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Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/18/FT1
Title: Programme Officer
Grade: P2
Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
Duration of contract: 2 years
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Date:
19 January 2018
Application Deadline:
16 February 2018
Vacancy Filled
Organization unit:
AI/LIA Liaison Offices (AI/LIA) /
AI/AAL Addis Ababa Liaison Office (AI/AAL)
Duty station:
Addis Ababa Ethiopia
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MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:
The mission of Addis Ababa Liaison Office (AAL) is to strengthen and to sustain the relationship between UNAIDS, the African Union (AU), regional economic communities (RECs) of the AU, Organisation of African First Ladies Against HIV/AIDS (OAFLA) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) to ensure achieving the UNAIDS Fast-Track milestones by 2020 and ending the AIDS epidemic as a public health threat by 2030.
Under the overall guidance of the Executive Director and Director of AAL, the incumbent will work in close consultation with the AU Commission of Social Affairs and other relevant AU Commissions and Departments including the Department for Peace and Security and the Department of Political Affairs, RECs and UNECA. The incumbent plays a key role in areas requiring expert advice on policy, advocacy and strategic planning of UNAIDS priorities and commitments and will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Within the assigned authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following specific duties:
- Provide substantive support to facilitate the work of the UNAIDS, AU, OAFLA, RECs and UNECA in fulfilling their leading role in keeping HIV high on the sustainable development agenda.
- Assist in the formulation and strengthening of focused advocacy strategies to influence decision-makers in Africa and the rest of the world to further the implementation of commitments in the HIV response, within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and AU Agenda 63.
- Work with partners in different entities of the AU, RECs, OAFLA and UNECA in planning and programming on HIV, with an emphasis on the promotion of cross-collaboration between the different entities towards mainstreaming of HIV issues in the relevant programmes.
- Undertake outreach activities, participate in the development workshops or seminars and make presentations on assigned topics and activities.
- Contribute in tracking, monitoring and dissemination of policy developments of African governments, and relevant regional and sub-regional institutions amongst AU, RECs, OAFLA, UNECA organs and partners.
- Contribute to the development of continental and international contacts with key print media, radio and TV outlets in both African continent and China to collaborate on selected advocacy opportunities.
- Support the overall outreach to African and Chinese Governments, AU bodies, such as regional economic communities (RECs), the NEPAD Agency, the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), OAFLA, the Africa Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), and other interested parties such as UNECA, African Development Bank, civil society and private sector to facilitate partnerships, based on institutional priorities ;
- Support the Director, AAL Office in (i) providing desk support research to on-going activities (ii) providing background and logistical support in preparation for AU Summits and other relevant high-level events, (iii) monitoring and analysis on programme/project activities (iv) political intelligence and risks analysis
Undertake other tasks as related to all aspects of the above
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| REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS |
Education:
Essential: Advanced university degree in international relations, political science, international development, diplomacy, social sciences or related field. A first university degree and 4 years of relevant 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 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. Leading teams
2. Building relationships and networks
3. Developing and empowering others
4. Managing performance and resources
5. Vision and strategic thinking
6. Exercising sound judgement
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Experience:
Essential: At least two years of experience at the national and/or international levels in country programme and business development, complemented or including experience with an African continental organization, a bilateral or multilateral donor agency on technical cooperation, advocacy programmes and AIDS response related issues. Experience in working with diverse teams.
Desirable: Proven experience with business development or marketing activities involving both China and African countries.
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Languages:
Essential: Advanced level of English or French and intermediate knowledge of the other language.
Desirable: Knowledge of Mandarin 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.
Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice.
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Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
USD 47,803 at single rate
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Post Adjustment:
37.7 % 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. |
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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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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. |
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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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