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Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/22/FT88
Title: Technical Officer, Key Populations Monitoring
Grade: P3
Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
Duration of contract: 1 year (Fixed-term appointment limited to availability of extrabudgetary funds)
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Date:
18 October 2022
Application Deadline:
8 November 2022
Vacancy Filled
Organization unit:
AI UNAIDS Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (AI) /
AI/PRO Programme (AI/PRO)
Practice - Data for Impact Department (DFI), Strategic Information to Close Inequalities Division (SII)
Duty station:
Geneva Switzerland
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About UNAIDS:
Serving Communities and Countries to End Inequalities and AIDS
We, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, lead the global effort to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. By placing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to reduction of inequalities at the heart of our work, we lead the global response to AIDS by: (i) maximizing equitable and equal access to HIV services, (ii) breaking down barriers to achieving HIV outcomes, and (iii) integrating efficient HIV responses into wider health and protection systems.
We are committed to creating an equal, safe and empowering workplace culture where all people in all their diversity thrive. We live our values of Commitment to the AIDS Response, Integrity and Respect for Diversity.
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MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:
UNAIDS is mandated by the UN General Assembly to collect data from countries and report progress towards global AIDS response targets.
The Data for Impact Practice leads this AIDS response tracking and reporting, tracks progress and responses towards established targets, identifies inequalities and gaps in the AIDS response, and works to enhance countries' strategic information capacities on the HIV epidemic and response with regards to epidemiology and demographic impact, prevention, treatment and care, societal enablers including laws and policies, and resources (resources with the Equitable Financing Practice).
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Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Reporting to the Senior Advisor for surveillance, Data for Impact Practice and working in close collaboration with other team members, the incumbent is responsible for the following activities:
Support the management and analysis of the Global AIDS response data collected by UNAIDS, through the development of innovative strategies for data collection, management and analysis for the global AIDS reporting process, in close collaboration with team members.
Support the management, updating and enhancement of the Key Population Atlas platform, including innovative strategies for data collection, extraction and dissemination.
Review scientific reports with relevant data on key populations to extract indicator data and metadata and evaluate the quality of the data.
Support data validation activities, including retrospective data reviews, in liaison with focal points from reporting countries, specifically for the key population indicators.
Manage and respond to communications related to Key Population Atlas and data reporting, including interacting with Key Population Network representatives and community organization regarding obtaining new data, or assessing data quality
Oversee the development of innovative dissemination strategies and tools, e.g. GIS-based story maps using narratives based on data displayed in the Atlas.
Perform any other related responsibilities as assigned, including replacing and/or backstopping for others.
Performs other duties as required.
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| REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS |
Education:
Essential: Advanced university degree (MSc) in information management, mathematical, biological, social or health sciences or other related fields. A relevant first university degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience will be considered as equivalent for internal candidates only. |
Competencies:
UNAIDS Values:
Commitment to the AIDS response
Integrity
Respect for diversity
Core competencies:
Working in Teams
Communication with Impact
Applying Expertise
Delivering Results
Driving Change and Innovation
Being Accountable
Managerial competencies:
Vision and strategic thinking
Leading Teams
Building Relationships and Networks
Developing and Empowering Others
Managing Performance and Resources
Exercising Sound Judgment
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Experience:
Essential: At least five years' experience in data management and data analysis related to HIV and AIDS. Experience reviewing surveys and/or programme data reports to assess quality.
Desirable: Experience in the UN system and/or civil society organizations. Experience with data important to monitoring the HIV epidemic and response among key populations. Experience with database management systems such as MSSQL. Experience with GIS software packages such as ArcGIS or QGIS.
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Languages:
Essential: Proficiency in English.
Desirable: Knowledge of additional UN official languages.
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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.
Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice.
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Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
USD 62,692 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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