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Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/18/FT22
Title: Senior Adviser
Grade: P5
Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
Duration of contract: 2 years
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Date:
27 July 2018
Application Deadline:
18 August 2018
Vacancy Filled
Organization unit:
AI/PRO Programme (AI/PRO) /
AI/FTI Fast-Track Implementation (AI/FTI)
Programme Branch
Duty station:
Geneva Switzerland
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MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:
The Fast-Track Implementation Department leads and coordinates support to countries, including fragile countries, sub-national locations and cities to address gaps and programme implementation challenges to reach the 2020 Global AIDS targets. The department works with countries, partners and academia to: identify and seek specific solutions to bottlenecks that impede the delivery of impactful and inclusive prevention and treatment services; provides political leadership and technical support to make a "case" for focus, programme optimization, and accelerated service delivery; support resource mobilization (international and domestic); support the integration of innovative service delivery and the use of strategic information; and support programme sustainability and transition planning.
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Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Under the supervision of the Special Adviser, Fast-Track Implementation Department, the incumbent will provide support to countries and regions in implementing the 2016 Political Declaration and will:
Coordinate with the Special Adviser, Fast-Track Implementation, to identify country technical support needs related to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Global Fund) grants where UNAIDS can make a difference and work with the Fast-Track Advisers to identify bottlenecks and propose appropriate solutions.
Promote and lead the collaboration with technical support providers for a harmonized provision of technical assistance to Global Fund and other programmes being implemented in countries that complements the work of the UNAIDS Technical Support Mechanism (TSM).
Support the development of policy guidance, strategies (including the development of relevant content) and programme approaches to scale-up impactful, innovative and sustainable approaches in advancing the Fast-Track Agenda. This includes planning, project management, partner engagement, coordination and leading consultations with internal and external stakeholders.
Provide analysis of barriers to accelerated service uptake (90-90-90, combination prevention, etc.) and actively contribute to the development of a comprehensive approach to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support within a strong human rights context with full inclusion of people and communities affected by AIDS.
Support the team to collaborate with partners in the coordinated development of comprehensive analyses of latest policy and strategy developments at the Global Fund and other key partners e.g. PEPFAR, assessing implications for country responses as related to UNAIDS role and positions, particularly where it concerns Global Fund Committee and Board processes and deliberations
Collaborate with designated RSTs with a view to establish and/or facilitate the establishment of effective mechanisms to systematically monitor progress and identify issues arising in Global Fund processes in selected countries through open exchange of views with Fund Portfolio Managers, country teams and regional managers in the Global Fund Secretariat to support improved and efficient ways to monitor progress and the identification of foreseeable challenges and remedial actions; as well as brokering headquarters support to selected countries for UNIADS Country Offices and Regional Support Teams action, in coordination with colleagues working on technical support coordination.
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| REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS |
Education:
Essential: Advanced university degree at Masters' level in social science, public health, business administration epidemiology, development studies, or related fields. First university degree and 12 years of relevant experience will be considered as equivalent for internal candidates.
Desirable: Experience in data analysis, programme management, civil society/private sector engagement and partnership coordination with international stakeholders.
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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. 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: At least 10 years of experience at international level in the area of programme development, evidence, policy analysis and monitoring and evaluation.
Desirable: Experience in programme data analysis and preparation and implementation of evidence informed programmes; knowledge of the HIV epidemic and its impact.
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Languages:
Essential: Advanced knowledge of English with a good working knowledge of French.
Desirable: Good working knowledge of another UN official language.
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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)
US $ 85,543 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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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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