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Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/08/FT18
Title: Knowledge Sharing Coordinator
Grade: P4
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 Filled
Organization unit:
Partnerships and External Relations Department (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 overall guidance and supervision of the Head, Content Management the incumbent will:
1. Develop and implement strategic knowledge sharing strategy for UNAIDS at the global, regional, country and internal levels (including consolidating work in several areas: writing, editing, translations, graphic design, Web, publications, marketing, production and multi-media outlets), as well as establishing and implementing projects involving publishing, editing, writing and editing assignments
2. Project manage 30-50 cross-cutting initiatives across the three smaller teams with in the section as well as the UNAIDS Secretariat and other partners
3. Oversee the development/adaptation and implementation of effective managerial processes including electronic publications tracking systems and a financial User Pays system, implementing innovation and changes.
4. Lead and coordinate new projects related to knowledge sharing initiatives, and, within the delegated authority managing, guiding and motivating staff and consultants
5. Undertake related assignments as required by the Chief, Communications and Knowledge sharing.
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| REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS |
Education:
University degree in communication, public or business administration, social sciences complemented by post graduate degree in management or a related field, or combination of relevant academic preparation and work equivalent.
Desirable: Training or sound understanding of marketing and/or publication processes. |
Competencies:
Demonstrated ability to conceptualize problems, think strategically and implement solutions. Extensive experience with Microsoft project and working knowledge of HTML and content management systems. Knowledge of AIDS, research, planning, coordination and advocacy processes. Strong organizational skills; proven writing and editing skills; creativity and problem-solving skills.
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Experience:
Considerable experience in project management in the public and/or private sector, governmental, international or other international organizations/institutions, including some five years experience in project management, publications, Web, multi-media, multiple-languages, publication production; and/or experience with NGO's donor agencies, government and multilateral programmes including facilitation and engagement of leaders.
Desirable: Experience in leading projects involving publication production with managerial responsibilities. |
Languages:
Excellent knowledge of English or French, with a working knowledge of the other language.
Desirable: Knowledge of another UN official language.
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Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
61 834 US$ at single rate
66 401 US$ with primary dependants
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Post Adjustment:
73.3 % of the figure(s) on the left side. This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation. |
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Applicants will be required to take a test. 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 Filled |
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