Advisor (HIV in Humanitarian Respose)

4 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa UNAIDS - Joint United Nations Programme on HIVAIDS Full time

Vacancy Number: UNAIDS/24/TA6



Title: Advisor (HIV in Humanitarian Response)



Grade: P4



Contract Type: Temporary Appointment


Duration of Contract: 2 years extra-budgetary project post of limited duration, extension subject to availability of XB funding
Date: 13 May 2024
Application Deadline: 3 June 2024 (21 day(s) until closing deadline)
Currently Accepting Applications

Organization Unit: AI/RSJ Regional Support Team, East and South Africa (AI/RSJ)
Johannesburg, South Africa



Duty Station: Johannesburg, South Africa 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.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Humanitarian response and emergency preparedness
  • Works with relevant regional clusters/sectors, incl. Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and 2gether 4 SRHR programme partners, and acts as a focal point for connecting key partners and relevant actors (including UNAIDS co-sponsors) in the HIV and humanitarian response with a special focus on SRHR in humanitarian context at regional level and country-level support.
  • Bridges global and country level within UNAIDS.
  • Contributes and supports disaster assessments or other humanitarian missions including preparation and dissemination of situation reports; builds synergies across HIV and humanitarian programming, with emphasis on conflict affected both displaced and non-displaced populations and in country or inter-country migration with a focus on priority countries.
  • Generates evidence and improved availability of data on HIV in humanitarian settings including risks, vulnerabilities, and effectiveness.
  • Strengthens the capacity of Joint Teams at regional and country level in preparing and responding to emergencies.
  • Conducts sensitization activities on community-led responses including for key populations in humanitarian settings and how to sustain inclusion of affected communities in all their diversity.
  • Supports UCOs in advocating for HIV-inclusive emergency preparedness in national plans, assessments, and humanitarian appeals in priority countries.
  • Capacity building of UCOs and regional and country level stakeholders.
  • Represent UNAIDS in regional humanitarian forums such as Regional Interagency Steering Committee (RIASCO) and coordinate the Regional AIDS Team for Eastern and Southern Africa RATESA TWG on Humanitarian response and the humanitarian RITT under 2Gether4SRHR.
  • Policies, guidelines, and tools development
  • Assists in developing new or updates to existing guidelines, toolkits, and tools relevant to maintaining HIV services and address HIV risks and vulnerabilities in humanitarian settings.
  • Develops improved assessment and monitoring tools relating to HIV in humanitarian settings including for availability and coverage of key services, with gender equality as a key aspect.
  • Contribution to Corporate Processes and Representation
  • Manages a collection of country experiences and good practices in HIV in emergencies.
  • Moderates communities of practice related to HIV in humanitarian settings.
  • Contributes to resource mobilization strategies and activities.
  • Represents UNAIDS in processes relevant for HIV in humanitarian settings, especially through regional fora.
  • Performs other duties as required when requested by the UNAIDS Leaders.
  • Assist other UN partners for required support pertaining to SRHR in humanitarian context (UNFPA, UNICEF, WHO by UNAIDS secretariat) and UNHCR and WFP in humanitarian settings.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Advanced university degree at Masters' level in medicine, infectious diseases, public health, international relations, public policy, political science, social science, engineering, or another area related to duties and responsibilities


Experience: At least 7 years of experience in: program implementation, monitoring and evaluation related to HIV, sexual and reproductive health, gender, and/or humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, and/or gender-based violence, community-led responses, food security. Extensive international experience in development and/or humanitarian and/or fragile contexts in ESA region at regional/country level. Familiarity with humanitarian coordination mechanisms. Familiarity with global HIV/AIDS response.


Languages: Proficiency in English. French and Portuguese are an added asset. Knowledge of additional UN official languages


Annual Salary: (Net of tax) US$77,326 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


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 a 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


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