United Nations Office is seeking a highly qualified professional to fill in the position of

Programme Advisor on Social Sector and HIV/AIDS

Program Advisor on Social Sector and HIV/AIDS will be responsible for provision of UNDP’s support to state institutions and the civil society in the area of health and social policy reform and in delivery of basic social and health services in Ukraine. The Advisor will demonstrate examples and advocate for good governance in the social and health care sectors, focusing on transparency, accountability and quality of service.

As a member of core UNDP team in Kyiv, and in close collaboration with all UN system organisations present in Ukraine, he/she will undertake policy analysis, make policy recommendations and provide support to implementation of reforms and systemic changes at the national, regional and community level. This will be realised through advocacy events, partnerships with national counterparts and international partners, analytical and advisory support, capacity development and identification of good practices.

The Program Advisor will be also responsible for partnership building, resource mobilisation and management of the program portfolio in this thematic area.

Education: Advanced degree in a subject related to the programme area (HIV/AIDS; public health; economics with emphasis on economic aspects of social policy, public administration).

Work experience: At least 5 years of relevant work experience.

Key competencies of the assignment:

• Knowledge of main challenges and achievements in the area of health and social policy in Ukraine;
• Ability to analyse state policy and advocate on the long-term overall direction of reforms, at the same time proposing immediate critical and realistic improvements in the sector;
• Leadership skills and ability to mobilise teams to achieve results;
• Analytical and writing skills;
• Advocacy and communication skills;
• Proven record in programme development and programme management, including management of program and project budgets;
• Advanced PC user skills are essential;

Applications (most recent CVs) in English language are to be submitted to the e-mail address vyacheslav.egorov@undp.org

Please indicate "Programme Advisor" in the Subject line of your message. Please also mention the minimal salary level expected in your application/CV.

UNDP will use a transparent and competitive screening process, though will only contact those applicants in whom there is further interest. Applications may only be submitted for specific vacancies. We regret that we will not be able to acknowledge all unsolicited general applications for employment.

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