Programme Specialist

Established in 1996, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) leads and inspires the world to achieve its shared vision of zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths. UNAIDS unites the efforts of 11 UN organisations—UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, UNDP, UNFPA, UNODC, UN Women, ILO, UNESCO, WHO and the World Bank—and works closely with global and national partners towards ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030 as part of the Sustainable Development Goals.

UNAIDS provides the strategic direction, advocacy, coordination and technical support to catalyse and connect leadership from governments, the private sector and communities to deliver life-saving HIV services.
UNAIDS has shaped public policy on HIV at the global, regional and national levels. It has mobilised investment for sound national policy using evidence, experience and political advocacy, built health and community systems, established legal frameworks and shaped public opinion towards creating healthy and resilient societies.

The UNAIDS China Office, also established in 1996, has made relentless efforts to introduce the best practices of the global HIV response to China, provide technical support for China’s health authorities, and help China to build capability on HIV epidemic monitoring, HIV prevention and control.

The UNAIDS Office in China works closely with the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), the China International Center for Economic and Technical Exchanges (CICETE), government institutions, UN agencies, and international partners to advance South-South cooperation and strengthen HIV and broader global health responses. The UN Volunteer will support the development, translation, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of CIDCA-funded international cooperation projects. The volunteer will work closely with staff of the UNAIDS Office in China, CIDCA, CICETE, participating UNAIDS Country Offices, government counterparts, and other project stakeholders. The position will provide translation and interpretation support for project proposals, budgets, quarterly and annual reports, correspondence, and other project documents, translating materials submitted by UNAIDS Country Offices into Chinese and translating comments and feedback from CIDCA and CICETE into English. The incumbent will also facilitate effective communication, coordination, and project implementation among all stakeholders.

Under the direct supervision of the UNAIDS Policy and Strategy Adviser, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following responsibilities:

· Provide translation, proofreading, editing, and quality assurance support for project proposals, budgets, agreements, reports, correspondence, presentations, and other project-related documents in both Chinese and English.
· Support country implementation of GDF-funded projects by tracking workplans, activities, deliverables, timelines, and reporting requirements.
· Assist in the preparation of project progress reports, monitoring updates, meeting minutes, briefing notes, presentations, and other project documentation.
· Support the organization and coordination of meetings, workshops, training programmes, study tours, high-level missions, and other activities related to South-South cooperation and global health.
· Maintain GDF-project records, databases, and documentation, and support knowledge management and information-sharing activities.
· Assist with GDF project budget monitoring, administrative follow-up, and logistical coordination for project implementation.
· Conduct background research and prepare analytical briefs and summaries on global health, HIV, South-South cooperation, and international development cooperation.
· Support communication and visibility activities to promote project achievements, lessons learned, and strategic partnerships.
· Perform other programme- and project-related duties as assigned.