Antecedentes

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of the HIV/AIDS Section at the UNODC Head Quarters, the National HIV/AIDS Adviser (NPO) will be responsible for providing on-going technical guidance and policy advice on the two UNODC HIV/AIDS key policy and programmatic areas, namely HIV/AIDS prevention and care related to (a) drug use, particularly injecting drug use and (b) prison settings. S/he will also facilitate collaboration and coordination activities with UNAIDS, its co-sponsors and other key players and assist the UNODC Country Office in strengthening national capacities to develop and implement strategies that deal effectively with HIV/AIDS prevention and care in those key areas. 

Deberes y responsabilidades

  • Assist the Government in the assessment of the HIV/AIDS situation in the key areas, the development of effective strategies and reviewing and adapting national HIV/AIDS policy and implementation plans;
  • Assist the Government in building national capacity for enhanced policy development, coordination, sound monitoring and evaluation with regard to HIV/AIDS prevention and care in those key areas;
  • Facilitate the establishment of technical working groups involving all relevant stakeholders at the national level;
  • Function as a focal point with UNAIDS as well as with other cosponsors on issues related to  the prevention and care of HIV/AIDS in the UNODC key areas;
  • Represent UNODC in the technical working group, inter-agency task force, UN theme group  on HIV/AIDS, CCA, UNDAF and other relevant forums;
  • Organise and participate as a resource person in advocacy meetings, round-tables, training workshops and other meetings related to specific HIV/AIDS issues;
  • Review, analyse, and evaluate technical reports and other relevant materials on the state of the art of prevention and care of HIV and AIDS in the key areas and facilitate dissemination of good practices.
  • Contribute to programme/grant proposals development, including for the Global Fund and the World Bank, to determine their technical soundness and appropriateness in the context of HIV and AIDS among drug users, particularly injecting drug users and in prison settings;
  • Prepare reports such as reports to the HQs, Regional Office, Government and donors;
  • Assist the representative in coordination, implementation, monitoring and reporting of all HIV projects.

Competencias

Corporate Competencies:
  • Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UNODC mission, vision and values;
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Functional Competencies:
  • Knowledge Management and Learning
  • Shares knowledge and experience;
  • Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development based on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.
Development and Operational Effectiveness
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision;
  • Ability to supervise and train staff;
  • Ability to plan and organize work.
Leadership and Self Management
  • Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
  • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
  • Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure.
Professionalism:
  • Knowledge of and/or practical experience in the area of organisation and delivery of training programmes in the field of HIV/AIDS and drug dependence would be an asset.
Teamwork:
  • Proven ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural team.
Communication:
  • Well-developed communication skills to liaise, negotiate and advocate with key stakeholders including with other implementing agencies.
  •  Ability to write reports and reviews and conduct presentations by clearly formulating positions on issues and defending recommendations.

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Education:
  • Advanced university degree in social sciences, public health or any other relevant discipline.
Experience:
  • A minimum of 5 years of professional experience at the national level in managing HIV/AIDS prevention and care programmes among injecting drug users and in prison settings.
Technological awareness:
  • Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.).
Language Requirements:
  • Fluency in English.