HIV and Health Programme Associate at UNDP

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) positions itself at the forefront of sustainable development within the UN Development System, aiming to facilitate collective action towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP’s policy efforts span from local knowledge to global advocacy, supported by the Global Policy Network (GPN), which integrates field-based and technical expertise to enhance organizational capabilities as outlined in the Strategic Plan.

As a principal founder of the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and a partner in several global health initiatives, including the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria, UNDP leverages its strengths in sustainable development, governance, and poverty reduction to address health issues, particularly HIV/AIDS. Through its «HIV and Health Connecting the Dots Strategy 2022-2025,» UNDP focuses on reducing inequalities driving diseases, enhancing inclusive governance for health, and fortifying resilient health systems. This strategy encompasses integrating HIV and health considerations into broader gender, governance, and poverty actions, aiming for the Sustainable Development Goals. UNDP also prioritizes governance, human rights, and the social determinants of health, focusing on equity and the rights of marginalized groups.

Collaborating with the WHO and other partners, UNDP is active in responding to health emergencies and the health aspects of crises, including through its partnership with the Global Fund, facilitating resource access for countries constrained in managing such funding independently.

Additionally, UNDP’s approach to HIV, health, and development emphasizes governance, human development, and capacity building, addressing social determinants of health with a focus on equity, rights, and human development. This includes tackling HIV, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and enhancing health-related social protection. UNDP collaborates with WHO as part of the UN Interagency Task Force on NCDs to strengthen national responses to NCD prevention and control, and it leads in supporting countries to reduce tobacco industry influence in policy-making, in line with WHO guidelines.

In Ukraine, UNDP supports strategic capacity development initiatives to promote inclusive growth and sustainable human development. Together with national, regional and local authorities, civil societies, and the private sector, UNDP strives to support Ukraine to eliminate poverty, develop people’s capacity, achieve equitable results, sustain the environment, and advance democratic governance. UNDP aligns with the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to achieve national strategic capacity development. Through the SCALE initiative UNDP has awarded Low-Value ‘Law & Access’ grants to three community-led organizations in Ukraine. These grants are specifically designed to develop and bolster strategies, tactics, and approaches aimed at combating discriminatory and punitive laws, policies, and practices that adversely impact vulnerable groups. This targeted support is part of UNDP’s wider strategy to dismantle systemic barriers that restrict access to health services for key populations, ensuring alignment with international health goals and human rights principles.

Requirements for candidates:

• 3 years of experience in grant management, project coordination, or program support in the field of HIV/AIDS, health, or international development.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with proficiency in English and Russian/Ukrainian.
• Knowledge of PEPFAR or similar international health initiatives is a plus.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting HIV and health-related interventions and a deep understanding of the local context in Ukraine.
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
• Have affinity with or interest in public health, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN system.
• Bachelor degree or equivalent in HIV/AIDS, public health, global/international health, or international development

• Ukrainian, Level: Fluent, Required
• English, Level: Fluent, Required

You will have the opportunity to apply your talent while working for a noble cause. UN Volunteers receive a monthly living allowance (VLA), as well as life insurance and full health insurance.

This position comes with the following benefits and entitlements for UN Volunteers (National UN Volunteer Specialist):

• Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) (equivalent in UAH): USD 1,587
• Medical and life insurance: Cigna Private Insurance
• Annual leave: 30 days
• Certified sick leave: 30 days annually
• Uncertified sick leave: 7 days annually
• Learning leave: 10 days annually

The final date to apply is April 30 inclusive.