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Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/08/FT70
Title: Data Coordinator/Analyst
Grade: P3
Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
Duration of contract: Fixed-term appointment
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Date:
5 August 2008
Application Deadline:
21 August 2008
Vacancy Filled
Organization unit:
AI UNAIDS Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (AI)
Evidence, Monitoring and Policy Department / Epidemiology and Analysis Division
Duty station:
Geneva Switzerland
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MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:
To provide leadership on the epidemiological analysis of the AIDS epidemic by regularly disseminating up-to-date estimates and analyses of the epidemic and its impact; by developing, applying and promoting high quality approaches and tools for epidemiological analysis and evaluation with a focus on the implications for prevention, treatment and impact alleviation programming.
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Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Epidemiology and Analysis Division, the Data Coordinator/Analyst is responsible for establishing the foundation for the Unit's capacity for effective programme support on data gathering, analysis and utilization. Specific responsibilities include:
1. Carry out the analysis, design, development, implementation and maintenance of analytical methods and tools for the Epidemiology and Analysis Division, including update data architecture.
2. Coordinate epidemiological and demographic data management and dissemination with the EAD and both internal and external partners.
3. Critically review specific analytical reports produced by the EAD team including provision of necessary data as well as analysing results.
4. Provide advice and coordinate with counterparts in cosponsoring organizations, other partners and UNAIDS units on methods for ensuring soundness and consistency of technical information flow.
5. Participate in the development of modelling tools and training materials, warehouse up-to-date analytical software tools to strengthen the analytical capacities of the Division, and training-related activities including co-facilitate training workshops on data management and analysis methods.
6. Provide technical input in the subject area as required.
7. Carry out any other related duties.
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| REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS |
Education:
University degree in information, biological, social or health sciences. |
Competencies:
Relevant experience in database management, data analysis, computing and some knowledge of data modelling.
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Experience:
Three to six years experience in data management including one to two years in modelling. |
Languages:
Essential: Excellent knowledge of English with working knowledge of French.
Desirable: Working knowledge of another UN official
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Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
52,408 US$ at single rate
56,145 US$ with primary dependants
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Post Adjustment:
87.6 % 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. |
Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview. |
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. |
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. |
UNAIDS is committed to providing equity of access to employment, advancement and retention in UNAIDS, recognizing that it is in the interest of UNAIDS to recruit and maintain a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the diverse nature of society, which includes persons with disabilities. It is therefore the policy of UNAIDS to actively promote equity of access to employment opportunities within UNAIDS for persons with disabilities.
UNAIDS undertakes to provide reasonable accommodation necessary to enable a person with a disability to access employment opportunities, enter into and remain in employment within UNAIDS. The principle of reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection and appointment. |
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. |
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