State Programme Coordinator, Andhra Pradesh Legislators Forum on AIDS

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State Programme Coordinator, Andhra Pradesh Legislators Forum on AIDS

UNAIDS

Location: Andhra Pradesh

Last Date: December 15, 2008

Email: bids.india@...

TERMS OF REFERENCE

I. Position Information

Job Code Title : State Programme Coordinator, Andhra Pradesh

Legislators Forum on AIDS (APLFA)

Pre-classified Grade: SSA Contract-

Duration : 6 Months

Supervisor: Team Leader- Programme, Advocacy and Communication

II. Organizational Context / Background

As the leading advocate for worldwide action against HIV and AIDS,

the global mission of UNAIDS leads, strengthens and supports an

expanded response to the epidemic that intends to:

• Prevent the spread of HIV

• Provide care and support for those infected and affected by the

disease

• Reduce the vulnerability of individuals and communities to HIV and

AIDS

• Alleviate the socio-economic and human impact of the epidemic.

UNAIDS and its co-sponsors enhance their outreach through strategic

alliances with various stakeholders- other United Nations agencies,

national governments, corporations, media, community-based groups,

regional and country networks of people living with HIV and AIDS etc.

Recognizing the crucial role of elected leaders in mobilizing

communities and resources, one of UNAIDS India's key efforts have

been directed towards the formation and functioning of Legislators

Forum on HIV & AIDS (PFA) at State Level. The basic objective is to

strengthen and cultivate leadership at different levels in a state

for building a comprehensive response to the epidemic.

In order to achieve the set objective, the role will be in advocating

with political leadership, key players, policy makers, media,

government officials, State AIDS Control Society, and civil society

in initiating an extraordinary response to HIV & AIDS. It is also to

reduce stigma and discrimination of HIV & AIDS affected people and

ensure that advocacy efforts do not load to further stigmatization of

those already affected. The UNGASS declaration on HIV & AIDS will

form the guiding principle for these advocacy initiatives.

III. Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of Key Functions:

1. Prepare action plan of the LFA secretariat involving the

legislators' forum members and coordinate implementation of all

activities of APLFA.

2. Network and engage elected leaders at state, district and

panchayat level to create enabling environment at all levels.

3. Establish and maintain relations with key policy makers, political

leaders (at all levels), APSACS, key government departments, positive

people networks, CBOs, private sector, civil societies and media to

complement their efforts with political advocacy.

4. Organize periodic meetings of legislative advisory group in Andhra

Pradesh.

5. Manage regular operation of LFA secretariat in accordance to

UNAIDS finance and admin regulation and procedures.

6. Any other responsibilities as delegated by the supervisor.

1. [Prepare action plan of the LFA secretariat involving the

legislators' forum members and coordinate implementation of all

activities of APLFA]

Key Expected Results

Work plan development and effective monitoring and implementation

of activities as per the defined strategies by UNAIDS for engaging

political leadership in HIV response.

Effective coordination with the core group members of APLFA for

implementing all planned activities.

Development of Terms of Reference & #61553; & management of local contracts

awarded for implementing activities.

Prepare documentation, periodic reports and publications of

activities of the forum and comply with the reporting requirement of

UNAIDS.

Monitor progress of planned activities and prepare monthly report

of ongoing activities

Successful organization of events, workshops, seminars and & #61553;

meetings.

2. [Network and engage elected leaders at state, district and

Panchayat level to create enabling environment at all levels.

Key Expected Results

Gather and analyze evidences of local HIV situation & #61553; and provide

strategic information for political advocacy activities which can complement to

the efforts if State AIDS Control Society.

Develop cost effective and sustainable actions for strengthening

decentralized response to AIDS in the state.

Organize advocacy activities at state, district and mandal levels, especially to

sensitize opinion leaders and engage them in addressing

issues of stigma and discrimination against PLHIV and most at risk

population on various forums.

Prepare policy briefs, background notes, speaking points and

analytic documents on relevant issues and policies related to HIV and

AIDS in the state and advocate for rights based approaches to HIV

response in the state.

Advocate with high level political leaders inthe states for local

resource mobilization to sustain activities of the Legislators Forum

on AIDS.

Facilitate capacity building and sensitization of elected leaders

on HIV and AIDS and facilitate development & dissemination of

relevant advocacy materials on HIV.

Monitoring progress of political advocacy activities at various

levels and document outputs, achievements and outcomes.

3. [Establish and maintain relations with key policy makers,

political leaders (at all levels), APSACS, key government

departments, positive people networks, CBOs, private sector, civil

societies and media to complement their efforts with political

advocacy.]

Key Expected Results

Liaise with the above mentioned wide range of actors to bringing

value added of political advocacy for coordinated action at the state

level.

Coordinate and prepare briefing; documents, meetings minutes for

advocacy meetings in the state.

4. [Organize periodic meetings of legislative advisory group in

Andhra Pradesh].

Key Expected Results

Coordinate with members of state legislative advisory group to

organize at least one meeting every quarter.

Ensure discussion and development of strategies to keep HIV related

issues high in the political agenda and in the public domain.

Provide technical assistance, strategic information and operational

support for effective functioning of Legislative Advisory group.

5. [Manage regular operation of LFA secretariat in accordance to

UNAIDS finance and admin regulation and procedures.

Key Expected Result

Prepare periodic operation budget of the LFA office, monitor

expenses and submit financial documents for necessary approval.

Monitor and ensure all & #61553; aspect of finance and administrative

operations as per UNAIDS procedures.

Maintain timeliness in all reporting requirements of the office.

Maintain records for all official communication, reports, documents &

and office assets.

Monitor performance of the admin assistant and ensure quality

deliverables in office operations.

IV. Impact of Results

Strengthened policy advocacy on AIDS through engagement of & #61553; elected

leaders at various levels.

Enhanced engagement of elected & #61553; leaders for keeping HIV high on political

agenda and creating enabling environment at various levels.

Complement efforts of SACS to create & #61553; rights based enabling

environment at all levels.

V. Competencies and Critical Success Factors

A - Corporate Competencies:

- Demonstrates; commitment to UNAIDS's mission, vision and values.

- Displays cultural, & #61553; gender, religion, race, nationality and age

sensitivity and adaptability

-Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical

standards

- Treats all people fairly without favoritism

B - Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning

- Shares knowledge & #61553; and experience

- Actively works towards personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies

acquired skills

Development and Operational Effectiveness

- Ability to apply conceptual models in support of & #61553; formulation,

implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes

and projects, mobilize resources

- Ability to perform a variety of; specialized tasks related to IT (Information

Technologies),

- Ability to lead implementation of new ideas and contribute to

conceptualization of new initiatives

Leadership and Self-Management

- Focuses on result for & #61553; the client and responds positively to feedback

- Consistently approaches & #61553; work with energy and a positive,

constructive attitude

- Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure

- Demonstrates openness to & #61553; change and ability to manage complexities

- Demonstrates team work & #61553; abilities

Other

- Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills

- Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors

- Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure

- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities

- Demonstrates technical and managerial ability—including work plan

development and management, budgeting and financial management, sound

technical knowledge of public health & development issues and

functioning of government and political system in India.

VI. Recruitment Qualifications

Education:

Preferably Masters' degree in Management, Public Health, Development

Studies or Social Sciences.

Minimum of 5 years professional public health & #61553;Experience: and or

development experience with at least 3-4 years of those focused on

management of HIV related projects.

Experience of advocacy in public policy development and working in

UN is preferable.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English and language of the duty station.

Submission date:

Please submit your application to bids.india@...

or addressed to

the Procurement Division, United Nations Development Programme, 55,

Lodi Estate, New Delhi 110003.

Last date to receive proposals is 15 December 2008.