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Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/18/FT33
Title: Project Officer
Grade: NO-B
Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
Duration of contract: 2 years (extrabudgetary project post of limited duration, subject to availability of XB funding)
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Date:
31 August 2018
Application Deadline:
29 September 2018
Vacancy Filled
Organization unit:
AI/RST Regional Support Team, Caribbean (AI/RST)
Les Cayes, Haiti
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MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:
Provide leadership and coordinate support for an expanded UN system response to AIDS at country level. Promote, support and provide guidance to partners and the UN system at country level 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 targets of the 2016 Political Declaration. 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 country.
Within the framework of the H6 Partnership, the Government of Canada is providing financial assistance to support a joint project which include UNFPA, UNICEF, PAHO/WHO and UNAIDS and named "Resiliency of maternal, neonatal and child health system in the departments of the South and Grande Anse". The purpose of this grant, partially implemented through UNAIDS will build sustainable and resilient strategies and approaches, especially at the lower levels of the health pyramid and in communities. UNAIDS will lead the coordination of the HIV response in support of the government.
The project officer will support, monitor and coordinate the execution of the project activities in close collaboration with other UN agencies include in the initiative and the Ministries of Health and Gender at Department Level.
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Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Under the overall supervision of the Country Director and working closely with the Community Mobilization and Networking Adviser and others, the Project Officer will fulfill the following role:
Provides technical support for the implementation of interventions aimed at strengthening the access and use of reproductive health services, particularly for reducing morbidity and maternal mortality in the departments of Sud and Grand-Anse; with a focus on comprehensive management of sexual violence, promotion of adolescent / youth reproductive health (SRAJ) and HIV prevention.
Coordinate and facilitate national capacity building activities at the departmental level and ownership of implementation strategies for efficient and sustainable project implementation.
Establishes and implements mechanisms to systematically evaluate the achievement of project and activity results, by conducting regular field visits to both districts, participating in meetings and evaluation missions, preparing data regular reports on the status of project progress. Analyzes the factors that fundamentally affect the achievement of results. Recommends readjustment or catch-up actions and ensures follow-up of recommendations
Work to make the project visible by producing evidence on the relevance and impact of the project and getting partners to become more involved in the implementation and communication of the program
Ensures the quality of project implementation by integrating lessons learned, policies and best practices and by setting up appropriate systems and mechanisms for implementation and monitoring, in collaboration with the governmental side, NGOs, and the other partners.
Document good practices and capitalize on successful experiences and formulate them for scaling up
Reports: The project officer will develop an annual results-based work plan that will be broken down into a quarterly work plan. A report summarizing the progress of activities in the departments should be produced at the end of each quarter. An annual activity report will be developed at the end of the project to inform the final evaluation report.
Perform any other duties as required
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| REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS |
Education:
Essential: Advanced university degree in Public Health and/or Community Health, Social Science (Psychology, Sociology etc) or a related field. A first university degree and 4 years of relevant professional experience will be considered as equivalent for internal candidates only. |
Competencies:
UNAIDS Values:
1. Commitment to the AIDS response
2. Integrity
3. Respect for diversity
Core Comptencies:
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:
Essential: 2 years of professional experience in the management of programs / projects in the public or private sector and in-depth knowledge of the national health system; extensive knowledge of HIV, gender-based violence and community health
Desirable: Experience in project management and implementation. |
Languages:
Essential: Advanced level of French, as well as a command of oral Creole.
Desirable: Good working knowledge in English
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Additional Information:
Please note that for this vacancy only nationals of Haiti holding citizenship of the country are eligible. A valid passport will be requested.
Furthermore, only online applications will be accepted.
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Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
2504460 Gourdes at single rate
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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. |
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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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