Posted by on August 17, 19101 at 03:43:53:
The Asian Harm Reduction Network (AHRN) is looking for a Content Officer to the AHRN Clearinghouse to be based in Chiang Mai, preferably from 1 September 2001.
We may have a great opportunity for you if you have some or all of the following;
- Good awareness of HIV/AIDS in Asia
- Sensitivity to the issues surrounding Drug Use
- Good computer skills, including use of email/internet
- Experience of working collaboratively with diverse groups, preferably in HIV/AIDS prevention, support and care or related areas
- Your own network of HIV that related contacts
- Good writing, reporting and communicating skills with diverse audiences
- Sensitivity for cross cultural issues
- Producing content for newsletters and websites
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Team player
You will be responsible for selecting and repacking information on drug use and drug related harms, in particular on HIV/AIDS; sub-editing and providing feedback to ensure that AHRN materials are clearly written for multiple audiences. You will also assist in expanded marketing of Clearinghouse services in general and in particularly to national drug control agencies 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 channel. Further you will record selected events and be moderating AHRN e-groups
You will be mother tongue/fluent in one or more Asian languages and have excellent written and spoken English. Reporting and organizational skills; training and facilitation capabilities would be an asset. This AHRN position requires occasional travel within the region.
Does this sound like your profile? Then send an email to jantima@ahrn.net. with a brief career summary to date, present salary and a recent photograph.
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). In the near future it is anticipated that the AHRN Clearinghouse will work in close collaboration with Health & Development Networks (HDN) which facilitates networking in the AIDS field and to increase community participation in the discourses around HIV/AIDS.
The application deadline is Monday 27 August 2001. All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only short listed applicants will be notified. For short-listed applicants an interview may be scheduled in Bangkok or Chiang Mai.