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Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/09/FT90
Title: Chief, Partnerships
Grade: D1
Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
Duration of contract: Fixed-Term Appointment 2 years
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Date:
13 November 2009
Application Deadline:
11 December 2009
Vacancy Notice Cancelled
Organization unit:
Partnerships Division - Externally
Duty station:
Geneva Switzerland
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MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:
The Partnerships function of UNAIDS works to harness the strategic strengths of a broad range of stakeholders through developing partnerships and reinforcing advocacy.
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Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Executive Director, Management and External Relations and under the direct supervision of the Director, Partnerships and External Relations, the Chief of Partnerships will:
1. Lead and manage the Partnerships team -and the development and implementation of the UNAIDS Partnership Strategy for strengthened and integrated partnerships at global regional and country levels.
2. Identify and develop new partnerships and implement strategies to improve the effectiveness of UNAIDS' work with partners, as well as to facilitate innovation for expanding UNAIDS' partnership efforts at global, national and regional levels.
3. Manage effective liaison and information exchange, on partnership strategies, approaches and programmes; ensure strong links with UNAIDS Cosponsors, Country Offices and Regional Support Teams.
4. Provide leadership and coordinate support to UNAIDS partnership activities with civil society including people living with HIV.
5. Provide strategic direction for effective partnerships with the private sector in close collaboration with relevant cosponsors and manage key relationships with the private sector networks.
6. Provide leadership and guidance to UNAIDS advocacy and campaigning efforts.
7. Oversee the management of activities of Special Envoys of the Secretary-General and Goodwill Ambassadors.
8. In close collaboration with the Chief, Board and UN Relations, ensure effective coordination in engaging all partner constituencies in preparation of, during, and in follow-up to the meetings of the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board as well as in meetings of other relevant bodies.
9. Undertake any other duties as appropriate as part of the overall Partnerships function.
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| REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS |
Education:
Advanced university degree in development, management, international relations, political or social sciences, or related field. |
Competencies:
Demonstrated knowledge of the UN system and managing effective partnerships in multiple sectors including: civil society, private sector and Member States; Thorough knowledge of AIDS as a cross-cutting development concern.
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Experience:
At least fifteen years' experience in international and multicultural environment complemented by experience in working with governments, UN agencies and civil society. |
Languages:
Excellent knowledge of English and proficiency in French. Desirable: Knowledge of another UN official language.
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Additional Information:
Positions at the international professional category within UNAIDS may be subject to the Organization's Mobility Policy. The above mentioned post is a rotational post and has a standard duration of assignment of four years. The standard duration is linked to the hardship classification of the duty station.
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Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
91 206 US$ at single rate
98 674 US$ with primary dependants
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Post Adjustment:
90.4 % 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 required to take a test. 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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