UNOPS hosts the Stop Tuberculosis Partnership Secretariat (STBP) as of 1 January 2015, in Geneva, Switzerland. The vision of the Stop TB Partnership is to realize the goal of elimination of Tuberculosis (TB) as a public health problem and, ultimately, to obtain a world free of TB by ensuring that every TB patient has access to effective diagnosis, treatment and cure; stopping transmission of TB; reducing the inequitable social and economic toll of TB; and developing and implementing new preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic tools and strategies. The Stop Partnership is uniquely positioned to support the development and further implementation by partners of the current and future Global Plan, acting as a coordinator and catalyst for the range of partners engaged in the fight against TB.
Founded in 2001, the Stop TB Partnership’s mission is to serve every person who is vulnerable to TB and ensure that high-quality treatment is available to all who need it. Stop TB partners include international and technical organizations, government programmes, research and funding agencies, foundations, NGOs, civil society and community groups and the private sector.
TB REACH is a multi-lateral funding mechanism testing and scaling up innovative technologies and strategies aimed at increasing the number of people detected with TB and linked to appropriate treatment. TB REACH provides fast-track and results-based financing with rigorous, external monitoring and evaluation (M&E) to produce strong evidence around specific innovative technologies/approaches, so other they can be scaled up by other donor agencies and/or national governments.
Country and Community Support for Impact (CCS4i)
The Stop TB Partnership’s Country and Community Support for Impact (CCS4i) supports initiatives related to the strengthening of community systems, ensuring community leadership in the TB response, and the implementation of Communities, Rights & Gender (CRG) tools and operational plans that help ensure a gender transformative, human rights-based and community-driven response in the fight against TB.
Strategic Initiatives & Innovative Financing (SIIF)
The Stop TB Partnership’s Strategic Initiatives & Innovative Financing (SIIF) team leads the development, roll-out, and implementation of ground-breaking initiatives and projects to bring the “Silicon Valley” mindset and innovations to the high burden countries and leverage multi-sectoral collaboration to address systematic barriers in the TB and global health space.
As a key initiative of the Stop TB Partnership, the Global Drug Facility (GDF) was established in 2001 to ensure access to quality-assured anti-TB drugs, diagnostics and other supplies by employing innovative business approaches, efficient knowledge management for evidence-driven leadership in market management, strategic procurement, and high quality procurement and supply services to client countries.
Functional Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Team Leader and in close collaboration with the other team members, the intern will assist with the functions of Programme Officers. The interns will be exposed to various functional areas in accordance to the service lines performed at the UNOPS hosted Stop TB Partnership: his/her main tasks will be related to one of four work streams in the following areas:
Work Stream 1 - TB REACH
· Support the TB REACH Secretariat and M&E reviewers with survey design and interviews of key shareholders of the IPAQT (Initiative for Promoting Affordable and Quality TB Tests) initiative, including FIND (Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics), CHAI (Clinton Health Access Initiative), diagnostic manufactures and distributors, and private lab networks in Pakistan and India.
· Support country private healthcare analysis to adopt the TB REACH IPAQT Initiative.
· Support data collection to document the best practices and the lessons learned in the use of UAV in the DrOTS project
· Provide research assistance in the use of UAV technology in public health.
· Support the analysis of private healthcare provider mapping data from various TB REACH grantees.
· Assist the evaluation of artificial intelligence software for chest radiographs.
· Assist in the documentation the experience and lesson learned from the TB REACH secretariat and grantees in the form of concept notes, publications, interactive presentations, media articles and other materials.
· Provide grant administration and coordination support as needed.
· Perform other assignments as assigned by supervisor.
Training opportunities
· Gain experience working in public health at the global /international level.
· Gain knowledge in grant making & management and results dissemination.
· The intern will be part of the TB REACH team and will be learning on the job on a daily basis.
· The supervisor will allocate dedicated time in order to improve the intern’s understanding of the functioning of Stop TB Partnership and the UN development agency world in general.
Work Stream 2 - Country and Community Support for Impact (CCS4i)
· Review of Communities, Rights & Gender (CRG) assessments, particularly the trends, legal gaps, challenges and recommendation within Legal Environment Assessments (LEAs) and the unpacking and analysis of gender-related issues within Gender Assessments.
· Support Action Planning on CRG assessments conducted at the national level.
· Assist in the development of human rights-based interventions that can be integrated into Global Fund Concept Notes; support the development of an advocacy piece in this regard.
· Support the rollout of the Challenge Facility for Civil Society grant programme, including contributing to the call for proposals, supporting selection panel and the implementation of projects.
· Support the development of National Stop TB Partnerships.
· Research on the relationship between human rights, TB and community health workers
· Planning for the engagement of celebrity TB Champions.
Training opportunities
· Partnership and community mobilisation
· Human rights and health
· Grant making process
Work Stream 3 - Strategic Initiatives & Innovative Financing (SIIF)
· Support the development of the governance and operational processes and policies for the Accelerator for Impact (a4i), including the creation of a trust fund.
· Support the development of the sourcing and due diligence processes and policies for a4i.
· Support the development of concept notes, pitch decks, policy documents, grant proposals, and other materials.
Training opportunities
· Offers experience working within the global health/international organization space and development finance sector.
· Potential participation in missions to high-TB burden countries, engagement with senior level decision-makers and policy-makers, and participation in key opinion leaders/stakeholders meetings and calls.
Work Stream 4 - Global Drug Facility (GDF)
· Data entry and analysis of the information provided by manufacturers and suppliers into GDF regulatory tool.
· Correspond and liaise with manufacturers to obtain any missing data.
· Provide support to GDF’s Quality Management System including populating and updating data on the Quality Management System Software.
· Coordinate with various internal and external units to ensure all assigned tasks are on track
· Collect data and prepare briefs, analyses, business documents and presentation materials for the team.
· Perform other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Training opportunities
· Offers experience working within the global health/international organization involved in public procurement of health products.
· Familiarization with the global regulatory frameworks that guide procurement of health products.
· Learning of the quality management system (QMS) that is the cornerstone of each ISO 9001:2015 certified organisations and use of related software.
· Understanding TB medicines quality requirements and manufacturers involvement in the implementation of national regulatory norms and linkages with QMS.
When preparing the application for this internship we encourage you to attach a cover letter indicating which of the work steam would you prefer and tell us why
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education
To be eligible for this internship, the incumbent needs to be enrolled in a first level University Degree (Bachelors), Masters, Ph.D. or have graduated within the last three years at the moment of the application.
Experience
While previous professional experience is not required for this internship. Experience working in international, humanitarian or health organizations would be considered an advantage.
Languages
To be eligible for this internship, the incumbent needs to be fluent in English. Knowledge of another UN official language would be considered an advantage.
Competencies
Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.(for levels IICA-2, IICA-3, LICA Specialist- 10, LICA Specialist-11, NOC, NOD, P3, P4 and above)
Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.
Contract type, level and duration - Internship
Contract type: Internship
Contract level: N/A
Contract duration: 4 weeks to 6 months
This internship is not designed to lead to a staff position with UNOPS. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of the internship.
Interns may be eligible for a monthly stipend from UNOPS provided that they do not receive funds from other institutions. Further, UNOPS may provide a one time travel lumpsum of 500 USD. However, they must make their own arrangements for accommodation, travel and necessary visa arrangements.
For more details about UNOPS internships please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-of…
Additional Considerations
· Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
· Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
· Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
· Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
· UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
· Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
· UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
· For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
· The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.
· Kindly note the incumbent will be a oblige to comply with regulation of the host country Switzerland especially with the taxation and the social security
It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
Background Information - UNOPS
UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.
UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.
Working with us
UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.
Diversity
With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.
Work life harmonization
UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.
