Duty station: Yangon Myanmar

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: https://www.unaids.org/MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:
Provide leadership and coordinate support for an expanded UN system response to support the country towards ending AIDS as a public health threat as part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with a Fast-Track approach to rapidly scale up HIV services focused on populations and locations most affected by the epidemic. Promote effective use of strategic information to better understand and track the epidemic as well as trends, and to measure and document progress and the sustainable impact of the response. Promote, support and provide guidance to national partners and the UN system in integrating HIV and AIDS into wider UHC and country development challenges while reaching global AIDS targets to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 and leave no one behind.

Under the new Cooperative Agreement between CDC and UNAIDS (CDC/UNAIDS Co-Ag) for five years starting October 2021, it is aimed to build capacity of country to achieve HIV epidemic control and to support sustainability of country HIV responses in key areas of Strategic Information, Key Populations and Community Engagement. Strategic Information team contribute to building capacity on national HIV estimates, improving effective and sustainable Health Information Systems, supporting Fast-Track strategies to reach key populations and supporting community-led monitoring led by Community System Strengthening Team.Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Under the overall guidance and support of UNAIDS Country Director (UCD), the incumbent is critical in the implementation of key activities and deliveries funded by extra-budgetary funding from CDC within the UCO’s overall Strategic Information strategy.

Under the overall management of the UCD and the direct management of Strategic Information Adviser, the incumbent will develop, strengthen, and maintain a health information system for the national HIV response. The incumbent will support HIV stakeholders in producing quality and timely data products and strategic information on the national epidemic and response to inform HIV policies, strategies and programs. Moreover, the incumbent will support the development and conduct of the national HIV surveillance and surveys. The strategic information should also support donor grant development and HIV response reporting. Specifically, the main tasks of the position include:

– Provide technical support in managing the HIV information system, including content, structure, file location and backup system.
– Support the M&E review process on data management information in national HIV response as relevant.
– Develop tools to harmonize data collection and processes across HIV stakeholders in the country to facilitate consolidation of information.
– Provide capacity building in generating and management of HIV related data and health information at national and sub-national level.
– Liaise with developer and HIV stakeholders to support the development of the reporting system, applications and related functions and maintenance of data updates based on the established reporting schedule.
– Develop data products such as country data spreadsheets, infographics, powerpoint slides, maps and national or thematic reviews, using national and sub national data, disaggregated by gender, age and key populations for the epidemic in Myanmar to support geographic prioritization of interventions. Data products will
be shared on UNAIDS country office website, using other communication channels as opportune.
– Respond to specific information requests from HIV stakeholders to ensure dissemination of information and knowledge sharing to relevant stakeholders.
– Support strengthening HIV surveillance system, surveys and program mapping for improved programing, monitoring and analysis at the national and subnational level and for key populations.
– Attend program-related meetings and prepare the minutes.
– Support in UCO SI-related activities as required.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education:
Essential: Advanced University degree or equivalent in social sciences, development studies or public health or a related field. For internal candidates, a first university degree and 2 years of professional experience will be considered as equivalent.

Desirable: Specialization in one of those above fields.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
-Managing Performance and Resources
-Developing and Empowering Others
-Exercising Sound Judgement
-Building Relationships and NetworksExperience:
Desirable: Experience in the UN system, experience with people living with HIV.Languages:
Essential: Advanced level of written and spoken English. Fluent in Myanmar.
Desirable: Knowledge of another UN official language.Additional Information:
Please note that for this vacancy, only nationals of Myanmar and legal residents holding a valid residence or work permit are eligible. A valid passport will be requested.Annual salary: (Net of tax)
USD 25259 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.