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UNAIDS' Cosponsors include
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Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/17/FT23
Title: Operations Officer
Grade: NO-B
Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
Duration of contract: 2 years
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Date:
28 April 2017
Application Deadline:
27 May 2017
Vacancy Filled
Organization unit:
AI/RSP Regional Support Team, Latin America (AI/RSP)
Duty station:
Panama City Panama
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MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:
Provide leadership and coordinate support for an expanded UN system response to HIV at regional and country levels. Promote, support, and provide guidance to countries, partners, and the UN system in the region to Fast-Track HIV prevention, treatment, care and support and in the achievement of the goals of the UNAIDS Strategy for 2016 - 2021 and the Sustainable Development agenda, and the 2016 Political Declaration on HIV/AIDS. Coordinate the development of strategic information and document the trends on the epidemic and the response as well as provide intellectual leadership on the status of the AIDS response in the region. Provide technical advice and guidance to UNAIDS country offices.
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Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Director RST, the incumbent efficiently manages the administrative, human resources, finance and capacity building functions within the RST and UNAIDS Countries Offices in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, procedures and policies.
Provides input to the Director, RST and UNAIDS country staff in the region managing financial, administrative, operational and human resources related issues.
Organizes the administrative functions at the RST and monitors the work of the Administrative support in the country offices to ensure effective administrative support and implementation of workplans.
Prepares and assesses the RST operational budget and provides input to the Director, RST, on fund utilization and ensures timely adjustments to respond to emerging needs at regional and country level.
In order to facilitate work planning and monitoring, prepares and assesses work plans and budgets proposals for RST.
Monitors and assesses all contracting and contract administration of the RST, ensuring compliance with the organization's regulations, rules, procedures and guidelines.
Ensures the security in the premises of the RST and the safety of UNAIDS staff and assets.
Administers the protocol and associated matters of the UNAIDS country offices and performs any other relevant duties as required by the Director, RST.
Collaborates with all staff in the region, particularly the UNAIDS Country Directors, to ensure their full understanding of administrative and management policies and practices, facilitating their implementation at all levels of the region and ensuring consistency in the application of WHO's Financial Regulations, Rules and WHO's Staff Regulations and Rules, providing guidance and advice on application and interpretation to safeguard UNAIDS interests and commitments.
All other related duties as assigned.
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| REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS |
Education:
Advanced university degree at the Master's level in business, public administration, finance, accounting or related fields. For internal candidates, a first university degree and 4 years of relevant working experience will be considered as equivalent.
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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. Managing performance and resources
2. Exercising sound judgement
3. Building relationships and networks
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Experience:
Essential: A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in the administration and financial management of private or international organizations. Full proficiency in the use of standard office computer applications/software, applications relevant to management information and financial systems.
Desirable: Experience of UN operations at country level and familiarity with financial management tools and computer software packages and good knowledge of the UN system, UN administrative and financial procedures, rules and regulations.
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Languages:
Essential: Advanced knowledge of English and Spanish.
Desirable: Knowledge of another UN language would be an asset.
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Additional Information:
Please note that for this vacancy only nationals of Panama and legal residents holding a valid residence or work permit are eligible. A valid passport will be requested.
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Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
52569 US Dollars at single rate
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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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