UNICEF, the world's leading children's rights organization, has opening for passionate and committed professionals who want to make a lasting difference for children in Nepal. We are seeking people with a commitment for women and children, high drive for results, demonstrable embracing of diversity, integrity, demonstrable teamwork, good self-awareness and self-regulation.

Vacancy Notice No. NEPA/2008-29: Project Officer - HIV & AIDS. (Temporary Fixed Term post) based in Kathmandu.


PURPOSE OF THE POST:

Under the guidance of the Chief, HIV AIDS contributes to the project design, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, including teamwork and capacity building within the HIV AIDS sector.


YOUR PROFILE FOR THE POST:

• Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF's mission and professional values.
• University degree in Social Sciences, or a related technical field with special reference to Adolescence & HIV/AIDS.
• Minimum two year professional work experience in project administration, including data collection and analysis.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, analytical and advocacy skills.
• . Supervisory and managerial skills.
• Ability of work in partnership arid commitment to continuous learning for professional development.
• Planning and monitoring skills; ability to organize work and projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
• Good communication skills. Fluency in Nepali and English, both written and oral.


If you have experience of working in a similar capacity, meet the above profile and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send your application with a detailed curriculum vita (CV) quoting vacancy notice number to the following address:

HR Specialist
(Vacancy Notice No.: NEPA/2008/29)
UNICEF-Nepal Country Office,
UN House
Pulchowk, Lalitpur
P.O. Box: 1187
Kathmandu, Nepal

Your application should be received by 2 January 2009. Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women, Dalits, Janajatis, Madhesis, people with disabilities; and other minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

UNICEF IS A SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT.

Note: Published in the Himalayan Times Daily
Date: 17/12/2008