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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/TASR3
Title: Technical Officer
Grade: P3
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:
Response Monitoring and Analysis Team
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.
The Information for Improved Country Response (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.
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Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Under the supervision of the Team Leader, Response Monitoring and Analysis Team, the incumbent is assigned the following responsibilities:
Proactively participate in promoting and strengthening the use of Strategic Information (SI) tools by national AIDS programmes, with emphasis on "know your epidemic and response" (KYER) approach, to facilitate decision-making and policies, drawing the attention of the Team Leader and others to specific needs, gaps and pitfalls, and proposing remedial action, as appropriate.
Identify innovative approaches in data management and tools to create synergies and bring efficiencies for data use, carrying out data analysis and management of global HIV and AIDS data and/or multidisciplinary data sets from different sources.
Collaborate with data analysts within the team, division and department, and/or throughout UNAIDS as appropriate, ensuring effective communication on and dissemination of data, integrated approaches in data management and use in training events; capacity building efforts as related to data management tools, guidelines and training materials and their dissemination; participating in the development and updating of training modules, materials, presentations and tools; and organizing training workshops and other events on use of the data management tools and M&E.
Research up-to-date information, draft and document guidelines on SI tools for dissemination and use throughout UNAIDS, by countries, cosponsors, key partners and partner agencies, regularly updating relevant websites and on-line forums.
On assigned subjects, consolidate and analyze data concerning Strategic Information strengthening and integration, drafting and/or contributing to the development of background materials, presentations, research papers and briefings.
Provide support to the Team Leader for the effective management of the team budget, work plans and projects, including budget and work plan review and analysis; drafting project proposals and other documents; monitoring contract implementation, etc.
Perform other related duties as assigned, including replacing and backstopping for others
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| REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS |
Education:
Essential: First University degree (BA) in development, public health, social science, data analysis or management
Desirable: Degree or studies in business management.
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Competencies:
Proven background in database management, data analysis, computing and some knowledge of data modelling; Understanding of monitoring and evaluation as related to national responses to HIV and AIDS, and of the HIV epidemic and its impact on developing countries.
Knowledge of the UN system and its delivery mechanisms and/or of organizations, institutions and individuals interested and supportive of efforts in country response against HIV.
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. Managing performance and resources
2. Developing and empowering others
3. Exercising sound judgement
4. Building relationships and networks
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Experience:
Essential: At least five years' experience in the management and development of data management systems, co-operation programmes at national or international levels, including experience in planning, managing and evaluating information technology tools and/or field experience in the area of country responses to HIV.
Desirable: Experience in the UN System or UNAIDS preferably at country level and working with technical meetings or working groups.
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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)
55259 USD at single rate
59200 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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