UNDP is recruiting for UN Joint Programme Coordinating Officer

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)  is the United Nations' global development network. It advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP operates in 166 countries, working with nations on their own solutions to global and national development challenges. As they develop local capacity, they draw on the people of UNDP and its wide range of partners.

Job Title: UN Joint Programme Coordinating Officer

Location: Abuja Nigeria

Type of Contract: FTA Local (One Year)

Post Level: NO-B

Languages Required: English

Starting Date: 3^rd January 2011

Background:

Under the supervision of the UNAIDS Country Coordinator (UCC), and the direct supervision of the National Programme Officer (NPO), the UN Joint Programme Coordinating Adviser will coordinate the UN Joint Programme of Support on HIV& AIDS in Nigeria, work with the national counterparts, the UN agencies and other partners to undertake the following tasks:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide technical expertise/support to guide the implementation, monitoring and evaluation and coordination of the UN Joint Programme of Support on HIV& AIDS in the context of the National Strategic Framework 2 and the SSP for the 10+1 states Support the UCC in advocating for, promoting awareness on and understanding of UNAIDS Outcome Framework as the bedrock for the support in HIV response Support the UCC in the promotion and implementation of Joint HIV/AIDS Programmes Support the UCC in the strengthening of UN support to the national response through the HIV/AIDS Programme of support Strategically plan and advocate for a collective response of the JUNTA Facilitate the relationship between JUNTA and other coordination groups e.g. Programme coordination group, Operation group and other thematic groups Monitor the implementation of the annual work plan on the UN Joint Team on AIDS. Provide technical support for capacity building within government, civil society, NGOs, private sector, FBOs including addressing non-discriminatory staff attitude towards people living with HIV. Facilitate capacity building to strengthen existing human resources and infrastructures for increased access to HIV & AIDS prevention, treatment, and Care and support services delivery. Contribute to the development of programmes addressing MARPs' rights to accessing HIV prevention, treatment, care & support information and services. Support the collection of lessons learnt and best practices that enhance the effectiveness of UNAIDS and UN Joint Programme of Support on HIV& AIDS  interventions, disseminate to stakeholders, and advocate for scaling up of same Support the UCO to leverage funds for the UN Joint Programme of Support on HIV& AIDS Participate actively in annual reviews of UN Joint Programme of Support on HIV/AIDS including relevant joint UN workshops and seminars Contribute to the development of the UN Resident Coordinator's annual report on HIV/AIDS Serve as secretary to the United Nations Team Groups (UNTG) meetings and follow up on decision and actions Prepare quarterly and annual programmatic reports and contribute to the collation of  the UCO annual report Undertake any other assignments as may be required by the UCC

Competencies:

Corporate Competencies: •    Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards •    Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNAIDS •    Values diversity Functional Competencies: •    Knowledge Management and Learning     Promotes knowledge management and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example     Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills Development and Operational Effectiveness     Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting     Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects, mobilize resources     Ability to implement new systems and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change Management and Leadership     Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback     Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude     Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills     Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities     Excellent understanding of teambuilding and other methods.  .

Required Skills and Experience:

Education:    

Master's Degree or equivalent in public health, social sciences, development planning, international relations or academic equivalent.

Experience:   

• 2 years of relevant experience at the national or international level especially related to HIV/AIDS issues
  
  
• Good knowledge of the issues of  coordination of the national AIDS response.
  
  
• Broad experience in working with UN agencies at the country level, and especially with the UN RC system and/or the UN Theme Group on HIV/AIDS.
  
  
• Previous work experience with UNAIDS and/or the UN system in a similar capacity
  
  
• Ability to prepare strategic information for decision makers.
  
  
• Good knowledge in the use of computer applications. (MS Word, Excel, Power Point).
  

Language Requirements:   

Fluency in the UN and national language of the duty station.

"Applications should be submitted on line and include the UNDP Personal History Form (P11) posted at 

http://sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_Personal_history_form.doc.

Note: Only short-listed applicants who their CV using the P11 form will be contacted

Method of application

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Deadline is 30^th November 2010