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Senior Program Officer, AGYW Strategic Initiative - GL C - French Speaking - Defined duration until December 2023

Inseriert am: 07.01.2021
Senior Program Officer, AGYW Strategic Initiative - GL C - French Speaking - Defined duration until December 2023The Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) Strategic Initiative (SI) Senior Program Officer provides technical and management support to the ongoing implementation and strengthening of the strategic initiative on AGYW. They work in collaboration with other external (Global Prevention Coalition players, SIDA, etc.) and Secretariat players including the AGYW Senior Technical Coordinator, AGYW Advisors, HIV Technical Advice and Partnerships (TAP) Advisors, Community Rights and Gender (CRG) Focal Points, and other technical assistance providers and strategic initiative leads (Human Rights SI, CRG SI, CBM SI, Data SI, Condom SI) to ensure timely and quality deliverables, and reaching the outcomes of the strategic initiative. They ensure the contracting and oversight of operational partners.

Key Responsibilities



  • Oversees, with support of the AGYW Senior Technical Coordinator, the day to day management and technical oversight of the AGYW SI and represents the AGYW SI as required.


  • Ensures that the objectives and the deliverables of the AGYW SI are met by diligent oversight of implementers, regular monitoring and learning mechanisms, and proposing adaptations as necessary. 


  • Ensures timely and comprehensive reporting on the deliverables of the AGYW SI as required by the Global Fund’s SI Secretariat and Board.  


  • Ensures the development of protocols and procedures that are aligned with Global Fund standards and support streamlined implementation of the AGYW SI including work plans with deliverables, timelines.


  • Promotes coordination and learning across the different implementers and in-country programs based on the experiences of the AGYW SI; this includes sharing as appropriate lessons learned, tools and protocols developed, guidance, implementation SOPs, etc.


  • Supports implementation and oversight of the evaluation and learning framework of the AGYW SI. 


  • Acts as the AGYW SI liaison to ensure synergies with the other relevant Strategic Initiatives including Human Rights, RSSH/CBM, CRG, Condoms, Sustainability and Transition, Data, and Innovative Financing.


  • Supports coordination and learning with the HER Voice Fund to ensure complementarity.


  • Coordinates financial reporting and forecasting for the AGYW SI, ensuring the quarterly forecast is submitted to the SI Finance Manager and that financial reporting/information is submitted to the AGYW Senior Technical Coordinator as needed.


  • Supports the AGYW Senior Technical Coordinator, in the selection of suppliers and service providers; provides technical advice in drafting RFPs; and liaises with the Procurement Department to issue RFPs.


  • Works closely with the AGYW Senior Technical Coordinator to: monitor the overall performance of the AGYW Strategic Initiative and input into formal evaluations and processes to improve the effectiveness and impact.


  • Maintains and strengthens relationships with community and civil society stakeholders including AGYW networks and those living with and/or most affected by the three diseases and the CRG Advisory Group.


  • Contributes to the development of Global Fund reports, policy papers, publications, press releases, presentations and other communication materials as requested by the AGYW Senior Technical Coordinator; or the Head of Department.


  • Performs other tasks or duties consistent with the role as assigned by the AGYW Senior Technical Coordinator; or the Head of Department.



Subject to change by the Executive Director at any time at their sole discretion.

 


Qualifications


Essential:



  • University degree in international relations, development, public health, and other related subjects



Desirable:



  • Further related qualifications in community responses, key populations, human rights and/or gender



Experience


Essential:



  • Experience in international working environment, focusing on project management, international development, humanitarian aid and global health.


  • Community experience working with engagement of adolescents and/or marginalized communities.


  • Demonstrated knowledge of Global Fund and its policies, processes and its governance structure.


  • Demonstrable track record of working with communities and civil society and with partners from low and middle-income countries.


  • A proven understanding of the international health and development landscape including partners working on community engagement, technical support and capacity development in relation to HIV, TB and Malaria.



Desirable:



  • At least 6 years of experience in international working environment, focusing on project management, international development, humanitarian aid and global health.


  • Familiarity with international funding and technical assistance mechanisms (including the Global Fund).


  • Experience working in an NGO or community-based organization in resource poor settings on programming related to human rights, key populations and/or HIV or TB.


  • Strong networks and collaborative relationships with key and vulnerable population organizations and networks working on HIV and TB.


  • Strong networks and collaborative relationships in human rights, health and development with global and country partners.



Competencies


Languages:


An excellent knowledge of English and French is essential. Working knowledge of other languages particularly Portuguese would be an asset.


Organizational Competencies:



  • Global Fund awareness and mind-set


  • Service orientation


  • Drive for results


  • Collaboration


  • Interaction


  • Adaptability



Functional Competencies:



  • Communications - Good written and oral communication skills


  • Project management - Excellent project management skills. Strong organizational and planning skills


  • Analytical - Analytical skills and attention to detail


  • Geopolitical awareness - Excellent knowledge of development and international politics



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Job Posting End Date

28 January 2021