Officer, Strategic Information, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea

Malabo

Organization: UNAIDS - The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS
Location: Malabo
Grade: Junior level - NO-A, National Professional Officer - Locally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
- Communication and Public Information
Closing Date: Closed

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Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/23/FT60

Title: Officer, Strategic Information, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea

Grade: NO-A

Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment

Duration of contract: 2 years

Date: 29 May 2023

Application Deadline: 17 June 2023
(19 day(s) until closing deadline)
Currently accepting applications

Organization unit: AI/RSD Regional Support Team, West and Central Africa (AI/RSD)

Duty station: Malabo Equatorial Guinea

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.com .

MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:
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 organizations—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 has established HIV/AIDS Adviser positions in a number of countries that do not have a physical UNAIDS office, but where there is recognized value in having dedicated, in-country capacity to ensure HIV is effectively integrated into the work of the UN Country Team (UNCT), contributing to the implementation of the Global AIDS Strategy 2021-2026 and supporting progress towards the targets that countries have committed to under the Political Declaration on HIV and AIDS: Ending Inequalities and Getting on Track to End AIDS by 2030. In line with UNAIDS’ mandate and reflecting the Joint Programme’s commitment to furthering UN system-wide coherence in its support to countries, advisory capacity is being strategically situated within the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator (RCO).

The HIV/AIDS Adviser reports to the UN Resident Coordinator as their first reporting officer, and to the UNAIDS Multi Country Office Director as second reporting officer. Day-to-day functional guidance is provided by UNAIDS’ practice areas and groups, as needed, from the UNAIDS global centre and UNAIDS’ regional offices.

Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Within the matrix management reporting structure of the Country Office, the Regional Office, and the Global Strategic Information Practice, the Officer, Strategic Information focuses on a manageable set of deliverables that are aligned with the UNAIDS strategic information vision and the capacity, the epidemic size and growth, and the needs in Country.

He /she has the following key responsibilities:

1-National capacity building and coordination
a-Identifies capacity needs of national counterparts in surveillance, data collection, data analysis, reporting and using evidence for programming and pandemic preparedness.
b-Supports capacity development efforts to focus responses to relevant geographical areas and key populations.
c-Works with national counterparts to strengthen surveillance and monitoring systems including health information systems with attention to the quality of data including the use of unique identifiers.
d-Promotes data systems and survey tools for policies and programmes.
e-Accompanies the development of community-led monitoring (CLM) systems.

2-Strategic analysis, programmatic and policy advice
a-Supports the prioritization, process and technical aspects of a wide array of data collection, compilation, and analysis related to epidemiology, policies, programme coverage and resources, in view of informing future programme efforts.
b-Performs modelling and analysis of surveillance, policy and programme monitoring data on trends and geographic location of the epidemic and response including through the use of standard estimation tools in view of detecting and monitoring inequalities. .

3-Contributions to global processes
a-Supports monitoring and reporting at national level and contributes data and analyses to the regional and global level (through the Global AIDS Monitoring system).
b-Proactively assists the UNAIDS Country Director in the monitoring of the United Nations Joint Programming on HIV, inter alia via the implementation of the Unified Budget, Results and Accountability Framework and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework.

He /she will also advance the priorities of the Science, Systems and Services for All practice area in country, with an emphasis on:
a-Supporting adoption and implementation of United Nations programmatic guidelines and tools related to HIV prevention, testing, treatment, systems strengthening and integration of service delivery, in line with national and global targets.
b-Coordinating UN support and providing direct policy advice, technical assistance and capacity strengthening to government and civil society partners on subjects covered within the practice area.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
Essential:
Advanced university degree at Master´s level or equivalent in Public Health, Epidemiology, (Bio)statistics, Demographic Studies, or another field related to the responsibilities.

Competencies:
UNAIDS Values:
1. Commitment to the AIDS response
2. Integrity
3. Respect for diversity

Core competencies:
1. Working in Teams
2. Communication 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 2 years of experience in the design, development and operational application of strategic information systems of AIDS programmes.
Desirable:
Demonstrated knowledge and sound understanding of the United Nations Joint Programming on HIV.

Languages:
Essential:
Fluency in Spanish and working knowledge of English and French.
Desirable:
Knowledge of additional UN official languages

Additional Information:
Please note that for this vacancy, only nationals of Equatorial Guinea are eligible to apply. A valid passport will be requested. You are required to reside within reasonable commuting distance of the UNAIDS office located in Malabo. Furthermore, only online applications will be accepted.
Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice.
Clearances

Annual salary: (Net of tax)
30442582 in CFA Francs 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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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