UNDP Nigeria Vacancy : National Programme Officer (Lagos, Benue and Nasarawa)

UNDP is set to recruit for the position of a NATIONAL PROGRAMME OFFICER ( STATE) Location : Multi Duty Stations in Nigeria ( 3 states-Lagos, Benue and Nasarawa), NIGERIA Application Deadline : 06-May-13 Type of Contract : FTA Local Post Level : NO-C Languages Required :English Duration of Initial Contract : Initial duration period of one year Apply Now Background The Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS in Nigeria is currently operating in a rapidly changing environment, with numbers of HIV/AIDS cases ranking number two globally. The epidemic has in several states moved from the high risk groups to the general population. The country's hope for effectively mounting and coordinating a mass national response is largely hinged on the State Authority Control for AIDS (SACA). A new paradigm is being formed taking into account global experiences for local action. Several multilateral and bilateral donors support the national programme The Country's HIV/AIDS pandemic is widely hypothesized to be both a cause and consequence of this humanitarian crisis, with a particularly disastrous impact on people living with HIV/AIDS. Within this context, the exceeding challenging nature of tasks and demands facing UNAIDS in Nigeria becomes apparent. PCB has encouraged strengthened support for country level (joint) governmental, multilateral, bilateral and nonpublic scaled up response to HIV/AIDS to meet the challenges faced. UNAIDS in Nigeria has thus proposed a management structure to suffice this demand. Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision of the UNAIDS Country Coordinator, the National Programme Officer will: Facilitate and promote collaboration on the National HIV/AIDS Program through liaising with SACA and other government institutions/departments. Build and strengthen state support teams in collaboration with SACA. In collaboration with SACA develop national policy and guidelines on HIV/AIDS prevention and care by providing advice and guidance from a national and global perspective through concept papers, research methodologies and strategies from best practices. Promote and develop the overall Joint State Support Strategy. Provide guidance to bolster the development and review of state plans with SACA and other stakeholders. Build relationship and liaise with Public health experts in the bilateral, multilateral agencies and other government and private institutions on sharing of technical information and cooperation. Liaise with Project Director and senior staff at SACA and State Ministry of Health & Family Welfare on State strategies. Guide the development and necessary policies and strategies for further scaling up of eMTCT programme in close collaboration with the state, Local Government, and other partners; Strengthening the State monitoring and evaluation and health information systems and supporting the monitoring and evaluation of the Joint Programme activities within the state; Act as UNAIDS Hub for the National HIV/AIDS Programme on public health issues on HIV/AIDS. Strengthening State level ART polices and standards of care and promote involvement of PLWHA in delivery of ART Assist and undertake activities as desired by UCC Linkages Internal Purpose UNAIDS Country Office – Staff at all levels To discuss assignments and findings, exchange information, promote mutual understanding; to facilitate interaction. Team work. Regional Support Team and UN Team on AIDS and UNAIDS technical resource facility in the region – Staff at all levels To provide support, give and obtain information, coordinate activities and enlist cooperation. Team work. External Purpose Multilaterals, bilateral, Co-sponsors and other coordination mechanisms, NGOs, stakeholders State AIDS Programme and government officials To facilitate and promote collaborative efforts and information-sharing; as delegated, to participate in joint projects development and implementation. To discuss planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of activities; as related to advocacy and fund raising. Competencies UNAIDS Values Commitment to the AIDS response Integrity Respect for diversity Core competencies Working in teams Communicating with impact Applying expertise Delivering results Driving change and innovation Being accountable Managerial competencies Vision and strategic thinking Leading teams Managing performance and resources Exercising sound judgement Building relationships and Networks Required Skills and Experience EDUCATION Essential: First university degree in public health and/or planning, social science or related field. Desirable: Advanced university degree in one of the above fields. EXPERIENCE Essential: A minimum of 4-5 years' experience working in the area of HIV/ AIDS and strategy /policy development. Demonstrated track record in building, leading and managing high-performing organizations and teams. Experience in communicating consistently, clearly and effectively with a broad range of stakeholders Desirable: The incumbent ability to interact with high ranking officials of SACA, State Governor's office, Ministry of health & Family Welfare, State AIDS Control societies and other state level organizations, medical and public health institutions, UN Co-sponsors and other key agencies. Experience with international donors, non-governmental development organizations and/or the UN system LANGUAGESf Essential: Excellent knowledge of English. Desirable: Good working knowledge of another UN official language an asset. FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Demonstrated knowledge of developmental, political and financial issues linked to HIV . Knowledge of the UN system organizations and their delivery mechanisms. Sound understanding of the HIV epidemic and impact UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. 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