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Vacancy No.: UNAIDS/26/TASR4

Title: Technical Officer (Prevention and Joint Programme Support), NO-A (XB), Myanmar

Grade: NO-A

Contract type: Temporary Appointment under Staff Rule 420.4

Duration of contract: 12 months extra-budgetary project post of limited duration, extension subject to availability of XB funding. Expected start date 1st Oct 2026.

Date: 17 August 2026

Application Deadline: 31 August 2026
(13 day(s) until closing deadline)
Currently accepting applications

Organization unit: AI UNAIDS Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (AI)
RST Asia Pacific and Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Duty station: Yangon Myanmar

About UNAIDS:
Serving Communities and Countries to End Inequalities and AIDS
We, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, lead the global effort to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. By placing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to reduction of inequalities at the heart of our work, we lead the global response to AIDS by: (i) maximizing equitable and equal access to HIV services, (ii) breaking down barriers to achieving HIV outcomes, and (iii) integrating efficient HIV responses into wider health and protection systems.

We are committed to creating an equal, safe and empowering workplace culture where all people in all their diversity thrive. We live our values of Commitment to the AIDS Response, Integrity and Respect for Diversity. You can access the full UNAIDS Competency Framework.

MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT:
Provide leadership and coordinate support for an expanded UN system response to support countries towards ending the AIDS epidemic as part of the Sustainable Development Goals. UNAIDS has led the development of a new Global AIDS strategy (2026-2030) to end AIDS epidemics as a public health threat by 2030. The strategy aims to have countries, communities and partners across and beyond the HIV response prioritize their actions around 1) maximizing equitable and equal access to comprehensive, people-centred HIV services 2) breaking down legal and societal barriers to achieving HIV outcomes 3) fully resource and sustain HIV responses, and integrate them into systems for health, social protection and humanitarian settings. UNAIDS and CDC have had cooperative agreements to achieve their collective visions since 2010. The new agreement from 2026-2027 will focus on areas where UNAIDS strategic information leadership and strong engagement with community-led organizations can leverage the joint goals of both UNAIDS and CDC.

Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position:
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the UNAIDS Country Director, and the direct supervision of the Policy and Strategy Adviser, the Technical Officer supports UNAIDS Myanmar in advancing HIV prevention priorities and strengthening implementation of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS. The position contributes to expanding equitable access to comprehensive, people-centred prevention services for key populations, including people who use drugs, men who have sex with men, transgender people, sex workers and people living with HIV. The Technical Officer also supports coordination with UNAIDS co-sponsors, government counterparts, civil society organizations, community networks, INGO partners and development partners to improve programme coherence, reduce stigma and discrimination, and strengthen policy and strategic support for the national HIV response with particular focus on prevention. Specifically, the main tasks of the position include:
1. Provide technical support to HIV prevention programming, with emphasis on expanding equitable, people-centred and rights-based prevention services for key and vulnerable populations.
2. Support engagement with key population networks, including people who use drugs, men who have sex with men, transgender people, sex workers and people living with HIV, to identify prevention priorities, service gaps and opportunities for stronger community-led responses.
3. Contribute to policy and strategy support on HIV prevention, stigma and discrimination reduction, human rights and community-led service delivery, in line with national priorities and the Global AIDS Strategy.
4. Map prevention interventions, partners, service delivery models and implementation gaps across government, civil society, community-led organizations, INGO partners and other stakeholders to inform joint planning and advocacy.
5. Work with the Strategic Information team to review and synthesize research findings, programme evidence and strategic information related to HIV prevention and key population issues, including materials in English and Myanmar language.
6. Support the planning, implementation, monitoring and documentation of prevention-related project activities, ensuring timely coordination, follow-up and reporting of agreed activities, deliverables and results.
7. Develop and contribute to terms of reference, concept notes, briefing notes, meeting documents, technical inputs and other materials required for prevention programming, Joint Programme activities, technical assistance and partner coordination.
8. Support annual reporting to USCDC by compiling inputs, documenting progress, tracking deliverables and preparing narrative contributions on prevention, community engagement, policy support, strategic information and Joint Programme-related activities.
9. Contribute to the design, implementation and documentation of HIV prevention campaigns, including social media and communication activities that promote accurate, rights-based and non-stigmatizing messages for and with key populations.
10. Support capacity-building activities, including workshops, trainings, seminars, consultations and coordinate with government ministries, civil society organizations, community networks and other partners to ensure effective participation and follow-up.
11. Support coordination and implementation of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS by liaising with co-sponsors, consolidating inputs, following up on agreed actions and contributing to Joint Programme workplans, reviews and reports.
12. Support the planning and reporting of the UNAIDS biennium workplan and Joint Programme activities, including collecting data and updates from co-sponsors, entering required information into web-based programme systems and performing other related duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
Essential: Advanced university degree or equivalent in social sciences, development studies or public health or a related field. For internal candidates, a first university degree and 2 years of professional experience will be considered as equivalent.

Desirable: Specialization in one of those above fields.

Competencies:
UNAIDS Values:
1. Commitment to the AIDS response
2. Integrity
3. Respect for diversity

Core competencies:
1. Working in teams
2. Communicating with impact
3. Applying expertise
4. Delivering results
5. Driving change and innovation
6. Being accountable

Experience:
Essential: Relevant experience such as advocacy and networking in the context of HIV response. A good understanding of context of HIV and AIDS in Myanmar.

Desirable: Experience in the UN system. Experience with people living with HIV and key populations.

Languages:
Essential: Advanced level of written and spoken English. Fluent in Burmese.

Desirable: Knowledge of additional UN Official languages.

Additional Information:
Please note that for this vacancy, only nationals of country and legal residents holding a valid residence or work permit are eligible. A valid passport will be requested.

Kindly note that applicants by internal candidates are strongly encouraged.

Annual salary: (Net of tax)
USD $26952 at single rate

Applications from people living with HIV are particularly welcome. Applications from women and from nationals of non- and under-represented member states are particularly encouraged.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to the Staff Regulations and Rules of the World Health Organization (WHO) adjusted, as necessary, to take into account the particular operational needs of UNAIDS, and any subsequent amendments.
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

Note: The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer or promotion of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. The medical criterion for recruitment is fitness to work in the particular post. The United Nations HIV/AIDS Personnel Policy clearly stipulates that no staff and/or potential candidates shall be discriminated against on the basis of real or perceived HIV status. HIV infection, in itself, does not constitute lack of fitness to work. There is no obligation to disclose HIV-related personal information.

UNAIDS is committed to providing a work environment that respects the inherent dignity of all persons. UNAIDS has a responsibility to take all appropriate steps to prevent and respond to discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment, including sexual harassment in the workplace or in connection with work. UNAIDS has zero tolerance towards abusive conduct.

UNAIDS is committed to providing equity of access to employment, advancement and retention in UNAIDS, recognizing that it is in the interest of UNAIDS to recruit and maintain a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the diverse nature of society, which includes persons with disabilities. It is therefore the policy of UNAIDS to actively promote equity of access to employment opportunities within UNAIDS for persons with disabilities.

UNAIDS undertakes to provide reasonable accommodation necessary to enable a person with a disability to access employment opportunities, enter into and remain in employment within UNAIDS. The principle of reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection and appointment.

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Currently accepting applications