UNICEF HIV-AIDS Officer Job in Kisumu Kenya

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
 

Kenya Country Office

Vacancy Announcement “KCO/HIV-AIDS/2014-069”

Duty Station: Kisumu

Vacancy: HIV-AIDS Officer, NO-B

Type of Contract: Fixed Term

Reference # KCO14065

Date of Issue: 21 October 2014

Closing Date: 03 November 2014

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position of HIV-AIDS Officer in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO) based in Kisumu Field Office.

Purpose of the Post: Under the supervision of the Chief of Field Office (Kisumu), accountable for professional technical contribution to project design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation of the HIV/AIDS programme/project activities, especially related to adolescents HIV prevention, treatment and care needs, at sub national level, data analysis and progress reporting, and commitment for enhancement of teamwork and capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives of the sub national work plan, aligned with country programme goals and strategy, with an emphasis on addressing gender inequalities. 

Responsible to support the Chief of Field Office in internal coordination and facilitate coordination with external partners for counties supported by the UNICEF Kisumu Field Office to advance HIV prevention, treatment and care results for children and adolescents.

Major Duties and Responsibilities: 
 

1. Programme / Project Management

• Support the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information at sub national level required for effective HIV/AIDS programme and project design, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation. 
• Draft sound HIV/AIDS programme budgets for review by the supervisor. 
• Pay special attention to development and management of new programme/projects related to HIV and adolescents.

2. Project Efficiency and Effectiveness

• Enhance project efficiency and effectiveness through implementation follow-on, including gender- and age-specific monitoring UNICEF inputs, local conditions and resources, flow of supply and non-supply assistance and HIV/AIDS project status.

3. Work Plan and Project Documentation

• Analyze collected data and information and prepare progress reports; draft changes in HIV/AIDS project work plans and assist in identification of required supplies and equipment as well as in the drafting of Country Programme
• Recommendation and other project documentation, using agreed-upon gender and equity related indicators where needed; assure accuracy and consistency with established rules, regulations and plans of action. 
• Communicate regularly with the UNICEF national office and seek advice related to work planning processes and development of project documentation.

4. Project Implementation Information and Data

• Ensure the appropriateness of financial, administrative and supply documentation; verify that HIV/AIDS project expenditures are within allotments and that data is consistent with the project information and database (e.g. Vision). 
• Follow up on queries or initiate corrective action on discrepancies.

5. Knowledge Sharing

• Compile HIV/AIDS project implementation training and orientation materials to promote knowledge sharing with donors and media and other partners at sub national level.
• Share HIV and children and adolescents related evidence within the organization and externally.

6. Communication and Networking

• Ensure the effective communication and networking developed and maintained through review of existing partnerships, development of new partnerships and collaboration, with particular emphasis adolescents and HIV, understanding gender inequalities and on practicing gender mainstreaming where applicable. Share regularly programmatic updates with the national UNICEF office and seek technical guidance related to major programme directions.
• Collaborate with Operations staff to implement internal controls systems and resolve day-to-day issues or discrepancies in financial or supply management.
• Team with local Government counterparts to exchange information on HIV/AIDS project implementation and status as well as movement and distribution of supplies.
• Collaborate with members of the development community, including NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the exchange of information relating to HIV/AIDS sector

Required Qualifications:

• University degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Social Sciences, Health, Public Health, Family Health, Nursing, or a field relevant to international development assistance in HIV and AIDS. 
• Background/familiarity with Emergency an asset.

Experience:
 

At least two years of relevant professional work experience in HIV prevention, treatment and/or care with children and adolescents. 

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Experience in knowledge management. 

Training and experience in social welfare, or HIV and AIDS health care.

Experience in monitoring gender disparities and programme interventions that reduce these disparities and asset.

Language: Fluency in English and Swahili language required.  

Competencies:
 

i)  Core Values (Required)

• Commitment 
• Diversity and Inclusion 
• Integrity 

ii) Core Competencies (Required)

• Communication [Level II] 
• Working with People   [Level I]      
• Drive for Results   [Level I]  

iii) Functional Competencies (Required)

• Formulating Strategies and Concepts [Level I]
• Analyzing   [Level II] 
• Applying Technical Expertise [Level II]
• Learning and Researching [Level II] 
• Planning and Organizing [Level II]

Interested and suitable candidates should ensure they forward their applications along with their curriculum vitae, P11 (CLICK HERE to download) (internal candidates should attach copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports), to:

The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org

Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/HIV-AIDS/2014-069” in the email subject.

“Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply”
 

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