Background

UNODC has specific mandates to assist countries to provide injecting drug users, prisoners and people vulnerable to human trafficking with evidence-informed, comprehensive HIV prevention, treatment and care services through advocacy; support in developing effective legislation and policies; support in developing comprehensive evidence-based strategies and programmes; building capacity of national stakeholders including government agencies, civil society and community organizations to ensure optimum coverage of these population groups with HIV services.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Regional HIV/AIDS Advisor, the National Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
  • Coordinate and supervise research related activities within the project, contribute to and oversee the development of the of research methodologies by the subcontractors;
  • Develop and implement project monitoring and evaluation plan to track the programme performance and ensure that all activities are implemented in accordance with programme work plan;
  • Design and maintain data collection systems, ensuring that necessary information is collected, analyzed, and used to guide the different projects;
  • Manage the collection, analysis, and presentation of data and information to ensure that projects meet the goals and objectives set;
  • Analyze data and information collected from the field, incorporate findings into reports and updates and recommend program improvements;
  • Support the strengthening of the national monitoring and evaluation strategies to enhance policy and programmatic development with regard to the HIV and AIDS prevention and care;
  • Contribute to the establishment of technical working groups for the review and update of the monitoring and data collection protocols in the areas of HIV prevention and care among IDUs and inmates;
  • Provide support and participate in, when necessary, meetings of technical working groups, interagency task forces, UN Theme Group on HIV/AIDS, Joint UN Team on AIDS, Common Country Assessment (CCA), United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) and other relevant fora;
  • Provide support, organize and participate in advocacy meetings, round-tables, training workshops and other meetings related to specific drug treatment and HIV/AIDS issues;
  • Analyze, research and evaluate technical reports and other relevant materials on drug treatment and HIV prevention and care, and facilitate dissemination of good practices;
  • Assist with the development and reviews of programme and grant proposals, including for the Global Fund and the World Bank, and contribute to the determination of their technical soundness and appropriateness in the context of HIV/AIDS among drug users, particularly injecting drug users;
  • Review, analyze, and compile monthly, quarterly, annual activity reports and other documents, such as reports to headquarters, legislative bodies, governments and donors;
  • Contribute to preparation, update and implementation of annual and quarterly work plans and progress reports; ensure timely preparation and compilation of the Programme/Project Quarterly Work Plans/Progress Reports/Budget Forecasts and its submission to the UNODC;
  • Develop working networks and partnerships with the governmental, non-governmental, private sector and other development organizations in the subject area; liaise with government stakeholders and other partners to ensure proper coordination and partnership in common development efforts.
  • Provide through progress reporting continuous analysis of the achievements, facilitate project reviews, evaluation and audits.
Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
National partners, officers and technical staff of UNODC; representatives and officials in national governments, international organizations, inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations, experts.
 
Results Expected:
Provision of well-researched background documents, sound analysis and written contributions on issues and developments related to HIV/AIDS prevention and care; effective and timely liaison and interaction internally and externally; effective assistance and participation in the preparation, organization and implementation of activities on HIV/AIDS prevention and care, including training.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to drugs and HIV/AIDS. Ability to demonstrate good research, analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues. Knowledge of the use of various research methodologies and sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
 
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Good communication skills to liaise negotiate and advocate with key stakeholders, including with other implementing agencies. Proven ability to draft a variety of written outputs for both general and technical audience and deliver presentations by clearly formulating positions on issues and defending recommendations.
 
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Proven ability in working in a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural team.
 
Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
 
Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
 
Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
 
Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
 
Commitment to Continuous Learning: Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.
 
Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology. Proficiency in MS Office.

Required Skills and Experience

  • An advanced university degree in public health, social science, management or in any other relevant discipline;
  • A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in monitoring, evaluating and research related to public health programs. Experience with UN, international nongovernmental organization or USAID funded projects would be an asset;
  • Fluency in written and spoken English and Ukrainian. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
This is a locally recruited position and no expatriation benefits will apply.

All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from http://www.undp.org.ua/en/vacancies. Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment. Failure to disclose prior employment or making false representations on this form will be grounds for withdrawal of further consideration of his/her application or termination, where the appointment or contract has been issued.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 15/11/2011

UNDP will use a transparent and competitive screening process, though will only contact those applicants in whom there is further interest. Applications may only be submitted for specific vacancy. We regret that we will not be able to acknowledge all unsolicited general applications for employment.

Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.