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UNAIDS is an innovative United Nations partnership that leads and inspires the world in achieving universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support.
UNAIDS' Cosponsors include
UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, UNDP, UNFPA, UNODC, UN Women, ILO, UNESCO, WHO and the World Bank. Visit the UNAIDS Web site at www.unaids.org |
Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/10/FT65
Title: Chief, Information for Improved Country Response
Grade: D1
Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
Duration of contract: Two years Fixed-term appointment
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Date:
24 September 2010
Application Deadline:
22 October 2010
Vacancy Filled
Organization unit:
Improved Country Response Division (ICR)
Duty station:
Geneva Switzerland
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MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:
The Chief of the Information for Improved Country Response (ICR) Division is responsible for technical and management oversight and guidance of the Division, which is one of two Divisions within the UNAIDS' Evidence Strategy and Results (ESR) Department.
The ICR Division generates information on the epidemic and the response to inform and guide decision-making and implementation of AIDS programmes at all levels. It designs and promotes innovative methods for knowledge sharing in order to guide practical, forward-looking programmatic decisions and improve results in communities and at the country level, regionally and internationally. The Division leads the harmonization and integration of measurement systems, tracks national and international resource flows, generates estimates on resource needs, and identifies areas for efficiency gains.
Composed of three teams, the Division collaborates and works as one, and interacts systematically with global, regional and country level Secretariat staff and Cosponsors, to build mutual understanding, to enhance coordination, and to develop and promote policies and strategies that are grounded in country realities, coherent across UN agencies, and optimally responsive to the needs of vulnerable populations.
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Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Under the overall guidance of the Director, ESR, the incumbent's responsibilities include:
Provide leadership, vision and innovation for the development of strategic responses to the HIV epidemic based on the "Know Your Epidemic/Know Your Response" approach and promote these responses at the country, regional and global levels through national and global partners and UNAIDS Cosponsors;
Develop and promote policies and strategies grounded in country realities, coherent across UN agencies and responsive to vulnerable populations needs;
Produce and disseminate up-to-date estimates and analyses of the epidemic and its impact, forward-looking strategic intelligence and generation of evidence around effective strategies;
Develop innovative approaches to data systems, knowledge sharing and management; and ensure the implementation of an harmonized monitoring system;
Advocate and apply innovative methods to guide practical, programmatic decisions and improve results in communities;
Leads, manages and guides the ICR Division through the definition of priorities and strategies; team building and development; guiding, motivating and coaching of staff; planning with particular attention to managing the Division's work;
Develops and manages the Division's workplans and budgets, ensuring that decisions are strategically and economically sound and appropriately focused on results and impact; monitors and reports on activities;
Serve as a member of the ESR management team and support the Director, ESR with his functions;
Act as management support and back up to the Director, ESR as requested; and,
Performs any other duties as assigned.
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| REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS |
Education:
Advanced university degree in public health, epidemiology and/or biostatistics |
Competencies:
- Primary expertise in: epidemiology and evidence-based strategic analysis; advanced skills in quantitative methods, statistical analysis, economic analysis and evaluation research design
- Sound knowledge of the AIDS epidemic, state-of-the art interventions and programme appraches, and the nature, strengths and limitations of the global response
- Broad knowledge of development issues and approaches
- Extensive experience leading successful product-focused collaborative work involving representatives from a range of government, civil society, and bi/multi-lateral agencies
- Widely published, including systematic reviews, evaluation tools and reports, and peer-reviewed papers
- Extensive experience in strengthening of technical capacities related to the collection and analysis of strategic information, and its translation to effective programming at the global, regional and country level
- Extensive knowledge of strengths and limitations of HIV surveillance and M&E systems in countries and regions, and currently applied analytic approaches
UNAIDS values:
- Commitment to the AIDS response
- Integrity
- Respect for diversity
Core competencies:
- Working in teams
- Communicating with impact
- Applying expertise
- Delivering results
- Driving change and innovation
- Being accountable
Managerial competencies:
- Vision and strategic thinking
- Leading teams
- Managing performance and resources
- Developing and empowering others
- Exercising sound judgment
- Building relationships and networks
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Experience:
At least 15 years of relevant experience in international public health with a focus on health promotion and AIDS programmes, and a minimum of 5 years provision of technical assistance for strengthening of country-level systems; knowledge of quantitative and qualitative evaluation and research methods; experience of management of multi-disciplinary teams at a senior level; familiarity with the UN system and major international actors in the field of HIV. |
Languages:
Essential: Advanced knowledge of English.
Desirable: Knowledge of another UN official language would be an asset.
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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 position is a rotational position and its standard duration of assignment is linked to the ICSC hardship classification of the duty station.
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Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
93979 USD at single rate
101674 USD with primary dependants
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Post Adjustment:
85 % 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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