of experience working in international health.
• Minimum of 5 years experience designing and implementing projects focused on providing technical assistance on HIV prevention, care, and treatment for MARPs and/or organizational capacity building in Indonesia required.
• Demonstrable skills and experiences in working with HIV/AIDS programming, particularly prevention and health systems strengthening required.
• Must have a firm command of behavioral prevention, clinical health systems, policy, and other issues related to targeted interventions for HIV service delivery for MARPs.
• Knowledge of most recent PEPFAR indicators and experience working with USAID programs preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, responsively, and collaboratively with USAID, government counterparts, other funding organizations, public and private cooperating country organizations and institutions required.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented setting.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• Applications from Indonesian nationals highly desired.

How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit an updated CV and cover letter via e-mail to sum2-vacancy@rti-indomd.rti.org. Deadline for consideration is August 14, 2011. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.