UNICEF UN Joint Programme on HIV Programme Adviser Temporary Job in Nairobi Kenya

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Vacancy Announcement: Programme Adviser, UN Joint Programme on HIV Temporary Appointment

Duration: 364 days
 

Date of Issue: 07 November, 2014Closing Date: 20 November, 2014

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Temporary Position in the UNAIDS Kenya Office, Nairobi.

Background and Justification

The UN system in Kenya works to support the Kenyan people in their self-articulated development aspirations. The UN’s work is guided by the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF, 2014-2018), which combines the efforts and resources of all UN agencies active in the country. The UNDAF was developed according to the principles of UN Delivering as One (DaO) that aims to ensure Government ownership through full alignment to Government priorities, as well as stronger internal coherence among UN agencies.

The UNDAF is structured around four strategic results areas aligned to the three pillars of the country’s long-term development plan, Vision 2030. 
1) Transformational governance, 3) Inclusive and sustainable economic growth and 4) Environmental sustainability, land management and human security. The UN’s work on supporting Kenya’s response to HIV and AIDS features under the Human Capital strategic result area, as Outcome 2.3: Multi-sectoral HIV and AIDS response. UNICEF acts as the convener for the Human Capital strategic results area, while UNAIDS is the lead agency for the HIV outcome.

Results area 2 on human capital is led by UNICEF, in close collaboration with national counterparts. 

The UN’s support on HIV as outlined in outcome 2.3 of the UNDAF is implemented through the UN Joint Programme on HIV, which combines the efforts and resources of all UN agencies working on HIV and AIDS in country and their national and county level partners. The UNAIDS Kenya Country Office serves as the Secretariat for the Joint Programme on HIV, facilitating the effective and efficient implementation of the programme. Led by the UNAIDS Country Director, the Secretariat is responsible for providing strategic leadership and guidance, as well as ensuring efficient coordination and communication between all stakeholders involved in the Joint Programme on HIV.

The incumbent, recruited by UNICEF with the technical support from UNAIDS, will be based at the UNAIDS Kenya Country Office supporting the entire Joint Programme on HIV. 

The UNAIDS Country Director will be the immediate supervisor of the incumbent. UNAIDS will share quarterly performance review reports with UNICEF, while the annual performance review will be jointly undertaken by UNAIDS and UNICEF.

Scope of Work: Under the overall supervision of the UNAIDS Country Director and in close collaboration with the UNAIDS Senior Strategic Information Adviser, and subject to the changing working environment and partnership with government, the incumbent’s responsibilities will include the following:
 

Regularly scan the changing aid environment and trends in the HIV response at national and county level to identify opportunities for strategic positioning, engagement and optimal relevance of the Joint Programme on HIV. Undertake political advocacy with counterparts at national and county level, leveraging available strategic information and ensuring focus and coherence among UN agencies, to facilitate the achievement of the strategic results of the Joint Programme on HIV.  Build strategic partnerships with key multi-sectoral stakeholders at national and county level, to facilitate optimal performance of the UN Joint Programme on HIV.Act as an interlocutor between the UN system and counterparts and stakeholders at national and county to strengthen strategic partnerships, communication and coordination for optimal return on investment, including regular consultative visits to high burden counties as needed. Leverage synergies between different results areas and facilitate a coherent UN response to national priorities. Support the continuous development and utilization of strategic information to ensure that the Joint Programme remains evidence-based in its advocacy, policy development and programming.Optimizing capacities and know-how Identify capacity and knowledge gaps among Joint Team members, and facilitate capacity optimization and transfer of know-how across agencies for effective delivery on the Joint Programme objectives and results. Facilitate a joint UN response to address capacity constraints identified among government, local authorities, civil society partners, and other counterparts, for an optimal national and county HIV response.Identify and document best practices and approaches on the UN delivering as one in supporting the HIV response at national and county level for reporting, communication, awareness raising and resource mobilization purposes.Lead the process of knowledge creation and dissemination related to county, national and international know-how in the Joint Programme subject areas, and regularly inform the Joint Team of new research and knowledge.Forge links with other initiatives including joint programmes to identify good practices and share lessons. Develop, analysis and identify funding gaps, additional needs and unfunded potential to guide and improve resource mobilization, cost effectiveness and efficiency for sustained engagement, and work with partners to mobilize resources accordingly.Prepare together with the Management Team proposals for mobilization of human, technical or financial resources from international development organizations, non-government organizations and the private sector.Provide regular status updates to the UN Joint Programme on HIV on the external resource environment.Support the UNCT and the Secretariat to mobilize resources to support and expand the achievement of the joint programme outputs and outcomes.Undertake any other task as may be requested by the UNAIDS Country Director. The UNAIDS Country Director will consult with UNICEF in case the concerned task is beyond the scope of the UN Joint Programme on HIV.RWP areas covered: HIV and AIDS

Expected Deliverables

Within first 3 months, undertake an analysis of the progress, challenges and bottlenecks experienced by agencies, implementing the 2014/15 plan of action of the Joint Programme on HIV.Develop and implement a roadmap on how to address any challenges and bottlenecks, in close consultation with the UN Joint Team on HIVUndertake quarterly monitoring of the implementation of the UN Joint Programme on HIV, in close collaboration with concerned the UNAIDS team members and UN Agencies, and update the workplan accordingly.Provide at least two status updates to the UN Joint Programme on HIV on the external resource environment.Lead the development of at least one high quality proposal for agreed priorities of the Joint Programme on HIVLead the development of at least one case study on Delivering as One on HIV and AIDS in close collaboration with partners.Reporting

The incumbent will directly report to the UNAIDS Country and provide regular updates of progress to the monthly UNJT meeting. 

S/he will be located in the UNAIDS Country Office Kenya. Work closely with all the UNJT members and national partners to ensure synergies and avoid duplication. The incumbent will provide quarterly updates to the UNAIDS Country Director, for sharing with UNICEF. Annual performance review will be jointly undertaken by the UNAIDS Country Director and the UNICEF Deputy Representative.

Desired background and experience

Education: Advanced university degree in one or more of the disciplines: Public Health, Public Health Administration, Primary Health Care, Pediatrics AIDS, Health Education, Medicine, Social Sciences or a field relevant to international development assistance in HIV and AIDS.

Work Experience:  

A minimum of eight years of working experience in HIV and AIDS at the national or international level. Experience in working with UN agencies, government partners, civil society and private sector on planning, implementation, M&E and resource mobilization. Demonstrated experience in working across sectors and in collaboration with multiple actors in an international context.  Background/familiarity with Emergency. Experience of UN Joint Programmes, especially the UN Joint Programme on HIV in Kenya, and inter-agency coordination processes, and solid understanding of the Delivering as One approach. Experience in monitoring gender disparities and in programme interventions that reduce these disparities an asset.Language: Fluency in English and working language of the duty station.
Competency Profile

Core Values (Required)

CommitmentDiversity and InclusionIntegrityCommunication  [ II ]Working with People   [ II ]Drive for Result   [ II ]Functional Competencies (Required)Leading and Supervising  [ II ]                Formulating Strategies and Concepts   [ II ]       Analyzing   [ II ]Relating and Networking    [ II ]        Persuading and Influencing   [ II ]           Creating and Innovating   [ II ] Technical Knowledge and Skills Proven in-depth understanding of the HIV epidemic and the multi-sectoral response in Kenya, and experience in providing advisory services in the area of HIV and AIDSAdvanced technical knowledge in HIV prevention, treatment and care Understanding of the UNAIDS strategy and major initiatives developed by UNAIDS.Familiarity with results-based programme planning and management.Well-developed people management skills.Excellent communication, facilitation, coordination and analytical skills.Demonstrated experience in policy influencing Demonstrated experience in political advocacyDemonstrated experience in building strategic partnerships for cohesive and efficient approachesInterested and suitable candidates should ensure that they forward their applications along with their curricula vitae, to;
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org

Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/HIV-AIDS/2014-077” in the email subject.

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