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Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/13/FT57
Title: Resource Mobilization Officer, Nigeria
Grade: P3
Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
Duration of contract: Fixed-Term Appointment -Two years
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Date:
9 August 2013
Application Deadline:
7 September 2013
Vacancy Notice Cancelled
Organization unit:
AI/RSD Regional Support Team, West and Central Africa (AI/RSD)
Duty station:
Abuja Nigeria
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MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:
The overall purpose of the UNAIDS Country office ( UCO) is to support and strengthens country level capacities to scale up national programme towards the achievement of universal access to prevention, treatment and care. More specifically the UCO supports actions which seek to a) halt the epidemic by [preventing new infections; b) expand access to treatment, care and support for people living with HIV and AIDS; and c) expand care protection and support for families affected by HIV and AIDS.
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Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Under the supervision of the UNAIDS Country Coordinator, the Resource Mobilization Officer will:
1. Work with the national HIV authorities and UN Joint Team to strengthen the UNAIDS's contribution to the effective national partnership and strategic management;
2. Develop and assist UCO in resource mobilization strategic plan to generate financing from bilateral and multilateral donors;
3. Prepare proposals for donors to leverage additional resources for the UCO action plan;.
4. Develop resource mobilization targets; projecting financing gaps for UCO and its projects;
5. Build and advance relationships with portfolio of current and prospective donors;
6. Play integral role supporting overall resource mobilization activities;
7. Set up a financial monitoring system for all donor funds for transparency and accountability;
8. Create briefing memos and donor presentations for senior staff in preparation for donor meetings;
9. Develop outstanding written materials as well as draft correspondence (outreach letters, follow up notes, etc) for senior staff;
10. Ensure (in coordination with UCC and senior advisors) that high quality technical and financial reports are developed and sent promptly to RSTs and HQ;
11. Acts as the contact point for the UCO office for resource mobilization issues, including providing inputs into day-to-day communications with donor partners and financial institutions regarding grants and loans;
12. Undertake other duties as assigned by the UCC.
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| REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS |
Education:
Essential: First university degree in business administration, economics, social science, planning, or related field.
Desirable: Advanced university degree in one of the above fields. |
Competencies:
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. Exercising sound judgement
5. Building relationships and Networks
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Experience:
Essential: A minimum of three to six years' experience working in the area of resource mobilization, development and strategy /policy development. Demonstrated track record in building, leading and managing high-performing organizations and teams. Experience in communicating consistently, clearly and effectively with a broad range of stakeholders
Desirable: Experience with international donors, non-governmental development organizations and/or the UN system. |
Languages:
Essential: Advanced knowledge of English.
Desirable: Good working knowledge of another UN official language an asset.
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Additional Information:
Positions at the international professional category within UNAIDS will 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)
56,091 US $ at single rate
60,091 US $ with primary dependants
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Post Adjustment:
72.9 % 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. |
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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Vacancy Notice Cancelled |
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