Program Management %26 Partnerships Specialist

Washington D.C. | Abu Dhabi

Organization: WHO - World Health Organization
Location: Washington D.C. | Abu Dhabi
Grade: Junior level - P-2, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
- External Relations, Partnerships and Resource mobilization
- Communicable Diseases and Health Analysis
Closing Date: Closed

OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE/DEPARTMENT

The Communicable Diseases and Health Analysis Department (CHA) promotes, coordinates, and implements technical cooperation activities directed toward the surveillance, prevention, control, and elimination of communicable diseases and zoonosis that are technically sound and appropriate for the political and sociocultural context in which they are implemented. It strives to achieve a sustainable impact on health by providing normative guidance, furthering the implementation of evidence based interventions, and fostering alliances that strengthen country capacity, improve the effectiveness of inter-country collaboration, and facilitate policy and decision making processes through improved health information coverage, analysis and quality at all levels.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Summary of Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Director, Communicable Diseases and Health Analysis (CHA), and the direct supervision of the Unit Chief, Health Information and Analysis (CHA/HA), the incumbent is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to, the following duties\:

1. Engage in and provide technical support for corporate efforts for strategic and operational planning, programming, budgeting and resource coordination and mobilization to enable the Unitâs technical cooperation;

2. Support the design, negotiation, and implementation of technical cooperation projects, including resource mobilization and coordination, performance monitoring and assessment, and use of evaluation tools to support the sound management of regular, assessed and voluntary contributions;

3. Provide strategic support and inputs to develop new program initiatives to support the work of the Unit;

4. Ensure that projects managed by the Unit are executed according to action plans and within established dates; ensure timely submission of financial and progress reports in accordance with donor agreements;

5. Support the programmatic impact and ensure a high level of quality and accuracy of methods used to verify progress and results;

6. Participate actively in the Program Management Network (PMN) led by PBU and in the Resources Mobilization Network (RMN) led by ERP;

7. Review and analyze progress on technical matters, elaboration and implementation of interprogrammatic and intersectoral activities in the context of PMN and RMN;

8. Provide strategic support to develop and strengthen relevant partnerships with governments, development partners, private sector and civil society organizations;

9. Facilitate the coordination among the PMIS Project Managers and support them in program management issues, specifically with issues related to the results-based management framework;

10. Oversee the process for implementation of Letters of Agreement (LOAs) of the Unit;

11. Maintain effective partnerships with all project stakeholders to exchange critical technical information and resolve program /project implementation issues to ensure results are achieved as planned;

12. Coordinate the implementation of the Projectâs Biennial Work Plans (BWP) and the Semester Work Plans (PTS) for corresponding biennium; ensure that the responsible project coordinators provide required planning data and information to adequately assess and report on implementation of Outputs, Outcomes, and Impact Goals included in the PAHO Strategic Plan 2014-2019 and PAHO Program and Budget;

13. Assist in the review and analysis of issues and trends relating to the Unitâs technical matters in which he/she can add value. Support the preparation of various written outputs, e.g., draft background papers, analyses, sections of reports and studies and other inputs to technical publications. Provide assistance with the preparation of technical documents for Governing Bodies meetings;

14. Support the Unit Chief in coordinating the performance monitoring and assessment of the Projectâs BWP and PTS, including the preparation of reports, advising on setting realistic indicators, and ensuring up-to-date information to monitor progress on BWP and PTS implementation;

15. Assist in technical activities related to information and knowledge management in support of the Unitâs program of work;

16. Support the Unit Chief in the analysis of staffing needs, particularly with respect to the competencies needed to execute the program of work;

17. Perform other related duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education\:

Essential\: A bachelorâs degree in a health or social science from a recognized university.

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/. PAHO will also use the databases of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation http\://www.chea.org/search/default.asp and College Navigator, found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics, https\://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator to support the validation process.

Experience\:

Essential\: Five years of combined national and international experience in health planning, project management, monitoring and evaluation, general administration, including project preparation and financial and budgetary monitoring of projects.

SKILLS\:

PAHO Competencies\:

Key Behavioral Competencies

- Intrainstitutional Action\: Operates in a fair, consistent and equitable manner, and displays such behavior by example. Ensures that the mission and the values of the Organization as well as the setting in which projects will be carried out are the drivers in one's technical work. Understands the results required and performs to that standard. Behaves consistently in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the Organization.

- Teamwork\: Promotes team work and leads one's area to finish tasks and accept responsibility. Creates a positive environment within the area of work. Makes everyone feel like they are part of the team as well as welcomes and appreciates everyone's ideas and suggestions. Able to see the positive aspects of working as a team, shares the team's enthusiasm for achieving mutual goals.

- Communication\: Actively engages in conversation with the key players in a multicultural environment both within and outside the organization. Develops a network of appropriate contacts inside and outside PAHO to gain information or to build an alliance. Takes into consideration the multicultural differences within the organization.

- Analysis, Synthesis, and Forecasting\: Takes or organizes individual and collective action after analyzing situations on the basis of the available evidence and knowledge. Continuously analyzes the evolution of situations in an area of work and makes suggestions to adjust or confirm the decisions necessary to implement required actions. Is capable of anticipating the implications of an analyzed situation between six months to one year ahead.

- Thinking, planning and the strategic management of technical cooperation interventions\: Identifies the risks and benefits of options for future health initiatives based on the analysis of institutional and political trends. Applies a broad approach to work in the health field.

- Evaluation of technical cooperation interventions\: Proposes criteria for evaluating interventions at the process, management, and outcome level, in addition to plans for evaluating technical cooperation, in keeping with the PAHOâs strategic direction.

- Resource Mobilization\: Establishes partnerships and alliances with a variety of institutions and organizations as well as internal partnerships to obtain financial and non-financial resources. Is able to relate with all types of people and at all levels in order to obtain resources that are needed. Is able to present and disseminate information in a clear manner. Executes resources according to the agreements previously established with partnerships.

Technical Expertise\:

- Theoretical and practical knowledge of public health policy, financing, program planning and evaluation, and disciplines related to results-based management, policy analysis and planning.

- Knowledge of modern management principles and practices with specific emphasis on program management.

- Practical knowledge and skills in planning, implementation, and monitoring of program activities; demonstrated ability to organize meetings, workshops or events.

- Strong research and problem-solving skills; able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to work collaboratively on multi-disciplinary teams with tight schedules.

- Excellent skills in assessment and analysis of data.

- Ability to create and advocate innovative approaches to facilitate and enhance project management capacity, as well as monitoring of these processes;

- Strong professional oral and writing skills including the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical/persuasive documents for consideration at the highest levels of the Organization.

Languages\:

Very good knowledge of English or Spanish with working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese would be an asset.

IT Skills\:

Demonstrated ability to effectively use a computer and utilize software programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint. Other IT skills and knowledge of other software programs such as Visio, Project would be an asset.

REMUNERATION

Monthly Salary\: (Net of taxes)

US$5,588.32

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

A written test may be used as a form of screening.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and e-Manual.

For information on PAHO please visit\: http\://www.paho.org

PAHO/WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

PAHO/WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

All applicants are required to complete an on-line profile to be considered for this post.

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