UNDP Liberia

UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT No. UNDP/FT/2007/01

Post Title : Country Response Information System (CRIS) Manager
Office/Dept : RBA/UNAIDS/Liberia
Contract Type : Fixed-Term (NOB)
Duty Station : Monrovia, Liberia
Duration of assignment : One year (Initially three months)
Supervisor : United Nations Theme Group (UNTG) & UNAIDS Country Coordinator
Starting Date : Immediately
Date of Issue : June 12, 2007
Closing Date : June 26, 2007

Background

UNAIDS is the United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS. Its mission is to lead, strengthen and support an expanded response aimed at preventing transmission of HIV/AIDS; providing care and support, reducing the vulnerability of individuals and communities to HIV/AIDS, and alleviating the impact of the epidemic. In its effort to support the Liberian Government Response to HIV/AIDS, UNAIDS seeks to recruit a Country Response Information System Manager.

The CRIS is user-friendly tool that facilitates the systematic storage, analysis, retrieval and dissemination of the information on country's response to HIV/AIDS. It is a valuable tool to the national authorities housing information relating to indicators, resources and research providing countries with analytic tools for M&E activities.

Under the supervision of the UNAIDS Country Coordinator, the CRISA Manager will work with the national HIV/AIDS authorities to strengthen UNAIDS contribution to effective national leadership and strategic management of HIV/AIDS country programmes primarily by:

1. Key responsibilities:

" Provide training and presentations on the Country Response Information System (CRIS) application to M&E officers and other stakeholders;
" Coordinate the deployment of CRIS including configuration of CRIS at county level in Liberia, modify application reference tables, define local organizations, and export configured files from primary installation and use of the application.
" Propose CRIS implementation strategies and provide primary support for questions about the installation and use of the application;
" Facilitate establishment and monitor implementation of processes to ensure flow of information to and from district via the CRIS application;
" Follow-up with districts on the successful application, deployment and progress on the collection of UNGASS indicators;
" As part of the follow-up of CRIS deployment, ensure that UNGASS data are obtained and housed at the national level for analysis;
" Support the development of a national information system on HIV/AIDS within the National HIV/AIDS control program (NACP);
" In collaboration with UNAIDS, Co-sponsors and other stakeholders, help to provide support to develop a national M&E framework;
" Assess country information technology resource needs; and
" Perform any other related task as required.

2. Linkages with other Units and inter-tasks

Regular liaison with UNAIDS Country Coordinator and UNAIDS M&E Officer Regular liaison with West and Central Africa UNAIDS Regional Support Team and UNAIDS M&E advisor.

Educational Qualifications and Experience

" A Master degree in Computer/Information Science or University degree in Social Sciences with extensive experience in computer/Information Management.
" Good exposure and training in CRIS system.
" At least five years experience in database management and information system.

Competencies

" Good computer skills, namely literacy in a wide range of computer applications, especially Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Access). Some familiarity with databases, especially Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Access;
" Ability to evaluate computer system requirements and diagnose application installation problems.
" Sufficient knowledge of XML to assist local organizations in implementation of UN-standard indicator transmission format.
" Mature personality and capable of handling sensitive situations
" Fluency in the English language. Working knowledge of a second UN language an added advantage
" Excellent report-writing skills and ability to advocate
" Team player and self-starter
" Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
" Must be a Liberian

Email application to this vacancy should be sent to vacancies.lr@undp.org. Please insert vacancy announcement number in the subject of the email or written application. Attach photocopies of qualifications (i.e. technical certificates and academicals) and a one-page cover letter indicating your interest and suitability for the position.

Forward all written applications to:

Deputy Resident Representative (Operations)
Attention: HR Unit
United Nations Development Programme
Simpson Apartment, Sekou Toure Avenue, Mamba Point
Monrovia, Liberia

Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Cc: All UN Agencies in Liberia

Note: All applications/queries must be addressed to: vacancies.lr@undp.org
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