Temporary Appointment - HIV/AIDS Specialist, NOC, Johannesburg, South Africa (364 days) (For South African Nationals Only) (Internal vacancy open for UNICEF staff only)
Job no: 537488
Position type: Temporary Appointment
Location: South Africa Division/Equivalent: Nairobi Regn'l(ESARO)
School/Unit: Regional Services Div (ESAR), Nairobi
Department/Office: Johannesburg, South Africa (ESARO)
Categories: HIV/AIDS, NO-3
UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child,
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child and adolescent, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children, adolescents and families, translates this commitment to rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children and adolescents have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child or adolescent has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society's most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
How can you make a difference?
The overall purpose of this TA is to support the ESARO HIV section to execute its core responsibilities of technical assistance, quality oversight, strengthening partnerships, activity management, strengthening strategic information and knowledge management, and ensuring strategic HIV programming in the region.
The primary responsibilities of the HIV specialist include: 1. Support the management of the joint 2gether 4 SRHR; 2. Strengthen M&E mechanisms and data use to enhance HIV-related results for children and adolescents.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Senior HIV Specialist with regular guidance from the Regional HIV Advisor, the HIV Specialist will provide, through remote support and in-country missions : 1) support to programme development, planning, management, monitoring and delivery of results; 2) technical and operational support to programme implementation, and capacity building; 3) innovation, knowledge management, communication, and partnerships; and 4) strengthen M&E mechanisms at regional and country level: Support to programme development, planning, management, monitoring and delivery of results
Technical and operational support to programme implementation, and capacity building
Strengthen M&E mechanisms and HIV data use at regional and country levels.
Innovation, knowledge management, communication and partnerships
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...
Education:
An Advanced University Degree in public health, family planning, health research, global/ international health, health policy and management, epidemiology and other related discipline is required.
Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in public health, HIV and /or sexual and reproductive health is required. Relevant experience in programme communication, M&E and data management is an asset. Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is an added advantage.
Language Requirements:
Travel:
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA)
Core Competencies
View our competencies at
http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Advertised: Jan 18 2021 South Africa Standard Time Application close: Jan 26 2021 South Africa Standard Time
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