Lesotho Technical Specialist (HIV Prevention and SRH), ICS-11
We are pleased to re-announce the following vacancy:
VACANCY NO.: Job ID 1916
CLOSING DATE: 15 February 2012 (5.00 p.m. New York time)
POST TITLE: Technical Specialist (HIV Prevention and SRH)
CATEGORY: ICS-11 (equivalent to P-4)
POST NUMBER: New
DUTY STATION: Maseru
POST TYPE: Non-Rotational
DURATION: One year (renewable)
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Lesotho Country Office/Africa Regional Office
ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING:
Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the UNFPA Representative, the Technical Specialist (HIV Prevention and SRH) contributes to the co-ordination and management of quality, timely and integrated programme and technical support to national institutions, ensuring that that UNFPA’s programs on HIV prevention and SRH are implemented in the context of the ICPD Programme of Action and UNFPA Strategic Plan; and making sure that HIV/AIDS issues are firmly placed within national development processes, strategic national frameworks.
The Technical Specialist (HIV Prevention and SRH) will be expected to deliver the following results:
• Effective co-ordination and delivery of country programme support; • Programme assessment and support to Common Country programming processes; • Advocacy and positioning of the ICPD in policy dialogue; • Support to resource mobilization efforts by country-offices and at the regional level; • Support to Policy and Programme Development and Implementation • Capacity Development; • Knowledge Development, Sharing and Management; • Technical Representation and Improved Coordination
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Support to Policy and Programme Development and Implementation – ensure the provision of integrated programme and technical support to national institutions.
• Co-ordinate the planning and delivery of integrated programme and technical support and advice to the national institutions in programming processes for HIV prevention and SRH • Assist the Country Office in identifying co-financing opportunities; liaise with donors at the country and regional level; liaise with Resource Mobilization Branch on the issues of resource mobilization and donor reporting, review and comment as necessary on co-financing Agreements, proposals and reports to ensure quality and compliance with UNFPA procedures and donor requirements; • Participate in policy dialogue to further the advancement of ICPD/PA through national policies and programming frameworks; • Support the Country Office and partners in the development and implementation of results-based indicators, monitoring and evaluation plans and necessary follow-up • Identify and provide advice on UNFPA’s comparative substantive role in HIV prevention and SRH especially in the changing development agenda; • Contribute to the management of the Country Programme • Build capacity for national systems on integration of Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS
B. Capacity development – Ensures an open exchange of state-of-the-art programmatic innovations in partnership with Africa Regional and Sub-Regional Offices (RO/SRO), UNAIDS Co-sponsors, national partners and civil society:
• Provide technical support to the development and implementation of national HIV prevention and SRH policies, strategies frameworks and programs. • Identify capacity building needs of the country office, government institutions and civil society and follow-up through organization of capacity building activities; Coordinate with other UN agencies, the provision of technical and programme assistance in the country and capacity development initiatives. • Organize capacity-building for Joint UN Teams on AIDS programme as well as technical managers on policy and programme support to HIV/AIDS and SRH • Maintain and foster national partnerships on HIV prevention and SRH for advancing state-of-the-art knowledge
C. Knowledge development and management – ensure an open exchange of best practices and lessons learnt in partnership with ARO/SRO and UNAIDS Co-sponsors:
• Support and assist the Country Office to identify opportunities or lessons learnt/best practices on HIV prevention and SRH • Consolidate the Country Office documentation on lessons learnt/best practices and ensure that these are incorporated into the UNFPA knowledge sharing system, including developing and updating country profiles of assigned countries; • Scan the national environment and maintain feedback loops on technical issues with the Technical Division, Programme Division, regional and national staff in order to identify substantive gaps and needs; • Assemble briefing and background materials in the HIV prevention and SRH for the Representative and other Country Office staff
D. Technical representation and improved coordination
• Provide leadership to the Joint UN Team on HIV/AIDS (JUNTA) on HIV Prevention • Represent the JUNTA on national coordination mechanisms related to HIV prevention. • Provide leadership within the UNCT on SRH issues, including the design of joint UN joint programs
E. Carry out any other duties as may be required by the Representative.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
• Integrity, Cultural sensitivity/Valuing Diversity, Commitment to the organization and its mandate • Performance management • Working in teams • Self-Management/Emotional Intelligence • Effective Communication skills • Analytical and Strategic Thinking • Results Orientation/Commitment to Excellence • Knowledge Sharing/Continuous Learning
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:
• Results-based program development and management • Leveraging the resources of national governments & partners/Building strategic alliances and partnerships • Innovation and marketing of new approaches • Resource mobilization • Job knowledge/Technical expertise in HIV prevention • Conceptual innovation in the provision of technical expertise
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Advanced University Degree or equivalent in public health, medicine, sociology, demography, population studies, gender, health education, behavioural sciences, international relations, international development, or other related field. • 7 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the technical area, of which at least two years are at the international level; • Substantive knowledge and practical experience in population and development, sexual and reproductive health and HIV/AIDS, and gender programming; • Understanding of human rights, gender, and cultural dimensions of HIV and AIDS • Experience in programme and/or technical assistance within the UN System; • Strong communications and writing skills in English • Field experience is required.
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender quality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.
We offer an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the position. The package includes a competitive salary plus housing allowance, home leave, health insurance and other benefits.
UNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy.
Download the Step by Step Guide to Applying in the E-Recruit System of UNFPA at http://www.unfpa.org/employment/application_guide.doc. Please print out the Guide for your reference during the registration and application process. Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
In accordance with the rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, are required to renounce such status upon their appointment. Exceptions to this rule are very limited and can be made only for: (a) stateless persons; (b) newly appointed staff members who have applied for citizenship by naturalization, when such citizenship will be granted imminently; (c) acting staff members in the General Service and related categories with permanent residency status, on promotion to the Professional category; (d) staff members appointed under a temporary appointment. Please understand that UNFPA is not in a position to provide advice on or assistance in applying for any citizenship.
*This is a project funded post.
1/ No expectancy of renewal in accordance with UN Staff Regulations 4.5
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