Technical Officer

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Within the scope of the area Strategic planning, resource coordination and reporting, the objective of the Department is toprovide leadership in the conceptualization, development and implementation of an integrated programme management system for WHO. As such, it serves as theOrganization's focal point for the continuous improvement of WHO's managerial processes (principally strategic planning and budgeting, policies fordevelopment, implementation, control and development of the Programme Budget,operational planning, monitoring, reporting and performance assessment),facilitating consistent implementation of these processes, and developing tools to enable a corporate approach to results-based management. The Department does this through its facilitation and support role to the programme managementnetwork in major offices and the technical networks and delivery teams across the three levels of the Organization.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the guidance and supervision of the Unit Head, PRP/SPM the incumbent will:

--> conduct data analysis of prioritization and other critical planning information, including human resources capacity, costs, financial resources and risks;

--> be responsible for preparing the necessary system requirements for operational planning, including upload and maintenance of the results hierarchy in the systems and provide advice on issues and solutions;

--> develop and maintain detailed guidance notes on the mechanics of operational planning, including standard operating procedures and User Productivity Kit (UPK) update and maintenance;

--> work with IMT on the provision of support and trouble shoot GSM related issues on operational planning and serve as focal point for coordination to resolve systems issues during operational planning;

--> serve as team contact point in the development of new planning and ERP system;

--> manage the capacity building activities in planning and monitoring, and organize a help desk, user support on operational planning to budget centres, especially at Headquarters;

--> provide support the corporate monitoring and reporting processes, including development tools, performing analytical work;

--> maintain existing tools, e.g. VfM, dashboards, and other tools critical to the corporate planning and monitoring processes;perform other duties as required by the Unit and the Department.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: A first level university degree in public health, economics, social or health sciences or a similar field
Desirable: A master's degree in public health or any health sciences would be desirable

Experience

Essential: At least 5 years of progressive experience in the public health sector or in any development field.Experience in corporate planning, monitoring and evaluation and development of supporting tools and systems.
Desirable: Experience in the area of results-based management, especially in health programme planning, monitoring and evaluation within an international organization and/or headquarters cluster, regional office and country office.

Skills

Excellent analytical and coordination skills. Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Ability to function effectively in a team setting in a multi-cultural environment. Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation, including managing indicator databases, analysis.

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 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 4260 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.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO's workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice.

• 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.