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UNAIDS is an innovative United Nations partnership that leads and inspires
the world in achieving universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and
support.
UNAIDS' Cosponsors include UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, UNDP, UNFPA, UNODC, UN
Women, ILO, UNESCO, WHO and the World Bank.
Position Title: Investment and Efficiency Adviser, Uganda
Grade: P4
Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment
Duration of contract: 2 years
Primary Location:Kampala ,Uganda,Jobs in Uganda,
Education Level: Bachelor’s degree
Job Type : Full-time Employment
Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/14/FT29
Closing date: 21 June 2014
Organization unit: AI/PRG Programmes (AI/PRG) /AI/RSJ Regional Support Team, East and South
Africa (AI/RSJ)
MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:
The mandate of the Regional Support Teams is to provide leadership and
coordinate support for an expanded UN system response to AIDS at regional and
country levels. Promote, support, and provide guidance to the UN system in the
region on Universal Access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support and
implementing the Global Task Team recommendations. Coordinate the development
of strategic information and document the trends on the epidemic and the
response as well as provide intellectual leadership on the status of the AIDS
response in the region. Provide managerial support and technical advice and
guidance to UNAIDS country offices.
Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
·
Under the direct supervision of the UCD and with technical guidance from
the RST and relevant Geneva units and departments, the incumbent drives UNAIDS'
investment and efficiency agenda at country level.
·
He/she supports the UCD in convening
development partners including Ministries of Finance and Health, implementers,
key stakeholders and major donors such as World Bank, BMGF, Global Fund and
PEPFAR around issues of costs, efficiencies, resource allocation and financing
of HIV programs;
·
ensures consistency of approaches towards
theses issues and promotes efficient, effective and sustainable HIV
investments;
·
and operationalizes the 1000 days'
agenda regarding the HLM financing goal and the application of the UNAIDS
Investment Framework.
In particular, the incumbent is assigned the following responsibilities:
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Review, assess and analyse HIV and health costing and financial data,
including sustainable financing scenarios and projections, and prepare and
present reports that can be used for country-level advocacy and to support
grant and loan applications.
·
Provide strategic guidance and coordinate efforts to achieve cost
reductions and focus investments on the most cost-effective approaches and
interventions, most affected geographical areas and populations of highest
impact.
·
Research and promote innovative approaches to increase domestic investment
and achieve effective social protection.
·
Contribute to broader health and social sector development beyond HIV, by
strengthening national health financing and social protection systems and human
resource capacity, including through skills building and strategy development.
·
Act as UN focal point for social sector financing issues, as needed.
·
Perform other duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Essential:
Advanced university degree in economics, public administration, public
health and social sciences.
Desirable: Specialization in health economics.
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. Leading teams
2. Building relationships and networks
3. Developing and empowering others
4. Managing performance and resources
5. Vision and strategic thinking
6. Exercising sound judgement
Experience:
Essential:
A minimum of 7 to 10 years of professional work experience in policy
analysis and evaluation of complex development programmes, including
quantitative economic and financial analysis. Experience with HIV programs and
of UN policies at various levels.
Desirable:
Experience with HIV costing, cost-effectiveness, resource tracking and
financing.
Languages:
Essential:
Advanced knowledge of English (advanced knowledge of another UN language
depending on the duty station).
Desirable:
Knowledge of another official UN language.
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) 67611 USD at single rate
72605 USD with primary dependants Post
Adjustment: 36.8 % of the figure(s) on the left side. This percentage is to be
considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards
or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.
Applicants will be required to take a test. Applicants will be contacted
directly if selected for an interview.
Applications from people living with HIV are particularly welcome.
Applications from women and from nationals of non- and under-represented member
states are particularly encouraged.
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to the Staff
Regulations and Rules of the World Health Organization (WHO) adjusted, as
necessary, to take into account the particular operational needs of UNAIDS, and
any subsequent amendments.
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
Note:
The paramount consideration in the
appointment, transfer or promotion of staff is the necessity of securing the
highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. The medical
criterion for recruitment is fitness to work in the particular post. The United
Nations HIV/AIDS Personnel Policy clearly stipulates that no staff and/or
potential candidates shall be discriminated against on the basis of real or perceived
HIV status. HIV infection, in itself, does not constitute lack of fitness to
work. There is no obligation to disclose HIV-related personal information.
Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable UNAIDS to store your
profile in a permanent database. Please visit UNAIDS's e-Recruitment website
at: https://erecruit.unaids.org.
The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the
vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy
announcement.
Mode of Application:
If you are qualified and interested in
please submit your resume online by visiting the e-recruitment website HERE.
