Duty station: Johannesburg South Africa

About UNAIDS:
Serving unities and Countries to End Inequalities and AIDS

We, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, lead the global effort to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. By placing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to reduction of inequalities at the heart of our work, we lead the global response to AIDS by: (i) maximizing equitable and equal access to HIV services, (ii) breaking down barriers to achieving HIV outcomes, and (iii) integrating efficient HIV responses into wider health and protection systems.

We are committed to creating an equal, safe and empowering workplace culture where all people in all their diversity thrive. We live our values of Commitment to the AIDS Response, Integrity and Respect for Diversity. You can access the full UNAIDS Competency Framework @www.unaids.orgMANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:
The Regional Support Team for Eastern and Southern Africa (RST ESA) provides leadership and coordinates support for an expanded UN system response to ending the AIDS epidemic at regional and country level. It steers, promotes, and supports regional and national partners and the UN system towards ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. Using an equity and equality lens as part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), RST ESA promotes effective use of strategic information of the epidemic trends and the status of its response and provides technical leadership on people-centered HIV prevention and response in the region focused on key populations and locations most at risk.Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Under the supervision of the Director, RST, and in close collaboration with the Regional Operations Manager and the Director HRM, the incumbent coordinates implementation of all HR operations at the regional level, and will be responsible under the revised HR Delegations of Authority framework for the following:
1.Provide authoritative strategic guidance and HR expertise to the Director, RST, and managers across the region in all areas of HR management.
2.Oversee the overall alignment of organizational structures and provide guidance and advice on organizational design and workforce planning for the RST and the region.
3.Develop coherent strategic plans to meet current and projected human resources requirements based on in-depth analysis of the needs of the RST and Country Offices, including programmatic and budgetary requirements. Analyze trends and develop solutions, programmes and best practices.
4.Monitor effectiveness of existing HR policies and pro-actively contribute to their amendment in light of regional needs by providing feedback and making recommendations from a field perspective. Ensure consistency and alignment of HR policy implementation and operations in keeping with the overarching goals of the UNAIDS HR Strategy and best practice in human resources management. Strengthen across the region the understanding of human resources policies and develop and implement a capacity building plan that relies on a detailed needs assessment and through engagement with managers and staff.
5.Ensure consistency, fairness and transparency of HR decisions in the region in line with the regulatory framework.
6.Provide clear direction to colleagues in the region to ensure that administrative staff in regional and country offices provide consistent advice and remain focused on delivering effective solutions to staffing issues.
7.Function as all-round HR focal point, both providing support to individuals and teams, and monitoring the environment, notably to enhance a culture of strong respect between colleagues, informed by feminist principles. Set up an early warning system to raise to HQ attention any potentially problematic issues, including but not limited to harassment, abuse, and uncivilized behaviors within or outside UNAIDS offices.
8.Advise on effective and timely recruitment processes in the hiring of the best talents available to support the strategic human resources needs of the region, including timely succession planning. Conduct and coordinate the selections for vacant positions by advising on the use of the appropriate contractual modalities (both staff and non-staff) to meet their programmatic needs, in order to implement proper and expedient recruitment and selection. Promote equity, transparency and consistency in the selection and placement of staff, including addressing gender disparities.
9.Promote management excellence in the region by ensuring accountability in all areas of HR, including career advice/counselling to staff in the region, taking into account staff aspiration and mobility requirements.
10.Provide guidance and assistance to managers in order to promote timely and effective performance management, including coaching, counselling, etc. Help managers and staff members identify their learning and development needs in close collaboration with the People Management Staff Development team.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education:
Essential: Advanced University degree at Master’s level or equivalent in human resources management, public or business administration, social sciences, or related field. For internal candidates only, a relevant first university degree and nine years of relevant professional experience will be considered as equivalent.Competencies:
UNAIDS Competencies

UNAIDS Values:
Commitment to the AIDS response
Integrity
Respect for diversity

Core competencies:
Working in Teams
Communication with Impact
Applying Expertise
Delivering Results
Driving Change and Innovation
Being Accountable

Managerial competencies:
Vision and strategic thinking
Leading Teams
Building Relationships and Networks
Developing and Empowering Others
Managing Performance and Resources
Vision and Strategic Thinking
Exercising Sound JudgementExperience:
Essential: At least seven years working in human resources relevant functions in the UN system, including workforce planning, HR policies, classification, recruitment, mobility, administration of entitlements, staff development, training and capacity building. Experience in the provision of direct and distance support, including in coordination and provision of support to senior officials.

Desirable: Work experience in the field of HIV.Languages:
Essential: Advanced level of English

Desirable: Good working knowledge of another UN official language.Additional Information:
Positions at the international professional category within UNAIDS will be subject to the Organization’s Mobility Policy. The abovementioned position is a rotational position, and its standard duration of assignment is linked to the ICSC hardship classification of the duty station.Annual salary: (Net of tax)
77326 at single rate
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.

UNAIDS is committed to providing a work environment that respects the inherent dignity of all persons. UNAIDS has a responsibility to take all appropriate steps to prevent and respond to discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment, including sexual harassment in the workplace or in connection with work. UNAIDS has zero tolerance towards abusive conduct.
Please visit UNAIDS’s e-Recruitment website at: https://erecruit.unaids.org to review and apply to positions. 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.