Jobs - 27357- National Programme Officer

National Programme Officer – HIV/AIDS (NPO-HIV/AIDS) (VA/FPA/NPO-HIV/2012)

Location :

UNFPA Country Office, Jakarta, INDONESIA

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

17-Jan-12 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SC-8

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 year initially

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is an international development agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity. UNFPA supports countries in using population data for policies and programmes to reduce poverty and to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, every young person is free of HIV/AIDS, and every girl and woman is treated with dignity and respect.

I. Organization Context

Under the supervision of the National Programme Officer – RH and overall guidance from UNFPA Representative, the National Programme Officer – HIV/AIDS substantively contributes to the effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas of HIV/AIDS.

The NPO-HIV/AIDS will facilitate collaboration and coordination activities with international, national and local counterparts – most especially the KPAN (Komisi Pemberantasan AIDS Nasional) Bappenas related Ministries (such as but not limited to the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Women Empowerment, BKKBN, Coordinating Ministry of People’s Welfare), Civil Society organizations, other UN agencies, as well as among international donor agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities

II. Substantive Duties and Responsibilities

PROGRAMME AREAS

Conceptualize, plan and manage UNFPA support to HIV/AIDS prevention programme in Indonesia, and implement HIV/AIDS projects within the UNFPA programmes (HIV as cross-cutting issue).
Coordinate key programme strategies and results for HIV/AIDS and ARH components, and ensure it is in line with the Country Programme Strategy Document, and Joint Programme on HIV/AIDS.
Overall monitoring and analyzing the programme environment and advise on timely readjustments of strategies and activities.
Identify new areas of support and facilitate implementation of new initiatives.
Close communication with all partners and promote UNFPA mandates, provide recommendations and programme/policy advice based on results
Liaise with government and civil society counterparts,
Lead the assessment of the AIDS situation and data collection in the key area and in the development of effective strategies for the prevention of HIV among vulnerable group and for their diagnosis treatment and care.
When required, the NPO-HIV/AIDS will act as a focal point to represent UNFPA with other cosponsors on issues related to the prevention of HIV/AIDS in the UNFPA key areas;
Organize and participate as a resource person in advocacy meetings, round-tables, training workshops and other meetings related to specific HIV/AIDS issues;
Review, analyze, and evaluate of technical reports and other relevant materials on prevention and care of HIV/AIDS in the key areas and facilitate dissemination of good practices;

HARMONIZATION WITH OTHER UN AGENCIES

In the technical working group, inter-agency task force, UN theme group on HIV/AIDS, young people, CCA, UNPDF and other relevant forums; when required, represent UNFPA;
If needed under coordination of the UNAIDS, contribute to programme/grant proposals development, including for the Global Fund, Partnership fund and the World Bank, in the context of HIV/AIDS.

MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL ASPECTS

Prepare reports such as reports to the HQs, Regional Office, Government and donors as required;
Monitor and evaluate of UNFPA’s HIV/AIDS programmes implemented by partners, ensure good quality of reports from partners, budget planning and disbursement to partners.

GENERAL

Collaborate with other Programme Officers in preparing and editing policy and programme documents and donor reports to reflect HIV/AIDS dimensions;
Collaborate with Programme Officers, contribute to the analysis and preparation of targeted policy briefs, information sheets and other documents, on UNFPA in Indonesia and/or on specific programmes;
Collaborate with Programme Officers in programme management (in doing AWP development, financial monitoring).
Help create and document knowledge about current and emerging HIV/AIDS issues, and share with management for use in knowledge sharing and planning future strategies.
Design and manage a monitoring, evaluation and reporting system for HIV/AIDS in collaboration with the Programme Management Support Team, and record monitoring in Atlas
In collaboration with operations team, determine required budgetary revisions, create and close projects through review, and support the identification of solutions for operational and financial problems.
Support the UNFPA Youth Advisory Panel on the HIV/AIDS capacity building issues.
Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by supervisors.

Competencies

III. Competencies
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

Results-based programme development and management
Innovation and marketing of new approaches
Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/Building strategic alliances and partners
Advocacy/Advancing a policy oriented agenda
Resource mobilization

CORPORATE COMPETENCIES:
Values

Integrity/Commitment to mandate
Knowledge sharing/Continuous learning
Valuing diversity

Managing Relationships

Working in teams
Communicating information and ideas
Conflict and self management

Working with people

Empowerment/Developing people/Performance management

Personal Leadership and Effectiveness

Analytical and strategic thinking
Results orientation/Commitment to excellence
Appropriate and transparent decision making

Required Skills and Experience

V. Recruitment Qualifications

Academic Requirements:

A Master’s degree in social sciences, psychology, sociology, public health, development studies, or other related social sciences; or Medical degree.

Experience:

Five to seven years of professional experience working on HIV/AIDS prevention and/or care programmes including project management.
Knowledge of and/or practical experience in the area of organisation and delivery of training programmes in the field of HIV/AIDS, would be an asset.
Proven ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural team.
Well-developed communication skills to liaise, negotiate and advocate with key stakeholders including with other implementing agencies.

Languages:

Fluency in oral and written English and Bahasa Indonesia.
Ability to write reports and reviews and conduct presentations by clearly formulating positions on issues and defending recommendations.

Computer skills:

Proficiency in current office software applications.

APPLICANT MUST COMPLETE P11 FORM AND SUBMIT AS PART OF THEIR APPLICATION . Click here to down load the form P11

There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process.
UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.