Under the overall supervision of UNODC Representative and the technical guidance of UNODC Regional HIV Adviser, the Project Officer will be responsible for implementation of UNODC technical assistance projects in the UNODC HIV/AIDS key policy areas, namely HIV/AIDS prevention and care related to (a) drug use, particularly injecting drug use and (b) prison settings. S/he will also facilitate collaboration and coordination with UNAIDS, its co-sponsors and other key players and assist the UNODC Office in Mozambique in strengthening national capacities to develop and implement strategies that deal effectively with HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care.
Within assigned authority, the National Project Officer will assist in the implementation of UNODC projects in the area of HIV prevention and treatment of drug use disorders.
Professionalism :
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in public health, social sciences or a related discipline is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in supporting the implementation of programmes/projects in HIV prevention among key populations is required. Experience in providing technical assistance to national counterparts for developing and implementing policies and services addressing drug use and HIV is desirable.
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and Portuguese with excellent drafting and communication skills, is required.
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