Technical Analyst – Health Systems[Open to Tier 0, 1 & 2 applicants]

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Background

UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, UNDP helps nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. The work of UNDP in HIV and Health is guided by the UNDP’s Strategic Plan (2022-2025) [link removed] and the HIV and Health Strategy (2022-2025) [link removed].

UNDP is a founding co-sponsor of the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). Under the UNAIDS [link removed] division of labour, [link removed] UNDP convenes work on law and policy reform support, support to key populations most at risk of HIV: men who have sex with men, sex workers, transgender people, people who use drugs, and people in prisons and other closed settings. UNDP works closely with Member States, communities, and other UNAIDS co-sponsors to advance the rights of key populations and ensure that HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support services, as well as access to justice and human rights, are delivered in ways that leave no one behind. UNDP is an implementing partner of the Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB, and malaria and a principal recipient of Global Fund grant in over 20 countries, collaborating closely with all stakeholders on HIV services to key populations. UNDP co-convenes the Interagency Working Group on Key Populations, supports the work of the Global Partnership for Action to Eliminate All Forms of HIV Stigma and Discrimination, the Global Prevention Coalition and supports the UN's Human Rights Reference Group in the context of law and policy reform and key populations.

The Access and Delivery Partnership project

The majority of deaths caused by infectious disease are of poor people living in LMICs with many occurring in children under five. HIV, malaria, tuberculosis (TB) and other epidemics continue to devastate communities throughout the developing world. The prevalence of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), endemic in 149 countries, also remains high. As part of its work on accelerating progress on the SDGs, UNDP is committed to working with partners to achieve the health-related SDGs specifically aimed to address the sector gap in research and development (R&D) funding for new global health technologies through our partnership with the Global Health Innovative Technology (GHIT) Fund. 

The introduction of new health technologies (broadly defined as medicines, vaccines and diagnostic tools) can place a weighty burden on existing health systems. These burdens may include new requirements within the regulatory system, for supply and distribution, as well as for health personnel training. The Access and Delivery Partnership (ADP) supports LMICs enhance their capacity to access, introduce and deliver new health technologies for TB, malaria and NTDs. 

ADP focuses on strengthening the capacity of stakeholders in LMICs to facilitate the development of the systems and processes required to effectively access new health technologies and introduce them to the patients in need. Led and coordinated by UNDP, ADP is a unique collaboration among UNDP, WHO, the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases at the World Health Organization (TDR) and PATH. Working together, the ADP partners leverage the expertise within each organization to provide the full range of technical skills necessary to strengthen capacity in LMICs.

Duties and Responsibilities

The position will be home-based. The Technical Officer will report to the Programme Manager, Access and Delivery Partnership, BPPS (P4).

Under the overall guidance and supervision of Programme Specialist, HIV and Health Group, UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub, the incumbent will support M&E, research and programme planning to facilitate effective implementation of the ADP project. The incumbent is expected to produce the following deliverables:

Research and knowledge management

Ensure monitoring and reporting 

Provision of technical and programmatic advisory support

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Competencies

Core competencies

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Business direction and strategy

Business development

Business management

2030 Agenda: People

2030 Agenda: People                

Business Direction & Strategy

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Experience:

Required skills: 

Desired skills: 

Required Language

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Use of AI by candidates

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