Vacancy Announcement

The Office of the Resident Coordinator of the United Nations System's
Operational Activities for Development in Thailand

Term of Reference

Post Title: Manager of the Secretariat of the United Nations
Task Force on Mobility and HIV Vulnerability Reduction
Type of Appointment Local ALD – A4

Salary: Up to USD 101,164 per annum depends on level of experience
Duty Station: Bangkok, Thailand
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Job Summary:
To manage the Secretariat of the United Nations Task Force on
Mobility and HIV Vulnerability Reduction, reporting to the Resident
Coordinator and working in close co-ordination with the Steering
Committee of the Task Force.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Manage the secretariat and coordinate the Task Force.
Manage and account for project funds.
Develop and finalize, under the direction of the SC and Task
Force, the annual Work Plan, facilitating and monitoring the
implementation.
Ensure continued communication and information flow between
and among the SC and Task Force members in order to develop close
working relationships, shared ownership, and achieve Task Force
objectives and goals.
Prepare and disseminate progress reports to the RC, SC, and
Task Force members and donors.
Prepare and disseminate semi-annual, annual and final
project reports of the Task Force, which should include financial
reports, results achieved, and lessons learned.
Provide administrative and technical backstopping support as
required by the SC and Task Force.
Facilitate and organize meetings of the SC and TF, including
preparation of agenda, substantive focus, progress reports, and
financial reports.

2. Identify and mobilize financial and technical resources as
well as resources persons to facilitate and support the
implementation of the Work Plan.

3. Carry out advocacy activities with governments and regional
bodies in concert with the SC and TF in pursuit of the Work Plan.

4. Ensure that all relevant information generated by the Task
Force is gathered systematically and communicated to the public,
including maintaining and updating a website.

5. Liaise with other relevant organizations of the UN system,
regional/international inter-governmental organizations, NGOs,
agencies and governments to ensure that programmed activities are
carried out in a timely manner.

6. Facilitate evaluation of the Task Force

7. Other related duties as required.

Psychological and/or Attitudinal Skills:
• Holding high regard for integrity
• Well-developed professionalism, personal discipline and
impartiality;
• Flexible and open to learn and develop personally and
professionally;
• Adaptability to constantly changing Country Office
leadership;
• Commitment to customer service: meet internal and external
customer needs promptly;
• Responsive to changing circumstances and adaptive to
requirements at short notice;
• Excellent stress management skills;
• Competent in meeting inflexible deadlines and in resolving
difficulties while maintaining composure;
• Ability to take initiative, priorities and work
independently to cater for a wide range of stakeholders;
• Commitment to gender equality;
• Ability to work as part of a team, sharing information and
coordinating efforts within the team and the office community.

Qualifications:
• Post graduate academic degree in public health, social
science, or equivalent
• 5-10 years experience in mobility and/or HIV/AIDS with at
least 5 years of managerial experience
• In-depth knowledge on mobility and/or HIV/AIDS in Southeast
Asia
• Strong leadership, coordination and interpersonal
communication skills
• Fluency in oral and written English; knowledge of regional
languages an asset
• Familiarity with the UN system would be an advantage

Interested candidates should submit a detailed resume, a recent
photo, and UN Personal History Form (P11) along with a cover letter
clearly stating the position and respective reference number by 3
May 2005, to:

Human Resources Associate
G.P.O. Box 618, Bangkok 10501
or e-mail to : hr.thailand@...
Competitive salaries and benefits (such as pension, medical
insurance, and 30 days annual leave) will be offered according to
the UN General Service scales applicable in Thailand. Only short
listed candidates will be notified.

(Internal candidates will be given first priority)
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Petcharamporn Siriut
Administrative Secretary
UNDP Regional Centre in Bangkok
3rd Floor, UN Service Building
Rajdamnern Nok Avenue, Bangkok, Thailand
Tel.: +66 (2) 288 2153
Fax: +66 (2) 280 2700
URL: http://regionalcentrebangkok.undp.or.th
E-mail: petcharamporn.siriut@...