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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/23/FT25
Title: Adviser, Influencers and Advocates
Grade: P4
Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
Duration of contract: Two years
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Date:
20 February 2023
Application Deadline:
1 July 2023
Vacancy Filled
Organization unit:
AI UNAIDS Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (AI)
Influence and Partnerships Team / Influence, Partnerships and Communications Department (IPC) / Policy, Advocacy and Knowledge Branch (PAK)
Duty station:
Geneva Switzerland
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About UNAIDS:
Serving Communities and Countries to end inequalities and end AIDS.
We, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), 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:
The Influence, Partnerships, and Communications Department is one of four units in the Policy, Advocacy, and Knowledge branch. It is home to UNAIDS’ communications, partnerships, and strategic political work—mobilizing a spectrum of tools and relationships to support building an environment enabling the ultimate goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. It ensures effectiveness, impact and consistency in the organization-wide advocacy effort with a specific attention on addressing inequalities that drive pandemics and make some people, in some places, particularly susceptible to them. The department has two teams—the communications team, responsible for external-facing communicating across all of UNAIDS’s media platforms and networked to regional offices in all 6 UNAIDS regions; and the Influencing & Partnerships team, responsible for building organization-wide initiatives and platforms to advance the UNAIDS’ policy and political agenda. This position is situated in the Influencing and Partnerships Team.
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Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Reporting to the Director of the Influence and Partnerships Team, the Adviser, Influencers & Advocates Programme is responsible for managing UNAIDS' relationships with key groups of influencers aligned with the goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.
He/she has the following key responsibilities:
1. Strategy, outreach and recruitment
- Develops overarching strategies for engagement with key groups of influencers including parliamentarians, Good Will Ambassadors and champions, First Ladies, and others to advance UNAIDS' strategic priorities on resource mobilization and changing social norms and policies.
- Where appropriate, build specific groups of influencers and advocates to allow for engagement with UNAIDS (e.g. parliamentarian supporters groups, etc.)
- Identifies target participants in each programme and works with senior managers, partners, and consultants to cultivate participation and, at the end of their terms, to conclude participation positively.
2. Management and oversight
- Manages the day-to-day relationships with key influencers and groups of influencers, supporting regular personal contact at the appropriate level between UNAIDS' senior leaders and influencers as well as their staff.
- Ensures influencers have adequate education on the issues and talking points and support for engaging with UNAIDS.
- Develops a customized engagement strategy for each priority individual, engaging relevant internal teams for each (including at the regional and country levels).
- Works to ensure that the UNAIDS narrative and the goals of the Global AIDS Strategy are embraced and used by these key influencers.
- Coordinates the engagement across UNAIDS teams including with the EXO, Influence, Communications, External Relations (including Donor Relations), and regional teams.
- Supports the involvement of influencers in key activities with UNAIDS (e.g. attending -virtually or in person -UNAIDS' events, joint media with UNAIDS, etc.)
- Ensures results against the individual and group strategic plans for these key influencers. Develops and delivers a quarterly report on the impact of these three influencing groups.
- Manages work plans, budgets, and contracts related to this work stream.
- Proactively supports UNAIDS resource mobilization efforts.
3. Communications
- Works with UNAIDS Communications to announce the new participation of any member of the groups as well as the activities of individuals/groups in this arena.
- Develops and maintains internal communications related to these individuals and groups including how UNAIDS staff may engage with them and developments related to their work.
Performs other related functions as assigned.
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| REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS |
Education:
Essential: University degree at Masters' level in communications, international relations, management, political science, public policy, public health, or another area related to the duties and responsibilities. |
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
Vision and Strategic Thinking
Exercising Sound Judgement
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Experience:
Essential:
At least 7 years of experience at the international level in the area of relationship management, communications, and policy with prior experience building and maintaining high-level relationships including with politicians and public influential individuals. Proven track record in developing and leading successful global campaigns, influencing and public engagement with an external focus.
Desirable:
Prior experience in HIV response, global health, international development or a related field.
Prior experience in liaising with Heads of State, First Ladies, Parliamentarians and celebrities. |
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)
US$ 77,326 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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