Zambia: Global AIDS Programme Director
Panos is a dynamic network of autonomous institutes developing and applying new thinking on the role of media and communication in development. The Panos AIDS programme has a history of producing cutting-edge analysis on key issues within the response to HIV/AIDS and is recognised as a pioneering organisation challenging existing strategies and approaches to fighting the epidemic. We are now looking for a director to provide vision and leadership to the programme. This is a new role. You will be responsible for establishing many of the structures within which you work and supporting the progressive scaling up of the programme's operations.
Global AIDS Programme Director
Salary $55,000 -$65,000 depending on experience &
relocation package. Based in Lusaka, Zambia.
Panos is a dynamic network of autonomous institutes
developing and applying new thinking on the role of media
and communication in development. The Panos AIDS programme
has a history of producing cutting-edge analysis on key
issues within the response to HIV/AIDS and is recognised as
a pioneering organisation challenging existing strategies
and approaches to fighting the epidemic. Within the remit
of the Global AIDS Programme, offices in Southern and
Eastern Africa, the Caribbean, South Asia and Europe work
on a coordinated set of activities around the core theme of
ownership, participation and accountability in the response
to HIV/AIDS.
We are now looking for a director to provide vision and
leadership to the programme. This is a new role. You will
be responsible for establishing many of the structures
within which you work and supporting the progressive
scaling up of the programme's operations. You will also be
responsible for coordinating our current programme of
activities and sharing the experiences gained by Panos with
an international audience, through a range of activities,
including a high profile series of editorial outputs.
Person Specification:
You need at least 7 years international experience in the
field of HIV/AIDS with specific experience in the role of
media and communication in a developing country context.
You should also have at least 3 years experience in a
senior management position with direct responsibility for
people and budgets. You must have strong inter-personal
skills, proven networking and negotiating skills,
experience of fundraising from international donors and the
ability to present complex arguments accessibly galvanising
support amongst a wide range of audiences. You must be
fluent in English and ideally in at least one other
relevant language.
For further information regarding the post and an
application form, please visit our website at:
www.panosaids.org/vacancies.htm
or contact Johanna Hanefeld on tel. + 260-1-263258 or via
email at [email protected]
Closing date for the applications will be April 21st 2004
12pm GMT. Please note only candidates short listed for an
interview will be contacted.
Johanna Hanefeld
Panos Global AIDS Programme
Visit our website www.panosaids.org
Email: [email protected]