USAID/South Africa, Pretoria, Department of State, Washington, DC 20521-9300

R -- SERVICES OF AN EXPERIENCED INDIVIDUAL TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OVERALL COORDINATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE LIFE SKILLS AND HIV/AIDS EDUCATION PROJECT IN SOUTH AFRICA SOL 674-00-R-001 DUE 110599 POC Contact Point B The Education Team Leader, USAID/South Africa, Department of State, Washington, D.C. 20521-9300, Fax in South Africa (27-12) 326-0418, 4th floor, Sancardia Center, 524 Church Street, Arcadia 0007, Pretoria, South Africa (PO Box 55380, Arcadia 0007, Pretoria, South Africa) E-mail: pfine@usaid.gov WEB: http://www.info.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/announce/cbd, http://www.info.usaid.gov. E-MAIL: http://www.info.usaid.gov, pfine@usaid.gov. USAID/South Africa, in collaboration with the National Department of Education, requests expressions of interest from qualified candidates for the above position: The Department of Education (DOE) requires the services of an Experienced Technical Advisor (TA), to be contracted by USAID/South Africa and serve in the national Department of Education. The Advisor will be responsible for the overall coordination and management of the Life Skills and HIV/AIDS Education project. This will include Advising the DOE on: $ the timely and effective implementation of the Life Skills and HIV/AIDS Education project; $ the implementation of the promulgated national policy on HIV/AIDS; $ HIV/AIDS related matters in Higher Education. Qualifications: An advanced degree or demonstrated equivalent technical knowledge in education and/or public health matters is required. Demonstrated knowledge of the full range of technical, socio-economic, cultural and policy issues related to HIV/AIDS, especially pertaining to the Southern African region, as well as specific knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS education and communication. Proven ability to communicate cross-culturally with a wide range of public and private sector counterparts. Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to engage in pro-active discussions with high level SA government officials. Proficiency in the use of computer word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation programs. Knowledge of South African official languages is an advantage. The incumbent must have extreme sensitivity to HIV/AIDS related issues and be a team layer of the highest calibre. The candidate must be committed to a non-racial, non-sexist education system. The Department is seeking a person with at least 5 years of Experience working on HIV/AIDS issues with at least two years working on programs in Southern Africa. A minimum of two years experience managing programs related to policy, research, training and/or service delivery. Knowledge and experience of working in the government sector will be an advantage. Submit a resume (CV) with references to The Education Team Leader, FAX in South Africa (27)(12) 326-0418, 4th floor, Sancardia Center, 524 Church Street, Arcadia 0007, Pretoria, South Africa (PO BOX 55380, Arcadia 0007, Pretoria, South Africa) e-mail pfine@usaid.gov, to reach there by no later than November 5, 1999. Posted 10/07/99 (W-SN389840). (0280)

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