Incident Manager

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme (WHE) is to help countries, and to coordinate international action, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

During deployment, the duty station may change, and duties may be modified, based upon the technical needs of the porgramme\:

 

Needs assessment and gap analysis\:

 

1. Manage, coordinate and be the overall lead of the existing national coordination for rapid health needs assessments as well as multi-agency participatory assessments; be familiar with and ready to choose from existing tools to ensure that the all identified humanitarian health needs of the affected population are addressed.

 

2. Coordinate WHO's incident management system at the country or regional level, assess and reassess the emergency situation, determine strategies, set objectives appropriate to the level of the required response; prioritizing filling health service delivery gaps, develop an operational planning cycle to reach health sector performance standards and approve the incident action plan (IAP) ensuring fulfilment of WHO's critical functions.

 

3.Build external relations, represent WHO and its positions in negotiations in relevant inter-agency and international fora involved with the incident management system at the country level.

 

Strategic planning\:

4. Lead the joint development, of the health sector components of the humanitarian needs overview (HNO) and humanitarian response plan (HRP) as well as contingency planning for potential new events and other Interagency planning, ensure proper linkages with the Incident management system, disaster risk reduction, relief and recovery to complement national health sector preparedness/response plans.

 

5. Ensure full compliance with national and international norms and standards, oversee that cross-cutting issues are mainstreamed in the health sector response and implementation plans, taking into account the need for local adaptation.

 

Coordination role\:

6. Support national and local health authorities and partner with UN agencies, international, governmental and nongovernmental organizations/institutions, in respect of the mobilization and coordination of resources, identify needs and funding gaps; encourage donors to fund the overall health sector response to affected populations

 

7. Identify urgent technical gaps and training needs in relation to technical standards and protocols for the delivery of key health services to ensure their adoption and uniform application by all health cluster partners; identify opportunities of capacity building in collaboration with partners.

 

8. Ensure appropriate links among humanitarian actions and longer-term health sector plans, incorporating the concept of building back batter and specific risk reduction measure.

 

9. Contribute to the development of a functional information management strategy and mechanism for the coordination mechanism to facilitate information sharing as well as monitoring and reporting, ensure regular updates to partners, donors, government and other stakeholders regular updates, technical reports, bulletins and briefings on the health status of the affected people, response activities, resources mobilization, achievements, challenges and the remedial actions when necessary.

 

10.In cooperation with other levels of response authorize the release of related information, communications, advocacy products and statements to internal and external partners as well as to the public. Provide information to/briefing of senior and elected officials as required, manage sensitive issues arising from the incident.

 

11. Determines WHO response team staffing needs, ensures deployment arrangements and the mobilization of the required human resources. Provide leadership, motivation, guidance, and performance management of staff and experts, build dynamic and efficient teams to bolster WHO's incident management operations, take concrete measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all WHO responders.

 

Resource mobilization and funds allocation\:

12. Support the development of resource mobilization efforts based on identified priority activities and in close collaboration with the Head of the WHO Country Office.

 

Monitoring and evaluation\:

13. Coordinate the development, adaptation and implementation of WHO's humanitarian health programme

 

14. Coordinate technical assistance and provide expert advice to national authorities in augmenting preparedness and response to emergencies;

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential\: An advanced university degree in health-related field, management, emergency, humanitarian, disaster management or related field from an accredited/recognized institute.
Desirable\: Specialized training in emergency management; specific training in humanitarian response.

Experience

Essential\: At least 10 years of related experience in emergency management and operations, with proven experience in emergency response. Substantial experience at both national and international levels in leadership positions, capacity-building and their implementation. Experience in developing and promoting collaborative partnerships and/or experience in developing countries. Substantial experience in efficient human and financial resource management.
Desirable\: Relevant work experience in WHO, other UN agencies, health cluster partners, relevant nongovernment or humanitarian organizations.

Skills

- Demonstrated knowledge of the rapid response operations and their implementation in emergencies as related to public health, complemented by demonstrated ability to identify and manage difficult situations, to lead and direct multidisciplinary and multinational staff.

- Excellent skills in the assessment, monitoring, analysis and evaluation of emergency situations, with the ability to conceptualize and implement innovative strategies and advocate their implementation.

- Authoritative and comprehensive knowledge of the theory, principles, methods and techniques in international emergency incident management system.

- Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to quickly comprehend strategic and tactical objectives and to formulate comprehensive plans to address challenges/risks.

 

Other Skills (E.g.\: IT)\: Excellent skills in Microsoft Office software applications; Excellent presentation skills

WHO Competencies

1. Teamwork
2. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
3. Communication
4.Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
5. Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential\: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable\:

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 84,721 (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 2316 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 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.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

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• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

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

• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.