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Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/19/FT88
Title: Senior Programme Adviser
Grade: P5
Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
Duration of contract: Two (2) years fixed-term (extension limited to availability of extrabudgetary funds)
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Date:
20 December 2019
Application Deadline:
18 January 2020
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 and guidance of the Senior Adviser, Effective Investments and Sustainability, Senior Programme Adviser will provide key technical and programmatic support and will have the following responsibilities:
Reviews strategic quality of the country demand prioritization regarding technical support needs and synergies with the Joint Country Workplans;
Conducts analysis and review of the policies, guidance, and AIDS responses and thematic reviews, including Global Fund and PEPFAR policies, and identifies priority policy, programmatic, and data and delivery issues where UNAIDS technical support will have the highest impact;
Generates and provides guidance to ensure technical support demands address the main challenges of the AIDS response and that deliverables serve to maximize the impact of AIDS response investments at country and regional level;
Manages the sharing of lessons learned on targeting catalytic technical assistance demand to change policies, remove bottlenecks, address inequities and accelerate the response;
Generates in-depth analysis of pipeline and implementation assignments with a focus on addressing the gaps and informing measuring multi-year results;
Develops policy briefs, contributes to strategic learning, identifies best practices and provides input to different communication publications to disseminate quality information on TSM operations and results for internal and external use;
Advises Regional Support Teams and UNAIDS Country Offices and UNAIDS technical support thematic leads on improved prioritization and strategic prioritization of technical support needs;
Performs other related functions as assigned.
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| REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS |
Education:
Essential: Advanced university degree at Masters' level in international relations, management, political science, economics or other relevant area. First university degree and 12 years of relevant experience will be considered as equivalent for internal candidates. |
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. Being accountable
6. Driving change and innovation
Managerial competencies:
1. Vision and strategic thinking
2. Exercising sound judgement
3. Managing performance and resources
4. 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, working as an active player in policy and advocacy, in multi-disciplinary teams and with experience in project and workplan coordination.
Desirable: Experience with UN System policies, procedures and operations. Experience in providing support to senior level decision-makers. Experience working on HIV-related issues.
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Languages:
Essential: Advanced knowledge of English with a working knowledge of French.
Desirable: Knowledge of another UN official language would be an asset.
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Additional Information:
Other similar positions at same level may be filled from this vacancy notice.
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Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
US$ 87,108 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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