Regional Field Officers Job Vacancy at NASCOP in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title: Regional Field Officers (Four) – Central/ Eastern, Nyanza/Western, Rift Valley, Coast

Job Ref.: TSU 05/12)

Location: Nairobi

Deadline: 31st December 2012



Regional Field Officers will be responsible for planning and coordinating the implementation of effective HIV prevention programmes among MARPs by local NGOs and CBOs within their regions.

Key responsibilities

Establish and strengthen MARPS outreach.
Facilitate capacity building activities.
Support CBOs and NGOs in monitoring and evaluation of MARPs programmes.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with local NGOs, FBOs and CSOs.
Disseminate information, education and communication materials on advocacy for MARPs programming.

Required experience and qualifications

Degree in social sciences, public health, community development or a related health field.
Two years experience in HIV prevention activities in community settings.
Skills in training and facilitation, monitoring and evaluation.
Familiarity with Kenya’s HIV epidemic and the status of HIV programmes among MARPs is desirable.
How to apply:

All positions will report to Head: Technical Support Unit.

All positions will require extensive field travel, strong interpersonal communication skills, computer literacy with good analytical and presentation skills.

All positions will be closely supervised by NASCOP.

Applications from qualified and interested candidates should be sent by e-mail to
ntsukenya@gmail.com.

If email is not possible, a hard copy can be sent via post to the following address: Head: Technical Support Unit, PO Box 16885 – 00620, Nairobi, Kenya.

Applications should consist of an updated CV with current daytime telephone contact and a cover letter indicating the reference number of the position applied for in the subject header and stating the expected salary and for the Field Officers (Ref. TSU 05/12) the preferred place of posting.

All applications must be received no later than 31st December 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.