Project Manager at Burnet

Project Manager, Burnet Indonesia Lombok, NTB Indonesia
Readvertised position previous applicants need not reapply
(Indonesian National Applicants only)

By the time you finish reading this advertisement at least 1 more person in Asia will have died of AIDS while HIV will have infected 2 more people.

Burnet Indonesia is looking for someone who is skilled, passionate and determined. We believe that the right people working together as a strong team can and will make a difference.
If you are an EXCELLENT MANAGER with STRONG TECHNICAL SKILLS, and are PROACTIVE, PASSIONATE, OPEN TO LEARNING, and believe in WORKING TOWARDS A HEALTHY INDONESIA please keep reading.

Burnet Indonesia was established in Australia in 2002 by the Melbourne-based Macfarlane Burnet Institute for Medical Research and Public Health (Burnet Institute). Burnet Indonesia aims to improve the health and wellbeing of vulnerable individuals and communities in Indonesia by developing and implementing programs based on needs identified in partnership with local organisations (NGOs, private sector, government, and universities).

The Burnet Institute is an internationally recognised medical research and public health agency investigating and responding to some of today's most serious viral infections such as HIV, hepatitis and measles. The Burnet Institute is a non-profit organisation, accredited by the Australian Agency for International Development as a non-government organisation (NGO) and a UNAIDS Collaborating Partner. Globally, the Institute undertakes a diverse range of activities in the field of public health and international development with other international agencies, government agencies and NGOs.

Our "Building a Comprehensive HIV Response in Nusa Tenggara Barat Province" is a three-year program (2006-2009) the long-term goal of which is "to reduce community vulnerability to, and the impact of, HIV and AIDS in Nusa Tenggara Barat Province, Indonesia".

The program in NTB aims to build the capacity of local organisations to work with groups that are particularly vulnerable to HIV both in terms of incidence and impact. This includes sex workers and their clients, migrant workers, men who have sex with men, transvestites and injecting drug users. Through training, mentoring and networking, local organisations will be assisted to increase their emphasis on empowerment of the vulnerable, while recognising the need for individuals and groups to develop their personal resources and willingness to change behaviours associated with risk of HIV. Management, planning, knowledge and skills are all necessary to respond to HIV. Local organisations from Bali already working in the HIV area with vulnerable groups will play an important role in mentoring and demonstrating to NTB organisations how they may integrate HIV mitigation initiatives within their current programs.
The program will develop partnerships and networks between local NGOs, the Provincial AIDS Commission and individuals from government and other organisations that focus on HIV prevention, care and support.

The Project Manager will be based in Mataram, Lombok. S/He will focus on overall strategy and program planning and liaise with the government and Burnet Indonesia. The Project Manager will also be required to operate at an applied-level, focusing on direct capacity building with individual partners.

Burnet Indonesia particularly invites applications from people from or living in NTB.
SELECTION CRITERIA
§ Masters and / or Bachelors degree and ideally 5 years relevant work experience.
§ Solid HIV technical knowledge
§ Experience in building the capacity of local organizations
§ Experience of project coordination and management
§ Strong understanding and competency in using participatory approaches
§ Excellent training skills and communication skills
§ Problem-solving and negotiation skills
§ Written and spoken English language skills
§ Ability to meet critical deadlines
§ Interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for colleagues

Application letter in English addressing the above selection criteria with a curriculum vitae including 2 referees should be sent to: jobs@burnetindonesia.org.
Please quote the following Reference: PMNTB
Please note only electronic applications will be accepted and only short listed candidates will be contacted. Applications close 5pm on 29 October 2007.