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NATIONAL PROGRAMME OFFICER ? HIV/AIDS (FIXED TERM) (UNFPA)
Location : Jakarta,, INDONESIA
Application Deadline : 06-Dec-08
Type of Contract : 100 Series
Post Level : NOB
Languages Required :
English
Duration of Initial Contract : 12 monhs initially
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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. Position Information
Post Code: VA/FPA/NPO-HIV(2)/2008
Post Title: National Programme Officer ? HIV/AIDS
Recruitment: Indonesian National
Duty Station: Jakarta, Indonesia
Duration of Assignment: 1 year initially
Starting Date: Immediate
Direct Supervisor: Assistant Representative
Status/Condition: Fixed Term, NO-B Level
II. Organization Context
Under the supervision of the Assistant Representative and overall guidance from UNFPA Representative, the National Programme Officer substantively contributes to the effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas of HIV/AIDS.
The National Programme Officer 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 Women Empowerment, BKKBN, Coordinating Ministry of People?s Welfare), Civil Society organizations, other UN agencies (to be consistent since the others are all organizations), as well as among international donor agencies.
III. Substantive Duties and Responsibilities
PROGRAMME AREAS
1. 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).
2. 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.
3. Overall monitoring and analyzing the programme environment and advise on timely readjustments of strategies and activities.
4. Identify new areas of support and facilitate implementation of new initiatives.
5. Close communication with all partners and promote UNFPA mandates, provide recommendations and programme/policy advice based on results
6. Liaise with government and civil society counterparts,
7. 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.
8. When required, the NPO will act as a focal point to represent UNFPA with other cosponsors on issues related to the prevention and care of HIV/AIDS in the UNFPA key areas;
9. Organize and participate as a resource person in advocacy meetings, round-tables, training workshops and other meetings related to specific HIV/AIDS issues;
10. 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
1. In the technical working group, inter-agency task force, UN theme group on HIV/AIDS, young people, CCA, UNDAF and other relevant forums; when required, represent UNFPA;
2. 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.
3. Conduct daily management of the UNTGY until it is carried over by other UN agency (mid 2008)
MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL ASPECTS
1. Prepare reports such as reports to the HQs, Regional Office, Government and donors as required;
2. 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
1. Support and participate in research activities as required and assist in the analysis and recording of data.
2. Collaborate with other Programme Officers in preparing and editing policy and programme documents and donor reports to reflect HIV/AIDS dimensions;
3. 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;
4. Collaborate with POs in programme management (in doing AWP development, financial monitoring).
5. Lead and provide operational support to the HIV/AIDS unit.
6. Manage staff under her/his supervision (within the unit); i.e., staff recruitment, individual performance plan development, coaching and feedback, appraisal.
7. 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.
8. Provide inputs with Representative and Assistant Representative and the Programme team to review and develop the Common Country Assessment (CCA), UNDAF, CPAP;
9. 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
10. 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.
11. Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by supervisors.
12. Facilitate UNFPA Youth Advisory Panel and ensure their roles and responsibilities are fulfilled
IV. Competencies
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
Results-based programme development and management
* Contributes to the achievement of results through primary research and analysis and effective monitoring of programme/project implementation. Uses analytical skills to identify opportunities for project development and participates in the formulation of proposals ensuring substantive rigor in the design and application of proven successful approaches.
Innovation and marketing of new approaches
* Enhances existing processes and products. Documents and analyzes innovative strategies, best practices and new approaches. Adapts quickly to change.
Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/Building strategic alliances and partners
* Establishes, maintains and utilizes a broad network of contacts to keep abreast of developments and to share information. Analyzes and selected materials for strengthening strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders.
Advocacy/Advancing a policy oriented agenda
* Prepares and communicates relevant information for evidence-based advocacy. Maintains a functioning network of contacts in the media and civil society to support advocacy efforts and takes opportunities for advocating for UNFPA/s mandate.
Resource mobilization
* Provides inputs to resource mobilization strategies analyzing and maintaining information and databases on donors and developing database of project profiles for presentation to donors.
CORPORATE COMPETENCIES:
Values
Integrity/Commitment to mandate
* Acts in accordance with UN/UNFPA values and holds himself/herself accountable for actions taken. Demonstrates personal commitment to UNFPA?s mandate and to the organizational vision.
Knowledge sharing/Continuous learning
* Takes responsibility for personal learning and career development and actively seeks opportunities to learn through formal and informal means. Learns from others inside and outside the organization adopting best practices created by others. Actively produces and disseminates new knowledge.
Valuing diversity
* Demonstrates an international outlook, appreciates differences in values and learns from cultural diversity. Takes actions appropriate to the religious and cultural context and shows respect, tact and consideration for cultural differences. Observes and inquires to understand the perspectives of others and continually examines his/her own biases and behaviors.
Managing Relationships
Working in teams
* Works collaboratively with colleagues inside and outside of UNFPA to allow the achievement of common goals and shared objectives. Actively seeks resolution of disagreements and supports the decisions of the team.
Communicating information and ideas
* Delivers oral and written information in a timely, effective and easily understood manner. Participates in meetings and group discussions actively listening and sharing information. Frankly expresses ideas with the intent to resolve issues, considers what others have to say and responds appropriately to criticism.
Conflict and self management
* Manages personal reactions by remaining calm, composed and patient even when under stress or during a crisis and avoids engaging in unproductive conflict. Expresses disagreement in constructive ways that focus on the issue not the person. Tolerates conditions of uncertainty or ambiguity and continues to work productively.
Working with people
Empowerment/Developing people/Performance management
* Integrates himself/herself into the work unit seeking opportunities to originate action and actively contributing to achieving results with other members of the team. Knows his/her limitations and strength, welcomes constructive criticism and feedback and gives honest and contractive feedback to colleagues and supervisors. Seeks new challenges and assignments and exhibits a desire to learn. Accepts responsibility for personal performance participating in individual work planning and objective setting seeking feedback and acting to continuously improve performance.
Personal Leadership and Effectiveness
Analytical and strategic thinking
* Uses appropriate analytical tools and logic to gather, define and analyze information, situations and problems and draws logical conclusions from data. Demonstrates an ability to set clear and appropriate priorities focusing on tasks and activities which have a strategic impact on results. Anticipates and meets information needs of the team and other stakeholders.
Results orientation/Commitment to excellence
* Strives to achieve high personal standard of excellence. Takes action that goes beyond responding to the obvious needs of the situation and persists until successful outcomes are achieved.
Appropriate and transparent decision making
* Makes timely and appropriate decisions taking into consideration various and complex issues and takes responsibility for the impact of decisions. Inquires to understand the perspectives of others and continually examines his/her own biases and behaviors.
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 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. Knowledge of an additional UN Language is desirable.
* 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.
* 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.
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