Writer

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Unitaid is a multilateral organization hosted by the World Health Organization. Unitaid is focused on making a unique and impactful contribution to the global response against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria in developing countries. It catalyses improvements for the larger response through forward-looking and time-limited investments that are designed to increase access to better, more effective and more affordable health products (i.e. preventatives, medicines and diagnostics). These investments typically target market-based interventions such as price reductions, improvements in quality and supply, and the introduction of innovative products more suitable for the populations in need.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

-Work on wide range of writing assignments, including story-writing and general content for the website, such as project pages, talking points for senior executives, news releases, brochures and fact sheets. - Ensure clarity and consistency in all written communications for external audiences, including web content, social media, communications with partners and stakeholders and interactions with media. - Develop a compelling narrative to promote Unitaid's work as the organization accelerates efforts to find more affordable and more effective drugs and diagnostics to end the three diseases and promotes an integrated approach to health challenges. - Advance on new ways of communicating the impact and value for money of Unitaid supported programs and their relevance to global health;- Play a pro-active role in conceptualizing, planning and producing the annual report. Perform all other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential\: A first university degree in communications, journalism, humanities, social science or other relevant subject.
Desirable\:

Experience

Essential\: -At least five years of experience at national / international level in journalism, communications, media or any closely relevant field;- One year's experience of working in multicultural teams;- Experience working with, or deep knowledge of, international news media;- Demonstrated experience of writing about global health or international development health issues;-Proven experience writing about technically complex issues and making them understandable to diverse audiences.
Desirable\: - Experience working in a complex organization;- Proven ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;- Experience crafting messages for social media;- Ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, inside and outside Unitaid.

Skills

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Use of Language Skills

Essential\: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable\: Intermediate 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 59,151 (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 3450 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.
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• As a WHO staff member assigned solely and exclusively to support this Partnership, selected staff will have no right of reassignment or transfer outside the Partnership either during or at the end of his/her appointment, including pursuant to WHO Staff Rule 1050. (This does not apply to WHO fixed-term staff members reassigned from a non-Partnership position.)
• UNITAID is a partnership hosted and administered by WHO, located outside WHO premises in Blandonnet, 1214 Vernier/Geneva.