March
12, 2001
Asian Harm Reduction
Network (AHRN)
The Asian Harm
Reduction Network (AHRN) is global information and support network created to
link and support the people and programs working in Asia to reduce drug related
harm among drug users (especially HIV/AIDS and other blood borne diseases).
AHRN key activities include networking,information sharing,
advocacy, capacity building, and program and policy development. AHRN is
supported by the Royal Netherlands Government, UNAIDS, and The Drug Policy Foundation.
The organization is based in Chiangmai,Thailand, where it is registered as a
Foundation. AHRN has close working relationships with international
Organizations, Thai Government and NGO working in similar or related areas.
Due to expansion of the organization AHRN is seeking the services of committed
and energetic staff from countries within Asia for the following positions:
Office Manager, Program Officer, Training Officer and Content Officer to the
AHRN Clearinghouse.
All staff must meet the following requirements:
Sensitivity to the
issues surrounding HIV/AIDS and Drug Use
Ability to maintain complete confidentiality (applicants will be required to
sign a confidentiality agreement)
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to meet deadlines
Developing a detailed understanding of prevention of drug related harm among
and from drug injectors (HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, overdose, etc.)
Appointments will be for one year with an option for extension. The probation
period covers two months. In addition to a generous salary, AHRN will meet
health-accident and social insurances, as well as training costs associated
with each position.
For position 2, 3 and 4 additional provisions for return airfare from point of
origin, resettle allowance and a duty travel package are available The
applicationdeadline for all positions is Monday March 26. Only shortlisted
applicants will be notified. For short-listed applicants attending the 12th
International Conference on the Reduction of Drug Related Harm, 1-5
April 2001, Delhi, India, an interview may be scheduled in conjunction with the
conference. For short listed applicants based in Thailand an interview may be
arranged in Chiang Mai for which in country travel expenses will be reimbursed
by AHRN. Successful applicants will need to be available 1 May 2001
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Position 1: Office Manager
You will report to
the Executive Director and be responsible for management of the office and
administrative functions of the organization such as:financial management,
dealing with service providers such as couriers and shipment agencies,
financial institutions, immigration, printing houses and suppliers; daily
communications such as phone-fax-e-mails both in Thai and English; maintenance
of schedules and appointments, meetings including receiving of visitors; travel
and accommodation arrangements of AHRN staff, collaborating agencies and
consultants; support to International missions,conferences and visitors to
AHRN; support
and supervision to current and new staff as well as assisting in capacity
building to colleagues working in similar areas at selected partner agencies.
Qualifications
preferred:
Master or Bachelor degree in Administrative Management or related fields
3-5 years Experience in Office
Management
Fluent in Thai and English, both written and spoken
Having been in the position of staff supervision for at least 3-5 years
Excellent accounting, communication, managing and social skills
Previous working experience with NGOs is preferable but not required
Having a good working
knowledge on computer applications and office equipment
Willingness to travel occasionally
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Position 2: Program Officer
You will work in close collaboration with the AHRN Training Officer and report
to the Executive Director. You will be responsible for the development of
proposals and for program logistics. You will assist in the development, organization and coordination of workshops
and other training activities as well as in the development of integrated
strategies and activities on Harm Reduction & Primary Health Care as tool
for minimization of drug related harm. When necessary you will also need to provide
assistance in capacity building to colleagues working in similar areas with
selected partner agencies and in reporting and international correspondence as
well as to the
Office Manager in daily communications (phone, fax. e-mail, post).
Additional asks may be required in related areas.
Qualifications
preferred:
Post Graduate Degree in Management, Public Health or related fields
Ability to coordinate
among country programs in Asia.
Extensive and proven experience in program management, monitoring and reporting
in diverse settings.
3 - 5 years experience with NGOs or International Organizations involving in
program implementation and management
preferably in Harm reduction or HIV/AIDS prevention and care program.
Superior English written and oral communication skills Other languages an
advantage
Excellent working knowledge in computer applications such as MS Office
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Position 3: Training Officer
You will work in close collaboration with the AHRN Program Officer and report
to the Executive Director. You will be responsible for the development of AHRNs
capacity to deliver a broad range of in-country, sub-regional and regional
training programs to its members, including harm reduction training, advocacy
and networking capacity building, and training in program management and
administration, community and enterprise development through a variety of
activities such as workshops and the development of training materials. You will
also train the trainers of trainers (TOT) i.e. peer educators and training
staff of agencies, government organizations and NGOs, in a variety of
strategies related to the reduction of drug related harm and enhance their
capacity to deliver more effective education and
training interventions. You will coordinate best practice documentation
activities in the field of drug use and HIV/AIDS and facilitate enhancement of
the skills of organizations in proposal development, securing funding, project
design, management, documentation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation Under
your responsibility will also be the coordination of training activities at
AHRN - Mahidol University’s institutionalized capacity building activities. You
will provide linkages between agencies and individuals across Asia and assist
in capacity building to colleagues working in similar are as with selected
partner agencies. Additional tasks may be
required in related areas.
Qualifications preferred:
Post Graduate degree in Education, Public Health or related field.
Ability to coordinate among several country programs in Asia.
Extensive and proven experience in human resource capacity building and
reporting in diverse settings
5 or more years of related training experience with diverse audiences and
different modalities
Experience with NGOs or International Organizations and Educational
Institutions involving in program implementation and management preferably in
HIV/AIDS prevention and care program.
Excellent English written and oral communications skills q Good working
knowledge of audio visual equipment and computer applications
Willingness to travel outside of Thailand
Outstanding communication and reporting skills
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Position 4: Content Officer to the AHRN Clearinghouse
You will work in close collaboration with the AHRN Clearinghouse Coordinator
and report to the Executive Director. You will be responsible for selecting and
repacking information on drug use and drug related harms; sub-editing and
providing feedback to ensure that AHRN materials are clearly written for
multiple audiences. You will also assist in expanded marketing of clear
inghouse services in general and in particularly to national drug control a
gencies in the region. Under your responsibility will also resort the delivery
of up to date information to AHRN members through electronic and non-electronic
communication channels on:
a) Situation of drug use and HIV/AIDS and other drug related harm
b) Technologies for prevention of HIV/AIDS and other drug related harm among
drug users
c) Information
related to development of policy dialogue and policieson drug use and the
prevention of HIV and other drug related harm
d) Conferences and workshops
e) Bibliography of evidence base of
interventions in the field of drug use and drug related harm
f) Training materials that address issues of program development and delivery
(e.g. training modules, videos, CD ROMs, research reports)
g) Best practice projects and programs in the field of drug use and HIV/AIDS
and other drug related harm
Further you will record selected events and be moderating AHRN e-groups.
You will also conduct regular needs assessments of the membership and assist in
the organization and facilitation of workshops and conferences as well as in
capacity building to colleagues working in similar areas for selected partner
agencies. Additional tasks may be required in related areas.
Qualifications preferred:
Post Graduate Degree in Communications or related field
Experience of;
Communicating complex
issues to a range of audiences;
Producing content for newsletters and websites;
Working collaboratively with diverse groups preferably in HIV/AIDS prevention
and care or related areas.
Skills;
Self motivation
Analytical skills excelling in conceptualizing and articulating technical
information within diverse cultures
Good writing
Good computer literacy
Organizational ability
Other languages an advantage
Willingness to travel occasionally
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Please send your application, quoting the position you are applying for,
together with a resume of your career to date, present salary and a recent
photograph to one of the addresses below. All applications will be treated in
strict confidence. Only short listed applicants will be notified. The
application deadline is Monday March 26.
Jantima Boonsom
Executive Assistant
Asian Harm Reduction Network (AHRN)
P.O. Box 235 Phrasingha Post Office
Amphur Muang, Chiangmai 50200
Thailand
E-mail: jantima@ahrn.net