| Under the direct supervision of the International Project Coordinator in the Regional Office for Southern Africa (ROSA) the incumbent’s work goals will aim to contribute towards reaching the objectives of the regional HIV/AIDS programme through implementing the programme activities at national level. |
Duties and Responsibilities |
- Support the International Programme Coordinator to ensure that project at country level are carried out in a timely fashion.
- Monitor all aspects of project implementation and identify challenges and propose corrective actions to International Programme Coordinator in order to expedite implementation.
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders nationally and regionally to ensure project objective is attained.
- Undertakes regular missions to project activity sites.
- Prepares reports and correspondence relating progress in implementation (i.e. monthly report, ad hoc reports, activity report, etc.)
- Participates fully in the country level Joint team on AIDS and other UN coordinating initiatives.
- Support, organize and participate in advocacy meetings, round-tables, training workshops and other meetings related to specific HIV/AIDS issues.
- Assists International Programme Coordinator in preparing workplan, project and budget revisions by providing up to date implementation information in a timely manner.
- Contribute to the review of programme and grant proposal selection processes.
- Identify gaps and opportunities and develop project proposals, including contribution to for Global Fund and other Donors proposals and ensure that HIV and AIDS as it relates to prison is adequately funded nationally.
- Assists International Programme Coordinator in preparing the internal semi-annual and annual report and to comply with donor reporting obligations.
- Manage and supervise staff in the project office and see to their evaluation and professional development.
- Exercises autonomy in taking action only within the confines of the agreed project documents and derived costed workplans.
- Provides secretariat services to the National level Project Steering Committee.
- Recruits and supervises experts and consultants contracted under the project.
- Facilitate mission of International Coordinator and other experts providing technical assistance to the project.
- Establishes and maintains financial records (principally records of expenditures) in respect of project expenditures and ensures timely and accurate submission of financial reports (including petty cash management).
- Maintains computer-based correspondence and financial records and filing system to keep accurate track of project documentation.
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Competencies |
- Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
- Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNODC.
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
- Treats all people fairly without favouritism.
- Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment.
- Excellent conceptual, analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.
- Ability to formulate and manage budgets, manage transactions, conduct financial analysis and reporting.
- Proven ability to write technical reports and reviews and conduct presentations by clearly formulating positions on issues and defending recommendations.
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Required Skills and Experience |
Education:- A university degree in health, social or related field.
Experience:- Experience in Project management.
- At least 5 years working experience on HIV/AIDS and/or developmental projects in the Southern African region.
- Preferably exposure to working with externally-financed donor projects linked to policing or social crime prevention.
- Knowledge of word-processing, advanced MS-Excel and database (MS-Access) will be required.
Language Requirements:- Fluency in English and Siswati with proven writing skills.
- Ability to draft in English at a professional level.
- Knowledge of French will be a definite advantage.
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UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. |
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