Opportunity as Deputy Executive Director at UNAIDS Programme Branch
UNAIDS, a global leader in ending AIDS by 2030, is seeking a Deputy Executive Director for its Programme Branch in Geneva, Switzerland. The role offers a unique opportunity to contribute towards the global effort to combat HIV/AIDS by providing strategic direction, advocacy, and coordination. UNAIDS plays a crucial role in generating strategic information, leading data collection efforts, and advocating for human rights and civil society involvement in the AIDS response. Join UNAIDS to be part of a transformative organization committed to ending AIDS as a public health threat.
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Executive Brief: Deputy Executive Director Programme Branch November 2021 Private & Confidential
Executive Brief | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROGRAMME BRANCH Contents 3 | Overview 4 | About UNAIDS 6 | Role Purpose 7 | Duties & Responsibilities 9 | Education, Qualifications & Experience 10 | Terms of Appointment 12 | How to Apply 14 | Meet SRI Executive s Search Team 2
Executive Brief | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROGRAMME BRANCH Role Overview Title: Deputy Executive Director Programme Branch Location: Geneva, Switzerland Contract Terms: Salary + Benefits: This role offers a unique opportunity. 3
Executive Brief | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROGRAMME BRANCH About UNAIDS UNAIDS is leading the global effort to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 as part of the Sustainable Development Goals. Since the first cases of HIV were reported more than 35 years ago, 78 million people have become infected with HIV and 35 million have died from AIDS-related illnesses. Since it started operations in 1996, UNAIDS has led and inspired global, regional, national and local leadership, innovation and partnership to ultimately consign HIV to history. UNAIDS is a problem-solver. It places people living with HIV and people affected by the virus at the decision-making table and at the centre of designing, delivering and monitoring the AIDS response. It charts paths for countries and communities to get on the Fast-Track to ending AIDS and is a bold advocate for addressing the legal and policy barriers to the AIDS response. UNAIDS provides the strategic direction, advocacy, coordination and technical support needed to catalyse and connect leadership from governments, the private sector and communities to deliver life-saving HIV services. Without UNAIDS, there would be no strategic vision for the AIDS response. http://www.unaids.org 4
Executive Brief | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROGRAMME BRANCH About UNAIDS UNAIDS generates strategic information and analysis that increases the understanding of the state of the AIDS epidemic and progress made at the local, national, regional and global levels. It leads the world s most extensive data collection on HIV epidemiology, programme coverage and finance and publishes the most authoritative and up-to-date information on the HIV epidemic vital for an effective AIDS response. UNAIDS produces data for impact no major report, speech or policy initiative on HIV has been launched or made without referring to data collected and released by UNAIDS. UNAIDS is a model for United Nations reform and is the only cosponsored Joint Programme in the United Nations system. It draws on the experience and expertise of 11 United Nations system Cosponsors and is the only United Nations entity with civil society represented on its governing body. UNAIDS has helped to position, shape and scale up the response to HIV like no other organization, encouraging dialogue and bringing in communities that have been left out of decision-making. Without UNAIDS, the human rights of people living with HIV would have been held back and the voice of civil society would be heard far less often. UNAIDS has transformed policy. UNAIDS has shaped public policy on HIV at the global, regional and national levels. It has mobilized investment for sound national policy using evidence, experience and political advocacy, built health and community systems, established legal frameworks and shaped public opinion towards creating healthy and resilient societies. The UNAIDS Secretariat has offices in 70 countries, with 70% of its staff based in the field, and has a budget of US$ 140 million for 2018. The budget for the Joint Programme for 2018 is US$ 242 million. http://www.unaids.org 5
Executive Brief | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROGRAMME BRANCH Role Purpose The Programme Branch provides leadership and coordinates support for an expanded and integrated UN system response to AIDS at country, regional and global levels to deliver on the Global AIDS Strategy 2021-2026: End Inequalities, End AIDS. It promotes policies, programs, and investments to drive the production and use of strategic information on the HIV epidemic, the reduction of health disparities and the scale-up of HIV services and systems for all. It focuses on strengthening strategic partnerships with the Global Fund and PEPFAR at all levels of the response and the provision of support to the countries and regions in the areas of programme development, implementation and monitoring. The Deputy Executive Director Programme Branch (DXD Programme) supports the Executive Director of UNAIDS in the overall management of the Joint Programme and leads or is involved, directly or indirectly, with all aspects and levels of its work. The DXD Programme, within his/her delegated authority, may assume responsibility for running the UNAIDS Secretariat in the absence of the Executive Director. 6
Executive Brief | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROGRAMME BRANCH Duties & Responsibilities Vision & Strategy Provide authoritative specialized advice and support to Governments, Joint Teams, and UNAIDS Cosponsors in all aspects of HIV services, strategic information, strategic partnerships and programme support. Provide a vision to promote strategic engagement with partners and implement Joint Programme contributions to the Global AIDS Strategy, including through new and practical inequalities framing, and alignment to the SDGs. Lead on effective approaches to ending the AIDS epidemic as a public health threat including through partnerships with bi-lateral and multi-lateral aid organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations, community-based organizations, and people living with HIV. Leadership Lead the UNAIDS Secretariat Programme Branch, including the Services and Systems for All and Strategic Information practice areas, the Programme Planning and Field Support, and the Partnerships for Programme Implementation support teams, and UNAIDS Regional and Country Offices to ensure equitable access to quality services to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. Ensure strategic delivery of the Programme Branch s vision by motivating and engaging staff members, planning and managing resources effectively, embracing innovative approaches, strengthening relationships between teams, and fostering a respectful working environment. Champion UNAIDS Cultural Transformation, including but not limited to inclusion and diversity; anti-racism; and zero tolerance for abusive conduct such as harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and abuse of authority. Lead the UNAIDS Secretariat Programme Branch contributions to the Joint Programme and Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) processes and outcomes. Lead the Programme Branch s engagement in UN system wide reform initiatives. Ensure synergy of PRG Branch with the Departments of Management and External Relations, with a particular attention to the complementary role of PRG with PAK Branch to achieve UNAIDS goals 7
Executive Brief | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROGRAMME BRANCH Duties & Responsibilities Driving Results and Innovation Support global, regional, and country teams to enhance strategic decision making and impact in programming, including strengthening systems, processes, and oversight structures. Ensure the development, and dissemination of high quality and timely policies and technical information, guidelines, research, and best practices related to all sectors involved in the response to HIV. Ensure proactive stewardship and efficient utilization of available human and financial resources, by promoting and strengthening financial monitoring and reporting, championing new business processes to lower operating costs, and strengthening the skills, competences and diversity of the workforce to deliver on the UNAIDS mandate. Promote a culture of evaluation and learning, by liaising with the Independent Evaluation Team to identify programmatic areas for evaluations of the UNAIDS Secretariat and to ensure strategic engagement in the evaluations of Cosponsoring Organizations, and coordinate the reflection, learning and implementation of the evaluation findings to improve programmatic outcomes across the UN Joint Programme. Collaboration Coordinate and advise UNAIDS Cosponsors and other UN agencies and programmes to facilitate the provision of technical and programmatic support to governments, civil society and communities to deliver an expanded response to HIV. Play a strategic role in positioning AIDS in the global health and development agenda, including representing the Organization in the highest levels of policy dialogue with regard to programme and scientific matters, such as the UN General Assembly, international and regional conferences. Collaborate with the PAK Branch to ensure that cross-cutting and complementary areas of work between the two branches are addressed by both branches and joint work where relevant is promoted with the Programme Branch. 8
Executive Brief | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROGRAMME BRANCH Education, Qualifications & Experience Essential 1. A minimum of 18 years' experience in increasingly challenging leadership and advisory functions at a senior management level in development cooperation programmes at international levels, and with demonstrated achievements in developing countries. 2. Advanced university degree in public health, social or physical sciences, development studies, international relations and/or social planning. 3. Extensive experience in HIV-related programming. 4. Substantive experience with and knowledge of the United Nations System in technical programmes, complemented by demonstrated experience in relevant areas of UNAIDS such as Strategic information, HIV Programming, Policy Development, and Monitoring and Evaluation. 5. Demonstrated experience in high-level political influencing. 6. Demonstrated experience leading large organizations. 7. Extensive experience in leading and participating in communities of practice. 8. Excellent knowledge of English, and basic knowledge of French . multicultural teams in multilateral Desirable 1. Knowledge of another UN official language Functional/Technical Knowledge/Skills: Ability to catalyze, convene, and coordinate a wide diversity of stakeholders around the key UNAIDS priorities and to deliver the best results towards ending the AIDS epidemic as a public health threat by 2030. Strategic network across major actors and stakeholders in the fight to HIV/AIDS. 9
Executive Brief | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROGRAMME BRANCH Terms of Appointment 10
Executive Brief | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROGRAMME BRANCH Role Location Geneva, Switzerland Geneva is the second-most populous city in Switzerland (after Z rich) and the most populous city of Romandy, the French-speaking part of Switzerland. Situated where the Rh ne exits Lake Geneva, it is the capital of the Republic and Canton of Geneva. The municipality (ville de Gen ve) has a population (as of December 2018) of 201,818, and the canton (essentially the city and its inner-ring suburbs) has 499,480 residents. Geneva is a global city, a financial centre, and a worldwide centre for diplomacy due to numerous international organizations, including the headquarters of many agencies of the United Nations and the Red Cross. The climate of Geneva is a temperate climate, more specifically, an oceanic climate. Winters are cool, usually with light frosts at night and thawing conditions during the day. Summers are relatively warm. Precipitation is adequate and is relatively well-distributed throughout the year, although autumn is slightly wetter than other seasons. The official language of Geneva (both the city and the canton) is French. English is also common due to the high number of anglophone expatriates and foreigners working in international institutions and the bank sector. As of 2000, 72.3% of the population speaks French as a first language, with English being the second most common language. 7,462 inhabitants speak Spanish (or 4.2%), 7,320 speak Italian (4.1%), 7,050 speak German (4.0%) and 113 people who speak Romansh. As a result of immigration flows in the 1960s and 1980s, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish are also spoken by a considerable population. 11
Executive Brief | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROGRAMME BRANCH How to Apply & Key Steps in the Process* SRI Executive is exclusively retained by UNAIDS to undertake this assignment. If you wish to be considered for this position, please forward a copy of your CV in Microsoft Word format, along with any relevant documentation to Ms. Abigail Wellard at UNAIDS-PB@sri- executive.com on or before <<DATE MONTH>> 2021. All information will be treated in the strictest confidence as we pride ourselves on our professional service. We will revert to you as soon as possible when we have reviewed your application. During the recruitment process, should you demonstrate sufficient relevant experience, SRI Executive will require your cooperation in completing a Competency Profile. You will also be required to participate in several telephone or Skype screening discussions with the SRI Executive team to ensure there is a clear understanding of the Terms of Reference and to ascertain if there is the appropriate fit (technical and behavioural) for you and UNAIDS. Based on the screening discussions, SRI Executive will provide a shortlist of recommended candidates to UNAIDS for further review. Suitable candidates to take forward for first-round interview will then be selected by the hiring committee. SRI Executive will contact suitable candidates and arrange interviews. 12
Executive Brief | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROGRAMME BRANCH How to Apply & Key Steps in the Process* First-round interviews will be conducted by video-conference Zoom. Based on the outcome of first round interview, successful candidates will be invited to participate in video-conference Zoom. No face-to-face interview is anticipated at this stage due to the pandemic situation of COVID-19 to ensure the safety of candidates. Should the situation get significantly better and permit an in-person interview, further notice would be issued to the candidates. Please be aware that this appointment will require that you provide us with contact information of three people who are willing to act as a referee, including former direct reports. We will not contact these individuals without your expressed permission. After you meet with UNAIDS, we will advise you of their decision and provide feedback. At the selection stage, should you be the preferred final candidate, our client will likely extend to you a letter of intention to offer and that the offer will be subject to a reference from your current employer. * Please note that this process may be subject to some change. 13
Executive Brief | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROGRAMME BRANCH Meet SRI Executive s Team Abigail Wellard Senior Researcher awellard@sri-executive.com Telma Viale Mar a Alonso M ndez Research Consultant malonsomendez@sri-executive.com Executive Search and Leadership Director tviale@sri-executive.com We are here to support with queries, updates and interview preparation throughout this selection process. Please do not hesitate to reach out as needed, but know we will be in touch regularly. 14
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