As the UN’s global development network, UNDP is at the forefront of today’s
development dialogue in championing the poor and disadvantaged.
Our focus is on providing developing countries with
knowledge-based consulting services and building national, regional and global
coalitions for change. With a strong history of inclusion and consensus-building,
UNDP has earned the trust and partnership of leaders across the developing
world.
JOB TITLE: COUNTRY
COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION & NETWORKING ADVISER (CMNA)
LOCATION: ABUJA,
NIGERIA
TYPE OF CONTRACT: FTA
LOCAL
POST LEVEL: NO-C
LANGUAGES REQUIRED: ENGLISH
DURATION OF INITIAL CONTRACT:
INITIAL PERIOD OF ONE YEAR
COMPETENCIES
FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Strong interpersonal, representational and advocacy skills.
Ability to facilitate and strengthen the involvement of a range of external
partners in HIV work.
Knowledge of the UN system and development
issues.
Other partnerships skills as articulated in the cross cutting competency set.
Commitment to the AIDS response
Integrity
Respect for diversity
Understanding of AIDS epidemic essential.
Ability to ensure that the principles around human rights, gender and the
meaningful involvement of people living with HIV and adhered to and
applied in all UNAIDS partnership work and strategies.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Working in teams
Communicating with impact
Driving change and innovation.
Being accountable
Applying expertise
Delivering results
REQUIRED SKILLS AND
EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION:
Essential: An advanced university degree ( Masters) in social
sciences, health, or related field.
Desirable: Specialization in one of the above fields.
EXPERIENCE:
Essential: At least 5 years relevant working experience in civil
society/community mobilization collaboration and partnerships.
Considerable experience in the country where the post is located in the field
of HIV, fostering partnerships with a range of sectors, Broad experience in
working with and mobilizing a range of external partners.
Desirable: Experience in the UN system; regional and/or international
experience in the field of HIV; experience of living with HIV.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Essential: Advanced level of English or another UN official language
depending on the duty station as well as an advanced level of the local
language.
Desirable: Good working knowledge of another UN Official language.
The UN 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.
How to Apply
candidates are required to follow the link below to apply
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=32909
Application Deadline: 09-Oct-12.
