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Adviser (HIV/AIDS)/Country Manager, Yangon, Myanmar
Closing Date: Wednesday, 20 April 2011
Job Title
Adviser (HIV/AIDS)/Country Manager, P4
Department/ Office
UNITED NATIONS OFFICE ON DRUGS AND CRIME
Duty Station
YANGON
Posting Period
21 March 2011-20 April 2011
Job Opening number
11-PGM-UN OFFICE ON DRUGS AND CRIME-18764-R-YANGON (E)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the UNODC Country Office in Yangon, Myanmar (COMYA). The incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the UNODC Regional Representative, Regional Centre for East Asia and the Pacific (RCEAP), in Bangkok, Thailand and the technical guidance of the UNODC Global Coordinator for HIV and AIDS, in Vienna.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will provide technical guidance and policy advice to the Government, leading and directing the development, implementation and evaluation of UNODC HIV/AIDS key policy programmatic areas, namely HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support related to: (a) drug use, particularly injecting drug use, (b) prison settings, and (c) the trafficking in human beings.
The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
Support HIV/AIDS Programme:
Provide advice and technical assistance to the Government in (a) the assessment of the HIV/AIDS situation in the UNODC key programme areas, (b) the development of effective strategies and (c) reviewing and adapting national HIV/AIDS policy and implementation plans;
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;
Participate in the technical working group, inter-agency task force, UN theme group on HIV/AIDS and other relevant fora;
Monitor, analyze, and evaluate technical reports and other relevant materials on the state of the art of prevention and care of HIV/AIDS in the key areas and facilitate dissemination of good practices;
Prepare technical reports and other documents, such as reports to the HQs, Governments and donors;
Oversee the implementation and delivery of the ongoing HIV portfolio in a timely manner.
Manage and Supervise UNODC Programmes and Operations, with an emphasis on health related issues:
Plan, develop, monitor, evaluate and report of UNODC programme/project activities;
Oversee and manage functions related to budget, finance, administration and procurement in accordance with UN/UNODC rules and regulations;
Participate in UN Country Team meetings and any other fora related to the UN in the country including CCA and UNDAF;
Maintain close coordination and liaison with the host Government;
Maintain close contacts, coordination and relations with the donors and identify funding possibilities for the programme;
Supervise programme/project personnel and contractors;
Perform other duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism: Provides specialized advice in a broad range of development assistance issues in particular as it relates to drugs and HIV; identifies key strategic issues, opportunities and risks and translates them into a realistic assistance programme. Establishes priorities and plans, delivers, coordinates and monitors work of others; Provides motivation and assumes leadership, networking and team-player roles vis-à-vis the UN community, bilaterals/multilaterals and other partners. Ensures adequate preparation of reports or rationale with respect to key technical assistance decisions. Has proven communication skills to liaise, negotiate and advocate with key stakeholders; writes reports and reviews and conducts presentations. 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.
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.
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 the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands.
Managing performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.
Core Values
Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in social sciences, public health or in any other relevant discipline. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in managing integrated programmes, including HIV/AIDS prevention and care programmes among injecting drug users and/or in prison settings at national and international level is required. Knowledge of political issues and adaptability to local environment, hardship and security/emergency situations is required. Relevant experience in the country/region is an asset. Work experience in the United Nations system is an asset.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency/proficiency in English, with proven drafting and communication skills is required. Knowledge of other official United Nations languages or other languages spoken in the region would be an asset.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Assessment Method
Competency-based interview and written assessment.
Special Notice
This vacancy is subject to the availability of the funds. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers In accordance with established rules and
procedures.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT
PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY
OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION
ON BANK ACCOUNTS.
