UNFPA NATIONAL PROGRAMME OFFICER – HIV/AIDS (FIXED-TERM) (VA/FPA/NPO-HIV/2008)

Location : Jakarta, INDONESIA
Application Deadline : 10-Sep-08
Type of Contract : 100 Series
Post Level : NOB
Languages Required : English
Duration of Initial Contract : 1 year initially

Competencies

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.



Required Skills and Experience

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.

Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply online and should submit a one-page cover letter and updated curriculum vitae together with complete contact details of three professional referees as the attachment.

"Female candidates are encouraged to apply"

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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