Duty station: Bonn Germany

About UNAIDS:
Serving Communities 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 at www.unaids.orgMANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:
The Management Department promotes effective Operations of the Joint Programme, and provides overarching management functions in the areas of human resources, finance, budget, information technology and administration to enhance UNAIDS’ capacity to implement its mandate and vision.

Within the Management Department, Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS) ensure that information technology is a strategic enabler of the vision of Getting to Zero, and contributes to the transition from managing a disease to ending an epidemic. The DTS team makes possible new ways of collaboration, facilitates greater sharing of knowledge and provides new tools to reach out and communicate with key stakeholders and constituencies. To play this important role, the department is an agent of change, contributing to making UNAIDS work fast, smart and efficiently.Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Reporting to the Director, Digital & Technology Solutions, the Senior Advisor, Digital Solutions,

Advises and contributes to Digital strategy and planning:
– Advises the Digital Board, director DTS and contributes to the elaboration of strategic and operational plans, by providing forward and innovative thinking.
– Analyses and advises on digital transformation initiatives for UNAIDS, advising on needs and trends in new technologies.

Leads business relations between the department and internal and external stakeholders:
– Acts a key DTS focal point and business partner for the UNAIDS departments and communities of practice or offices.
– Leads business analyses and ensures digital and technology needs of the organisation are gathered and documented.
– Supports innovative working methods across the Organization, developing and mapping of business processes to provide a clear foundation for DTS priorities and work planning.
– Supports the UNAIDS digital governance, ensuring that internal stakeholders, Digital Board and director DTS receive appropriate update and documentation on the ongoing initiatives.
– Contributes and takes advantage of inter-agency work and represents UNAIDS DTS department in inter-agency working groups.
– Liaises with WHO IT management and experts to integrate WHO’s technology and service changes in UNAIDS’ plans.
– Engage with vendors and thought leaders to keep abreast of technology developments.

Leads key projects and activities
– Ensures consistency of the Digital project porfolio.
– Leads key projects and activities and ensure delivery of efficient business solutions, managing budget, procurement processes and resources assigned to the projects.
– Leads the design and updates of UNAIDS ICT policies.

Manage team
– Nurture an equal, safe, and empowering work environment and team culture.
– Coach team members and encourages ongoing professional development and personal growth.
– Ensure compliance with all corporate HR processes and frameworks, in particular upholding zero tolerance for abusive conduct
– Fulfils all management requirements as per established rules and guidelines, including any matrix management arrangements.

Performs any other duties as requested by supervisor.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education:
Advanced university degree at the Master’s level or equivalent in Engineering, Business Administration or related field.

A relevant first university degree and 12 years of relevant professional experience will be considered as equivalent for internal candidates only.Competencies:
UNAIDS Values
1. Commitment to the AIDS response
2. Integrity
3. Respect for diversity

Core competencies
1. Working in teams
2. Communicating with impact
3. Applying expertise
4. Delivering results
5. Driving change and innovation
6. Being accountable

Managerial competencies:
1. Leading Teams
2. Building Relationships and Networks
3. Developing and Empowering Others
4. Managing Performance and Resources
5. Vision and Strategic Thinking
6. Exercising Sound JudgementExperience:
Essential:
Extensive experience (minimum 10 years) in ICT management and ICT project management at the international level with considerable experience (minimum 6 years) managing and leading teams.
Technical background and experience in: Project management, business analysis, business applications roll-out, ICT security technologies and cloud environments.

Desirable:
Experience managing teams across geographic locations.
Broad IT experience: ERP, infrastructure, (open source) applications, information management, artificial intelligence and service management. Project management certification is an asset.
Management experience in the UN system or other international experience in development.Languages:
Essential: Advanced knowledge of English.

Desirable: 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 above-mentioned position is a rotational position and its standard duration of assignment is linked to the ICSC hardship classification of the duty station.

Furthermore, only online applications will be accepted.

Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice.Annual salary: (Net of tax)
USD 92,731 at single ratePost Adjustment: 37.6 % of the figure(s) on the left side. This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.
Applicants will be required to take a test. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
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.