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Technical Officer (Climate Change and Health)

Geneva

  • Organization: WHO - World Health Organization
  • Location: Geneva
  • Grade: Mid level - P-4, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Public Health and Health Service
    • Environment
    • Meteorology, Geology and Geography
    • Climate Change
  • Closing Date: Closed

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of WHO's UHC/Healthier Populations Division is to contribute to reducing health inequalities and reducing preventable disease and injury caused by environmental, social and economic determinants of health. This is achieved through a coordinated inter-sectoral approach aimed at enabling all people to enjoy better health and well-being, in line with the Organization's General Programmes of Work (GPWs) and the Sustainable Development Goals. The role of the Department for Environment, Climate Change and Health (ECH) within the overall work of WHO is to promote a healthier environment, intensify primary prevention and to influence public policies in all sectors to address the root causes of environmental threats to health. ECH develops and promotes preventive policies and interventions based on an understanding and an in-depth scientific analysis of the evidence base for environmental determinants of human health. The Climate Change and Health (CCH) Unit provides international leadership through a comprehensive health response to climate change, which enhances population resilience to climate risks, and supports health-promoting climate change mitigation policies. WHO's work on climate change is mandated and guided by a World Health Assembly Resolution (61.19), and workplans approved by the WHO Executive Board. This includes strengthening partnerships to address health and climate change with relevant UN agencies and other actors; providing leadership and raising awareness of the need to protect health from climate risks and the potential health gains from actions that also reduce carbon emissions; promoting and guiding the generation of scientific evidence; monitoring country level progress and WHO's own contribution in the field; providing policy and technical support, and convening global partners, to support Member States in the implementation of the public health response to climate change.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

  • Propose the scope and content of WHO's work on monitoring the progress of Member States in addressing climate change and health.
  • Define the monitoring framework, indicators, quality criteria and data collection methods for tracking country progress and WHO's own contribution.
  • Design country surveys to collect information from national authorities on their progress in addressing climate change and health; coordinate their application in consultation with WHO regional and country offices, and national focal points.
  • Lead the collection, analysis and synthesis of resulting data, and the development of information products, which may include online data query systems, global synthesis reports, and national climate and health country profiles.
  • Ensure alignment and integration with WHO's overall data initiatives, allowing tracking of the specific contribution of the WHO Secretariat.
  • In collaboration with staff members responsible for country support and capacity development, support training in the field of climate change and health monitoring.
  • Manage partnerships with external initiatives on climate change and health monitoring, so as to optimize delivery of reliable and relevant information to Member States Provide oversight for application of financial resources, report and liaise with donors supporting WHO's work on climate and health monitoring.

Main achievements include: A coherent framework to monitor country progress on climate and health is applied by WHO Member States and Secretariat; High quality and timely information is collected from Member States and scientific sources; Monitoring information is managed and synthesized to produce accessible, policy-relevant information products, training and communication materials; WHO's own contribution to progress in climate change and health is tracked and reported; collaborative partnerships are developed within and outside of the WHO Secretariat; resources are appropriately managed and tracked.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential:

  • Advanced level university degree in public health, social sciences or development issues.

Desirable:

  • Advanced level university degree (master or PhD) in statistics.

Experience

Essential:

  • At least 7 years of experience working on environmental, climate change and health issues, of which at least five years exposure at international level.
  • At least 7 years of experience in an international environment, in a health-related field.

Desirable:

  • Experience in working for development programmes in developing countries.
  • Experience in working with national authorities.

Skills

  • Substantial knowledge and experience in climate change and health, development and application of surveys, data management, evidence synthesis and WHO's role in supporting Member States to respond to climate change.
  • Excellent interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills.
  • Ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships with other partners, within and outside WHO.
  • Excellent communications skills, both written and spoken.
  • Ability to facilitate collaborative activities and stakeholder engagement processes in multi-cultural and multi-sectoral settings.
  • Excellent organizational and programme management skills.
  • Strong research and writing skills, including in the context of proposal and grant development.
  • Proficiency in all desktop applications of Microsoft Office (spread sheets, presentation software, word processing, etc.
  • Ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds and maintain a high standard of personal conduct.

WHO Competencies

  • Teamwork
  • Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences.
  • Communication
  • Producing results
  • Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Use of Language Skills

Essential:

  • Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable:

  • Intermediate knowledge of French.
  • Intermediate knowledge of any other official WHO language.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 77,326 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 5780 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.
  • Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
  • A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.
  • In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link:http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
  • According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.
  • Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
  • Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
  • The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.
  • The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email toreasonableaccommodation@who.int
  • An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put theWHO Values Charter into practice.
  • WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.
  • Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.
  • WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.
  • The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.
  • Please note that WHO's contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly atshws@who.int.
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