Job Opening : HIV/AIDS Manager (UNICEF)

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HIV/AIDS Manager United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the world's leading organization

working for the rights of children, invites applications for the following

position:

HIV/AIDS MANAGER (JOB CODE-107)

Location: New Delhi

Closing Date: 6th January 2010

Purpose of the post:

Under the general guidance of the Chief, HIV/AIDS Section, responsible for the

development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of HIV PPTCT

and Paediatric AIDS, a component of the sectoral programme.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:-

1. Ensures the preparation of the Situation Analysis and its periodic update.

Prepares input to the Country Programme Recommendation (CPR) and all related

documents, (e.g., CPAP – Country Programme Action Plan, Project Plans of Action,

Country Programme Summary Sheet (CPSS), Programme Summary Sheet (PSS)), for

assigned programmes/projects.

2. Participates in the formulation and development of programme goals,

strategies and approaches on PPTCT and Paediatric components for the UNICEF

CPAP. Plans, implements and monitors assigned activities.

3. Participates with UNICEF/government/and other partners in the development of

strategies, methodologies and identification of new approaches for improving

programme delivery, with emphasis on advocacy, community participation and

social mobilization mainly focused on the area of PPTCT and Paediatric AIDS.

4. Reviews and evaluates the technical, institutional and financial feasibility

and constraints of projects in coordination and collaboration with government

and other partners.

5. Provides technical support to government and non-government organizations at

the national, regional and provincial levels in the planning, development and

implementation stages of the programmes/projects on PPTCT and Paediatric

components. Plans, organizes and conducts training and orientation activities

for government personnel and beneficiaries, for the purpose of capacity building

at the central and regional levels, and expansion of coverage of services.

6. Undertakes field visits, and surveys in order to monitor and evaluate project

implementation. Identifies problems and proposes remedial action. Identifies

alternative courses of action, to accelerate/improve programme delivery.

7. Develops the work plan for the sector and monitors compliance to ensure

objectives and targets are met and achieved. Guides and supervises professional

and support staff. Ensures their training needs are met, and provides on-the-job

training.

8. Coordinates with Operations/Supply staff on supply and non- supply assistance

activities. Approves disbursement of funds ensuring proper utilization and

accountability, and those activities are within established plans of action, and

the programme budget allotments.

9. Coordinates activities and exchanges information/ideas with other programmes,

to contribute to achievement of overall country programme objectives.

Participates in establishing effective monitoring, information and reporting

systems, and in the development of communication materials and strategies to

support advocacy and community participation.

10. Participates in the preparation of all programme reports for management,

Board, donors, budget reviews, programme analysis, annual reports, etc.

Qualifications, Experience and competencies required:

• Advanced university degree in Social Sciences or a related technical field.

• Eight years progressively responsible professional work experience in the

field of HIV PPTCT and Paediatric AIDS at the national and international levels

in programme planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation, in a related

field.

• Fluency in English essential. Knowledge of another UN language, an asset.

• Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.

• Current knowledge of the latest developments and technology, in the field of

HIV PPTCT and pediatric AIDS.

• Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, plan and manage programmes, as well

as to impart knowledge and teach skills.

• Leadership and teamwork abilities.

• Good analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.

• Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office

applications.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment, and establish

harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the

organization.

• Drive for result.

• Proven ability to work as part of a team.

Candidates meeting the above requirements may send their application consisting

of a cover letter and an up-to-date CV by e-mail to spenta@... before

6th January 2010.

In order to ensure that your application is sorted correctly, please clearly

mention the Job Code of the post (107) and location in the subject line of your

e-mail/application.

Only applications of short listed candidates will be acknowledged. This vacancy

is open to Indian Nationals only.

UNICEF is a non-smoking working environment.

Applications from qualified women are encouraged