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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/19/FT53
Title: Fast Track Advisor
Grade: P4
Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
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Date:
30 August 2019
Application Deadline:
21 September 2019
Vacancy Filled
Organization unit:
AI/RSJ Regional Support Team, East and South Africa (AI/RSJ)
Duty station:
Gaborone Botswana
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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.
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Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Under the supervision of the UCD and the guidance of the Fast Track Implementation Department Director, and working in close collaboration with the Fast Track Implementation Department as a whole, support the Fast-Track implementation at country and sub-national level, in implementing the 2016 Political Declaration
- Support and facilitate strategic partnerships and alliances between UNAIDS Cosponsors, national governments, key donors, implementers, and members of civil society organizations regarding Fast-Track Implementation, including but not limited to supporting mechanisms for information sharing, ideas and lessons-learnt; planning and overseeing the effective provision of technical support to address country barriers to implementation and accelerated responses
- Support the development of guidance on innovative strategies to support national prevention and treatment responses focusing on locations and population groups with high risk of transmission to set and reach the targets of the 2016 political declaration.
- Support enhanced country impact through developing guidance and tools for innovative solutions, programme design, and service delivery options, including but not limited to the development and implementation of community service delivery, differentiated models of care and support, innovative systems for integration and the elimination of parallel systems; analysis and conversion of evidence and programme data into policy guidance for country and sub-national level responses.
- Support the collection, analysis, and dissemination of national and sub-national programmatic and financial data to identify key programmatic and financial gaps and inefficiencies; determinants of HIV vulnerability and risk, prevention, treatment and care methods and packages, and facilitate evidence based programme decisions at national and sub-national level for improving results.
- Support the integration of innovation, human rights and gender in Fast-Track programming closely collaborating national partners and UNAIDS gender, civil society and human rights focal points.
- Support the work on programme sustainability and transition planning and ensure close collaboration and coordination with Cosponsors, national governments, key partners, and members of civil society organizations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned, including replacing and backstopping others
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| REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS |
Education:
Essential: Advanced university degree in public health, international health, social or political science. A relevant first university degree and 9 years of relevant work 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
UNAIDS 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 7 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.
Desirable: Knowledge of another UN official language would be an asset.
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Additional Information:
Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice
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Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
72,637 US dollars 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.
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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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| 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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