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Executive Officer Unitaid

Geneva

  • Organization: WHO - World Health Organization
  • Location: Geneva
  • Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • 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

Core responsibilities include:

1. Providing support to the Executive Management in delivering high quality, strategic and timely advice—in the areas of strategy, policy, partnerships and projects through effective collaboration with relevant internal and external stakeholders.

2. Provide support to the Executive Management in ensuring efficient functioning and follow-up.

3. Support strategic internal and external projects, such as staff engagement, strategy development/implementation and evaluation, partnership collaborations and initiatives.

4. Develop and maintain strong, mutually supportive working relationships, and collaboration with each of the units within the Unitaid Secretariat.

5. Perform other related duties as required or instructed by the supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: First university degree in business, communications, social sciences, economics, health, international relations or related fields.
Desirable: Master`s level university degree in the above fields; Project management training.

Experience

Essential: At least 5 years' experience in project management, including 3 years' in the development of strategy and policy. Experience with public health or international development organizations.
Desirable: Experience working in the Private Sector. Experience in health projects in at least one of the three Unitaid niches (HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria). Experience working in the consultancy sector. Experience in grant management.

Skills

Capacity to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders in a complex partnership environment - Strong diplomatic skills - Flexibility and ability to work both independently and collaboratively - Excellent judgment and rigorous analytical skills - Excellent writing and communication skills - Experience and enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment - Willingness to work under bursts of high pressure - Ability to network and influence others.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Promoting innovation and organizational learning

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 4519 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.
  • For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.
  • 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.
This vacancy is now closed.