HIV/AIDS and SRH Technical Officer

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Overview

Support integration of HIV prevention and SRH services for vulnerable populations.

You have:

• A minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and HIV/AIDS programming is required.
• Strong understanding of SRHR and HIV/AIDS issues in the Eastern and Southern African Region.
• Proven experience in providing technical assistance to government and civil society partners, including major regional and global programmes.
• Experience working in resource mobilization and financing for development is a strong asset.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Experience in program/project management, including expertise in large multi-sector projects.
• Demonstrated analytical writing skills, such as donor reports and fundraising proposals.
• Experience in designing, developing, and executing programs in alignment with UNFPA goals.
• Experience working with UNFPA or other UN agencies in HIV/AIDS is a strong asset.
• Field experience is an asset.
• Prior experience in the UN system is an asset.

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Located in the Atlantic Coast of Southern Africa, Angola is currently experiencing a significant demo-graphic shift, with a population that has reached approximately 36.6 million (Census 2024). The rapid population growth (3.4%) is driven by one of the highest fertility rates in the region (4.8 children per woman in average, 6.9 in rural areas/ MICS 2023-2024). Angola has one of the highest rates of un-met need for family planning in sub-Saharan Africa, with 37% of married/common-law women aged 15–49 desire to control fertility (either by intervals or number) but do not have the access to modern contraceptives (IIMS 2023-2024). This figure rises to 44,4% among adolescent girls aged 15-19. Additionally, approximately 27% of Angolan girls in this age group have experienced at least a pregnancy and this rate increases up to 50% in some of the provinces. Furthermore, available data suggest that inadequate menstrual hygiene management. Angola is a low HIV prevalence country at a national average of 1.6% by the end of 2023 but has experienced a slow decline in new HIV infections since 2010 by only 23% at the end of 2023. Most new HIV infections occur among young people especially adolescent girls and young women. The country has a high HIV mother-to-child transmission rate (MTCT) at 13.5% in 2023, high HIV-related mortality and did not achieve 2025 global HIV treatment coverage targets.

Within UNFPA’s global Strategic Plan 2026-2029, UNFPA Angola is currently implementing its 9th Country Programme Document (CPD)agreed with the Angolan government. This CPD aims to accel-erate the achievement of the Three transformative results mentioned above. Through the current CPD, UNFPA in Angola contributes to improved access to information, education, and services in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, especially for adolescents and youth, women, and the most vulnerable populations. The CPD consisted of four outputs: a. Quality of Services: Promoting integrated SRH services including maternal and neonatal health, family planning, comprehensive sexuality education, HIV prevention, and pre-vention/ response to GBV (Gender Based Violence) b. Social and Gender Norms: Identifying social and gender norms that are harmful to attain SRHR (e.g. adolescent pregnancies, child marriage, GBV, etc) and raising awareness of the role of social norms, engaging men, boys and communities in strategies and change efforts c. Youth and Adolescents: Increasing youth and adolescent participation, education on SRH, promoting their empowerment and bodily autonomy. d. Population and Development Data: Strengthening the generation and analysis of population data and promoting its use for policies and programmatic decision-making. UNFPA is a global UN lead agency on combination HIV prevention and co-leads on prevention of HIV prevention among adolescent girls and young women. HIV prevention is one of the 9 bundles of inte-grated sexual and reproductive health and is embedded across all the four outputs of the CPD 2024-2028. UNFPA prioritizes HIV programming among adolescents and youth, key populations and by integrating HIV in the sexual and reproductive health services.

Objective: The position will support the integration of HIV prevention and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, focusing on key and vulnerable populations. The incumbent will manage program implementation, monitoring, reporting, resource mobilization, and partner coordination with governments and civil society in collaboration with the UN HIV Joint Technical Team (UNAIDS, World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), etc.). The position will also coordinate the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)’s technical support to the Government in the areas of effective condom programming and data monitoring. Tasks: Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Representative, and with overall guidance from the Representative, the incumbent will undertake the following tasks: 1. Programme management and technical support • Support the planning, monitoring, and reporting of HIV/AIDS-related priorities for UNFPA-Angola and strengthen its integration within the larger Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Services, especially adolescent-friendly health services, Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in schools and communities, family planning, Maternal and Neonatal Health, and gender-based violence. • Propose and support the implementation of a sustainability and scale-up strategy for CSE in schools and communities and adolescent-friendly health services with HIV/AIDS integrated, and any other relevant interventions. • Take an active part in UNFPA’s technical assistance to the National HIV program and stakeholders with the national condom programming to enhance triple protection, including support to planning, generating evidence, capacity development (at decentralized level) , and creating condom programme stewardship, supply chain and last-mile distribution oversight, and demand creation. • Ensure effective coordination within the UN Joint Technical Team for HIV/AIDS and contribute to joint planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting as an active member. • Provide technical assistance to key stakeholders in generating evidence, documenting good practices, and communicating the results to leverage resources for HIV/AIDS. • Support the organization of relevant workshops, meetings, and events based on the agreed workplan with the Government. 2. Advocacy, resource mobilization, and partnerships for sustainable financing • Support the office’s advocacy and resource mobilization actions to build more sustainable financing mechanisms for prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS based on the global UNAIDS 95-95-95 HIV treatment targets. • Engage in government-led discussions and preparation of resource mobilization proposals such as the Global Fund Grant Cycle 8 (GC8) Funding Request and technically support the integration of HIV/AIDS within SRH, CSE, and Maternal and Neonatal Health. • Support building sustainable financing mechanisms to replicate HIV/AIDS-inclusive services for key populations, condom programming, and other priorities with a focus on domestic financing, sustainability, and systems strengthening. • Strengthen partnerships (existing and emerging) for HIV/AIDS within the broader sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR ) services and actions in institutions (health units and schools) and communities with focus on adolescents and youth. • Support the country office (CO ) in facilitating in-country and multi-country dialogues to strengthen partnerships and coordination to enhance HIV/AIDS prevention and response within SRHR services in high-risk areas/zones. • Assess implications of new policy developments and strategies on program execution, ensuring their integration, and provide technical inputs to the CO’s advocacy for inclusive laws and rights-based SRH/HIV programming. • Participate in advocacy and resource mobilization efforts of the UNFPA Regional Office by providing technical inputs, good practices, and lessons learned. 3. Coordination and capacity development • Support the office’s advocacy and coordination with the Government (National Institute for Combating AIDS (INLS), National Directorate for Public Health (DNSP), etc.) and civil society organizations in HIV/AIDS programming with focus on the delivery of combination HIV prevention programmes. • Coordinate with all stakeholders to develop a set of cost-effective interventions that focus on the sexual well-being and health of communities throughout their life course to guide and accompany country offices in promoting this agenda. • Perform any other duties related to the above objectives as requested by the supervisor. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to: • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant United Nations Volunteers (UNV ) and external publications and actively participate in UNV activities (for instance, events that mark International Volunteer Day (IVD)); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action they undertake, including participation in ongoing reflection activities; • Contribute articles and write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications, websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers; • Attend local and remote UNV-dedicated trainings, webinars, and capacity-building opportunities when possible; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible. Results/Expected Output: The key results will impact the efficiency of the Programme/Operations units in effectively achieving planned results of the Country Programme Document (CPD). Accurate analysis and presentation of information and financial data, sound knowledge and application of UNFPA’s policy and procedures in finance, administration, procurement, and logistics, and accurate documentation will facilitate the efficiency of subsequent programmatic actions by programme officers and supervisors. The incumbent’s own initiative is decisive in the results of work and timely finalization.

Values: • Exemplifying integrity • Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system • Embracing cultural diversity • Embracing change

Core Competencies: • Achieving results • Being accountable • Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen • Thinking analytically and strategically • Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships • Communicating for impact

Functional Skill Set: • Managing documents, correspondence and reports • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; • Managing information and workflow • Planning, organizing and multi-tasking • Managing financial and logistic processes • Job knowledge / technical expertise • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

A minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR ) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS ) programming, including project development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation or related areas is required. • Strong understanding of SRHR and HIV/AIDS issues in the Eastern and Southern African Region. • Proven experience in providing technical assistance to government and civil society partners, including major past regional and global programmes (President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Global Fund), etc.) • Experience working in resource mobilization and financing for development is a strong asset. • Excellent communication and writing skills. • Experience in program/project management, including expertise in large multi-sector projects, designing and appraising proposals, and actively liaising with relevant and potential project partners. • Demonstrated analytical writing skills, such as donor reports, fundraising proposals, and communication materials. • Experience in designing, developing, and executing programs, projects, or initiatives in alignment with United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA ) organizational goals. • Experience working with UNFPA or other United Nations (UN ) agencies working in HIV/AIDS is a strong asset. • Field experience is an asset. • Prior experience in the UN system is an asset.

Luanda is the capital and largest city in Angola, divided into 10 municipalities: Ingombota, Maianga, Sambizanga, Samba, Rangel, Cazenga, Cacuaco, Viana, Kilamba Kiaxi, as well as the municipality of Belas (periphery). The Government of Angola, mainly relying on revenues from oil, diamond and other natural resources, is investing heavily in infrastructure in and around Luanda. Luanda has quite a number of oil companies based here.

Luanda has a micro-climate with rainfall substantially lower than that of the surrounding areas. Temperatures range from 25-35℃ during the rainy season, which lasts from November to May. Humidity is high and it can get uncomfortably hot. In the cooler season, from mid-May to September, average temperatures range from 18-22℃.

Luanda is classified as B Duty Station, which means that it is generally safe, but one needs to remain cautious. The most common security challenges to expatriates include robberies, pickpocketing, and theft from vehicles.

Different types of long-term accommodation are available in Luanda: standalone houses, houses in gated compounds, apartments. These could be furnished and/or fully serviced, or unfurnished. Advertisements of rental opportunities can be found via link: https://www.angocasa.com/.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. 

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