Job ad - HIV/AIDS Policy/Advocacy Specialist -------------------------------------------- The Research Triangle Institute (RTI) is looking for a HIV/AIDS Pol- icy/Advocacy Specialist for a 4-year USAID project focusing on behav- ior change to reduce HIV prevalence and reduce number of partners in Malawi to begin in January 2003. Responsibilities include: * Identifying priority behavior change/communication (BCC) policy and advocacy issues and developing strategies, tools and models to ad- dress them * Conducting BCC policy and advocacy assessments for designated sec- tors * Designing, planning, and providing technical guidance and training on policy and advocacy strategies and interventions with central- to community-level stakeholders * Providing technical assistance to and managing consultants engaged in policy and advocacy training and technical assistance * Assisting in the production of reports, manuals and training mate- rials Qualifications: * A master's level degree or equivalent in public health, population studies, public policy, or a related social science; * A minimum of five years experience in implementing HIV/AIDS, RH, public health, or community based behavioral change programs; * Training and training program development skills; * Strategic planning, district planning and group facilitation skills; * Excellent policy analysis, policy advocacy, planning and evaluation skills; * Ability to communicate policy results to a wide range of policy au- diences; * Thorough knowledge of HIV/AIDS and related RH issues in Africa (ex- perience in Malawi desired); * Excellent English speaking and writing skills (excellent Chichewa speaking and writing skills desired); * Proven skills in using Windows-based computer programs including spreadsheets, word processing, and graphics packages (Microsoft Ex- cel, Word and PowerPoint experience preferred); * Experience with and commitment to youth and gender-responsive pro- grams desired. Please send an application letter and full resume (MS Word format) by e-mail to ebergthold@rti.org or fax +1-919-541-6621 to Eric Bergthold. Specify "M&E/OR Specialist" in the subject line. Resume must list educational background, employment dates, and job title and responsibilities. Please apply as soon as possible and no later than November 22, 2002. Persons living with HIV/AIDS are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to citizens of Malawi and other Eastern and Southern African nations.