Senior Technical Officer, DREAMS

FHI360 is recruiting a Senior Technical Officer, DREAMS, to be based in Maputo and Sofala, Mozambique.

Duties

• Engage, mobilize, network and serve as the primary contact within FHI 360 and with diverse stakeholders including implementing partners and participating GRM ministries, department and agencies
• Lead conceptualization and development of DREAMS work plans, innovations and activities
• Oversee implementation of planed activities and ensure achievement of set targets
• Coordinate and facilitate stakeholder and implementation partner meetings
• Stay up to date and advise FHI360 on the new policies and guidelines related to HIV prevention among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Mozambique
• Contribute to development of terms of reference and oversee technical assistance activities, including the identification and management of technical consultants
• Liaise regularly and proactively with other CHASS and FHI 360 staff conducting similar activities to ensure synergies and efficiency
• Contribute to project documentation and dissemination of project reports to FHI 360, USAID and stakeholders
• Facilitate administrative needs of the project as relevant

Requisites

• University degree in MCH nurse or other health social sciences
• Post graduate experience in public health will be an added advantage
• Experience in developing and implementing HIV prevention or social and behaviour change programs among adolescents
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing community-based HIV/AIDS programmes in Mozambique
• Experience in developing and implementing sexual reproductive health programs targeting adolescent girls, young women or victims of gender-based violence
• Proven ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with government personnel, NGO partners, international organizations, and community groups
• Proven experience in community mobilization and local capacity building
• Knowledge of the political, social, economic, and cultural context of Sofala Province
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) complex issues in a concise, compelling, and easily understandable manner
• Ability to speak and write English will be an added advantage
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Notes

• Only short listed applicants will be contacted