UNDP is set to recruit for the position of a NATIONAL PROGRAMME OFFICER ( STATE)
Location : Multi Duty Stations in Nigeria ( 3 states-Lagos, Benue and Nasarawa), NIGERIA
Application Deadline : 06-May-13
Type of Contract : FTA Local
Post Level : NO-C
Languages Required :English
Duration of Initial Contract : Initial duration period of one year
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Background
The
Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS in Nigeria is currently operating in a
rapidly changing environment, with numbers of HIV/AIDS cases ranking
number two globally. The epidemic has in several states moved from the
high risk groups to the general population. The country’s hope for
effectively mounting and coordinating a mass national response is
largely hinged on the State Authority Control for AIDS (SACA). A new
paradigm is being formed taking into account global experiences for
local action. Several multilateral and bilateral donors support the
national programme
The Country’s HIV/AIDS pandemic is widely
hypothesized to be both a cause and consequence of this humanitarian
crisis, with a particularly disastrous impact on people living with
HIV/AIDS.
Within this context, the exceeding challenging nature
of tasks and demands facing UNAIDS in Nigeria becomes apparent. PCB has
encouraged strengthened support for country level (joint) governmental,
multilateral, bilateral and nonpublic scaled up response to HIV/AIDS to
meet the challenges faced. UNAIDS in Nigeria has thus proposed a
management structure to suffice this demand.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the UNAIDS Country Coordinator, the National Programme Officer will:
Facilitate
and promote collaboration on the National HIV/AIDS Program through
liaising with SACA and other government institutions/departments. Build
and strengthen state support teams in collaboration with SACA.
In
collaboration with SACA develop national policy and guidelines on
HIV/AIDS prevention and care by providing advice and guidance from a
national and global perspective through concept papers, research
methodologies and strategies from best practices.
Promote and develop
the overall Joint State Support Strategy. Provide guidance to bolster
the development and review of state plans with SACA and other
stakeholders.
Build relationship and liaise with Public health
experts in the bilateral, multilateral agencies and other government and
private institutions on sharing of technical information and
cooperation.
Liaise with Project Director and senior staff at SACA and State Ministry of Health & Family Welfare on State strategies.
Guide
the development and necessary policies and strategies for further
scaling up of eMTCT programme in close collaboration with the state,
Local Government, and other partners;
Strengthening the State
monitoring and evaluation and health information systems and supporting
the monitoring and evaluation of the Joint Programme activities within
the state;
Act as UNAIDS Hub for the National HIV/AIDS Programme on public health issues on HIV/AIDS.
Strengthening State level ART polices and standards of care and promote involvement of PLWHA in delivery of ART
Assist and undertake activities as desired by UCC
Linkages
Internal
Purpose
UNAIDS Country Office – Staff at all levels
To discuss assignments and findings, exchange information, promote mutual understanding; to facilitate interaction. Team work.
Regional Support Team and UN Team on AIDS and UNAIDS technical resource facility in the region – Staff at all levels
To provide support, give and obtain information, coordinate activities and enlist cooperation. Team work.
External
Purpose
Multilaterals, bilateral, Co-sponsors and other coordination mechanisms, NGOs, stakeholders
State AIDS Programme and government officials
To
facilitate and promote collaborative efforts and information-sharing;
as delegated, to participate in joint projects development and
implementation.
To discuss planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of activities; as related to advocacy and fund raising.
Competencies
UNAIDS Values
Commitment to the AIDS response
Integrity
Respect for diversity
Core competencies
Working in teams
Communicating with impact
Applying expertise
Delivering results
Driving change and innovation
Being accountable
Managerial competencies
Vision and strategic thinking
Leading teams
Managing performance and resources
Exercising sound judgement
Building relationships and Networks
Required Skills and Experience
EDUCATION
Essential: First university degree in public health and/or planning, social science or related field.
Desirable: Advanced university degree in one of the above fields.
EXPERIENCE
Essential:
A minimum of 4-5 years’ experience working in the area of HIV/ AIDS and
strategy /policy development. Demonstrated track record in building,
leading and managing high-performing organizations and teams. Experience
in communicating consistently, clearly and effectively with a broad
range of stakeholders
Desirable: The incumbent ability to interact
with high ranking officials of SACA, State Governor’s office, Ministry
of health & Family Welfare, State AIDS Control societies and other
state level organizations, medical and public health institutions, UN
Co-sponsors and other key agencies.
Experience with international donors, non-governmental development organizations and/or the UN system
LANGUAGESf
Essential: Excellent knowledge of English.
Desirable: Good working knowledge of another UN official language an asset.
FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Demonstrated knowledge of developmental, political and financial issues linked to HIV .
Knowledge of the UN system organizations and their delivery mechanisms.
Sound understanding of the HIV epidemic and impact
UNDP
is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender,
nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous
groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence
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