National Project Officer (Injecting drug use and HIV/AIDS)
Агенство
УНП ООН
Расположение
Moscow, Russia
Длительность
12 months (with possibility of extension subject to the availability of funds)
Дата окончания
2006-12-11
Описание
FUNCTIONS
Under the overall supervision of the UNODC International Project Coordinator and the technical guidance of the Regional Drugs and HIV/AIDS Expert, the National Project Officer will undertake the following activities:
1. Assist the Russian government in the assessment of the HIV/AIDS situation among injecting drug users, the development of effective strategies and reviewing and adapting national HIV/AIDS policy and implementation plans;
2. Assist the Russian government in building national capacity for enhanced policy development, coordination, sound monitoring and evaluation with regard to HIV/AIDS prevention and care among injecting drug users;
3. Facilitate the establishment of technical working groups involving all relevant stakeholders at the national level;
4. Organize and participate as a resource person in advocacy meetings, round-tables, training workshops and other meetings related to injecting drug users and HIV/AIDS;
5. Review, analyze, and evaluate technical reports and other relevant materials on the state of the art of HIV/AIDS prevention and care among injecting drug users and facilitate dissemination of good practices;
6. Assist in preparing reports such as reports to the HQs, Regional Office, Government and donors.
QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced university degree in public health, sociology or other related areas. Minimum of 5 years of professional experience at the national level in managing HIV/AIDS prevention and care programmes among injecting drug users. Knowledge of and/or practical experience in the area of organization and delivery of training programmes in the field of HIV/AIDS and drug dependence an asset. Proven ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural team. Well-developed communication skills to liaise, negotiate and advocate with key stakeholders including with other implementing agencies. Ability to write reports and reviews and conduct presentations by clearly formulating positions on issues and defending recommendations.
Fluency in written and spoken English and Russian languages.
Expected strating date 15 January, 2007
Контакты
Please submitt Application Form (P11) along with Motivation Letter in English to UNODC RORB by fax: +8-495-787-2129 or fo.russia@unodc.org