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Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/21/FT10
Title: Project Officer, Thailand
Grade: NO-B
Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
Duration of contract: Two years (Limited duration - Extension subject to availability of extrabudgetary funds)
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Date:
30 September 2021
Application Deadline:
23 October 2021
Selection in Process
Organization unit:
AI/RSB Regional Support Team, Asia and Pacific (AI/RSB)
Duty station:
Bangkok Thailand
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MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:
Provide leadership and coordinate support for an expanded UN system response to ending the AIDS epidemic as a public health threat at regional and country level. Promote, support and provide guidance to regional and national partners and the UN system in the region to fast-track HIV prevention, treatment, care and support and rapidly scale up HIV services focused on populations and in locations most affected by the epidemic. Promote effective use of strategic information and documentation of trends on the epidemic and the response to HIV in the region.
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Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Under thedirect supervisionof the Senior Policy Advisor, the DFAT grant focal point in the Regional Support Team (RST),theincumbent will liaise, as relevant, with all UNAIDS Country Offices, and RST thematic focal points to coordinate and ensure the timely and effective management of Programme.
The Project Officer will have the following functions: 1- In collaboration with the Regional DFAT Focal Point, support the coordination of the overall implementation of the DFAT Programme, including its grant management, project coordination, monitoring, review and oversight. 2- Manage a contract with the Implementing Partner Organization (IPO) for the distribution of funds to sub-contracted organizations and individuals in line with the regional and country-derived implementation work plans and the related monitoring and evaluation framework. 3- Manage contracts of sub-contracted organizations and individuals implementing the regional component of the DFAT Programme 4- In collaboration with the RST DFAT Focal Point and the UNAIDS Country Offices in the four countries, facilitate technical coordination, assistance and oversight to the programme. This includes providing regular updates to Regional DFAT Focal Point on the performance of the project. 5- Participate in regular meetings with the RST thematic focal points for UNAIDS Country Offices, and the(IPO),to discuss progress and challenges, share experiences and learning and identify course corrections. 6- Prepare, support, and keep records of the DFAT Programme meetings hosted by RST. 7- Support countries to identify and manage risk factors that impact DFAT grant implementation. 8- Support the implementation and oversight of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Plan, which includes a Communications Plan. 9- Support the development of an annual report to DFAT on the implementation of the grant and progress in all countries according to DFAT requirements and the agreed M&E plans. 10- Support documentation of best practices and approaches for deepening the knowledge base of the achievements and results of the DFAT Programme. 11- Work closely with the RST DFAT Focal Point to ensure timely documentation of experiences and inclusion of DFAT Programme report into the regional and global reporting. 12- Perform other duties required in support of the DFAT Programme.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS |
Education: Essential: Advanced university degree or equivalent in the following areas: monitoring and evaluation, public administration, social and behavioural sciences, public health and demography or related fields. For internal candidates, a first university degree and 4 years of relevant work experience will be considered as equivalent. Desirable: Specialization in above or related fields. |
Experience:
Essential: Two years of professional experience in the HIV and AIDS field with a focus on implementing HIV prevention and/or treatment programmes in the region including technical experience such as project and/or grant management and monitoring and evaluation. Desirable: Experience working with UN agencies at country or regional level. |
Languages:
Essential: Advanced knowledge of English and of the local language. Desirable: Knowledge of another UN language
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Additional Information:
Please note that for this vacancy, only nationals of Thailand and legal residents holding a valid residence or work permit are eligible to apply. A valid passport will be requested. Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice.
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Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
1 412 438 Baht 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. |
Selection in Process |
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