Background
The UNDP Tajikistan Country Office was selected as the Principal Recipient in the implementation of HIV/AIDS grants provided to Tajikistan by the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria since 2003. The overall goal of the Project is to reduce the burden of HIV and TB in the country through addressing challenges related to HIV, drug resistant (โDRโ) TB, co-infection of TB/HIV, human rights barriers, and underlying health systems shortcomings calling for urgent actions. The Project is streamlined around four main objectives, aiming at ensuring effective HIV response measures among key populations (KPs), scaling up access for early and quality diagnosis, treatment and care, ensuring integrated care for those affected both by TB and HIV, as well as strengthening national public heath response. The Project will build up on the previous projectsโ achievements and results; it will additionally, introduce innovative approaches, such as index testing for HIV, introduction of TB-LAM diagnostic method and new community active case finding interventions using One Impact mobile solution. Also, the Project will contribute to the national health care reform by building and improving the technical and managerial capacities of health professionals, promoting participation of civil society organizations in the response to the HIV/AIDS and TB epidemics, and enhancing the cooperation of non-governmental organizations with the public health sector.
Duties and Responsibilities
Theย TB Project/M&E Coordinatorย will have five main blocks of responsibilities: ย
Under the guidance of the Project Manager ensure effective and efficient implementation of the TB component of the consolidated grant; Ensure quality of implementation of the project by sub-recipients and implementing partners in TB against their SR agreements; Provide programmatic and technical expertise and guidance to the team to ensure timely and quality implementation of the program related activities; Supervise programmatic and technical staff of the project to ensure timely and quality implementation of the program related activities; Ensure knowledge building and management.Under the guidance of the of the Project Manager ensure effective and efficient implementation of the TB component of the project:
Assess programmatic impact and oversee the appropriateness and the accuracy of methods used to verify progress and results, including quantative data verification; Ensure an effective flow of information between finance and non-finance actors to effectively link programmatic results to expenditures; Coordinate with corporate UNDP services to ensure that expected results are delivered in a timely manner; Under the guidance of PM, optimize the organizational capacity to deliver efficiently the TB component under consolidated grant in Tajikistan; Under the guidance of PM, maximize the engagement of all relevant partners in effective project implementation and advise implementing partners on strategies to be put in place to facilitate results-based implementation of activities; Establish and maintain working procedures related to the management of the TB component of the programme and oversee their compliance during the programme implementation period; Advise management on project implementation and actively take a lead in discussions related to efficient and effective programme implementation;ย ย Coordinates the TB programme technical support to the Ministry of Health and SRs to improve the programmeโs effectiveness and the achievement of the programme objectives including strengthening the policy environment.Ensure quality of implementation of the projects by sub-recipients and implementing partners against their SR agreements:
Facilitate and support the implementation assessment of sub-recipients and facilitate development of Management letters and follow up action plans to close identified gaps; Contribute to the development of terms of reference and description of services for sub-contracts and sub-recipients; Coordinate development of training plans/curricula for the PRโs and sub-recipientsโ programme and monitoring the donor approved training plan; Ensure and be accountable for efficient M&E, trainings, communications, programmatic results and processes within the framework of the TB project of the consolidated grant agreements at PR and SR levels; Ensure thorough review of SRs quarterly reports and certification of achievement of program targets linked to approved budgets ensuring quality of provided M&E data;ย Jointly with PM and Finance Analyst monitor reporting and accounting practices of sub-recipients in TB including budgeting and financial key performance indicators as well as strict budget line controls with PR and SR expenditures; Under the guidance of PM, liaise with the donor, the Local Fund Agent, government and other external partners; Oversee the proper introduction and implementation of the task based payments to the Governmental employees receiving top-ups from the grant; Facilitate actions in response to the recommendations of Technical Review Panel (implementation of action plans); Coordinate development of training plans/curricula for the PRโs and sub-recipientsโ programme and monitoring the donor approved training plan; Overseeย the capacity assessment of Sub-Recipients (SR)s in TB and formulate proposed action plans to close identified gaps in capacities with further follow up on its implementation; Oversee and support the implementation of the SR audit recommendations and implementation of the TB related OAI recommendations; Provide technical assistance to the analytical development work of the Sub-Recipients (SR)s and ensure high quality knowledge products. Promote the substantive quality of all knowledge products, reports and services, and ensures effective integration and compatibility with other practice areas; Work with the PMU M&E team to implement M&E Plan as approved under the grant, timely and quality data for the grant reporting; Proactively undertake regular monitoring of project sites independently as well as jointly with the projectsโ M&E team, MOH, LFA and other partners.Provide programmatic and technical expertise and guidance to the team to ensure timely and quality implementation of the program related activities:
Provide substantive policy recommendation and advice to Project Manager and National institutions on the issues of TB; Participate in working groups for developing national policies for TB control program in accordance with international approaches in prevention and treatment of TB; Ensures engagement with the relevant national counterparts for effective and timely preparation of the quantification of TB health commodities and constant stock management; In collaboration with PSM and Finance Specialists, monitor the budget execution, conducts a qualitative analysis of the performance of the budget providing rationale for identified variances; Leads the TB quality and timely inputs to the development of PRODOC, Progress Report Update and other donor reports, UNDP corporate reports and tools, including ROAR, risk frameworks and others.Supervise programmatic and technical staff of the project to ensure timely and quality implementation of the program related activities:
Follow up and ensure list of supplies with detailed specifications and in agreement with the relevant Technical Group of the SRs and NCC are prepared; Facilitate and oversee procurement cases and oversee the monitoring of the status of drugs and equipment distributed to the SRs, their utilization and efficiency; Support the PM to facilitate and support transparent process for procurement of services and goods as well as efficient supply management within the framework of GFATM and UNDP requirements; Efficiently perform any other delegated duties assigned by the supervisor; Work with the Projectโs PSM to implement plans as approved under the Grant, particularly on timely delivery of non-health and health products, providing inputs in quantification of procured commodities including TB medicines, diagnostic equipment and consumables, stock monitoring, participating in development of AWP, PAP, HPAP and procurement evaluation channels.Ensure knowledge building and management:
Contributeย to buildingย the corporate bodyย of knowledgeย in the areaย ofย TB, TB/HIV integration in the country byย systematicallyย (1) sharingย knowledgeย with colleagues, andย (2) ensuring that relevant experiencesย and lessons learnt are considered for proposing changes to the project; Provide writtenย inputsย toย UNDPย flagshipย products/newsletter/policyย briefs, and UN corporate reportingย basedย onย projectย results, data and information, lessons learned and best practices; Lead knowledge generation through identification, documentation and dissemination of achievements, best practices and lessons learned related to TB and directly linked to the project, including demonstrating these using the CCM platform knowledge sharing opportunities;ย Maintain effective partnership with internal and external stakeholders and implementing partners to exchange information and resolve programme/project implementation issues ensuring results are achieved as planned.The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization:
Any relevant data/information/policy framework that may be required for each activity.ย ยInstitutional Arrangement
The incumbent leads all activities related to TB interventions and will directly report to Project Manager of the Global Fund project He/she works closely with HIV Coordinator, M&E Analyst, Laboratory Associate and other functional teams (PSM, Administrative and Finance) and will supervise M&E Specialist.ย
Competencies
Core Competencies:
Achieve Results:ย ย ย ย LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work Think Innovatively:ย ย ย LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking. Learn Continuously:ย ย ย ย LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning. Adapt with Agility:ย ย ย LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process. Act with Determination: ย ย ย ย LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously. Engage and Partner:ย ย ย ย LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships. Enable Diversity and Inclusion:ย ย ย ย LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making.ยCross-Functional & Technical Competencies:ย
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Master's Degree in Medicine or Public Health, Epidemiology, Sociology or related field is required, or; Bachelorโs Degree in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.Experience:
Minimum of 2 years (with Masterโs Degree) or 4 years (with Bachelorโs Degree) of professional work experience in implementing health projects, especially project coordination experience in health.Requiredย Skills:ย
Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.). and advanced knowledge of web-based management systems such as ERP.Desired Skills:ย
Experience in networking and building partnerships (government, donor, civil society). Previous experience in knowledge sharing and promoting learning environment. In-depth practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues. Experience in assessment of data quality and analysis related to HIV and TB. Promotes knowledge management in UNDP/PIU and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example. Experience in TB projects.ยย
Required Languages: ย ย ย ย
Excellent knowledge of Tajik and Russian languages is required. Knowledge of English would be an asset.ยEqual opportunity
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