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THE ORGANIZATION
Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights is a non-profit 501(c)(3) service-based human rights organization founded in 1888 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. It is the largest human rights organization in the U.S. and has been working for more than 100 years with globally displaced persons, which has connected Heartland to diaspora communities as well as to groups in their countries of origin. Today, Heartland provides solutions to health inequities through a combination of direct services and advocacy aimed at advancing human rights and health. Its mission states, “Heartland Alliance advances the human rights and responds to the human needs of endangered populations – particularly the poor, the isolated and the displaced – through the provision of comprehensive and respectful services and the promotion of permanent solutions leading to a more just global society.”
THE PROGRAM
In recent years Heartland Alliance has developed a position as a global leader in health, rights and protections programming for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and other sexual minority populations in the Global South and East. In 2008, Heartland Alliance launched the Global Equality Network (GEN), an initiative to invest in grassroots LGBT organizations in Latin America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East/North Africa.
In 2009, Heartland Alliance launched the largest HIV prevention program for men who have sex with men (MSM) in Africa – the Integrated MSM HIV Prevention Program (IMHIPP) in Nigeria.
THE POSITION
Heartland Alliance seeks candidates for the Chief of Party (CoP) for its Cote d’Ivoire office which will be based in Abidjan to manage and oversee a 5 year (60 month) CDC Cooperative Agreement for prevention of sexual transmission of HIV/AIDS in Cote d’Ivoire. The objective of this project is to provide comprehensive HIV prevention services and linkages to care among highly vulnerable populations (HVP), including Sex Workers (SW), Men who have Sex with Men (MSM), and prisoners. The project will also target regular clients of SW through venue-based behavior interventions. Services provided may include: care and treatment of HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections (STI), counseling and testing (CT), prevention activities through behavior change communication (BCC) and peer education, condom distribution, community outreach, anti-retroviral (ARV) services, and income generating activities. The anticipated start date for the position is Q3 2010.
The CoP will work under the direction of the Country Director in Abidjan. CoP will be responsible for the management, strategic planning, and oversight of the HIV prevention program in Cote d’Ivoire.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
• Oversee the development and management of behavioral and mapping studies of HIV-related behaviors and venues
• Collaborate with LNGOs and CBOs to develop behavior change programs targeting HVP to reduce HIV-risk behaviors
• Manage monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure appropriate program targeting and implementation
• Collaborate and manage relationships with key partners and stakeholders, including local and international organizations, throughout the development and implementation of the project.
• Supervise and collaborate with the Deputy Chief of Party and Director of Finance, as well as other relevant staff - Manage subgrantee agreements and the training of local NGOs/CBOs, peer educators, and community leaders in HIV prevention activities.
• Liaise with CPC for project management and connection with other USG programs in coordination with the Country Director and other relevant staff.
REQUIREMENTS
Education and/or Experience:
• Masters degree or higher in public health, international development, public policy, communication, or a related field. Applicants with experience equivalent to a Masters-level degree are also encouraged to apply.
• Experience in HIV-risk behavior change program design, implementation, and management of at least 5 years, preferably in situations involving MCP and HVP and in developing nations.
• Experience in public health study design and management and data analysis. Epidemiological or other HIV surveillance and mapping experience preferred.
• Developing country experience, particularly in HIV prevention and treatment.
• Demonstrated skills in sub-grantee management, coordination of technical assistance, stakeholder management, and liaising with relevant government agencies, international donors, and host country government.
• Experience with large CPC-funded program management is required, as is experience with PEPFAR or similar agencies.
• Demonstrated record of superb management, financial oversight, interpersonal abilities, and decision making skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in English and French, both oral and written.
• Prior experience working in Cote d’Ivoire is preferred, but not required.
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