Result of Service

a) developing a protocol for data collection, b) conducting two regional trainings of national consultants and relevant focal points who will collect the required data and c) developing two consolidated regional reports on the data collected.

Work Location

Home-based

Expected duration

2.10.23-30.04.2024

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop a protocol for data collection, i.e. document outlining the purpose; procedure, data; staffing and capacity building; budget, procurement, transport; and data analysis and synthesis of country specific report, to facilitate implementation of the monitoring tool in five selected countries each in Southern and Eastern Africa
• In coordination with the UNODC HIV/AIDS Section, develop the agenda for and facilitate two regional trainings for national consultants and relevant data collectors including representatives from the ministry responsible for prison health, prison administration, prison healthcare, and NGO/CSOs with access to relevant data
• Compile one final report per region (i.e. two reports) consolidating data from reports from all countries per region, with recommendations for future programming.

Qualifications/special skills

• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in public health, biostatistics, epidemiology or in another relevant discipline is required. A first level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• At least 15 years of relevant work experience is required. Strong demonstration of capability in programming database and/or M&E system development is required.
• Experience in health (HIV) programme management, surveillance and research is desirable.
• Experience in training/workshop facilitation is desirable.
• Cultural and political sensitivity is required.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.