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 Department of Infectious Hazard Management (IHM) supports countries in prevention and control of high threat diseases of pandemic & epidemic potential through forecasting, characterization of diseases /infectious risks and development of evidence-based strategies to manage infectious hazards.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Within the framework of the delegated authority, and under the leadership of the Director, the incumbent is assigned all or part of the following responsibilities\:

1. Provide support to the Director for the day-to-day monitoring and evaluation of IHM area of work (at the 3 level of the Organization) including the regular development of review papers of achievements as well as concept notes on relevant aspects of epidemic and pandemic diseases.

2. Develop, in collaboration with the department and relevant stakeholders, the Blueprint for Pandemic Preparedness, including writing, collation of feedback, organisation of stakeholder meetings.

3. Collaborate with the planning officer, technical leads in the department and with cross cutting project teams in the development, implementation and monitoring of the technical andoperational work plans in line with the GPW13.

4. Contribute to the preparation of reports, briefings, project proposals, communications and advocacy documents required for strategic decision making.

5. Attend various project management meetings, coordinate relevant activities, ensure predictable follow-up on agreed action points with the Director.

6. Perform other related duties including replacing and backstopping as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential\: University Degree in Public Health
Desirable\: An Advanced level degree (MA or above) in public health

Experience

Essential\: At least 5 years of documented public health workexperience in an international environment.Proven project management experience and experience working with Ministries of Health and partners.
Desirable\: Relevant work experience in WHO, other UN agencies, relevant non-governmental or humanitarian organizations. Knowledge of WHO rules and regulations. Experience in infectious diseases global program.

Skills

- Demonstrated ability in the production of high-quality technical documents.

- Skilled in all aspects of the development and operation of information systems.

- Excellent organizational and analytical skills.

- Excellent interpersonal skills, tact, diplomacy and discretion.

- Ability to summarize information in a clear and concise manner.

WHO Competencies

1. Fostering integration and teamwork
2. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
3. Communicating in a credible way
4. Producing results
5. Knowing and managing yourself

Use of Language Skills

Essential\: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable\: Intermediate knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of 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 60,233 (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 3393 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.

• 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.