project officer - sudan (unicef) hiv

Vacancy Notice

(For Internal and External Circulation)

Purpose of the posts

Under the guidance of the Resident Programme Officer in El Geneina and Senior Project Officer in Khartoum the incumbent is responsible to assist the West Darfur Ministry of Health in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the HIV/AIDS and health programmes within GONU/UNICEF programme of collaboration in West Darfur.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. To provide technical assistance to the West Darfur SMoH in analysing the situation of women and children, and the planning, timely implementation, monitoring and evaluation of UNICEF Supported Health and HIV/AIDS programmes at the state level, specifically EPI, Child Health and Emergency Preparedness projects under the Health Programme and Prevention among young people and protection of HIV/AIDS affected children and families projects under the HIV/AIDS programme.
2. Participates in intersectoral collaboration with other programme colleagues and partners. Ensure the needs of young people, with a special focus on women and children concerning HIV/AIDS related information and services are addressed.
3. Undertakes field visits to monitor the Health/HIV/AIDS programmes, as well as conduct periodic programme reviews with government counterparts and other partners. Proposes and/or undertakes action on operational procedures affecting Health/HIV/AIDS programmes management and implementation.
4. Consults with and holds regular meetings with national and international agencies in Health and HIV/AIDS Sectors to improve coordination expand partnerships and enhance resource mobilization and leveraging of resources for children. Participates in meetings with the State Ministry of Health for programme reviews and follows up on implementation of recommendations and agreements.
5. Assists government authorities and civil society representatives in planning and organizing training programmes. Identifies training needs and objectives for the purpose of capacity building, programme sustainability, as well as promotion and advocacy.
6. Coordinates with the Operations/Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities ensuring proper and timely UNICEF and government accountability and utilization of UNICEF resources. Ensure CAGs requests are processed on timely manner at the state level and the implementation is followed up closely with partners. Support the SMoH in order to ensure the timely liquidation of CAGs.
7. Ensures the accurate and timely input for the weekly and monthly reports/updates of HIV/AIDS and Health projects.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Advanced university degree in Medicine, Public Health, Social Sciences, or any related technical field.
• At least two years of experience in HIV/AIDS programming and implementation
• Total of five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and/ or international levels in programme management, monitoring and evaluation, in a related field.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

• Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in related fields.
• Analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.
• Supervisory, managerial, leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization

COMPETENCIES

• Commitment, drive for results, embracing diversity, integrity, self-awareness and self-regulation, and teamwork.

• Building trust, managing resources, analytical and conceptual thinking, communication, networking, judgment and technical knowledge.

Interested & qualified Sudanese nationals should submit their updated CVs and UN personal history form to sudanhrvacancies@unicef.org, or hand deliver to House 74, Street 47 Khartoum 2.

Candidates should indicate the vacancy number, title and duty station on the envelope.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: 18^th July 2007

• UNICEF is an equal opportunity employer and women are particularly encouraged to apply.
• UNICEF is a smoke- free working environment.
• Zero tolerance of sexual abuse and exploitation is our policy.

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