NACC Programme Officer (HIV Investments) Job in Kenya - 2015

The National AIDS Control Council (NACC) is a state Corporation whose

mission is to provide policy and strategic framework for mobilizing and

coordinating resources for the prevention of HIV transmission and

provision of care and support to the infected and affected people in

Kenya.

In our efforts to fulfill this mandate, the NACC seeks to recruit a suitable candidate for the following position:

Job Title: Programme Officer, HIV Investments
 

Reports to: Deputy Director, HIV Investments
 

Grade: NACC 4
 

Department: HIV Investments
 

 

Business Purpose / Objective: Provide technical, administrative support and guidance to ensure that the Investments of the country’s HIV response are achievable through the principles of value for money, cost effectiveness; performance based funding and economic returns. 

Responsibilities 

• Draft Annual Work Programme and Budget that support the HIV Investments Agenda 


• Support the design, financial and econometric modeling on the Economic Returns on Investment to HIV 


• Provide technical assistance to NACC on HIV resource tracking, needs, funding patterns, expenditure reviews, funding gaps and funding sources in a continuous manner 


• Review proposed innovative funding sources and provide justification for its feasibility and policy implications


• For the implementation and operationalization of the HIV Fund, develop a formulae for the Funding Allocation Criteria stating all key assumptions for the methodology as a key input in the Fund operationalization 


• For the implementation of the HIV Fund, liaise with Governments’ Coordinating Agencies, Development Partners , which play lead/supporting roles in providing overall policy direction, coordinating and monitoring progress towards expected results of the HIVFund ; 


• Develop sound mechanism for the HIV Investments ( giving a full account of the same from your understanding the sources of funding , the impact investment product and the mechanism of financing HIV and NCDs) 


• Advises on new initiatives requiring NACC support and on potential opportunities for resource mobilization to enhance coverage and impact of HIV response; 

Educational 

• Masters level University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or Actuarial Sciences with related Training in Programme / Project management 

Experience

• A minimum of three (3) years’ professional experience in a national or international level or non-governmental organizations in macro economic analysis, economic and financial modeling, socio-economic development, public sector management, private- public partnerships among others. 


• Strong analytical skills, ability to conceptualize, plan and execute innovative ideas, as well as transfer of knowledge and skills. 


• Proficiency in Microsoft application 


• Familiarity with the HIV response in the country will be an asset

How to Apply

The

above positions are on three (3) year renewable contact basis subject

to satisfactory performance through a formal appraisal. 

The individuals recruited shall be of high integrity and able to work within a team. 

If

you fulfill the above requirements, you are invited to apply by

submitting an application together with an up to date CV, copies of

certificates, testimonials, names and contacts of three professional

referees in a sealed envelope by 5:00 p.m on Friday, October 9, 2015 to

the address provided below. 

NACC is an equal opportunity

employer and does not discriminate any applicant on the basis of their

ethnic background, sex, religion, disability, HIV or marital status yet

is attentive to gender, regional and ethnic balance. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. 

In

addition to the indicated requirements all candidates will be required

to meet the expectations of Chapter 6 on Leadership and Integrity and

get clearances as follows:

1. Certificate of Good Conduct


2. Clearance from the Ethics and Anti – Corruption Commission on Integrity for Public Servants


3. Certificate of Compliance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)


4. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax Compliance Clearance


5. Certificate of Clearance from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

The Director 

National AIDS Control Council

Landmark Plaza 9th Floor 

P.O. Box 61307, 00200 

Nairobi Kenya