UNAIDS is an innovative United Nations partnership that leads and inspires the world in achieving universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support.
UNAIDS' Cosponsors include
UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, UNDP, UNFPA, UNODC, UN Women, ILO, UNESCO, WHO and the World Bank. Visit the UNAIDS Web site at www.unaids.org |
Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/08/FT17
Title: Assistant, Communications Focus
Grade: G5
Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
Duration of contract: Fixed term appointment
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Date:
25 January 2008
Application Deadline:
20 February 2008
Vacancy Notice Cancelled
Organization unit:
Partnerships and External Relations (PER)/Communications and Knowledge Sharing (CKS)
Duty station:
Geneva Switzerland
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MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:
Our mission is to effectively position UNAIDS and our issues with key audiences. And to create, manage and share knowledge with partners and potential partners in the AIDS response. We will work across three areas: Communications, Content management and Web platform and Production.
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Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Under the supervision of the Finance and Administration Associate, Communications and Knowledge Sharing Section, the incumbent supports the Communications team and is responsible for the following:
1. Provide Web support, proofread documents for Web site as well as assist 2nd line posting for communication related documents
2. Provide support to update the media page of the Web site, contact data base and support for media emails
3. Monitor the budget, provide analyses of allotments, identify liquidated and un-liquidated obligations
4. Review contracts to ensure availability of funds and either verifies documents or identifies concerns prior to forwarding for approval/signature Communications manager
5. Become proficient in ERP
6. Organize travel arrangements for the Communications team and CKS Chief and temporary advisors
7. Provide support services such as organizing meetings, related documents and logistics to team and to the manger of the team as needed
8. Undertake related assignments as required by the Finance and Administration Associate, Communications and knowledge sharing unit.
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| REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS |
Education:
Completion of secondary school and training in secretarial and office administration/management functions or comparable academic preparation or work equivalent |
Competencies:
Strong prioritizing and organizational skills. Expertise in WORD, Excel, PowerPoint.
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Experience:
At least four years administration and finance experience in international business environment. UN system finance and administration experience an asset.
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Languages:
Fluency in English and French required. Working knowledge of another UN language an asset.
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Additional Information:
Please note that for General Service vacancies only residents of Geneva and surrounding area are eligible. Furthermore, we will only accept online applications for General Service vacancies.
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Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
73 497 CHF at single rate
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Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview. |
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| Applications from people living with HIV are particularly welcome. Applications from women and from nationals of non- and under-represented member states are particularly encouraged.
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Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to the Staff Regulations and Rules of the World Health Organization (WHO) adjusted, as necessary, to take into account the particular operational needs of UNAIDS, and any subsequent amendments.
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
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Note: The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer or promotion of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. The medical criterion for recruitment is fitness to work in the particular post. The United Nations HIV/AIDS Personnel Policy clearly stipulates that no staff and/or potential candidates shall be discriminated against on the basis of real or perceived HIV status. HIV infection, in itself, does not constitute lack of fitness to work. There is no obligation to disclose HIV-related personal information.
UNAIDS is committed to providing a work environment that respects the inherent dignity of all persons. UNAIDS has a responsibility to take all appropriate steps to prevent and respond to discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment, including sexual harassment in the workplace or in connection with work. UNAIDS has zero tolerance towards abusive conduct. |
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| Please visit UNAIDS's e-Recruitment website at: https://erecruit.unaids.org to review and apply to positions. The system provides instructions for online application procedures. |
| All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. |
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Vacancy Notice Cancelled |
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