Background Information - Job-specific
UNOPS hosts the Stop Tuberculosis Partnership (STBP) Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland. The vision of the STBP is to realize the goal of elimination of tuberculosis (TB) as a public health problem and, ultimately, to obtain a world free of TB. To achieve this there is a need for elevated advocacy, and enhanced efforts to realize a TB response that is equitable, rights based, stigma free, gender transformative and prioritizes people affected by TB. The STBP is uniquely positioned to support the development and further implementation by partners of the Global Plan to End TB, acting as a coordinator and catalyst for the broad range of partners engaged in the fight against TB. With funding from the United Statesโ Agency for International Development (USAID), STBP established a roster of technical assistance consultants to support reinforcing national responses to end the TB epidemic, through elevated advocacy and promoting TB responses that are guided by principles of communities, rights and gender โ in line with the โPolitical declaration of the high-level meeting on the fight against tuberculosisโ, approved at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, and โThe Global Plan to End TB 2023-2030โ.
Functional Responsibilities
In close collaboration with international partners such as USAID, World Health Organization (WHO) and The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (TGF), the Stop TB Partnership provides technical assistance to the National TB Programs (NTPs) in priority countries for enabling their capacities and effective responses to end TB as the public health threat. STBP provision of technical assistance in CRG also includes to TB Survivor networks, TB Key and Vulnerable Populations and other civil society organizations. STBP also provides technical assistance at the country, regional and global level in relation to high level advocacy and communication.
The consultants from the roster will be deployed to provide targeted technical support in Community, Rights and Gender (CRG), Advocacy and Communication. The requests for short-term technical assistance will be initiated by the NTPs, Country Coordination Mechanisms (CCMs) for TGF grants, key and vulnerable populations, affected community and civil society and/or STBP, in coordination with other stakeholders and partners. Under the guidance and oversight of STBPโs Deputy Executive Director, these requests will be processed by the STBP Secretariat, in close cooperation with USAID, which provides key financial support.
The expertise of consultants is sought in the following community, rights and gender, advocacy and communication areas:
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Law and human rights in TB
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Gender sensitive and transformative TB programming
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CRG tools including; CRG and Stigma Assessments and Costed Action Plans, Key and Vulnerable Population Size Estimations and Legal and Human Rights Scorecard
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Advocacy, awareness and activism especially towards increasing domestic funding for TB and political leadership.
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Community-led monitoring for social accountability.
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Capacity building and community empowerment.
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Engagement, networking, coordination and partnerships.
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Demand generation for new tools, innovations and approaches, including CRG.
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Political advocacy, inclusive, equitable and focused special campaigns.
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Communication campaigns, special communication projects involving TB Champions, celebrities, private sector, etc.
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Developing regular communication materials
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Maintaining social media channels amplifying strategically important messages from key TB stakeholders.
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Provide communication support to high level and strategic events organized by Stop TB, including high level missions conducted to high TB burden countries.
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Engaging with graphic design work
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Media relations
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Supporting in development and implementation of the World TB Day
Technical assistance in above areas will be based on the specific country context and priorities identified by the national TB programs, civil society and affected communities, with support by technical partners as relevant. The assignments will mainly be conducted within, but not limited to, the following activities and context:
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National TB Program reviews, joint monitoring missions and other programmatic assessments and evaluations, with a focus on wider advocacy themes and/or CRG
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Contributions to national TB strategic plans and other relevant policies and programs, promoting advocacy and/or with a focus on CRG
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Development of Funding Requests for the Global Fund; with a focus on CRG
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Development of other applications and funding proposals; with a focus on high level advocacy and/or CRG
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Development / update of national guidelines, protocols and standards in the field of TB; with a focus on CRG
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Technical assistance for introduction and rollout of novel tools, technologies and approaches in TB care; including CRG assessment, Stigma Assessment, CRG Action Plans, OneImpact community-led Monitoring, Key and Vulnerable Population Size Estimation Tool, Legal and Human Rights Scorecard etc.
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Training and other capacity building activities such as high-level advocacy and/or with a focus on CRG
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Development of operational research protocols and implementation support; with a focus on CRG
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Other CRG technical support and assistance prioritized by countries.
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Other advocacy and communications and assistance prioritized by countries.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education Requirements:
- Advanced university degree (masterโs degree or equivalent) preferably in medicine, public health, social science, economics, natural sciences, international relations, fundraising, donor relations, communications, linguistics, marketing, public health, public relations, and/or other related fields.
- A Bachelorโs degree preferably in the subjects above with an additional 2 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.
Professional Experience Requirements:
- A minimum of 7 (seven) years of progressive work experience in the health sector (preferably in tuberculosis programs and/or other disease control programs, advocacy, communication and Community, Rights and Gender) is required.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas is a distinct asset: Human Rights in TB; Gender sensitive and transformative TB programming; Community Rights & Gender (CRG) Tools implementation; Advocacy; Community-led monitoring for social accountability; Capacity building/Community empowerment.; Engagement, networking, coordination and partnerships; Demand generation for new tools and innovations.
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Experience in development of project proposals, guidelines and standards, operational research protocols in TB programs is highly desirable.
Experience in development of national TB strategies and plans is an asset.
Experience in development of the Global Fund applications is an asset.
Experiences in organizational development, capacity building / teaching (including e-learning platforms) are assets.
Experience in developing and managing communication campaigns in the health sector is an asset
Consultancy experience with international organizations, in particular, in high-burden TB countries, is an asset.
Language requirements:
Good working knowledge of English is required Working knowledge of French, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish language is an asset.CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT A (1) CV (IN ADDITION TO COMPLETING THE UNOPS PROFILE) AND (2) COVER LETTER DESCRIBING WHY THEY WANT TO WORK AT STBP AND THEIR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN ADVOCACY AND/OR COMMUNITY, RIGHTS & GENDER, PARTICULARLY IN TB AFFECTED COUNTRIES.
Competencies
Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization. Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground. Contract type, level and duration
Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA) on a retainer basis (on need basis)
Contract level: ICS11
Contract duration: 12 months, renewable based on satisfactory performance and budget availability. For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx
Additional Information
Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.
Terms and Conditions
For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.
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It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.