JOB DESCRIPTION

LEADER IN REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT

Post Title : HIV and AIDS Programme Officer

Level : NOB
Contract type : Fixed Term
Duration : 1 year (Renewable)
Duty station : UNFPA Country Office, Maseru

Background:
UNFPA is looking to recruit an HIV and AIDS Programme Officer. The incumbent will undertake the
following main tasks:

Job Purpose

Under the guidance and supervision of the Representative, the HIV National Programme Officer (NPO)
supports the delivery of UNFPA’s integrated programme and technical services on HIV prevention in
partnership with in-country implementers. Primary focus is placed on interventions and support for key
and vulnerable populations affected by HIV, and reduction of sexual transmission of HIV. The NPO
analyzes and assesses relevant political, social and economic trends and provides inputs, project
formulation, monitoring and evaluation, joint programming initiatives and national development
frameworks. S/he ensures and guides the appropriate application of UNFPA systems and procedures. The
NPO also facilitates the work of consultants, advisors, experts – both individuals and within relevant
institutions. The NPO establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with counterparts in
government, non-government, civil society and development partners, including multilateral and bilateral
donor agencies, to address issues related to HIV prevention.

Major Responsibilities
1. In line with UNFPA’s substantive and mandated role under the UNAIDS Division of Labor, support
programmes to accelerate HIV prevention and reduce sexual transmission of HIV, including
comprehensive condom programming.
2. Provide technical and programmatic support to UNFPA and implementing partners on HIV response.
3. Support national implementing partners to develop effective linkages, integration and mainstreaming of
HIV within broader Sexual Reproductive Health, primary health and other relevant health programmes.
4. Support to build multi/inter-sectoral linkages to deliver HIV prevention efforts in different settings, via
a coordinated approach, especially for key populations.
5. Assist country partners with bilateral and multilateral funding proposals, mobilizing and leveraging
UNFPA, national, private sector and donor resources to maximize development of sustainable HIV.
6. Support collection, analysis and synthesis of information to monitor HIV patterns and responses within
the country, especially for key populations. Monitor and analyze reports on humanitarian, economic,
political and social factors associated with HIV including field/case studies.
7. Support project implementation for timely and efficient delivery of project outputs. Monitor project
disbursements, expenditures and progress in terms of achieving results, to ensure delivery in line with
approved project budgets and targeted delivery levels.
8. Organize and participate as a resource person in advocacy meetings, round-tables, training workshops
and other meetings related to specific HIV/AIDS issues.
responses, especially for key populations affected by HIV;
9. Review, analyze and evaluate technical reports and other relevant materials on prevention of
HIV in the key areas and facilitate dissemination of good practices.
10. Carry out any other duties as may be requested by the Representative.

Work Relations

The job involves a close collaboration with a range of stakeholders and institutions active in HIV
planning and programming:
-Relevant departments of the Ministry of Health at the national and sub-national level;
-Other line Ministries and national institutions as relevant to national HIV prevention efforts;
-Non-government and civil society organizations including those representing, supporting and providing
services to key populations.

It also involves reaching out to relevant UN partners and other experts within and outside the country
particularly those involved in HIV, STI, youth and reproductive health programmes

1. Job Requirements

Education
Master's degree or equivalent in public health, medicine, sociology, social anthropology, health education,
health economics, epidemiology, behavioral studies, communication and other related fields.

Knowledge and Experience:

A minimum of 5 to 7 years of professional experience at the national or international level in

implementing public health programs and projects.

Required Competencies:

Functional Competencies:

Primary Competencies
1. Results-based programme development and management
Contributes to the achievement of results through primary research and analysis and effective monitoring
of programme/project implementation. Uses analytical skills to identify opportunities for project
development and participates in the formulation of proposals ensuring substantive rigor in the design and
application of proven successful approaches.
2. Innovation and marketing of new approaches
Enhances existing processes and products. Documents and analyzes innovative strategies, best practices
and new approaches. Adapts quickly to change.

Additional Competencies
3. Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/Building strategic
alliances and partners.
Establishes, maintains and utilizes a broad network of contacts to keep abreast of
developments and to share information. Analyzes and selected materials for strengthening strategic
alliances with partners and stakeholders.
4. Advocacy/Advancing a policy oriented agenda
Prepares and communicates relevant information for evidence-based advocacy. Maintains a functioning
network of contacts in the media and civil society to support advocacy efforts and takes opportunities for
advocating for UNFPA/s mandate.
5. Resource mobilization
Provides inputs to resource mobilization strategies analyzing and maintaining information and databases
on donors and developing database of project profiles for presentation to donors.

Corporate Competencies:
1. Values
Integrity/Commitment to mandate
Acts in accordance with UN/UNFPA values and holds himself/herself accountable for actions taken.
Demonstrates personal commitment to UNFPA’s mandate and to the organizational vision.
Knowledge sharing/Continuous learning
Takes responsibility for personal learning and career development and actively seeks
opportunities to learn through formal and informal means. Learns from others inside and
outside the organization adopting best practices created by others. Actively produces and disseminates
new knowledge.

Valuing diversity
Demonstrates an international outlook, appreciates differences in values and learns from
cultural diversity. Takes actions appropriate to the religious and cultural context and shows respect, tact
and consideration for cultural differences. Observes and inquires to understand the perspectives of others
and continually examines his/her own biases and behaviors.

2. Managing Relationships

Working in teams
Works collaboratively with colleagues inside and outside of UNFPA to allow the
achievement of common goals and shared objectives. Actively seeks resolution of
disagreements and supports the decisions of the team.
Communicating information and ideas
Delivers oral and written information in a timely, effective and easily understood manner. Participates in
meetings and group discussions actively listening and sharing information. Frankly expresses ideas with
the intent to resolve issues, considers what others have to say and responds appropriately to criticism.

Conflict and self-management

Manages personal reactions by remaining calm, composed and patient even when under
Stress or during a crisis and avoids engaging in unproductive conflict. Expresses
Disagreement in constructive ways that focus on the issue not the person. Tolerates conditions of
uncertainty or ambiguity and continues to work productively.

3. Working with people

Empowerment/Developing people/Performance management
Integrates himself/herself into the work unit seeking opportunities to originate action and actively
contributing to achieving results with other members of the team. Knows his/her limitations and strength,
welcomes constructive criticism and feedback and gives honest and contractive feedback to colleagues
and supervisors. Seeks new challenges and assignments and exhibits a desire to learn. Accepts
responsibility for personal performance participating in individual work planning and objective setting
seeking feedback and acting to continuously improve performance.

4. Personal Leadership and Effectiveness

Analytical and strategic thinking
Uses appropriate analytical tools and logic to gather, define and analyze information,
situations and problems and draws logical conclusions from data. Demonstrates an ability to set clear and
appropriate priorities focusing on tasks and activities which have a strategic impact on results. Anticipates
and meets information needs of the team and other stakeholders.

Results orientation/Commitment to excellence

Strives to achieve high personal standard of excellence. Takes action that goes beyond
responding to the obvious needs of the situation and persists until successful outcomes are achieved.
Appropriate and transparent decision making
Makes timely and appropriate decisions taking into consideration various and complex issues and takes
responsibility for the impact of decisions.

Languages:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including fluency in English and Sesotho.

Other Desirable Skills:

Full computer literacy