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Administrative Officer

Amman

  • Organization: WHO - World Health Organization
  • Location: Amman
  • Grade: Junior level - P-2, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Operations and Administrations
    • EM_YEM WHO Representative%27s Office, Yemen
  • Closing Date: Closed

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The primary goal of WHO is to support Member States in designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating national health development plans for\:

(i) the achievement of national health targets;

(ii) contribution to global and regional public health action; and

(iii) the development of two-way collaboration that draws on the countries' experience to build a body of public health knowledge that can benefit the rest of the world.


DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the direct supervision of the Operations Officer, and the overall guidance of the Head of WCO, the duties are, but not limited to\:

- Plan, recommend and implement systems, norms and procedures, in compliance with existing policies, for the administration of human, financial and material resources, as well as for the monitoring, control

and evaluation of such processes

- Assist in the planning, organization, operation and evaluation of the administrative services.

- Formulate general and specific budgetary estimates for projects; plan, organize and monitor the application, control and accounting of approved budgetary allocations by programmes.

- Provide managerial and administrative support in the implementation of all WHO collaborative programme through initiation of relevant proposals for all planned activities as per plans of action and periodic monitoring of their implementation.

- Provide a range of human resources services, including forecasting future needs, coordinating/facilitating recruitment, training and staff orientation and implementation of performance management in collaboration with the relevant RO/HRO.

- Perform any other related duties, as required by the functional supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential\: University degree in public administration or business administration or in other related field related to the work to be performed.

Experience

Essential\: At least 2 years experience at the national level including a minimum of one year at the international level, in administration and management, including supervision of staff.
Desirable\: Previous experience in administrative or programme areas in WHO or an UN agency would be an asset, preferably in a developing country.

Skills

1) Sound organizational, analytical and evaluation skills, completed by a good knowledge or understanding of donor agreements and reporting requirements, UN financial rules.
2) Working knowledge of information management systems.
3) Excellent knowledge of GSM or other operation/grant management systems. 4) Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure; tact, discretion and diplomacy.
5) Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to convey written information in an effective manner.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Knowing and Managing Yourself
Communication
Moving forward in a changing environment
Producing results
Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential\: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable\: 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 47,322 (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 1798 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.
  • Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
  • 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.
  • 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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