Established in 2006, and managed by a steering committee and secretariat, RIATT-ESA uses evidence driven approach across three pillars of action- research, knowledge sharing and advocacy to support programme and policy makers in efforts to provide comprehensive care and support for infected and affected children and youth.
RIATT-ESA seeks the services of a consultant to manage its programme.
Key Responsibilities
· Managing the implementation of RIATT-ESA strategy, in close collaboration with the Network’s Steering Committee, Technical Working Groups and partners;
· Effectively managing strategic partnerships in line with RIATT-ESA values and vision;
· Mobilising resources for RIATT-ESA, ensuring that RIATT-ESA has adequate resources to implement its programme.
Strategic leadership
· Ensuring sustainability of RIATT-ESA through innovative programming that drives the organisation’s value proposition;
· Envisaging emerging trends within RIATT-ESA mandate and developing new initiatives to respond to these trends.
Programme Management
· Ensuring effective and efficient implementation, monitoring and reporting of the RIATT-ESA programme;
· Implementing and managing changes to ensure that RIATT-ESA goals are achieved;
· Ensuring adequate representation of the network in relevant platforms and as established by the Steering Committee;
· Reporting on programme performance to Steering Committee, Funding Partners, Network partners and other relevant stakeholders;
· Developing and implementing a resource mobilisation strategy;
Knowledge Management (KM) and Quality Assurance
· Publish research findings and ensure dissemination as per advocacy and KM strategies;
· Manage and use the RIATT-ESA social media for engagement, content sharing and networking;
· Collate and disseminate key knowledge and information in the region on children affected by HIV and AIDS & adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights;
· Providing editorial oversight for all content to be posted on the RIATT-ESA website, on the KM portals and newsletters.
Advocacy
· Analyse relevant research reports and policy briefs and provide guidance for advocacy opportunities and messages;
· Develop RIATT-ESA advocacy and media materials for different audiences, including media engagement;
· Lead or participate in submission of abstracts, organisation of satellites, co-hosting of conferences/events;
· Represent RIATT-ESA in strategic networks or platforms as established by RIATT-ESA’s Steering Committee;
· Ensure that children and young people have stronger voice within and through RIATT-ESA.
Criteria for suitability as RIATT-ESA Programme Manager
· Extensive technical background and knowledge in Children affected by HIV and AIDS in Eastern and Southern Africa region;
· Substantial understanding and experience of advocacy and communication work in the region with a focus on children affected by HIV and AIDS, and adolescent sexual & reproductive health & rights;
· Strong programme management skills, including monitoring and reporting on finances; able to multi task and very well organised;
· Analytical writing skills in English. Able to draft policy and strategy documents, develop implementation plans, budgets, reports, M&E frameworks, abstracts, advocacy materials and editorial content;
· Experience in organising and running conferences satellite sessions;
· Experience in regional level research on children affected by HIV and AIDS, and adolescent sexual & reproductive health & rights;
· Understanding of Child Protection, Child Participation and Social Protection principles;
· Experience working with UN Agencies, funding agencies, CSO and RECS;
· Able to work independently with minimum support;
· Able to travel within the region and globally.
Qualifications and experience
· Minimum Masters level degree in a relevant area of study (Development Studies, Public Health, Social Work etc);
· Extensive knowledge in Adolescence Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (ASRHR); care and support for children affected by HIV and AIDS;
· Minimum of 8 years experience working in a development context with a focus on children;
· Minimum 5 years of managing child focused regional programmes within the Eastern and Southern African Region (ESARO).
How to apply
Within the context of the above, RIATT-ESA invites interested and qualified consultants to apply in line with the scope provided under the following components:
i. Cover Letter demonstrating the applicant’s understanding of the assignment.
ii. A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
iii. At least one recommendation letter from one of the referees.
The deadline for receiving applications is 14 February 2022
The applications can be submitted through [email protected].
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.**