PROJECT OFFICER

(1-YEAR FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT). REFERENCE NO.: HIVAN 02/2004. PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUS

The Centre for HIV/AIDS Networking (HIVAN) seeks to appoint a Project Officer to implement student- volunteer projects co-ordinated by the Campus HIV/AIDS Support Unit. This is a full time, 12 months, fixed term post. The successful candidate will based at the Pietermaritzburg Campus HIV/AIDS Support Unit, University of KwaZulu-Natal.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

- Coordinate volunteer activities
- Build and sustain partnerships with local communities for student outreach programmes
- Ensure optimal usage of the peer education strategy as an HIV/AIDS intervention method.
- Supervise and develop a career path for volunteer peer educators
- Maintain a database of volunteer activities and movement
- Manage and record HIV/AIDS multimedia campaigns and events
- Ensure stakeholder involvement and participation in project activities.

Minimum requirements:
- A three year degree or diploma or three years working experience
- Formal training in facilitating workshops OR six months experience in facilitating workshops,
- Computer literacy in Ms Word, Excel and PowerPoint,
- Experience in HIV/AIDS prevention activities within a community setting, for one year
- Experience in using peer education strategy
- Ability to communicate in Zulu

The selection process will commence on 09th July 2004 and continue until a suitable candidate is appointed or a decision is taken not to fill the post. The position is set at a Grade 9 level and the package offered will be dependent on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. Applicants are required to submit curriculum vitae, together with contact details of three referees to HIVAN Campus HIV/AIDS Support Unit, 1st Floor Student Union Building, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private bag X 01 Scottsville, 3209. Fax No. +27 (0)33 260 6060 or email [email protected]. Kindly note that only the short-listed candidates will be contacted.