Key Tasks

Responsible for the coordination of technical assistance in a portfolio which focuses on supporting country partners to develop, implement and scale up evidence-based strategic and operational plans. .

• Practice Manager will provide expert input into all consultancy assignments that relate to strategic and operational plans, including demographic and epidemiological analysis, prioritisation of service delivery responses, costing, budgeting, operationalising and providing problem diagnosis and remedial action.
• Work with clients on initial planning of technical support interventions, reviewing consultant terms of reference and “quality assuring” consultant reports
• Identify potential local and regional consultants in portfolio areas
• Manage processes in relation to securing and serving technical support assignments in portfolio
• Identify gaps where TSF services may be required, and build demand for TSF services
• For several countries in the region, maintain key information the status of the epidemic and the response
• Represent TSF as required and provide necessary reporting to stakeholders.

Necessary skills and attributes

5 years of experience working in HIV, with a strong grasp of:

• technical issues in HIV and AIDS (especially in strategic and operational plans and their components);
• support to vulnerable populations, civil society response);
• the shape and trends of the Asian and Pacific epidemics;
• the roles of government and civil society in combating the epidemic, funding flows and other external support; and
• experience or knowledge of more than one country in the region. 

Others:

• Excellent communication skills in English. 
• Strong analytical skills.
• Initiative and ability to manage efficiently multiple tasks. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a good team player.
• Accustomed to operating at a highly professional level in a busy environment. 
• Comfortable working with very senior people. 
• Effective user of Microsoft Office software.  

Salary to be agreed based on qualifications and experience.  Email applications are encouraged.  Please send your application and resume stating details of experience, qualification, current and expected salary, and contact details to:  

Director, HIV/AIDS Technical Support Facility
International Planned Parenthood Federation-ESEAOR
246, Lorong Enau off Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel:  +60 (3) 4257 6180
Fax: +60 (3) 4257 6994
Email:  info@tsfseap.org   

Application close COB 30 April 2008