Position Summary:
The HIV/AIDS Branch Chief is the principal adviser in UNFPA providing authoritative advice and leadership for the positioning of UNFPA in HIV/AIDS within the context of the global development agenda, and particularly the ICPD Programme of Action, the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the inter-agency work within UNAIDS co-sponsors and partners. The Chief manages the work of the Branch in developing conceptual frameworks; substantive strategies; policies; intellectual guidance; state of the art papers; and global technical instruments and tools, relevant to the needs of countries.
Within the Branch, the Chief has overall responsibility for policy development, strategic direction, and management of human and financial resources.
The primary role of the Chief is to provide:
-Technical Leadership and Strategic Direction
-Capacity Development/Networking
-Quality Assurance on substantive areas and Thematic Evaluation
-Resources Management
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
-Ph. D. in public health, medicine, sociology, social anthropology, health education, health economics, epidemiology, behavioral studies, communication or other related field. The graduate or post graduate degree must be directly related to the substantive area identified in the title of the post.
-Candidates with significant work experience and a Master’s degree or equivalent may also be considered.
Knowledge and Experience:
-15 years experience of increasingly responsible professional experience in public administration and international development of which at least 8 years in the thematic area at the international level;
-Job knowledge and technical expertise – the incumbent is expected to be an expert in the field and recognized authority in the area of assignment;
-Proven ability to lead and manage teams of high level experts to achieve demonstrable results;
-Sound knowledge of medical ethics, an asset
-Understanding of Human Rights gender, and cultural dimensions of HIV/AIDS is essential
-Experience in outreach, demand creation, Behavior Change Communication or counseling, a strong asset
-Experience of working with vulnerable population groups and community and traditional leaders, an asset
-Extensive network within the academic and development community;
-Excellent communication skills in speaking and writing in English;
-Strong interest in development work, especially the mission of the United Nations Population Fund and dedication to the principles of the United Nations; and,
-Field experience is desirable.
Languages:
-Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.