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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/11/TASR2
Title: Programme Officer
Grade: P4
Contract type: Temporary Appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Duration of contract: 12 months
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Date:
7 January 2011
Application Deadline:
5 February 2011
Vacancy Filled
Organization unit:
Evidence, Strategy and Results Department
Duty station:
Geneva Switzerland
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MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:
The Evidence, Strategy and Results Department leads the UNAIDS technical and programmatic approach to the HIV epidemic and enhances understanding of the global response. It develops evidence, strategies and tools to improve decision-making, analyses trends and engages stakeholders at all levels to expand knowledge and maximize the use of resources. The Department contributes to achieving Universal Access and the MDGs through advocating ambitious and effective policies and programmes to address the needs of vulnerable people. ESR comprises the Prevention, Vulnerability and Rights (PVR) and the Improved Country Response (ICR) Divisions.
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Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Under the overall supervision of Director and Deputy Director, ESR, and closely collaborating with management staff in the Office of the Director, the incumbent is assigned the following responsibilities, within the delegated authority and in line with UNAIDS administrative and financial rules, as well as ESR specific procedures:
Develop and monitor the implementation of appropriate administrative, financial and budgetary practices, including systems and databases, processes and procedures to facilitate the administration of the Department, acting as focal point and ensuring liaison with UNAIDS administrative services, including critically reviewing submissions and requests to ensure their correctness and adherence to the rules and procedures, solving problems, avoiding delays and bottlenecks, and advising Department staff on the above, and ensuring a cohesive approach with work plans and budget, and following-up on financial issues in a proactive manner.
Serve as ESR focal point, closely working with, supporting and coordinating all aspects of budget and finance with team leaders and staff responsible for the teams budget and finance, and proactively liaising with FMA on key departmental budget and work planning exercises, as well as work plans and budget monitoring and management.
Gather and analyze information on the application and implementation of UNAIDS, ESR and the team strategy at the regional and country levels, designing organizational approaches, reviewing and adapting such in the light of lessons learnt and taking into consideration the priority areas of the UNAIDS Outcome Framework, ESR and the team mandate.
Review, provide input and edit, when necessary, the teams work plans, conducting qualitative analysis, advising and making recommendations to Team Leaders, with particular attention to success and pitfalls, facilitating cross-fertilization of ongoing activities and initiation of new activities, mapping summaries of trends; and other issues as relevant.
In close collaboration with team and divisional staff, as appropriate, participate in the development and maintenance of databases to monitor and assess progress made towards reaching the Millennium Development Goals, including but not limited to facilitating and ensuring effective exchange of lessons learnt and knowledge-sharing through the use of reports and databases on achievements and challenges in the implementation of ESR strategies.
Perform other related responsibilities as assigned, including replacing and backstopping for others.
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| REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS |
Education:
Essential: Advanced university degree in business management, development, political sciences or international relations.
Desirable: Training or demonstratd knowledge in database management |
Competencies:
Demonstrated knowledge of organizational development and management issues together with excellent research, analytical and organizational skills, and proven ability to write and synthesize information on a broad range of issues. Excellent communication skills, tact, diplomacy and, discretion.
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. Leading teams
2. Managing performance and resources
3. Developing and empowering others
4. Exercising sound judgment
5. Building relationships and networks
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Experience:
Essential: At least seven years' experience in programme management processes, strategic planning and budgeting
Desirable: Experience in the UN system, UNAIDS or Cosponsors |
Languages:
Essential: Advanced knowledge of English, with a good working knowledge of 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.
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Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
66482 USD at single rate
71393 USD with primary dependants
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Post Adjustment:
95.7 % 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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| All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. |
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