Sunday, August 17, 2008
Vacancy Notice No. 2008/008
Position and Grade: National Programme Officer (HIV/AIDS & Youth)
Organizational Unit: HIV/AIDS and Youth
Duty Station: Yangon, Myanmar
Issue Date: 3 August 2008
Application Deadline: 25 August 2008
Type/Duration of Appointment: NOB (Fixed term) for one year with possibility of extension
Applications are invited from interested Myanmar nationals for the post of National Programme Officer (HIV/AIDS & Youth).
Interested candidates should submit their application with updated UN P-11 Form, relevant educational certificates showing highest level of educational attainment and the names and contact information of three references. UNFPA Myanmar operates a strict policy of pre-employment security screening. It is essential that applicants provide full and current contact details for all previous employers, institutions and referees. Applications submitted without these details WILL NOT be processed.
To: UNFPA Representative
Attention: Operations Manager
Room A07, UNFPA, No. 6, Natmauk Road, Yangon
Email: myanmar.office@unfpa.org
Closing Date: 25 August 2008 (COB 12:00 noon)
Organizational Setting
The HIV/ AIDS Section of UNFPA Myanmar is responsible for implementing HIV and youth-related activities funded by UNFPA as well as coordinating PMCT and VCCT activities funded by Three Diseases Fund. The unit is also responsible for coordinating and conducting trainings on HIV and adolescent reproductive health.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance of the UNFPA Representative, and under the supervision of the Assistant Representative, the incumbent will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the UNFPA-supported HIV/AIDS and youth projects in Myanmar. In this capacity he/she will:
Programme Management and Monitoring:
1. Provide technical assistance wherever necessary for the implementation of HIV/AIDS & YOUTH activities from the planning stage, monitoring and supervision to the final review and evaluation;
2. Working closely with the implementing partners of HIV/AIDS & YOUTH project activities according to the project document and work plan;
3. Appraise all requests for new activities and supplementary funds for ongoing HIV/AIDS & YOUTH projects based on guidelines, in collaboration with the Assistant Representative, and forwarding these appraisals to the UNFPA Representative;
4. Coordinate financing for HIV/AIDS & YOUTH projects in particular reference to possible access to the Three Diseases Fund and other projects to maximize the outcomes and impact of the UNFPA programme of assistance;
5. Ensuring the linkage of HIV/AIDS & YOUTH project activities with ongoing Reproductive Health programme activities;
6. Provide technical and administrative arrangements for the procurement of supplies and equipments for HIV/AIDS & YOUTH activities;
7. Participate in HIV/AIDS & YOUTH coordinating meetings and UNAIDS meetings as necessary, and assist in the follow-up on the implementation of recommendations;
8. Organize and conduct trainings on HIV and youth;
9. Carryout regular monitoring of the progress of HIV/AIDS & YOUTH projects, prepare reports specifying the results or progress towards achieving results based on the programme logframe indicators;
10. Prepare documentation and briefs on HIV/AIDS and programmes;
11. Prepare monitoring reports on project implementation activities and expenditures including financial statements;
12. Analyse, synthesize and disseminate information and data, develop and maintain information system including project files, reports, publications, briefings, meeting minutes, as may be required;
13. Maintain a good knowledge of other HIV/AIDS & YOUTH projects funded by various agencies in Myanmar and coordinate as appropriate;
14. Participate in the technical working groups or task force on HIV/AIDS & YOUTH if required;
15. Perform other related duties as required;
Administrative and Financial Monitoring:
1. Prepare documentation and briefs on HIV / AIDS and integration of sexual reproductive health with prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV for internal use;
2. Daily monitoring on project budget & implementation and make necessary revisions/adjustments by ensuring effective internal controls procedures and policy are in place;
3. Prepare monthly monitoring report on project implementation activities, expenditures including certificate of expenditures;
4. Analyse, synthesize and disseminate information and data, develop and maintain information systems including project files, reports, publications, briefings, meeting minutes, note-to-files;
5. Perform other related duties as required.
Education and Experience
• Postgraduate degree preferably in Health and Medicine, Social Science, Public Health, health promotion or other related fields.
• At least five years of programme experience in health and in particular in prevention of HIV/AIDS and Adolescent Reproductive Health
• Understanding of the HIV/AIDS epidemics and its social and economic implications as well as technical knowledge of interventions aimed at prevention of HIV among youth.
• Ability to work with the Government (at the central as well as local levels), other UN agencies, INGOs and local NGOs.
• Ability and preparedness to frequently travel to the project sites to monitor project activities at the field level.
• Excellent computer skill (Windows environment, MS office applications including Word, Excel and Power-point, web-based project and financial monitoring system)
• Myanmar citizen
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Proven managerial ability.
• Experience in analyzing technical and reproductive health information.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Technical knowledge and health publications in the relevant technical field.
• Good communication skills with the ability to interact effectively as part of an national team and to work harmoniously with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Initiative and sound judgment. Dedication to the United Nations principles and demonstrated ability to work in harmony with persons of different national background.
• Performance management & Developing People/Coaching and Mentoring; Working in Teams; Analytical & Strategic Thinking; Results orientation/Commitment to Excellence; Knowledge Sharing/Continuous Learning
Only those candidates in whose qualifications and experience the Office has further interest will be contacted for subsequent interviews. UNFPA practice relating to recruitment prohibits hiring of persons currently engaged in Government service or who have left Government service during the past 6 months.
This vacancy is open to applicants of either sex. Applications from qualified women candidates are encouraged. The conditions governing employment are defined in the UN Staff Rules including code of conduct. Initial appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical examination.
UNFPA regrets its inability to reply individually or attend to telephone queries on the above advertised post.