Task description

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Regional Advisor HAS Unit or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV will support the coordination between HAS Unit and WHO emergencies focal points responsible for leading the mpox response and RCCE activities. The UNV will support WHO efforts with national HIV programmes, community-based organizations and regional peer group networks to promote community mobilization and integration of mpox response in existing programmes. Output 1: Provide coordination across WHE and HAS on RCCE and community engagement activities Deliverable 1.1: Liaise closely with WHE mpox RCCE pillar lead to harmonize RCCE and community engagement activities across teams Deliverable 1.2: Participate in weekly mpox IMST meetings and provide relevant updates Deliverable 1.3: Support HAS team in providing technical support and advice to member states in mpox response Deliverable 1.4: Identify and support joint activities between HAS and WHE on RCCE and effective community engagement at regional and country level. Output 2: Support the community mobilization and engagement of regional peer group networks for engagement in mpox response Deliverable 2.1: Engage with regional and national community-based organizations, civil society organizations and networks to mobilize them to contribute to mpox response Deliverable 2.2: Develop and disseminate tailored awareness and information messages for risk groups including key populations Deliverable 2.3: Support national and regional RCCE campaigns to raise awareness towards mpox Output 3: Facilitate the integration of mpox response into national HIV/STI programs Deliverable 3.1: Conduct a rapid assessment of inclusion of mpox response into national HIV/STI programmes Deliverable 3.2: Support HAS team in conducting consultations with national HIV/STI programmes to identify challenges and opportunities for integration of mpox into existing programmes Deliverable 3.3: Develop a framework and guiding principles for integration of mpox response into existing programmes Deliverable 3.4: Disseminate the findings and the framework Output 4: Improve the capacity of members states and community groups in responding to mpox emergency. Deliverable 4.1: Conduct in-depth analysis of case-based mpox data at regional level and develop reports. Deliverable 4.2: Provide critical review of national, regional and global policy documents related to mpox. Deliverable 4.3: Collect and disseminate best practices and country case examples. Deliverable 4.4: Support the organization and facilitation of training workshops, meetings, webinars and research on mpox. Output 5: Any other tasks requested by the Regional Advisor Deliverable 5.1: Contribute to activities in HIV, hepatitis and STIs and other related activities in DCD as and when needed.