Project Coordinator

The Global Network of People Living with HIV (GNP+) is looking to recruit a highly qualified candidate for the following position at their headquarters in Amsterdam:
Project Coordinator
Under the direction of the Executive Director, and in close collaboration with other Programme staff, and the regional coordinators of 3 regional and sub-regional networks of people living with HIV, the Project Coordinator will have the primary responsibility for managing the Robert Carr Network Fund Grant for 2014-2015.  The role will include grant management as well as sub-grant coordination for the other partners within the Positive Network Consortium (PNC+). The Project Coordinator will also be responsible for managing other grants, as required.
The ideal candidate will be highly self-motivated, competent in at least one HIV-related specialization, well organized, collegial and able to work quickly and effectively under pressure both independently and as a member of a team. S/he must have a demonstrated commitment to working to improve the quality of life of people living with HIV and strengthening the level of meaningful engagement of people living with HIV in the design and implementation of policies and programmes.
Key responsibilities:

• Development  of a collaborative work plan with joint, deliverables and outcomes for the 4 PNC+ partners;
• Fiscal coordination and management of the grant, including sub-granting and disbursement arrangements with the PNC+ partners;
• Development and maintenance of a Monitoring and Evaluation system for the programme;
• Management and coordination of the reporting to Robert Carr Network Fund;
• Coordination of the communication and learning across the 4 PNC+ partners;
• Development and implementation of organizational development plans as required with PNC+ partners;
• Coordination of the provision of technical support to national networks of people living with HIV (particularly as it relates to Global Fund processes);
• Support for the development of the Global Fund New Funding Model resources for communities.

Education and Experience

• The  ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree (or equivalent expertise) in research, public health, social sciences, law, international relations or another relevant field or have a minimum of 5 years working experience in the field of HIV and programme management;
• Experience working within at least one of the following regions: Asia Pacific, Caribbean and Southern Africa;
• Experience of multi-country or regional Programme and Grant Management (with sub-granting component);

• Technical Support analysis and provision (particularly around Global Fund processes in the New Funding Mechanism, and on provision of TA to PLHIV organizations);

• Understanding of Community Capacity building and organizational development strategies;
• Experience in developing and maintaining monitoring and evaluation systems;
• Minimum 3 years’ experience of regional or global level programme implementation and/or work with and for key populations.

Required skills and qualifications

• Ability to prepare clear, concise and informative reports, correspondence and other written materials. Good knowledge of proposal writing and budgeting.

• Ability to plan and coordinate multiple programmes & budgets in an effective and timely manner.
• Knowledge of global policies & guidelines on issues surrounding PLHIV and key affected populations (such as treatment access, stigma & discrimination, etc.)
• Vision, creativity and strategic planning skills. Ability to contribute meaningfully to GNP+ strategic direction.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational, writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team; must be able to work with a minimum of supervision in the conceptualisation, planning, management and implementation of programme activities.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English. Knowledge of a second language (Spanish, French, or Russian) will be an additional advantage.

Remuneration/Contract
Negotiable based on qualifications and experience
GNP+ reserves the right, at its discretion, not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, in particular, if the selected candidate has less than the qualifications required or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for a shorter duration than indicated above. GNP+ reserves the right to undertake correspondence only with short-listed candidates.
NOTE: The government of The Netherlands requires that GNP+ solicit first from the EU common market. If no candidate is found from the EU, candidates outside of the EU may be asked for an interview. If the successful candidate of this selection process is from outside the EU, GNP+ will do everything within its power to support the application of a work permit for the candidate. However, the final decision is that of the government of The Netherlands and is outside of GNP+’s control. 

Qualified persons living with HIV are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to apply for this post:

1. Please read the vacancy information fully
2. For further information about GNP+ www.gnpplus.net
3. Please provide the following :
   1. one page about you. This should include as a minimum your full name, address, gender, nationality, age, eligibilty to work within the Netherlands and EU, current and previous relevant work experience, education, and availability for telephone interview and when, if successful, you could take up this post;
   2. no more than four pages detailing how you meet the expertise and competencies required of this post as well as how you would deliver on the key duties and responsibilities expected of you.
4. Please send your application before 31 March 2014 to: GNP+, Attn: Mr. Rick Jones, P.O. Box 11726, 1001 GS Amsterdam. Tel: +31 20 4234114. Fax: +31 20 4234224. E-mail: rjones@gnpplus.net

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