Ethiopia: Programme Manager - HIV & Health

Open to Nationals of Tanzania and Ethiopia

Location: Dar-Es-salaam or Addis Ababa based on nationality of successful candidate

HelpAge International (HelpAge) is a global network of not-for-profit organisations with a vision of a world where older people fulfill their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives. With more than 70 affiliates and 300 partners across more than 50 countries the HelpAge International network brings together hundreds of organisations worldwide.

The incumbent will lead implementation of the Regional Health and HIV strategy, be responsible for development and management of donor-funded health and HIV programmes including preparation and submission of proposals, reports, budget management, capacity building, monitoring, evaluation and learning. Additionally, he/she will coordinate documentation and dissemination of evidence emanating from health & HIV programmes as well as participating in advocacy campaigns to influence inclusion of older people in various national and regional policies.

The ideal candidate should have a degree in Public Health, at least five years working experience in an INGO with a regional set-up; have at least five years of managerial experience in health programme design, implementation and monitoring in Africa and demonstrable understanding of key policy issues in health and HIV. Ability to travel extensively in the region, representational, advocacy, interpersonal skills and being administratively self supporting are essential to this role. Exposure to UN and major international donor systems, understanding of health needs among older people, working knowledge of Swahili, French and Portuguese are desirable to this role.