Programme Assistant – HIV AND AIDS
Location: Abuja, NIGERIA
Application Deadline : 12-Aug-14
Type of Contract : UNV
Post Level : UNV
Languages Required : English
Duration of Initial Contract : 12 months
Background
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme of the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers. In most cultures volunteerism is deeply embedded in long-established, ancient traditions of sharing and support within the communities. In this context, UN Volunteers take part in various forms of volunteerism and play a role in development and peace together with co-workers, host agencies and local communities. In all assignments, UN Volunteers promote volunteerism through their action and conduct. Engaging in volunteer activity can effectively and positively enrich their understanding of local and social realities, as well as create a bridge between themselves and the people in their host community. This will make the time they spend as UN Volunteers even more rewarding and productive.
Brief Project Description:
The work of UNODC in the area of HIV and AIDS focuses mainly on moving towards universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support for people who use drugs and for people living and working in prisons and other closed settings. The Office also promotes the integration of effective HIV prevention, treatment, care and support services into work related human trafficking. UNODC assists member states in reviewing national policies, strategies and legislation and supporting their adaptation, providing comprehensive HIV services, and strengthening monitoring and evaluation. All activities supported by the Office are geared towards strengthening national ownership and building national capacity. It is expected that, by the end of the programme cycle, HIV services for people in prisons and for people who use drugs will become integral components of national health agendas, including prison health, and social services in key countries.Technical assistance provided is based on the relevant declarations resolutions and decisions adopted by United Nations governing bodies, such as the United Nations General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council, the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice and the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board
Host Agency/Host Institute:
UNITED NATIONS OFFICE ON DRUGS AND CRIME
Organizational Context:
The selected candidate shall work under the
overall supervision of UNODC Representative, and the direct supervision and guidance of the Regional Advisor, HIV and AIDS, West Africa at the UNODC Country office for Nigeria. The programme assistant would cover activities under the thematic area: Prevention, treatment and reintegration. Specifically supporting drugs and HIV programme activities, with a focus on people who use drugs and in prisons. This position mainly involves working with government – Ministry of Health, Prisons Department, and civil society stakeholders in Nigeria and in the West Africa region.
Type of Assignment Place: Family duty station
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Advisor, HIV and AIDS, West Africa the Programme Assistant will undertake the following tasks:
Furthermore, the UN Volunteer is encouraged to:
Results/Expected Output:
Competencies
Required Skills and Experience
Conditions of Service
A 6-month contract; monthly volunteer living allowance (VLA) intended to cover housing, basic needs and utilities, equivalent to N94,914 settling-in-grant (if applicable) Equivalent of one month VLA, i.e. N94, 914 for a 12- month assignment if candidate is recruited from outside the duty station, or pro-rated if assignment is shorter than 12 months; life, health, and permanent disability insurance; return airfares (if applicable); resettlement allowance for satisfactory service.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Application Deadline: 12th August, 2014
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