Knowledge Acquisition and Information Dissemination Consultancy
Programme Group, New York Headquarters

Purpose of assignment:
Research support and assistance in the completion of specific tasks in the
workplan of the HIV/AIDS unit, with a particular focus on providing
information management and knowledge acquisition services, including
preparation of the monthly, electronic newsletter on HIV/AIDS and updating
the HIV/AIDS modules on the UNICEF Internet and Intranet sites.

Duration:         5 months (1 October 2008– 27 February 2009)

The selected candidate will be offered a consultancy contract known as SSA
in UNICEF New York.  S/he will be required to work on a full-time basis in
the HIV/AIDS Section at UNICEF’s Programme Group in its New York
headquarters.

Major tasks to be accomplished:
Improve and maintain internal communication flow for UNICEF staff with
up-to-date information and key documents related to children and
HIV/AIDS, UNICEF’s work on HIV and AIDS, Unite for Children, Unite
against AIDS, the four Ps and related activities:
write and edit the monthly Children and HIV and AIDS newsletter.
Responsible for writing content, liaising with HQ, Regions and field
on content, editing content, and ensuring timely distribution and
translation into French and Spanish;
in collaboration with the Information Management Unit (IMU) and the
technical team leaders, produce the monthly Selective Dissemination
of Information (SDI) Digest;
maintain and update calendar of events,
participate in the PD knowledge management task team.
Prepare briefing notes (in collaboration with the Strategic Information
Unit of DPP and HIV/AIDS technical teams).
Assist in the preparation of programme guidance, policy and best
practices publications on HIV/AIDS, including coordination of submission
of publication proposals and providing research support (Children and
AIDS: Third Stocktaking Report, IATT Working Papers, Global Partners
Forum Synthesis Paper)
Provide assistance on the coordination of global conferences, meetings,
and events (launch of the Children and AIDS: Third Stocktaking Report on
World AIDS Day, ICASA, 2009 HIV/AIDS Implementers’ Meeting) and other
activities as deemed necessary.

End products:
Monthly Children and AIDS newsletter in English, French and Spanish
Monthly SDI Digest
Regularly updated calendar of events

Qualifications or specialized knowledge/experienc e required:
Advanced University Degree in Communications or Journalism or an
information management related discipline. Alternatively: Advanced
University Degree in another discipline with relevance to UNICEF’s work
in combination with work experience in the area of knowledge acquisition
and information dissemination.
At least two years of work experience in an information management or
communication function in a reputable, preferably international,
organization.
Academic training or work experience in international health / HIV and
AIDS would be an asset.
Excellent knowledge of information management tools, e.g. computer
software (including Lotus Notes and RedDot), Internet applications,
spreadsheet applications, and research databases as well as Powerpoint.
Experience with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat would
be considered an asset.
Familiarity with UN and UNICEF information sharing tools an asset.
Must be committed to service excellence and must work well with others
and be able to collaborate with others to obtain and disseminate
relevant information.
Fluency in English with excellent writing skills.  Proficiency in French
or Spanish desirable.

Application

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application to

nyhq.hivaids@ unicef.org. Applications will be considered only if

accompanied by an updated CV and P11 Personal History Form (which can be

obtained in MS Word format from

www.unicef.org/ about/employ/ index_apply. html) as well as the two most
recent performance evaluations or references. Only candidates who are under
serious consideration will be contacted.  Applications should be received
not later than Friday, 5 September 2008.