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NATIONAL PROGRAMME OFFICER, SOUTH AFRICA (UNAIDS/23/FT89) 30 September 2023

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Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/23/FT89

Title: National Programme Officer, South Africa

Grade: NO-B

Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment

Duration of contract: 2 years extra-budgetary project post of limited duration, extension subject to availability of XB funding

Date: 28 September 2023
Original published date: 28 September 2023

Application Deadline: 20 October 2023
(20 day(s) until closing deadline)
Republished (Currently accepting applications)

Organization unit: AI/RSJ Regional Support Team, East and South Africa (AI/RSJ)
Johannesburg, South Africa

Duty station: Johannesburg South Africa
About UNAIDS:
Serving Communities and Countries to End Inequalities and AIDS We, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, lead the global effort to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. By placing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to reduction of inequalities at the heart of our work, we lead the global response to AIDS by: (i) maximizing equitable and equal access to HIV services, (ii) breaking down barriers to achieving HIV outcomes, and (iii) integrating efficient HIV responses into wider health and protection systems.

We are committed to creating an equal, safe and empowering workplace culture where all people in all their diversity thrive. We live our values of Commitment to the AIDS Response, Integrity, and Respect for Diversity. You can access the full UNAIDS Competency Framework at www.unaids.org
MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:
The Regional Support Team for Eastern and Southern Africa (RST ESA) provides leadership and coordinates support for an expanded UN system response to ending the AIDS epidemic at regional and country level. It steers, promotes, and supports regional and national partners and the UN system towards ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. Using an equity and equality lens as part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the RST ESA promotes effective use of strategic information of the epidemic trends and the status of its response and provides technical leadership on people-centered HIV prevention and response in the region focused on key populations and locations most at risk.
Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Under the overall guidance of the Regional Director and direct supervision of Regional Programme Adviser-UBRAF/KM, the Programme Officer has the following key responsibilities:
1. Coordination of UN Joint Programme and UN Joint Team
-Support Coordination of Unified Budget, Results and Accountability Framework (UBRAF) in the ESA region.
-Support coordination of 2gether 4SRHR Programme including their planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting. Participate in regular meetings of the regional mechanism and track the implementation status of the joint programme.
-Draft strategies in supporting the countries through technical coordination through relevant platforms for relevant populations.
-Communicate effectively with countries and agencies in identifying and addressing specific needs and issues.
-Organize regional meetings on relevant thematic areas for technical and political consultations with stakeholders as required by the regional team.
-Draft TOR, Concept note, reports, meeting notes and compilation of relevant information for supporting the countries and RST team.

2. Support to Programme implementation, monitoring, and reporting (prevention, treatment, gender equality, and Financing)
-Gather and synthesize information and knowledge to develop plans, periodic reports, and various relevant materials at regional and country levels to inform programming.
-Support regional programme team leaders for follow-up actions with countries and partners.
-Keep track of the implementation of the regional strategy on AIDS in collaboration with relevant team leaders and joint team members.
-Organize periodic joint calls with Country Joint Teams to ensure timeliness and quality of the joint plan implementation in collaboration with RATESA country Focal Persons.

3. Knowledge Management:
-Identify catalytic case studies from countries and regional level and facilitate their documentation and dissemination.
-Organize knowledge management activities with RATESA to continue learning and knowledge sharing e.g., webinar, community of practice and others as relevant.
-Support the joint team members and RST programme teams for developing knowledge products e.g., briefing notes, fact sheets, process documents, and other tools, disseminate and monitor their utilization.
-Compile regional knowledge products and offer innovative ways of knowledge sharing for maximizing their uptake.

4. Perform any other task as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Essential: Advanced university degree at Masterxc2xb4s level or equivalent in health, social science, communications science, or another related field. A first university degree and 4 years of relevant working experience will be considered as equivalent for internal candidates only.
Competencies:
UNAIDS Competencies

UNAIDS Values:
Commitment to the AIDS response
Integrity
Respect for diversity

Core competencies:
Working in Teams
Communication with Impact
Applying Expertise
Delivering Results
Driving Change and Innovation
Being Accountable

Managerial competencies:
Vision and strategic thinking
Leading Teams
Building Relationships and Networks
Developing and Empowering Others
Managing Performance and Resources
Vision and Strategic Thinking
Exercising Sound Judgement

Experience:
Essential:
At least 2 years of relevant working experience in health programmes and demonstrated experience in coordination of diverse and complex teams.
Desirable: Experience in coordinating human rights, HIV, knowledge management programmes in the UN system.
Languages:
Essential: Proficiency in English.
Additional Information:
Please note that for this vacancy, only nationals of South Africa are eligible to apply. You are required to reside within reasonable commuting distance of the UNAIDS office located in Johannesburg. A valid passport will be requested.
Furthermore, only online applications will be accepted.
Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice.

Annual salary: (Net of tax)
ZAR 821, 802 at single rate
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.

UNAIDS is committed to providing a work environment that respects the inherent dignity of all persons. UNAIDS has a responsibility to take all appropriate steps to prevent and respond to discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment, including sexual harassment in the workplace or in connection with work. UNAIDS has zero tolerance towards abusive conduct.
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