Programme Officer

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The PHC as a whole-of-society approach for health is rooted in social justice and solidarity, which makes it a unifying strategy and a cornerstone for achieving the Universal Health Coverage. The evidence shows that PHC-based health systems are efficient, effective and that they deliver equitably. The GPW13 emphasizes on strategic shifts by stepping up leadership role of WHO, focusing global public health goods on impact in countries, and working in an integrated way avoiding fragmentation and programme silos. Guided by the GPW13, the PHC-SP is created as a flagship programme in the current Programme Budget (2020-21). Moreover, the WHO Transformational Agenda describes the PHC-SP an agile and cross-cutting initiative that connects the triple billion priorities, enhancing technical coherence and synergies and thus presenting an opportunity for adapting a new-way-of working.The vision for the PHC-SP is to support Member States in their journey to achieve healthy lives and well-being for all by building people-centred, resilient and sustainable PHC-based health systems that uphold the right to health, promote social justice, empower individuals and communities and address the determinants of health.For achieving this Vision, the immediate strategic objectives for the PHC-SP are:1.1. Renew PHC. Political leadership and strategic partnership on PHC with governments, UN, international financing institutions and development partners at global, regional and country levels.1.2. Demonstrate a new way of working. An agile integrated platform that connects three billion strategic priorities, making the whole work of corporate greater than the sum of each part.1.3. Contextualize and Operationalize PHC. A “one-stop” mechanism to provide PHC implementation support to Member States and put into action the PHC Operational Framework.1.4. Global Public Health Goods. Measuring impact and promoting research and innovation with a sharper focus on people left behind.1.5. Building better. Capitalize on the COVID-19 response, contribute in building better PHC-based health systems.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the direct supervision and overall guidance of the Director, the Programme Officer has the following duties:1. Provide technical programme support in resource mobilization, work planning, budget, monitoring and evaluation and allocation and management of resources. Assist in the administration and monitoring of resources.2. Contribute to the development and preparation of programmatic policies and agendas for the Department in order to facilitate a consistent and standard approach to programme management.3. Contribute to the development of funding proposals responding to the programme priorities and the strategic directions.4. Document and identify programmatic challenges in implementing of programmes and make appropriate recommendations to the Director in overcoming them.5. Guided by the Internal Control Framework, monitors efficiency and effectiveness of operations within the department, compliance with the rules, regulations and procedures, and supports the Director in his/her internal control responsibilities.6. Support Director in the preparation and presentation of the donor reports and programme/progress updates.7. Create project monitoring and project evaluation tools to provide the Director and Management with critical programme performance measures necessary to maintain delivery of programme targets, and preparation of reports.8. Perform all other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: A first university degree in Public Health, Management, Administration or related field.
Desirable: An advanced university degree (Masters level or above) in the area of Public Health, Management, Administration or related field.

Experience

Essential: A minimum of five years professional experience in conducting financial management, budget and work planning-related programme activities as well as working in the area of administration. Demonstrated exposure at the international level.
Desirable: Experience working in an international organization.

Skills

Good knowledge and skills in the area of Public Health. Strong skills in writing and drafting policy and reports on Public Health activities Strong skills in the area of programme management and administrative processeswith a sound understanding of work planning Sound skills in utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning systems or similar packages.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Moving forward in a changing environment
Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of UN 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 62,120 (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 4628 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

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• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

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