National Programme Officer (HIV/AIDS Prevention Care) - UNODC

at  United Nations Development Programme UNDP

Job Identification
17645
Locations
Abuja, Nigeria
Posting Date
04/17/2024, 08:20 AM
Apply Before
05/01/2024, 10:59 PM
Job Schedule
Full time
Agency

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent will assist in providing ongoing technical guidance and policy advice to the Government and civil society organisations in Nigeria, supporting and coordinating the development, implementation, and evaluation of UNODC HIV/AIDS key policy programmatic areas, namely HIV/AIDS prevention and care related to (a) people who use drugs and (b) people living and working in prison settings. The incumbent will also facilitate collaboration and coordination activities with UNAIDS, its co-sponsors and other key players and assist the UNODC Country Office in strengthening national capacities to develop and implement strategies that deal effectively with HIV/AIDS prevention and care in those key areas.

Within assigned authority, the Programme Officer (HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care) will be responsible for the following specific duties:

• Support the development and implementation of UNODC technical assistance activities to the national partners in (a) the assessment of the HIV and AIDS situation in the areas identified above, (b) the development of effective prevention and care strategies and (c) reviewing and adapting national HIV/AIDS policy and implementation plans and linking them to relevant policies, strategies and plans;
• Represent UNODC in the technical working group, inter-agency task force, UNCT, UN theme group on HIV/AIDS, CCA, UNSDCF, and other relevant forums;
• Act as a key resource person and, as such, contribute to the development of national capacity-building strategies to enhance policy and programmatic development, coordination, sound monitoring and evaluation with regard to the HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support in the UNODC key areas;
• Support, organise and participate in advocacy meetings, round-tables, training workshops and other meetings related to specific HIV/AIDS issues;
• Facilitate the establishment of Technical Working Groups for HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support for people who use drugs and people living and working in prisons, involving all relevant stakeholders at the country level;
• Support and participate in, when necessary, meetings and initiatives pertaining to technical working groups, inter-agency task forces, UN joint teams on AIDS, Common Country Analysis (CCA), United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), Global Fund Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) and other relevant fora;
• Review, analyse and evaluate technical reports and other relevant materials on the state of prevention and care of HIV and AIDS in the key areas and facilitate dissemination of good practices;
• Review and participate in the drafting of country programmes, project documents and grant proposals, including for the Global Fund, and contribute to the determination of their feasibility in the context of HIV/AIDS among people who use drugs, particularly people who inject drugs and in prison settings;
• Review, research and compile material for the preparation of technical reports and other documents, such as reports to Headquarters, legislative bodies, Government and donors;
• Manage UNODC HIV programme, coordinating activities related to budget and funding, including programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, and preparation of related documents/reports;
• Assist with the recruitment and guidance of national staff members, consultants, and interns;
• Prepare relevant implementation/ progress/ monitoring reports under UBRAF funding, including preparing reports such as reports to the HQs, Government, and donors;
• Collect and analyse data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables, and reports using data visualisation methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation, and reporting.
• Perform other work-related duties as may be required/assigned.
• Provide inputs for reporting in the JPMS and to UNAIDS on UNODC achievements within HIV/AIDS Programme.
• Regularly coordinate with the technical team in Vienna, including representing the office in monthly global calls with HQ.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments;
• Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within the prescribed time, cost, and quality standards;
• Operates in compliance with organisational regulations and rules;
• Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments;
• Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.