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Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/10/TASR2
Title: External Relations Officer
Grade: P3
Contract type: Temporary Appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Duration of contract: Temporary Appointment- 12 Months
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Date:
15 February 2010
Application Deadline:
12 March 2010
Vacancy Filled
Organization unit:
Duty station:
Geneva Switzerland
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MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:
The Resource Mobilization team advocates with and mobilizes governments, foundations, the private sector and other donors to provide financial support to UNAIDS, to meet the resource mobilization targets established by the PCB, and to ensure effective client services in support of funds management (e.g. recording of contributions, funding proposals and reporting, legal advice, etc) and in strategic information and analysis (e.g. donor data base).
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Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Under the guidance of the Chief Resource Mobilization, the incumbent will be responsible for carrying out the following tasks:
1. Research, identify and analyze donor political trends, ODA data, and donor AIDS priorities and programmes and prepare policy documents as background information on donors for the database maintained by RMO;
2. Research, identify and analyze political trends and AIDS priorities of Foundations in Europe and North America and develop and establish a list of potential contacts in Foundations;
3. Develop and strengthen relations with selected foundations, as assigned by the Chief, Resource Mobilization and identify opportunities for cooperation with new foundations;
4. Identify potential donors in Southern countries and emerging economies for fundraising ;
5. Coordinate and prepare briefing documents for consultations with donors and develop speaking points for meetings with donors;
6. Oversee and organize meetings and consultations with donors, including agenda, coordination of participation of UNAIDS staff, logistical arrangements and preparation of briefings and meeting reports;
7. Coordinate, manage, and act as RMO focal point for the RMO database in cooperation with other units; and update and maintain the database, including the donor reporting matrix and donor information sheets;
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| REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS |
Education:
Advanced degree in international relations, social and/or political science, public administration/management. |
Competencies:
A good understanding of the multilateral system; verbal and writing skills and knowledge of global development issues; computer and database skills.
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Experience:
At least 3 to five years experience in working in the field of communication and/or external relations. Relevant UN System experience. |
Languages:
Advanced level in English and French, working knowledge of any other UN language an asset.
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Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
55 259 US$ at single rate
59 200 US$ with primary dependants
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Post Adjustment:
% 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. |
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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