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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/FT59
Title: Health Economist
Grade: P4
Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
Duration of contract: 2 years (Limited duration - extension subject to availability of extrabudgetary funds)
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Date:
2 October 2019
Application Deadline:
2 November 2019
Vacancy Notice Cancelled
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, 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 and guidance of the Senior Adviser, the Health Economist will provide key technical and programmatic support to advance the UNAIDS vision, goals, and implement the HIV-related investments and sustainability work-programme. The incumbent will focus on multi-sectorial and health financing for HIV programmes and interventions, efficient resource allocation and utilization, and coordination and quality assurance of the UNAIDS Technical Support Mechanism work-programme and results in this area. The incumbent will perform the following duties:
Develop and refine guidance and methodology on HIV and health financing tailored to different country needs and contexts, taking into account existing methods, identifying gaps and needs, and ensuring coherence and interface with partners and broader initiatives on domestic resource mobilization and health financing;
Contribute to the update of the investment framework on HIV, guidance for using data and economic intelligence to inform prioritization, allocative efficiency and national strategic plans, and modelling for decision-making to ensure impact and build sustainable solutions;
Develop and refine tools and methods on implementation efficiency, value for money, and service mapping, guidance for application at country level and technical resources requirements;
Engage in developing policy and technical briefs, including for allocative and implementation efficiency, out-of-pocket expenditures, user fees and the HIV response in the context of Universal Health Coverage and health financing, and domestic resource mobilization for achieving HIV targets and sustaining results;
Provide technical guidance to the UNAIDS Regional Support Teams and UNAIDS Country Offices on the areas of sustainable HIV and health financing, effective and efficient resource allocations and spending, including advice on proven best practices or sound methods that should be used;
Conduct data analysis, desk reviews, examining donor funding policies and implications for HIV response funding, emerging policy and programmatic issues that affect quality scale implementation of the thematic area and the GF grant in countries, and develop a prioritized and high-impact UNAIDS support in collaboration with the UNAIDS teams and partners;
Produce synthesis and synopsis of the results achieved through UNAIDS support, identify trends, the added value of the UNAIDS catalytic political, technical and leadership support for effective and efficient use of investments, including the Global Fund grants and domestic resources in countries;
Engage in data analysis, develop technical reports, publications, and dissemination of the products;
Supports coordination with partners, in particular the Global Fund, PEPFAR, USAID, the Gates Foundation, the World Bank, technical partners, including joint work with the Global Fund and partners in support of the Global Fund Transition and Sustainability Policy;
Perform other related duties as assigned.
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| REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS |
Education:
Essential: Advanced university degree at the Master's level or equivalent in health economics, public finance or health policy, or relevant areas. A relevant first university degree and 9 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 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. Managing performance and resources
2. Exercising sound judgement
3. Building relationships and Networks
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Experience:
Essential:
A minimum of seven years' of working experience in HIV and health economics, HIV and health allocative and implementation efficiency, health economics and financing, of which at least three or four years in regions and/or in developing countries. Demonstrated experience at international level.
Desirable:
Relevant UN system experience and preferably experience demonstrating in-depth understanding of the HIV and health financing, key factors affecting sustainability of the AIDS response as well as demonstrated knowledge on HIV strategic information and response, including the GF grants implementation in countries. Experience and ability to effectively work with national partners, communities, and international partners from diverse cultural backgrounds. |
Languages:
LANGUAGES
Essential: Advanced knowledge of English and French.
Desirable: Good working knowledge of another official UN language.
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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)
US 72,637 at single rate
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Post Adjustment:
81 % 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 Notice Cancelled |
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