Pedaids Campaign Lead – Africa REACH Jobs in South Africa
Pedaids Campaign Lead – Africa REACH Jobs in South Africa
How will you fight for an AIDS-free generation? The Campaign Lead (CL) is accountable for the achievement of all key project objectives of the Africa REACH Initiative and will provide strategic leadership to the Africa REACH Hub.
The CL is responsible and accountable for the development and execution of strategies as well as responsible for all internal and external communication.
In this role, the person will coordinate and leverage expertise of the Leadership Council to amplify the pediatric HIV agenda in various African and global political arenas.
This will include cross-cutting work in government relations, policy, advocacy, and communications to drive momentum around African commitments to end AIDS in children and youth.
The CL is responsible for resource mobilization to ensure successful delivery of the mandate of the Africa REACH Initiative including considerations for implementation at national level.
Team Leadership and Support
Recruit and supervise the Africa REACH project staff
Create a productive work environment
Manage competing priorities with a focus on activity coordination to maximize efficiencies and available resources
Liaise with Desmond Tutu Health Foundation to ensure implementation of HR systems that enhance the work for the Africa REACH Project team
Strategy Development and Project Implementation
Develop a clear strategic direction for Africa REACH and facilitate the development of both the medium-term strategies and shorter-term plans for achieving key objectives
Implementation and oversight of an annual plan to support Africa REACH priorities
Maintain oversight of project budgets and project spending, ensuring sound financial management and compliance with Foundation, donor and legal requirements
Responsible for providing project and donor reports as necessary
Partnerships and External Relations
Identifying, guiding and managing opportunities and partnerships that will advance the initiative and represent Africa REACH in various platforms and for a
Foster strategic and effective collaborations with diverse partners, stakeholders and influencers to achieve impact
Act as a spokesperson for the Africa REACH initiative at all stakeholder levels and manage communication that advances the objectives of the initiative
Resource Development
Identify resource gaps for effective implementation of objectives
Fundraise for additional resources needed for implantation of the Africa REACH initiative
Responsible for exploring the potential mid- to long-term funding to ensure the attainment of the initiative’s goals as well as respond appropriately to funders
Bridge between politics and programs
Understand programmatic and
technical aspects ending AIDS in children and youth
To be successful, you will have:
Post graduate degree with at least 12 years of experience in project and operations management with proven ability in building projects from the ground up
Strong knowledge of African regional and sub-regional political contexts, systems and mechanisms
Understanding of public health especially in relation to pediatric and youth HIV and AIDS
Track record in leadership/senior management in a related field preferably with an international organization
Ability to travel at least 40% of the time required
Bonus points if you have:
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written English, ability to speak French will be an added advantage
Excellent diplomatic and negotiation skills
Excellent planning and organizational skills to manage own workload and co-ordinate the work of others
An agile, strategic, and critical thinker, with the ability of setting process, performance, and outcome goals.
Ability to quickly understand and absorb new topics, issues, and disciplines and distill relevant advocacy strategies from them
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is on a mission to create a world where no mother, child, or family is devastated by HIV and AIDS, and we are making an impact. We are a proven leader in the global fight to end HIV and AIDS, and an advocate for every child to live a full and healthy life into adulthood.
For more than 30 years, EGPAF has been a leader in meeting urgent needs in pediatric HIV and AIDS in the world’s most affected regions. We carry out our values of passion, innovation, teamwork, leadership, integrity, excellence and equity every day, while maximizing our impact in the communities we serve.
Join us on our fight for an AIDS-free generation!
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Pedaids Campaign Lead – Africa REACH Jobs in South Africa
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