UN Joint Programme Coordinating Officer in Abuja

The UN Joint Programme Coordinating Adviser will coordinate the UN Joint Programme of Support on HIV& AIDS in Nigeria, work with the national counterparts, the UN agencies and other partners
RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide technical expertise/support to guide the implementation, monitoring and evaluation and coordination of the UN Joint Programme of Support on HIV& AIDS in the context of the National Strategic Framework 2 and the SSP for the 10+1 states

Support the UCC in advocating for, promoting awareness on and understanding of UNAIDS Outcome Framework as the bedrock for the support in HIV response

Support the UCC in the promotion and implementation of Joint HIV/AIDS Programmes

Support the UCC in the strengthening of UN support to the national response through the HIV/AIDS Programme of support

Strategically plan and advocate for a collective response of the JUNTA

Facilitate the relationship between JUNTA and other coordination groups e.g. Programme coordination group, Operation group and other thematic groups

Monitor the implementation of the annual work plan on the UN Joint Team on AIDS.

Provide technical support for capacity building within government, civil society, NGOs, private sector, FBOs including addressing non-discriminatory staff attitude towards people living with HIV.

Facilitate capacity building to strengthen existing human resources and infrastructures for increased access to HIV & AIDS prevention, treatment, and Care and support services delivery.

Contribute to the development of programmes addressing MARPs' rights to accessing HIV prevention, treatment, care & support information and services.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree or equivalent in public health, social sciences, development planning, international relations or academic equivalent.
• 2 years of relevant experience at the national or international level especially related to HIV/AIDS issues
• Good knowledge of the issues of coordination of the national AIDS response.
• Broad experience in working with UN agencies at the country level, and especially with the UN RC system and/or the UN Theme Group on HIV/AIDS.
• Previous work experience with UNAIDS and/or the UN system in a similar capacity
• Ability to prepare strategic information for decision makers.
• Good knowledge in the use of computer applications. (MS Word, Excel, Power Point).

Interested and qualified candidates should apply here

Closing date: 30-Nov-10