Program & Technical Specialist

mothers2mothers(m2m) is eliminating transmission of HIV from mothers to babies and sustaining the health of women and children with its proven Mentor Mother model. Since its inception, m2m has reached more than one million mothers in seven countries. Founded in Cape Town in 2001, m2m is a partner in the United Nations’Global Plan towards the Elimination of New HIV Infections among Children by 2015 and Keeping their Mothers Alive. Learn more at m2m.org or follow mothers2mothers @m2mtweets.

****Program Technical Specialist****

****Purpose:**** To provide support to the Department of Programmes and Technical Support related to new program development, including coordination of processes and compilation of high quality documents such as proposals, reports, guidelines and SOPs

****Key Outcomes:****

• At least 8 years of demonstrated writing and editing experience
• At least 5 years in project management experience
• Advanced degree in Public Health, Social Science or related field
• Excellent project management skills
• Highly organized, reliable, attention to detail and ability to work independently and in the team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to multi-task and work/deliver to strict deadlines
• Dynamism, flexibility, and goal orientation
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written English language skills
• Strong problem solving, multi-tasking and time management skills with ability to work to tight deadlines
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with skills in desktop publishing, graphics software, or other relevant software programmes an advantage

****Knowledge, Experience and Competencies required:****

• Develop and/or edit high quality, technically accurate reports, proposals, programme evaluations, SOPs, guidelines and other relevant documents for variety of audiences ensuring consistency of writing style and format, as well as adherence to organizational and further standards
• Work collaboratively with field-based and headquarters staff to conceptualize and coordinate compilations of proposals and reports, work plans and other process documents
• Produce content quickly and juggle several writing/editing projects at once. Lead the technical writing for reports across a range of programme activities, including PMTCT, HIV/AIDS, health systems strengthening, TB, malaria, and maternal and child health.
• Coordinate advanced desk research and knowledge management.
• Coordinate and development and monitoring of new programs including preparation of work plans, budgets, reports and operational and communication plans.
• Contribute to promoting m2m approach to priority stakeholders through advocacy strategies
• Document quality assurance/quality improvement processes
• Ensure the explanation of complex processes and data simply and coherently
• Compile high quality presentations and communications documents
• Facilitate and coordinate meetings and workshops for cross-country initiatives
• Conduct in-country information gathering tips, as needed

****The position is based in Head Office - Cape Town****

*mothers2mothers**is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly encourage applications from people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA), people with disabilities, women and previously disadvantaged people.*

Competitive salary packages will be negotiable in accordance with ****m2m****’s remuneration policies.

How to apply:

Interested applicants should submit their detailed Curriculum Vitae and letter of motivation by e-mail torecruitment@m2m.org on or before 15.08.2014

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted – should you not hear from us after 30 days of the closing date, you may consider your application unsuccessful.