VACANCY NOTICE
Unit: Education Job Title: National Project Officer for HIV-AIDS and School Health Level: NO-BN Duty Station: Jakarta Starting Date: January, 2013 Duration of Contract: 12 months a � Possibility of Extension
Closing Date of Applications: COB of 16 November 2012
Background UNESCOa �s global mandate within UNAIDS Unified Budget, Results and Accountability Framework 2012-13 (UBRAF): Comprehensive Sexuality Education Addressing HIV, Drugs and Sexual Risk Behaviors for Youth in Closed Settings or Out of School in Indonesia and the Philippines and as a UNAIDS Cosponsor, focuses on the role of education in preventing HIV transmission and on efforts to mitigate the epidemica �s impact on education sectors using the EDUCAIDS framework, the Global UN Initiative on Education and HIV and AIDS, led by UNESCO, the convening agency for the UN interagency collaborative work on AIDS and education.
The goal of UNESCO Office JakartaN response to HIV and AIDS is to strengthen culturally appropriate, scientifically and strategically sound education sect or responses to HIV and AIDS through Life Skills Education in Indonesia, Timor Leste, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Brunei Darussalam.
Duties and Responsibilities The function of the officer is to strengthen UNESCOa �sN role in the joint response to HIV and AIDS in the UNESCO Cluster countries (Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Timor Leste). Within the framework of the HIV-AIDS and School Health project, under direct supervision of the Head of the Education Unit responsible for HIV and AIDS andN Education activities and the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Jakarta Office, the o fficer shall undertake the following tasks:
Undertake timely relevant substantive programmatic and administrative tasks for implementing UNESCO activities in HIV and AIDS preventive education and school health, with focus on activities in the UNESCO Cluster Office countries (Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Timor Leste):To liaise and coordinate with government and non-government organizations (NGOs), UNESCO Bangkok Office, UN agencies and UN partners, development partner and building partnerships;To ensure and facilitate UNESCO contribution and participation in the UN Joint AIDS Team under the United Nations division of Labor for AIDS;To develop project concept to expand activities to high HIV prevalence provinces in Indonesia;To explore a national strategy to integrate HIV and AIDS and School Health in Indonesia.To develop concept for integrating pre-service teacher education manuals/curriculum into school health programs/curriculum in Indonesia leading to textbooks modifications.N
Support the implementation of the UBRAF 2012-2013 as detailed in the project proposal: Comprehensive Sexuality Education AddressingN HIV, Drugs and Sexual Risk Behaviors for Youth in Closed Settings or Out of School in Indonesia and the Philippines;N N Support UNESCOa �s role in the UN Cares activitiesN (i.e. UN program to reduce the impact of HIV on the UNMaximize UNESCOa �s role through:Assisting mainstreaming of HIV and AIDS into other UNESCO programs;Contributing to UNESCO activities in Technical Working groups and other relevant forums;Contributing to ESWG Sub-Working Group on HIV and AIDS;Liaising and coordinating with Indonesia National AIDS CommissionN (NAC) and Government Organizations;Effectively contributing to all related reporting requirements;Supporting and designing activities involving annual WAD (World AIDS Day).
Cooperate with UN Partner Agencies (UNAIDS, UNICEF, UNFPA, UNDP and UNODC) under the PAF (UNAIDS Programme Acceler ation Funds) umbrella to organize and facilitate the review and analysis of Indonesian programs on HIV and AIDS prevention and the promotion of sexual and reproductive health among adolescents in Indonesia, with a view to the development of astrategic framework.N N Explore funding opportunities to promote Comprehensive Sexuality Education including HIV/AIDS programme activities in the five Cluster Countries of UNESCO Jakarta OfficeN N Carry out any other tasks that may be assigned by the Supervisor/the Director, UNESCO Office, Jakarta.
Competencies Corporate:N
Demonstrates integrity and fairness;Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNESCO; andDisplays cultural, gender, religion, race, nati onality and age sensitivity and adaptability.N N N
Functional:N
Minimum 10 years national/international working experience in the field of education;First-hand experience in curriculum developmentN dan teaching and/or in the HIV-AIDS and School Health area;Proven professional credibility, asN well as working experience in a governmental, multilateral or civil society organization;Extensive network of international and individual contacts.N
Management Skills:N Knowledge and expertise in curriculum frameworks, development and teaching;Proven knowledge of educational system structure and functions;Demonstrated well developed organizational skills;Ability to work in team; creating a positive environment, mentoring and guiding colleagues on HIV and AIDS and School Health within the specific mandate of UNESCO;Good partnerships building skills;N Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;N Ability to write concise and analytical reports;Knowledge Management and Learning;Ability to strongly promote and build knowledge products;N Seeks and applies knowledge, information and good practices from within and outside of UNESCO; andProvides constructive coac hing and feedback;N N Qualifications Education:N A Masters Degree or equivalent in a development area a � Education/Curriculum Development, Teacher Education, Educational Policy dan Pl anning or Social Studies disciplines. Work Experience: At least 2 to 4N years of overall relevant professional experience as well as professional record in the field of education or/and the area ofN HIV and AIDS and School Health. Significant experience in development work with an international organizationN is an advantage;N Proven knowledge of educational system structure and functions;Familiarity with human rights and gender equality approaches;Experience managing knowledge products and dissemination;Experience in joint programming activities (related to HIV and AIDS is an asset);Experience in drafting and finalizing joint programming documents;Sound knowledge of HIV and AIDS issues;N Demonstrated ability to work in teams and in harmony with persons of different national background and cultures.N N Languages: Excellent oral and written skills in English;N Other Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, information technology, networking and negotiating skills. Good command of Microsoft Office.N Application:N All applications, in English, have to be received by UNESCO byN COB 16 November 2012.
The application should also include the most recent Curriculum Vitae besides the UNESCO Personnel History Form which can be down-loaded from the UNESCO web site as well as a non returnable passport-sized photo and send by e-mail or hard copy to:N N
Finance and Admini strative OfficerN UNESCO Office, Jakarta,N Jalan Galuh II Nomor 5 Jakarta 12110 Indonesia Fax: (62 21) 727 96489 surat elektronik [surel/email]:N jakarta--at--unesco.orgN
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.N App lications received after the closing date will not be considered.N The salary level is indicative only and will be subject to the qualification and experience of the chosen candidate. UNESCON reserves the right to appoint a selected candidate at a level below the advertised level of the post.
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