RIATT-ESA Programme Assistant

The Regional Inter-Agency Task Team on Children and AIDS in Eastern and Southern Africa (RIATT-ESA) is a regional network that brings together 30 partners that include civil society organisations, academia, regional economic bodies, UN entities, and bilateral donors in a shared commitment to promote and prioritise the children’s HIV and AIDS response.

Established in 2006, and managed by a Steering Committee and Secretariat, RIATT-ESA uses evidence -driven approach across three pillars of action- research, knowledge sharing and advocacy to support programme and policy makers in efforts to provide comprehensive care and support for infected and affected children and youth.

RIATT-ESA seeks the services of a consultant to provide administrative support to RIATT-ESA Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to RIATT-ESA Management in the implementation of RIATT-ESA strategy, in close collaboration with the network’s Steering Committee and Partners;
• Maintain the knowledge management system;
• Provide support to enhance interaction on RIATT-ESA social media for engagement, content sharing and networking;
• Scheduling conference calls including Executive and Steering Committee meetings, Technical Working Group meetings, Partners’ Forums;
• Schedule webinars, prepare adverts, prepare speakers and produce recordings and reports;
• Maintain RIATT-ESA central calendar of activities and events;
• Keep track of contracts, licenses, etc. and ensure they are valid or terminated in time.

Criteria for suitability as RIATT-ESA Programme Assistant

• Technical background and knowledge in Children affected by HIV and AIDS in Eastern and Southern Africa region;
• Understanding and experience of advocacy and communication work in the region with a focus on children affected by HIV and AIDS, and adolescent sexual & reproductive health & rights;
• Programme administrative skills, and ability to multi task and very well organized;
• Experience in supporting the organizing and running of conferences and satellite sessions;
• Tech-savvy and being able to use apps such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, hosting webinars, organizing Skype, Zoom and / or Go To meetings, Microsoft Teams meetings etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s level degree in a relevant area of study (Business Administration, Development Studies, Social Work, Public Health, Journalism etc.);
• Knowledge of Adolescence Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (ASRHR); care and support for children affected by HIV and AIDS a plus.

Assignment duration and other considerations

• This assignment is from 1st September 2022 and subject to extension based on availability of funding.
• The successful candidate will be required to work 3 days only in a week.