Temporary Appointment- HIV/AIDS Specialist,P3,Maseru , Lesotho 00115468 : FOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES ONLY
Job no: 537556
Position type: Temporary Appointment
Location: Lesotho Division/Equivalent: Nairobi Regn'l(ESARO)
School/Unit: Lesotho
Department/Office: Maseru, Lesotho
Categories: Health, HIV/AIDS, P-3
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Organizational Context and Purpose for the job
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child 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 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.
UNICEF HIV response for children must ensure that neither age, poverty, gender inequality, nor social exclusion determine access to life saving HIV prevention, treatment and care. UNICEF and its partners responses ensure all children are born free of HIV, and remain HIV-free for the first two decades of life, from birth through adolescence. It means that all children living with HIV have access to the treatment, care and support they need to remain alive and healthy. This is UNICEF vision of an AIDS-free generation starting with children. Ending AIDS among children is vital to ending the AIDS epidemic as a public health threat by 2030 the overarching goal of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) of which UNICEF is a cofounding partner.
Job organizational context:
The HIV/AIDS Specialist GJP is to be used in a Country Office (CO) where the HIV Programme is a major or key component of the Country Programme (or UNDAF). The Specialist reports to the Chief, CSD Section (Level 4)
Purpose for the job:
The Specialist reports to the Chief of CSD for guidance and general supervision. The Specialist supports the development and preparation of the HIV programmes/projects and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting of progress HIV programmes/projects (and/or sector/s of).
The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM) and UNICEF Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework.
Key function, accountabilities and related duties/tasks
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
1.Support to programmes/projects development and planning
2.Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results
3.Technical and operational support to programme implementation
4.Networking and partnership building
5.Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
1.Support to programme/project development and planning
2.Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results
3.Technical and operational support to programme implementation
4.Networking and partnership building
5.Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
Competencies and level of proficiency required (based on UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles.
Core Values
Care
Respect
Integrity
Trust
Accountability
Core Competencies
Functional Competencies
Recruitment Qualifications
Education:
An Advanced University Degree in public health, pediatric health, family health, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, environmental health sciences, biostatistics, socio-medical, health education, epidemiology or other health related sciences is required.
Experience:
minimum of 5 years of professional experience in public HIV/AIDS planning and management and/or in relevant areas of health care, health emergency/humanitarian preparedness, at the international level some of which preferably in a developing country is required. Relevant experience in HIV/AIDS programme/project development and management in any UN system agency or organization is an asset.
Language Requirement:
Oral and written proficiency in English is required.Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.
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:
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Advertised: Jan 19 2021 South Africa Standard Time Application close: Feb 03 2021 South Africa Standard Time
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