UNAIDS Jobs: Executive Officer, African Union Office
Posted on January 03rd, 2012 in African Jobs, ngo jobs
UNAIDS is an innovative United Nations partnership that leads and inspires the world in achieving universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support.Job Vacancy
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Vacancy No.:UNAIDS/11/FT34
Title: Executive Officer, African Union Office Grade: P4 Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment Duration of contract: Fixed-term 2 years (core position) |
Date: 21 December 2011
Application Deadline: 21 January 2012 Organization unit: AI/ERM Management and External Relations (AI/ERM) / Duty station: Addis Ababa Ethiopia |
| PURPOSE OF POSITION: The mission of the UNAIDS Liaison Office to the African Union Commission (AUC) is to promote the engagement of the African Union Commission (AUC) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in the AIDS response as a priority. The Liaison Office is the UNAIDS interface with the AUC and UNECA. The Liaison Office is under the Partnerships Department within the Management and External Relations Branch and will work in close consultation with the relevant AUC Departments including the departments for Social Affairs, Peace and Security, and for Political Affairs. The Representative to the AUC also serves as the UNAIDS Liaison Office to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and plays a key role in areas requiring expert advice on policy, advocacy and strategic planning. |
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| Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position: Under the direct supervision of the Representative to the UNAIDS Liaison Office to the African Union Commission (Representative to AUC), the incumbent contributes to the development and implementation of the work plan of the Liaison Office. - Develops the evidence base for new approaches by reviewing, providing political analysis and synthesizing policy and research documents and country information related to particular areas of the AUC and UNECA and in relation with the MDGs, with special focus on the AIDS response. - Promotes effective coordination and collaboration across the AUC and UNECA of UNAIDS work and provides strategic guidance on policies as they relate to the AIDS response. - Responsible for coordinating the Liaison Office reporting on commitments based on follow up to AU resolutions, with inputs from UNAIDS Country Offices, Regional Support Teams and UNAIDS Headquarters. Establishes and maintains a depository of key strategic documents related to particular areas of the AUC and UNECA in relation with the MDGs, with special focus on the AIDS response. - Proactively monitors, develops and follows up on the advancement of policy issues and planning (in terms of content, budget and resources) of the Liaison Office, preparing regular analyses including early identification and warning of problems, and recommendations for solutions. - Proactively advises the Representative to AUC on time and cost-effective policies and procedures in the field of resource management with impact on the Liaison Office; identifies gaps and advises on the strategic, financial and administrative implications. - Contributes to developing and implementing communication strategies after identifying opportunities provided by AUC and the UNECA events and activities, and to their reporting, thereafter. - Contributes to defining strategic directions and mobilizes technical support to the UNAIDS Liaison Office to strengthen AUC and UNECA plans in HIV advocacy, policy and where relevant, programme planning and supports the Representative to AUC, in: a)Identifying and working with key partners and providing strategic advice to develop and strengthen partnerships including with civil society organizations and other non-state actors; b)Supporting RSTs coordination of Regional Economic Communities and other local and regional partners on HIV related policy and advocacy matters, as necessary; c)Promoting AIDS coordination and leadership within UN system participating to UNECA process, AUC/UNECA thematic groups discussions and joint initiatives; d)Representing the UNAIDS Liaison office in AIDS related initiatives including national and regional conferences and workshops and meetings, as necessary. All other related duties as required. |
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| REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS | |
| Education: Essential: Advanced university degree in international relations, political science, international development, social sciences or related fields. Desirable: Post-graduate degree in one of the above fields. |
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Competencies: Broad understanding of AUC, UNECA, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) and other African constituencies, complemented by demonstrated knowledge of AIDS issues in Africa in the design of policy, technical assistance and global advocacy strategies. Excellent organizational, analytical and conceptual skills with regard to complex health and development issues. UNAIDS Values: Core competencies: Managerial competencies: |
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| Experience: Essential: At least seven years of work experience at national and international level in advocacy and policy development including experience with an African continental organization, a bilateral or multilateral donor agency on technical cooperation, advocacy programmes and AIDS response related issues. |
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| Languages: Essential: Advanced knowledge of English with a working knowledge of French. Desirable: knowledge of another UN official language. |
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| Additional Information: Positions at the international professional category within UNAIDS may 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. |
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| Annual salary: (Net of tax) 67 395 US $ at single rate 72 373 US $ with primary dependants |
Post Adjustment: 45.9 % 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. |
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| Applicants will be required to take a test. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview. | |
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| Applications from people living with HIV are particularly welcome. | |
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Applications from women and from nationals of non- and under-represented member states are particularly encouraged. Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations and Rules.
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. |
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| 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. | |
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| 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. | |
| Currently accepting applications | |
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