Technical Officer

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to build the capacity of Member States to manage health emergency risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations.The Health Emergency Information and Risk Assessment Department is responsible for identifying new public health events, assessing risks to public health, conducting epidemiological surveillance and field investigations, monitoring public health interventions, and communicating public health information to technical partners.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Within the framework of the delegated authority, the incumbent is assigned all or part of the following duties which are performed according to the needs and agenda\:

1. Research and identify sources of information for technical materials, situation reports, briefing notes, bulletins, articles and other materials. Sources of epidemiological and other data may come from several different teams and programmes within WHO and from partners.

2. Produce analysis for information products, such as graphs, figures, data tables, statistical analysis, and other data presentational formats to communicate information to technical partners with particular attention to data about outbreak and emergency response and interventions.

3. Participate and collaborate actively in the development and implementation of state-of-the-art information-sharing, data analysis and presentation, and dissemination strategies and content management within a planned framework, aims and objectives.

4. Design new and adapt data and analysis in existing documents, publications and other information materials for major public health events and scientific meetings to enhance information-sharing based on best practices as part of the development and implementation of the Department strategic plan.

5. Liaise with staff at all levels in The Programme, WHO HQ, Regional and Country Offices to encourage organization-wide information-sharing as key component of promoting and nurturing a culture of multi-disciplinary and cross-cutting approaches within The Programme, WHO and with key partners.

6. Perform other related responsibilities as assigned, including replacing and backstopping for others as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential\: University degree in epidemiology, demography, statistics, health sciences, or a related discipline that includes quantitative methods.
Desirable\: A degree in public health, international health or a related discipline.

Experience

Essential\: at least two years' experience in information management, quantitative methods, surveillance, or epidemiology, some of which gained in an international context.
Desirable\: experience in WHO or UN, UN Agencies an asset.

Skills

- Knowledge of epidemiology, quantitative methods, and surveillance in the area of emerging/re-emerging diseases in a multi-disciplinary and cross-cutting environment.

- Excellent organizational and analytical skills combined with ability to multi-task and produce accurate results under pressure.

- Excellent interpersonal skills, complemented with ability to synthesize information in a clear and concise manner.

- Tact, diplomacy and courtesy.

WHO Competencies

1.Fostering integration and teamwork
2.Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
3.Communication in a credible and effective way
4.Moving forward in a changing environment
5.Knowing and managing yourself

Use of Language Skills

Essential\: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable\: Intermediate knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of Other 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 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 3199 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.

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

• For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220./ul>