Position: Officer, Strategic Information -UNAIDS (Deadline July 2024)

Officer, Strategic Information, Kenya

About UNAIDS

The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) leads the global effort to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. By focusing on reducing inequalities, UNAIDS maximizes equitable and equal access to HIV services, breaks down barriers to achieving HIV outcomes, and integrates efficient HIV responses into broader health and protection systems. UNAIDS values commitment to the AIDS response, integrity, and respect for diversity, fostering an inclusive and empowering workplace.

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Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/24/FT24
Grade: NO-C
Contract Type: Fixed-term Appointment
Duration of Contract: 2 Years
Date: 12 June 2024
Application Deadline: 1 July 2024 (7 days until closing deadline)
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Mandate of the Department

The Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa provides leadership and coordinates support for the UN system response to end the AIDS epidemic at regional and country levels. The Kenya Country Office (KUCO) supports scaling up HIV services, focusing on key populations and locations most at risk, promoting effective use of strategic information to track the epidemic and its response, and strengthening community capacities and engagement in health, social protection, and human rights mechanisms.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Within the matrix management reporting structure of the KUCO, the RST ESA, and the Global Strategic Information Practice, the Officer, Strategic Information will focus on the following key responsibilities:

1. National Capacity Building and Coordination
   • Identify capacity needs of national counterparts in surveillance, data collection, data analysis, reporting, and using evidence for programming and pandemic preparedness.
   • Support capacity development efforts to focus responses on relevant geographical areas and key populations.
   • Strengthen surveillance and monitoring systems, including health information systems, ensuring data quality.
   • Promote data systems and survey tools beyond HIV for policies and programs.
   • Develop community-led monitoring (CLM) systems in collaboration with the Community Support Advisor.
2. Strategic Analysis, Programmatic and Policy Advice
   • Support data collection, compilation, and analysis related to epidemiology, policies, program coverage, and resources to inform future programs.
   • Perform modeling and analysis of the epidemic and program monitoring data to detect and monitor inequalities.
   • Generate evidence-based policy briefs on program implementation and policy environment.
   • Analyze equitable and sustainable financing options for the response.
   • Support the use of strategic information for GF and COP planning and implementation processes.
3. Contributions to Global Processes
   • Support national monitoring and reporting, contributing data and analyses to regional and global levels through the Global AIDS Monitoring system.
   • Assist the UNAIDS Country Director in monitoring United Nations Joint Programming on HIV.
   • Support the implementation of the Unified Budget, Results and Accountability Framework (JPMS) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNINFO).
4. Other Assignments
   • Undertake additional assignments as directed by the UNAIDS Country Director, including participation in UN-level technical working groups and flagship programs.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Essential: Advanced university degree (Master’s level or equivalent) in Public Health, Epidemiology, (Bio)statistics, Demographic Studies, or a related field. A first university degree and seven years of relevant work experience will be considered equivalent for internal candidates only.

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Experience:

• Essential: Minimum of five years of experience in the design, development, and operational application of strategic information systems for AIDS programs.

Languages:

• Essential: Advanced level of English and the official language(s) of the duty station.
• Desirable: Knowledge of additional UN official languages.

Competencies

UNAIDS Values:

1. Commitment to the AIDS response
2. Integrity
3. Respect for diversity

Core Competencies:

1. Working in teams
2. Communication with impact
3. Applying expertise
4. Delivering results
5. Driving change and innovation
6. Being accountable

Managerial Competencies:

1. Vision and strategic thinking
2. Leading teams
3. Building relationships and networks
4. Developing and empowering others
5. Managing performance and resources
6. Exercising sound judgement

Additional Information

• Only nationals of Kenya are eligible to apply.
• Applicants must reside within reasonable commuting distance of the UNAIDS office in Nairobi.
• Only online applications will be accepted.
• Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice.

Annual Salary: KES 9,077,797 (Net of tax)

Application Process

Apply online at UNAIDS e-Recruitment website. Applications from people living with HIV, women, and nationals of non- and under-represented member states are particularly encouraged. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. Appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations and Rules as adjusted for UNAIDS needs.

Additional Notes

UNAIDS is committed to a non-discriminatory work environment and has zero tolerance towards abusive conduct. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated.

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