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/FT63
Title: Technical Officer
Grade: P3
Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
Duration of contract: Two years
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Date:
27 September 2019
Application Deadline:
19 October 2019
Vacancy Filled
Organization unit:
AI/PFA Planning, Finance and Accountability (AI/PFA) /
AI/FRM Financial Services and Risk Management (AI/FRM)
Duty station:
Geneva Switzerland
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MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:
Within the Management and Governance Branch, the Planning, Finance and Accountability Department is responsible for coordinating UNAIDS workplanning and resource allocation at all levels, monitoring the implementation of workplans and budgets and ensuring accountability of the Cosponsors and the Secretariat. The Department is responsible for developing and maintaining financial policies, infrastructure and services, ensuring smooth operations, risk management, compliance with financial regulations and rules, financial integrity and coherence in programmatic delivery.
The Planning, Finance and Accountability Department (PFA) works with and provides support to other departments, liaison offices, regional support teams and country offices as well as Cosponsors to ensure effective management of resources and achievement of progress against the goals and targets of the UN High Level Political Declaration on AIDS and of the UNAIDS Strategy for 2016-2021.
Within the department, the Resource Planning and Management division coordinates programme planning and ensures accountability of the Cosponsors and Secretariat at country, regional and headquarters level to the PCB. It assures value for money and provides leadership and advice on all aspects related to the development, performance monitoring, review and reporting of the UBRAF, in support of UN system efforts in countries to strengthen the national AIDS response
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Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Under the overall guidance of the Director of Planning, Finance and Accountability and supervision of the Senior Monitoring Adviser, the incumbent performs the following functions:
1. Supports planning, implementation and reporting to operationalize UNAIDS Strategy through the Unified Budget, Results and Accountability Framework (UBRAF).
2. Prepares and presents technical guidance and information for the formulation, review and refinement of indicators, markers, benchmarks and targets.
3. Develops and provides guidance and support to HQ units, Liaison Offices, Regional Support Teams, Country Offices and Cosponsors on planning, performance monitoring, and reporting.
4. Collects, analyses and presents information that serves as a basis for effective application of results-based planning, management and reporting, including planning and reporting related to gender equality and the empowerment of women.
5. Coordinates the management and maintenance of tools such as the Joint Programme Monitoring System (JPMS) as well as the ERP for achieving enhanced accountability and improved reporting and dissemination of results reporting at all levels.
6. Develops and maintains online content for the annual performance reporting and produces user friendly information and infographics to complement annual performance monitoring and reporting.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned, including administrative and financial monitoring support, and replacing and backstopping for others within the division.
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| REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS |
Education:
Essential: Advanced university degree at Master's level or equivalent in public or business administration, economics, social sciences, public health or another relevant field. For internal candidates a first university degree and 7 years of experience will be considered as equivalent. |
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. Exercising sound judgement
2. Building relationships and Networks
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Experience:
Essential: Five years of work experience in the field of international development, planning, reporting, monitoring, evaluation, database management or web management.
Desirable: Experience working with the UN.
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Languages:
Essential: Advanced knowledge of English with a working knowledge of French.
Desirable: 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.
In addition to the salary, the post adjustment for Geneva applies.
Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice.
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Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
US$ 60,233 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 Filled |
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