Background

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s global development network, working in 170 countries and territories to help people build better lives and resilient nations. UNDP partners with governments and communities to address global and national development challenges by connecting them to knowledge, experience and resources.

Within UNDP, the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS) provides policy and programme guidance and supports the implementation of UNDP’s Strategic Plan, 2026–2029, which is structured around four strategic objectives: prosperity for all, effective governance, crisis resilience, and a healthy planet. These objectives are powered by three accelerators — digital and AI transformation, gender equality, and sustainable finance — and are underpinned by a commitment to human rights and to leaving no one behind. 

UNDP supports health outcomes by addressing the social, cultural and economic determinants of HIV and health, reducing inequalities, strengthening inclusive governance for health, and building resilient and sustainable health systems. UNDP also plays a convening and coordinating role, bringing together national and international partners and resources.

In Kyrgyzstan, UNDP has been serving as Principal Recipient (PR) of Global Fund grants since January 2011, following a decision of the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. A dedicated Grants Implementation Unit has been established within UNDP to manage and implement Global Fund–supported programmes. The Unit comprises programme, procurement, finance, and monitoring and evaluation staff responsible for ensuring effective and transparent grant implementation.

As a trusted long-term partner with extensive operational experience, UNDP supports the effective implementation of complex, multi-sectoral health programmes while investing in national capacity development. Through its PR role, UNDP ensures high-quality and timely implementation of programme activities, effective sub-recipient management, and robust monitoring and evaluation systems, contributing to the achievement of programme targets and the overall effectiveness and sustainability of Global Fund–supported interventions.

UNDP has been identified by the Global Fund and the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) as the Principal Recipient for the implementation of HIV and TB grants in Kyrgyzstan. Under the supervision of direct supervision of HIV/TB Programme Coordinator/ Deputy Programme Manager, the HIV and Vulnerable Groups  Analyst will provide technical support to the implementation of Global Fund–supported programmes in line with UNDP policies, procedures and Global Fund agreements. The role involves close collaboration with national stakeholders, the CCM, technical and UN partners, and UNDP teams to ensure effective implementation and the achievement of grant objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

The HIV and Vulnerable Groups  Analyst ensures full compliance with UN/UNDP policies, regulations, and reporting systems, including implementing effective internal controls and managing client-oriented servises. Key responsibilities include:

Ensuring effective implementation and coordination of programme activities related to prevention and care for vulnerable groups within the HIV grant component focusing on:

  • Ensuring timely and quality implementation of programme activities within approved work plan and budget in accordance with the workload distribution between the programme staff;
  • Leading negotiations with sub-recipients under her/his area of responsibility on budget and work plans; ensuring timely signing of agreements with sub-recipients; oversees implementation and monitors progress; ensures timely submission of sub-recipient reports; verifies reports and approves payments; ensure timely and quality implementation of projects vis-a-vis approved plans and contracts implementation.
  • In collaboration with the Finance Specialist, monitoring of expenditures by sub-recipients under her/his portfolio and timely providing recommendation for redistribution of funds.
  • Providing of recommendations for more efficient utilization of grants funds and proposing additional activities/additional procurement to be implemented within achieved efficiency gains;
  • Providing specifications for procurement of various distribution materials and health products to procurement specialists;
  • Providing criteria for SR selection process;
  • Advocating for and providing support to capacity building of social communitities of people living with HIV and organiations providing services to PLHIV;
  • Implements the social support system to PLHIV to improve adherence to ARV therapy and other services provided in the framework of the Global Fund’s grant;
  • Working closely with national implementing partners and providing capacity development support; Actively looking fornew partnerships; Conducting capacity assessment of new implementing partners;
  • Monitoring stocks at the end users and in a timely manner requesting additional procurement;
  • Conducting inventory of stocks of health products at SR level on, at least, quarterly basis;
  • Actively collaborating with national and international partners on the issues related to programme implementation;
  • Together with the HIV M&E specialist defining criteria for evaluating the work of the sub-recipients of the grant under her/his area of responsibility;
  • Organizing regular meetings, round tables and workshops for sub-recipients, as per programme needs;
  • Conducting regular visits to SRs under her/his area of responsibility to monitor, assessing and supervising activities; Preparing reports and providing recommendations to SRs for potential improvements in programme implementation;
  • Contributes to preparation of reports, disbursement requests to the Global Fund, monthly bulletin and other reports and informational materials on programme as per programme needs; 
  • Leading the development of information materials for target groups of the programme;
  • Performs other duties within the scope of responsibilities as required by the Deputy Programme Manager/HIV and TB Programme Coordinator and the Programme Manager.

Ensuring facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the area of monitoring and evaluation, focusing on:

  • Identifying and formulating lessons learned and documenting best practices from programme implementation to be integrated into project reports;
  • Supporting the design and delivery of programme related trainings and/or capacity building to personnel of MoH, other SRs, and implementing partners involved in the implementation of GF grants;
  • Advising on introduction of innovative work approaches to HIV prevention and PLHIV support in Kyrgyzstan;
  • Participating in external supervision and evaluation missions of the GF and other agencies and providing inputs as required.

The incumbent will also perform other duties as required to support the efficient functioning of the office and organization.

Institutional Arrangement 

Under the overall guidance of Programme Manager and direct supervision of HIV/TB Programme Coordinator/ Deputy Programme Manager, the HIV and Vulnerable Groups  Analyst  cooperates with UNDP staff in the Kyrgyz Republic, governmental and non-governmentalorganizations to implement activities outlined in the approved project document, work plans and grant budget related to HIV component under GF Grant.

Competencies

Core Competencies:

  • Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
  • Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements 
  • Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
  • Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible 
  • Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
  • Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
  • Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination 

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:

Finance

  • Financial planning and budgeting:
    • Ability to create and manage processes to achieve UNDP's long and short-term financial goals, including through planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysing and reporting. 

Business Management

  • Customer Satisfaction/Client Management:
    • Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers’ needs.
    • Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy.
    • Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests.
    • Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.
  • Communication:
    • Communicate in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to business aa tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. 
    • Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels.
  • Operations Management:
    • Ability to effectively plan, organize, and oversee the Organization's business processes in order to convert its assets into the best results in the most efficient manner. Knowledge of relevant concepts and mechanisms.

2030 Agenda: People

  • Health:
    • Inclusive social protection in the context of HIV and health

Business Direction & Strategy           

  • Effective Decision Making:
    • Take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one's authority, area of expertise and resources and take into consideration potential wider implications.

Business Development         

  • Integration within the UN:     
    • Ability to identity, and integrate capacity and assets of the UN system, and engage in joint work; knowledge of the UN System and ability to apply this knowledge to strategic and/or practical situations.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

  • Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Medicine, Social Sciences, Business or Public Administration or other related field is required, or
  • A first-level university degree (Bachelor´s degree) in Medicine, Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, Humanities, or other related disciplines in combination with additional 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of master´s degree.

Experience:

  • Applicants with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience. 
  • Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services in HIV public health programme management.

Desired Skills:

  • Solid knowledge and experience  in modern approaches to HIV prevention including among vulnerable groups of population;
  • Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet and e-mail).
  • Experience in UN and/or UNDP’s, and/or Global Fund rules, policies and procedures. 
  • Knowledge of e-tool for quantification of HIV supplies.
  • Experience in drafting scientific papers in the field of TB/HIV.
  • Experience in building sustainable partnerships in health care system;
  • Experience in health/community systems strengthening.

Required Language(s):

  • Fluency in Russian, English, Kyrgyz languages is required.

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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