If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF seeks a Senior HIV/AIDS Specialist (PMTCT and Paediatric AIDS), L-5 to be based in its Office in Johannesburg, South Africa.

You will lead and support the work of UNICEF ESAR with focus on high prevalence countries in Southern Africa; in accordance with UNICEF Medium Strategic Plan, Focus Area 3, HIV/AIDS and Children, Key Result Area 1, you will support efforts to reduce the number of paediatric HIV infections; increase the proportion of HIV-positive women receiving antiretroviral drugs (ARVs); and increase the proportion of children receiving treatment for HIV and AIDS.

Your profile:

1. Post graduate degree in public health. Medical qualifications an advantage but not a requirement.
2. Ten years progressively more responsible experience in managing public health programmes in developing countries, preferably in sub-Saharan Africa. Familiarity and experience with management of paediatric HIV and AIDS an advantage.
3. Knowledge of drug procurement and supply logistics an added advantage.
4. Current knowledge of Children and AIDS issues, policies and international standards.
5. Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment with special emphasis on cultural sensitivity of the region.
6. Excellent analytical, communication and advocacy skills, ability to work in a team and good facilitation skills.
7. Knowledge of computer management and applications in analytical programmes and especially with use of electronic networks for information sharing and advocacy.
8. English essential. Working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese highly desirable.

If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at www.unicef.org/employ), quoting VN-09-292 to: Cette adresse email est protégée contre les robots des spammeurs, vous devez activer Javascript pour la voir. . Applications should be received by 9 June 2009. Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

UNICEF’s salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.