Result of Service

Under the supervision of the Chief, HIV/AIDS Section; Drugs, Laboratory and Scientific Services Branch, Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs; UNODC the consultant will: – Support UNODC in providing technical support for the development of the Malawi National Drug Control Policy – Prepare and deliver capacity building for PWID focal points in Malawi to promote harm reduction – Deliver tailored trainings, based on developed training package on establishing and implementing OAT programmes for and with people who use drugs.

Work Location

Home-based

Expected duration

01.01-28.02.2025

Duties and Responsibilities

The consultant will deliver as the main trainer, together with UNODC staff and local experts, following activities: • Research, revision and comments for Malawi National Drug Control Policy; • One three-day harm reduction training in Malawi; • Prepare the teaching materials and adjust it if needed, and will do the pre- and post-training evaluation for the Malawi training; • Six tailored national trainings on OAT; • The consultant will support Section with preparation of relevant presentations, events and conferences;

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in public health, or in another relevant discipline is required. A first level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. • A minimum of 10 years of experience in HIV/AIDS especially as it relates to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support services for people who use drugs is required • Very good analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to communicate clearly and effectively, proven ability to produce reports and papers on HIV prevention, treatment, care and support services for people who use drugs is required; • Sound organizational skills, ability to work in a team context and collaborate with colleagues of different cultural backgrounds is required

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.