| Job Description - Coordinator, Planning, Budgeting, Monitoring & Evaluation (PBME) (2604717)
Coordinator, Planning, Budgeting, Monitoring & Evaluation (PBME)-(2604717)
Grade:P6
Contractual Arrangement:Fixed-term appointment
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days):Two years
Job Posting: Nov 1, 2026, 4:39:40 PM
Closing Date: Nov 22, 2026, 5:59:00 PM
Primary Location: Congo-Brazzaville
Organization: AF/DPM Director, Programme Management
Schedule: Full-time
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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The Office of the Director of Programme Management (DPM) at the WHO Regional Office for Africa (WHO/AFRO) is positioned as a key enabler of Africa’s health agenda and of the implementation of WHO’s General Programme of Work and related PB. In this context, the PBME Unit supports WHO/AFRO in strengthening end-to-end results-based and integrated programme management, aligned with organizational priorities, country needs, and the regional and global health agenda.
The PBME Unit serves as the regional focal point for strategic planning, and budgeting, implementation, performance monitoring, evaluation and learning, reporting and ensuring coherence across the RBM cycle. The Coordinator leads regional processes for the development and operationalization of the PBs, supports efficient implementation, prioritization and resource allocation, facilitates performance assessment within WHO corporate review processes, and oversees programmatic and thematic evaluations at regional, inter-country and country levels.
The Unit works closely with regional functions responsible for financial management , resource mobilization and accountability to promote an integrated and coherent approach to programme delivery, organizational learning and RBM across the African Region.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DUTIES
The incumbent will be expected to perform the following functions:
Lead and coordinate AFRO’s technical contributions to global and regional strategic planning processes, including the development, implementation, reporting and evaluation of the GPW, PB and related frameworks.
Lead and manage the team in accordance with WHO rules and procedures, ensuring effective collaboration across functions and with related functions.
Oversee regional PB management to ensure to the extent possible alignment of resources with priorities and results, including systematic analysis of funding gaps to inform decision-making.
Lead the development and periodic revisions of strategic and operational workplans and workforce plans in collaboration with GMC/AFM.
Provide integrated oversight, forecasting and performance monitoring across programmatic and financial dimensions to support evidence-based decision-making by senior management.
Oversee and strengthen monitoring and evaluation systems to drive RBM and performance tracking across regional and country programmes.
Drive organizational change and the adoption of new ways of working, including building staff capacity in areas related to RBM.
Provide strategic advice and represent senior leadership in governance processes, policy development and engagement with partners, Member States and stakeholders.
The incumbent may be required to perform other related responsibilities as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: Master’s degree in public health, finance, business administration, economics or a related area.
Desirable: Advanced university studies in public health administration or health planning is desirable.
Experience
Essential
At least 15 years of progressively responsible experience in strategic and operational planning, programme budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, and performance assessment of complex budgets and multi-sectoral, multi-country programmes, preferably in public health or international development.
Proven experience leading corporate planning and budget processes, advising senior management on resource allocation and programme performance, and coordinating across technical, operational and administrative functions at regional, country and headquarters levels.
Demonstrated experience managing teams is required.
Relevant professional experience at the international level, including experience acquired outside the country of nationality, is required.
Desirable
- Experience supporting governing body, donor or senior management decision-making processes, including the preparation of strategic analyses, corporate performance reports and resource allocation recommendations.
- Experience leading or contributing to organizational transformation, RBM reforms, integrated planning and performance monitoring systems, or enterprise-level budget and performance dashboards in a large international organization would be an asset.
- Experience within WHO or another entity of the United Nations system, particularly in programme planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, is desirable.
Skills
Good management, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. Thorough knowledge of the principles, techniques and practices of RBM including strategic and operational planning, budgeting, and programme assessment. Excellent analytical and writing skills, particularly as they apply to policy and SOP development; ability to prioritize competing demands; Knowledge of WHO policies and procedures.
WHO Competency :
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Moving forward in a changing environment
Creating an empowering and motivating environment.
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English or French and intermediate knowledge of the other.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Portuguese.
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 117,953 (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 4,463 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
Staff members who apply to this requisition and who have been or will be separated as a result of the 2025 Prioritization and Realignment Process will be given special consideration.
This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
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