UNAIDS Recruiting for Programme Officer (State Liaison)

Vacancy closing on 7th Sept 2013 MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT: The Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS in Nigeria is currently operating in a rapidly changing environment, with numbers of HIV/AIDS cases ranking number two globally. The epidemic has in several states moved from the high risk groups to the general population. The country's hope for effectively mounting and coordinating a mass national response is largely hinged on the State Authority Control for AIDS ( SACA) A new paradigm is being formed taking into account global experiences for local action. Several multilateral and bilateral donors support the national programme The Country's HIV/AIDS pandemic is widely hypothesized to be both a cause and consequence of this humanitarian crisis, with a particularly disastrous impact on people living with HIV/AIDS. Within this context, the exceeding challenging nature of tasks and demands facing UNAIDS in Nigeria becomes apparent. Programme Coordinating Board( PCB) has encouraged strengthened support for country level (joint) governmental, multilateral, bilateral and nonpublic scaled up response to HIV/AIDS to meet the challenges faced. UNAIDS in Nigeria has thus proposed a management structure to suffice this demand.

Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position: Under the supervision of the UNAIDS Country Coordinator, Programme Officer will undertake the following responsibilities: 1. Provide support to the National HIV/AIDS Program through direct interaction with SACA and other government institutions/departments. Establish state support teams in collaboration with NACA; 2. Support NACA/SACA in developing national policy and guidelines on HIV/AIDS prevention and care by providing inputs from a global perspective through concept papers, research methodologies and strategies from best practices; 3. Assist in development of the overall Joint State Support Strategy. Facilitate the development and review of state plans with SACA and other stakeholders; 4. Interact with Public health experts in the bilateral, multilateral agencies and other government and private institutions on sharing of technical information and cooperation; 5. Liaise with Project Director- NACA and Senior staff at SACA and State Ministry of Health & Family Welfare on Strategic state strategies; 6. Act as UNAIDS Hub for the National HIV/AIDS Programme on public health issues on HIV/AIDS; 7.Work and coordinate UNAIDS Country Office UCO work with UNAIDS State Officers; Assist and undertake activities as desired by UCC/ UCO Nigeria

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Essential: First University degree in business administration, economics, social science, or related field. Desirable: Advanced university degree in one of the above fields.

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. Vision and strategic thinking 2. Managing performance and resources 3. Developing and empowering others 4. Exercising sound judgment 5. Building relationships and Networks

Experience: Essential: A minimum of one to two years' of experience working on HIV and AIDS linked to developing polices and strategies. Experience working with HIV/AIDS programs and the social and economic dimensions of HIV/AIDS. Desirable: Experience with international donors, non-governmental development organizations and/or the UN system

Languages: Essential: Advanced knowledge of English. Desirable: Good working knowledge of another UN official language an asset.

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.

Annual salary: (Net of tax) 46,730 US$ at single rate 49,821 US$ with primary dependants Apply at https://erecruit.unaids.org/public/hrd-cl-vac-view.asp?o_c=1000&jobinfo_uid_c=27859&vaclng=en