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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/17/FT40
Title: Deputy Executive Director, Management and Governance
Grade: ASG
Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
Duration of contract: Two years
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Date:
7 July 2017
Application Deadline:
7 November 2017
Vacancy Filled
Organization unit:
AI UNAIDS Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (AI)
Duty station:
Geneva Switzerland
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MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) is an innovative partnership that leads and inspires the world to achieve its shared vision of zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths. UNAIDS unites the efforts of 11 UN organizations-UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, UNDP, UNFPA, UNODC, UN Women, ILO, UNESCO, WHO and the World Bank and a Secretariat - and works closely with global, regional and national partners towards ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030 as part of the Sustainable Development Goals. Learn more at unaids.org and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
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Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
The Deputy Executive Director supports the Executive Director of UNAIDS in the overall management of the Joint Programme and is a member of the executive and senior management bodies of the UNAIDS Secretariat. The Deputy Executive Director leads UNAIDS efforts in promoting effective governance of the Joint Programme and in the overarching management functions of the UNAIDS Secretariat, to enhance UNAIDS’ capacity and efficiency to implement its mandate and vision.
Under the overall guidance and in collaboration with the Executive Director, the incumbent:
1. Provides vision and strategic direction and leads UNAIDS in promoting effective management and governance, ensuring high-level policy guidance and decision-making in line with the core functions of the Secretariat, the UNAIDS Strategy, and the Sustainable Development Goals.
2. Oversees UNAIDS governance mechanisms, ensuring the effective leadership and support for the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board, including the involvement of Cosponsors, UN partners, member states and civil society.
3. Coordinates the engagement of UNAIDS Joint Programme stakeholders, convening strategic dialogue through the Committee of Cosponsoring Organizations, and other high-level consultations with stakeholders and partners.
4. Ensures the effective and forward-looking management of financial and human resources for the UNAIDS Secretariat, including accountability for organizational performance, delivery of results, and accountability of Secretariat staff at all levels.
5. Provides overall leadership for the work of the UNAIDS Secretariat's Management and Governance Branch, including governance and multilateral affairs; budget, planning and performance management; finance, risk management and compliance; human resources; technology and innovation; organizational ethics and change management.
6. Leads change management efforts across the UNAIDS Secretariat to foster innovation, continuously improve business processes, and facilitate organizational development, strong staff performance and a high level of engagement of the workforce.
7. Provides leadership for a diverse and high performing workforce that values ethics and integrity, and fosters diversity, inclusion and gender parity in all areas of work including constructive staff-management relations.
8. Provides strategic guidance and oversight for workplanning in the UNAIDS Secretariat across Headquarters, Regional Support Teams, Liaison Offices and Country Offices, ensuring harmonization and alignment of work plans to the expected outputs of the Unified Budget, Result and Accountability Framework.
9. Advocates for UNAIDS' mission, goals and priorities with external partners by building strong relationships with Cosponsors and other UN system organizations, government stakeholders, civil society and the donor community.
10. Contributes to high-level UN reform efforts through the active engagement of the UNAIDS Secretariat in the work of the Chief Executives Board for Coordination and its subsidiary bodies
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| REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS |
Education:
Essential: Advanced university degree in management, public administration, finance, and/or development economics or related field.
Desirable: PhD qualification in one or more of the above subjects. |
Competencies:
UNAIDS Values:
Commitment to the AIDS response; Integrity; Respect for diversity
Core competencies:
Working in teams; Communicating with impact; Applying expertise; Delivering results; Driving change and innovation; Being accountable
Managerial competencies:
Vision and strategic thinking; Leading teams; Managing performance and resources; Developing and empowering others; Exercising sound judgement; Building relationships and Networks.
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Experience:
Essential: A minimum of eighteen years' experience in increasingly challenging leadership and advisory functions at the senior management level at national and international levels, with demonstrated achievement in developing countries. Experience with and knowledge of the United Nations system, complemented by demonstrated experience in relevant areas, such as programming, planning, policy development, finance, human resources management, governance, and resource mobilization. Demonstrated ability to foster strategic partnerships and innovation. |
Languages:
Essential: Excellent knowledge of English
Desirable: Knowledge of French and/or another UN official language.
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Additional Information:
In addition to the salary, the post adjustment for Geneva applies.
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Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
130,586 USD 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. |
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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.
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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. |
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| 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 Filled |
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