Vacancy: Coordinator of UNICEF's ICASA Participation
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Find below our advert from a short term consultancy to coordi-
nate UNICEF's participation at the XIV ICASA, Abuja 2005. Inter-
ested candidates should send their applications as instructed
below. The qualified candidate will be required to resume imme-
diately.
Joshua Andi Emmanuel
UNICEF Nigeria
mailto:jemmanuel@unicef.org
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VACANCY
Coordinator of UNICEF's Participation at the XIV ICASA, Abuja
2005.
The International Conference on HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmit-
ted Infections in Africa (ICASA), organized by the Society for
AIDS in Africa (SAA) will hold in Abuja, Nigeria, 4th - 9th De-
cember 2005. The selected theme for the conference "HIV/AIDS and
the Family" is expected to focus on how Africans can face the
challenges posed by HIV/AIDS at the family level.
UNICEF seeks to use the opportunity of ICASA in Abuja to organ-
ize a series of strategic events and presentation that reflects
the organization's important work on HIV/AIDS, particularly
around HIV and Young People, MTCTplus, Paediatric Care, support
and treatment, Children affected by HIV/AIDS. In view of this,
UNICEF Abuja and HQ entered into discussion with the ICASA Se-
cretariat to ensure the best way of achieving this objective.
ICASA Secretariat is prepared to receive any technical assis-
tance from UNICEF in order to meet these objectives. Conse-
quently UNICEF accepted to support a consultant.
TASKS
1. Support the ICASA Secretariat and represent UNICEF to ensure
the participation of children, adolescents and youth in the
Youth Forum and the main conference
2. Provide technical assistance for the participation of chil-
dren, adolescents and youth
3. Liaise with the conference organizers and coordinate the par-
ticipation of UNICEF HQ, Regional and Country Offices.
3.1 Prepare a document that lists UNICEF participation in the
conference; abstracts submitted, UNICEF supported roundtables,
satellite sessions, plenary presentations.
4. Document the participation of children, adolescents/youth
groups and UNICEF through out the conference period
5. Represent UNICEFs interests at the organizing committee
meetings and at the Youth pre-conference planning meetings as
delegated by the Chief, Protection and Participation Section
6. Participate in organizing pre-ICASA events and provide logis-
tic support for UNICEF participants during the conference
7. Perform any other responsibilities as may be assigned by the
Chief, Protection and Participation Section, UNICEF.
QUALIFICATIONS
Advance university degree in social sciences or related fields
Experience in working with and facilitating meetings with
children and young people in HIV and AIDS related areas
Ability to coordinate and network with partners
Good communication and writing skills
Relevant computer skills
Duration: 5 months.
Remuneration: UNICEF Consultancy scale.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Applicants should write to the address below, enclosing a writ-
ten statement of not more that 1,000 words starting how their
skills,
knowledge and experience qualifies them for the post. A recent
copy of their CV and photocopies of relevant certificates should
be attached. In line with the GIPA principle, applications are
also particulary welcomed from persons living with HIV and AIDS.
You application should addressed to:
Chief, Protection and Participation Programme
UNICEF, UN House, Plot 617/618, Diplomatic ZOne, Central Busi-
ness District
PMB 2851, Garki, Abuja, Nigeria
Applications can also be sent by e-mail to:
mailto:pnpconsultanticasa@yahoo.com