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Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/17/FT13
Title: Operations Officer
Grade: NO-B
Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment
Duration of contract: 2 years
Date: 31 March 2017
Application Deadline: 29 April 2017
Organization unit: AI/RSC Regional Support Team, Middle East and North Africa (AI/RSC)
Duty station: Cairo Egypt
MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:-
Provide leadership and coordinate support for an expanded UN system response to AIDS at regional and country levels. Promote, support and provide guidance to the UN system in the region to Fast-Track HIV prevention, treatment, care and support and in the achievement of the goals of the UNAIDS Strategy for 2016 – 2021 and the Sustainable Development agenda, and the 2016 Political Declaration on HIV/AIDS. Coordinate the development of strategic information and document the trends on the epidemic and the response as well as provide intellectual leadership on the status of the AIDS response in the region. Provide managerial support and technical advice and guidance to UNAIDS country offices.
Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:-
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Director RST, the incumbent efficiently manages the administrative, human resources, finance and capacity building functions within the RST and UNAIDS Countries Offices in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, procedures and policies. Provides input to the Director, RST and UNAIDS country staff in the region managing financial, administrative, operational and human resources related issues. Organizes the administrative functions at the RST and monitors the work of the Administrative support in the country offices to ensure effective administrative support and implementation of workplans. Prepares and assesses the RST operational budget and provides input to the Director, RST, on fund utilization and ensures timely adjustments to respond to emerging needs at regional and country level.In order to facilitate work planning and monitoring, prepares and assesses work plans and budgets proposals for RST. Monitors and assesses all contracting and contract administration of the RST, ensuring compliance with the organization’s regulations, rules, procedures and guidelines.Ensures the security in the premises of the RST and the safety of UNAIDS staff and assets.Administers the protocol and associated matters of the UNAIDS country offices and performs any other relevant duties as required by the Director, RST. Collaborates with all staff in the region, particularly the UNAIDS Country Directors, to ensure their full understanding of administrative and management policies and practices, facilitating their implementation at all levels of the region and ensuring consistency in the application of WHO’s Financial Regulations, Rules and WHO’s Staff Regulations and Rules, providing guidance and advice on application and interpretation to safeguard UNAIDS interests and commitments.All other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Advanced university degree at the Master’s level in business, public administration, finance, accounting or related fields. A first university degree and 4 years of relevant working experience will be considered as equivalent for internal candidates.
Competencies: UNAIDS Values: 1. Commitment to the AIDS response2. Integrity3. Respect for diversityCore competencies: 1. Working in teams2. Communicating with impact3. Applying expertise4. Delivering results5. Driving change and innovation6. Being accountableManagerial competencies: 1. Managing performance and resources 2. Exercising sound judgement3. Building relationships and networks
Experience: Essential: A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in the administration and financial management of private or international organizations. Full proficiency in the use of standard office computer applications/software, applications relevant to management information and financial systems. Desirable: Experience and good knowledge of the UN system, UN administrative and financial procedures, rules and regulations. Experience of UN operations at country level and familiarity with financial management tools and computer software packages.
Languages: Advanced knowledge of English and Arabic. Knowledge of another UN language would be an asset.
Additional Information: Please note that only nationals of Egypt are eligible to apply.
Annual salary: (Net of tax)
EGP 337,340 at single rate
Applicants will be required to take a test. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
Applications from people living with HIV are particularly welcome. Applications from women and from nationals of non- and under-represented member states are particularly encouraged.
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to the Staff Regulations and Rules of the World Health Organization (WHO) adjusted, as necessary, to take into account the particular operational needs of UNAIDS, and any subsequent amendments.Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
Note: The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer or promotion of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. The medical criterion for recruitment is fitness to work in the particular post. The United Nations HIV/AIDS Personnel Policy clearly stipulates that no staff and/or potential candidates shall be discriminated against on the basis of real or perceived HIV status. HIV infection, in itself, does not constitute lack of fitness to work. There is no obligation to disclose HIV-related personal information.
Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable UNAIDS to store your profile in a permanent database. Please visit UNAIDS’s e-Recruitment website at: https://erecruit.unaids.org . The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.
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