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Senior Adviser to the Executive Director

Geneva

  • Organization: WHO - World Health Organization
  • Location: Geneva
  • Grade: Senior level - P-6, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Managerial positions
    • UT/UTD UNITAID International drug purchase facility
  • Closing Date: Closed

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Unitaid is a multilateral partnership 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

Supports developing the vision and high-level strategy for the organization together with the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director and SMT; Interfaces with all stakeholders within and outside, provides high quality, strategic and timely advice to the Executive Director on the areas of policy, partnerships, private sector relations, projects, innovative financing and development; Leads on specific strategic projects as defined by the Executive Director based on new initiatives and approvals by the Board; Supports the effective management of the Governing bodies, through preparation of meetings and maintaining and developing strong relations with all Executive Board members; Develops and maintains strong, mutually supportive working relationships, and collaboration with each of the units within the Unitaid Secretariat; Ensures that the Executive Director's time is prioritized effectively and that follow up activities are thoroughly done and carried out in a timely appropriate manner; and Undertakes other assignments as assigned by the Executive Director.Note: The essential functions listed in this section are not limited only to the tasks listed and will include other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Advanced level University degree in business, management, international development, public health, public administration, social/medical science or equivalent.
Desirable: Training in health and development

Experience

Essential: At least 15 years of relevant experience in strategy and policy development in public health or development; Experience in partnership management at senior level; Extensive experience in the development field and in global health; Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams; Experience engaging with industry at a senior level, preferably including pharmaceutical and supply chain management industries; and Experience engaging with and/or sitting on Boards of public health or international development organizations.
Desirable: Experience in health projects in at least one of the three Unitaid niches (HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria); Experience working in an international cross-cultural environment; Experience working in private sector in the health sector;Experience in complex grant management.

Skills

High level influencing and negotiating skills, and the capacity to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders in a complex partnership environment; Exceptional hands-on management style and the ability to address and resolve issues efficiently and deliver results; Flexibility and ability to work both independently and collaboratively; Superior relationships management, excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task and attention to details; Excellent judgment and rigorous analytical skills; Excellent writing and communication skills; Experience and enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment and work under bursts of high pressure; A successful track record of working with complex and sensitive issues and interacting with high level government officials, Corporate Executive Directors and intergovernmental bodies; and Demonstrated operational skills and superior judgment in evaluating opportunities and risks.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of French.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Portugese or Spanish.

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 102,715 (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 7652 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.
  • Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
  • 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 Le Pommier, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex.
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