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Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/10/FT87
Title: Technical Support Adviser, RST Latin America
Grade: P4
Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
Duration of contract: Fixed-term Appointment: 2 years
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Date:
30 December 2010
Application Deadline:
29 January 2011
Vacancy Notice Cancelled
Organization unit:
AI UNAIDS Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (AI)
Regional Support Team, Latin Amercia (RST LA)
Duty station:
Panama City Panama
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MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV (UNAIDS) Regional Support Team for Latin America (RSTLA) has been operational since 2005 with the overall aim of supporting countries to address a coordinated and comprehensive response to HIV.
It brings together the coordinated efforts and resources of all UNAIDS Co-sponsor Agencies in support of the national response to AIDS, in harmonization with key stakeholders at different levels, striving to achieve Universal Access to prevention, treatment and care & support under the platform of the Three Ones and within a context low HIV prevalence and a scenario of middle-income countries.
This regional team provides technical and administrative support to UNAIDS Country Coordinators, M&E advisers and several UNAIDS focal points that cover seventeen countries of the region.
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Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Under the direct supervision of the UNAIDS Regional Director, the Technical Support Officer will work closely with the UNAIDS Regional Advisers, UNAIDS Country Coordinators and key partners in the region (Joint Teams, civil society, Technical support providers and country partners) to perform the following functions:
1. Project demand for technical support in the region and develop approaches to effectively provide high quality technical support to countries;
2. Design and execute development of regional Technical Support Strategy;
3. Collaborate with partners and relevant UNAIDS HQ Focal Points to identify technical support needs of country partners in preparing proposals, grant negotiation, grant implementation, system strengthening and capacity development of Country Coordination Mechanisms, Principal Recipients and Sub Recipients in the region;
4. Design and execute a capacity development strategy for strengthening capacity of regional program managers and recipients of technical support.
5. Advise about specific areas for in-depth analysis on key programmatic responses, gaps, priorities and provide inputs for strategic directions;
6. Support the RST in identifying and documenting lessons and examples of regional progress and innovations.
7. Coordinate and facilitate with and support UCCs and Joint Teams in the development of national technical support plans.
8. Design and establish a regional database of quality assured consultants and establish mechanisms to orient consultants in the region on HIV-related policies of UNAIDS.
9. Lead processes to assure quality of technical support provided by technical support providers.
10. Lead and develop partnerships with key providers of technical support, including civil society partners
11. Advise on the development and establishment of the Regional Technical Support Advisory Group, including developing its Terms of Reference and operations
12. Strengthen capacity of and promote civil society as providers of technical support.
13. Collaborate with partners and relevant UNAIDS HQ Focal Points to identify and share with UCCs and countries current policies, programs, resources, tools and good practices available for technical support.
14. Act as the focal point for knowledge management in the region including facilitating knowledge management and sharing of information and experiences, including from Technical support facilities and other technical support providers in other regions
15. Assist UCCs to source technical assistance and facilitate regional or multi-country approaches where appropriate.
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| REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS |
Education:
Advanced university degree in management, business administration, public health or in development. |
Competencies:
- Thorough understanding of the HIV epidemic and its impact on countries in Latin America.
- Knowledge of organizations, institutions and individuals working on HIV in Latin America
- Knowledge of the UN system and the delivery mechanisms of UN organizations.
- Decision making and negotiating skills.
- Analytical thinking and problem solving.
- Ability to liaise and negotiate with a broad range of interlocutors.
- Ability to synthesize reports and communicate progress in a professional manner.
UNAIDS Values:
1. Commitment to the AIDS response
2. Integrity
3. Respect for diversity
Core competencies:
1. Working in teams
2. Communicating with impact
3. Applying expertise
4. Delivering results
5. Driving change and innovation
6. Being accountable
Managerial competencies:
1.Vision and strategic thinking
2.Leading teams
3.Managing performance and resources
4.Developing and empowering others
5.Exercising sound judgement
6.Building relationships and Networks
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Experience:
At least seven years of experience in developing, implementing and evaluating HIV and/or development programmes in Latin America, including Experience in the planning and management of technical support to countries in Latin America.
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Languages:
Excellent knowledge of Spanish and English.
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.
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Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
66 482 US$ at single rate
71 393 US$ with primary dependants
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Post Adjustment:
35.1 % 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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