Officer, Knowledge Management

About UNAIDS:
Serving Communities and Countries to End Inequalities and AIDS

We, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, lead the global effort to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. By placing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to reduction of inequalities at the heart of our work, we lead the global response to AIDS by: (i) maximizing equitable and equal access to HIV services, (ii) breaking down barriers to achieving HIV outcomes, and (iii) integrating efficient HIV responses into wider health and protection systems.

We are committed to creating an equal, safe and empowering workplace culture where all people in all their diversity thrive. We live our values of Commitment to the AIDS Response, Integrity and Respect for Diversity.

MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:
The Global Science, Systems and Services Practice has the goal of promoting, and accelerating sustainable, transformative actions and equitable, innovative solutions that maximize access to HIV services and sustain efficient HIV responses integrated into national systems for health, social protection, humanitarian settings and pandemic responses. It achieves these by: 1) using innovation for prevention, treatment and pediatrics, which covers the HIV treatment-prevention continuum and focuses on reaching the target, 95% combination prevention targets and leaving no one behind; 2) forging productive partnerships with key global AIDS financing partners to ensure national leadership and ownership of AIDS response and maximization of investments, thus building the pathways for sustainability; and 3) integrating multisectoral approaches to HIV and health, and ensuring that community-led responses form part of national health systems and beyond.

Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Matrix-Reporting to the Director, Practice: Science, Systems and Services for All (SSA) and the Chief, Knowledge Management, the Officer, Knowledge Management is responsible for supporting the effective sharing and utilization of knowledge in the practice.

He /she has the following key responsibilities:

1. Knowledge management system implementation

a. Supports the setting up of the Practice's knowledge management system in full concordance with the corporate knowledge management strategy, roadmap, implementation plan and related policies and in liaison with the corporate knowledge management subject matter expert(s) if and as required.

b. In consultation with colleagues and under guidance as required, develops methods, processes and tools to identify and respond to knowledge gaps as they relate to the Practice, and proposes way forward to close these gaps. Monitors follow up actions accordingly and escalates any issues as required.

c. Cascades and adapts the corporate standard operating procedures and guidelines to the Practice's knowledge management system and supports their implementation.

d. Serves as a focal point for the Practice of any corporate-wide knowledge management initiatives such as learning programmes. Provides input into the design, architecture, creation, upgrade and substitutions of essential knowledge management infrastructure, as required by the corporate subject matter expert(s).

e. Provides targeted, on-call and on-demand support to colleagues in the team with the aim of improving knowledge management and sharing across the Practice.

f. Participates in knowledge management networks and keeps abreast of good practices to proactively seek innovation and continuous improvement of the knowledge management system in the Practice.

g. Produces ad hoc and periodic reports on knowledge management and other activities in the Practice.

2. Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
Essential: Advanced university degree at Master ́s level or equivalent in Public Health, Communications, Information and Communication Technologies, Public Policy or Administration, Business Administration, or another field related to the responsibilities.

Competencies:
UNAIDS Values:
1. Commitment to the AIDS response
2. Integrity
3. Respect for diversity

Core competencies:
1. Working in Teams
2. Communication with Impact
3. Applying Expertise
4. Delivering Results
5. Driving Change and Innovation
6. Being Accountable

Managerial competencies:
1. Vision and strategic thinking
2. Leading Teams
3. Managing Performance and Resources
4. Developing and Empowering Others
5. Exercising Sound Judgement
6. Building Relationships and Networks

Experience:
EXPERIENCE
Essential: A minimum of two years of experience in information/knowledge management, innovation or a related field and/or in the area of public health, HIV response or similar.

Desirable: Demonstrated knowledge and sound understanding of the United Nations Joint Programming on HIV.

Languages:
Essential: Proficiency in English.
Desirable: Knowledge of additional UN official languages.

Additional Information:
Positions at the international professional category within UNAIDS will be subject to the Organization's Mobility Policy. The above mentioned position is a rotational position and its standard duration of assignment is linked to the ICSC hardship classification of the duty station.

Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice.

Annual salary: (Net of tax)
USD 50,377 at single ratePost Adjustment: 81 % of the figure(s) on the left side. This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.

Applicants will be required to take a test. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

Applications from people living with HIV are particularly welcome. Applications from women and from nationals of non- and under-represented member states are particularly encouraged.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to the Staff Regulations and Rules of the World Health Organization (WHO) adjusted, as necessary, to take into account the particular operational needs of UNAIDS, and any subsequent amendments.

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

Note: The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer or promotion of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. The medical criterion for recruitment is fitness to work in the particular post. The United Nations HIV/AIDS Personnel Policy clearly stipulates that no staff and/or potential candidates shall be discriminated against on the basis of real or perceived HIV status. HIV infection, in itself, does not constitute lack of fitness to work. There is no obligation to disclose HIV-related personal information.

UNAIDS is committed to providing a work environment that respects the inherent dignity of all persons. UNAIDS has a responsibility to take all appropriate steps to prevent and respond to discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment, including sexual harassment in the workplace or in connection with work. UNAIDS has zero tolerance towards abusive conduct.

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