Programme Officer

Geneva

Organization: WHO - World Health Organization
Location: Geneva
Grade: Junior level - P-2, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
- Project and Programme Management
- HQ/CRM Coordinated Resource Mobilization Unit
Closing Date: Closed

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Coordinated Resource Mobilization unit was established in response to the recommendations of the Task Force on Resource Mobilization and Management Strategies and at the request of Member States and partners, to strengthen coordinated resource mobilization in WHO. CRM leads a global coordinated resource mobilization network to foster strategic, consistent and coordinated resource mobilization in support of WHO's Programme Budget. In so doing it promotes the principles of (i) alignment of funding to WHO's Programme Budget, (ii) predictability and flexibility of funding, (iii) reducing the vulnerability of WHO's funding and (iv) transparency of WHO's findings.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Summary of Assigned Duties\:

Under the direction of the Director Strategic Engagement, working closely with Financing Campaign project team members and other teams involved in the Campaign, the Project Officer will\:

1. Provide executive support to the Director of Strategic Engagement.

2. Support the implementation of the various components of the FC work plan, including monitoring of activities and budget to ensure timely provision of key deliverables.

3. In collaboration with the team, monitor progress against Financing Dialogue 2017 objectives and compile data for management.

4. Coordinate the timely dissemination of information to the various teams supporting the planning of the Financing Campaign.

5. Draft various internal and external communications/materials as assigned, including communications to the various teams, invitations to contributors, meeting reports, presentations.

6. Coordinate the planning of external meetings, including setting the agenda, fixing the time of the visits, preparing the background materials and ensuring the timely preparation of the WHO delegations.

7. Support the preparation and smooth running of the Financing Campaign events. 8. Perform other relevant duties as designated by the Director.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential\: Bachelor's degree in health or social sciences, or business or public administration
Desirable\: Advanced degree in international relations or related field.

Experience

Essential\: At least two years of combined national and international professional experience in project management and/or policy analysis and development in the field of public health. Experience in organizing multi-stakeholders meetings and working with donors.
Desirable\: Some years of experience either in WHO HQ or regional/country office, or other UN organizations. Experience in strategic communications.

Skills

Impeccable writing skills. Track record of working with multiple stakeholders

Knowledge of the UN system.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication

Use of Language Skills

Essential\: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable\: Beginners knowledge of French.

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 46,026 (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 3233 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.

For information on WHO's operations please visit\: http\://www.who.int.

WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

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

WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link\: http\://www.who.int/employment/en/. 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.