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Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/08/FT73
Title: Social Mobilization Adviser, China
Grade: P4
Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
Duration of contract: Fixed term appointment
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Date:
15 July 2008
Application Deadline:
12 August 2008
Vacancy Filled
Organization unit:
AI UNAIDS Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (AI)
Technical and Operational Support (TOS)/Regional Support Team, Asia and Pacific (RST)
Duty station:
Beijing China
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Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Under the supervision of the UNAIDS Country Coordinator (UCC), the Social Mobilization Adviser will work with the national HIV authorities and the UN Theme Group (UNTG) on HIV to strengthen the UNAIDS's contribution to effective national leadership and strategic management of HIV country programmes, primarily through:
a. facilitating and supporting the development and/or strengthening of national partnership forums, inclusive of civil society and private sector, and
b. mobilizing increased, sustainable involvement of actors from all sectors in society in the fight against AIDS.
More specifically the incumbent will :
1. Support processes to develop and strengthen strategic partnerships and alliances for an expanded response in the country by:
a. Facilitating and supporting the establishment of multi-sectoral national partnership forum led by National HIV Authorities (National AIDS Councils/National AIDS Secretariats-NAC/NAS);
b. Providing support to the self-coordinating mechanisms of the different constituencies to be operational, and mobilize resources to facilitate capacity building where required;
c. Promoting and facilitating collaboration and joint action between the various constituencies to drive a multisectoral and expanded response, including strengthening linkages between United Nations General Assembly Special Session on HIV (UNGASS) commitments and development efforts on poverty-reduction programmes and Millennium Development Goals (MDGs);
d. Assisting in harmonizing procedures and systems for encouraging sustained and meaningful participation of civil society (including labour organizations and the private sector) in major initiatives such as Global Fund, World Bank Multi Country AIDS Programme (MAP), WHO's 3x5, and initiatives by foundations, bilateral and multilateral development agencies.
e. Facilitating a structured process to define, operationalizing and harmonizing systematic district mechanisms which support stakeholders at the decentralized levels to coordinate their response to HIV effectively;
f. Sharing information on progress and constraints and documenting experiences and lessons learnt from the overall strengthening of the coordination functions of National AIDS Authority;
g. Focusing on monitoring and evaluating the partnership forum, as part of the overall common M&E framework for all stakeholders.
2. Facilitate and support the active engagement of civil society - especially those most affected and vulnerable and including labour organizations and the private sector - for social dialogue, policy development and activity implementation by:
a. Building on existing frameworks (or, if required, facilitate development of a new one) for civil society participation, facilitating a better understanding between the state and civil society to be able to work in effective partnership;
b. Ensuring that space is provided for civil society and People Living with HIV (PLHA) associations to contribute to policy and strategic planning development, policy dialogue and implementation, as well as M&E, through partnership forums;
c. Promoting and supporting the national and global World AIDS Campaigns;
d. Advocating, facilitating, supporting and participating in a broad range of civil society entities including NGOs (especially those to assist people living with HIV), Community Based Organizations (CBOs), faith-based organizations, labour unions, commercial or trade networks, business associations, private companies, and others as possible in national strategic planning processes, as part of strengthening multisectoral response especially in the areas of:
- Prevention
- Care, support and treatment provision
- Stigma, discrimination and human rights
- Supporting and facilitating capacity building of the PLHA community as advocates, social mobilizers and service providers;
- Facilitating the coordination of support from international civil society organizations or NGOs, especially through the World AIDS Campaign;
- Supporting human capacity development of civil society organizations by facilitating exchanges within and between countries on good practice and lessons learnt on effective programmes and supporting innovative capacity building initiatives, including professionalisation of NGO members;
- Supporting monitoring and evaluation efforts in working with governments and civil society on proper assessments of treatment needs, costs and progress and facilitate the information collection process through the Country Response Information System (CRIS).
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| REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS |
Education:
Advanced university degree in social sciences or health, or equivalent academic preparation. |
Competencies:
Strong interpersonal, representational and advocacy skills. Ability to facilitate and strengthen involvement of a range of external partners in HIV work. Knowledge of UN system and development issues. Understanding of AIDS epidemic and its implications is highly desirable.
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Experience:
At least 8 years experience in civil society mobilization, collaboration and partnerships development. Considerable experience at country, regional and/or international levels in the field of HIV and fostering partnerships with a range of sectors, including a range of civil society sectors, government and intergovernmental organizations. Broad experience in working with and mobilizing a range of external partners. |
Languages:
Excellent language skills in English (oral and written) and Chinese (oral, with good reading and writing skills).
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Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
63 052 US$ at single rate
67 709 US$ with primary dependants
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Post Adjustment:
55.3 % 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. |
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. |
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