SAfAIDS Vacancy: Executive Director
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Southern Africa AIDS Information Dissemination Service, (SAfAIDS),
based in Harare, is a regional NGO working to share information,
strengthen policy, build capacity and promote effective programme re-
sponses to HIV/AIDS in southern Africa and beyond. We work with a
wide range of development partners including NGOs and other develop-
ment agencies, the media, government and the private sector. We seek
to promote efficient use of limited resources and to maximise comple-
mentarity of effort.
The organisation seeks a dynamic leader to continue our development.
The successful candidate must bring dedication and commitment to the
organisation and its mission. S/he must have the capacity for in-
sightful analysis and innovation, flexibility, ability to thrive and
be productive under pressure, and be able to motivate and support a
diverse team. S/he will represent the organisation internationally
and regionally and have primary responsibility for strategic policy
development and organisational leadership as well as contributing
substantially to project support.
Requirements:
* Masters degree in development, social sciences, public health or
related field
* Minimum 10 years' relevant post-qualification experience, including
5 years at senior management level
* Significant regional policy and programmatic experience of HIV/AIDS
and development
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Research and Publications experience
A strong NGO background and computer literacy will be an added advan-
tage.
SAfAIDS offers the right person an exciting opportunity to make a
meaningful contribution to responses to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the
region; and competitive salary and benefits packages.
Interested applicants should send a CV, information on current salary
and benefits, and contact details of 3 referees. Only short listed
candidates will be contacted. Apply to:
Personnel Manager
SAfAIDS
PO Box A509, Avondale
Harare, Zimbabwe
Fax: +263-4-336-195
Closing date for applications: Friday 19 January 2001
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