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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The HWF department's main objectives are to ensure that all people have equitable access to an adequately trained, skilled and supportive health workforce, in order to attain the highest possible level of health. The Global Strategy on Human Resources for Health: Workforce 2030, the report of the UN High Level Commission on Health Employment and Economic Growth and WHO's General Programme of Work represent the main reference frameworks that determine the strategic and operational priorities of the health workforce department. In addition, the HWF department facilitates the Global Health Workforce Network Education Hub, a collaborative platform comprising thematic experts that advise WHO on the development of some of its priority policy and normative guidance on education and training of health workers.The strategic and operational priorities of the health workforce programme of work are guided by the Global Strategy on Human Resources for Health: Workforce 2030, the report of the UN High Level Commission on Health Employment and Economic Growth and WHO's Thirteenth General Programme of Work (2019-2023).

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

--> Undertake economic analysis for policy developments related to the gender and women's right recommendations from the High Level Commission on Health Employment and Economic Growth--> Develop innovativeresearch and normative work on gender equality --> Participate in meetings providing expertisein areas related to socioeconomic development in a broader sense taking into consideration employment, gender equality, disability, social inclusion and social inequality. --> Design and delivery, jointly with HWF relevant colleagues, support and capacity building activities to Member States to enhance capacity to mainstream gender in health workforce policies ;--> Collaborate with the other units of the WHO Health Workforce Department to ensure gender mainstreaming within WHO the Health Workforce Department WHO --> Liaise with other WHO Departments, other UN agencies and partners to align on gender issues--> Maintain professional expertise and recognition through publishing and speaking in relevant gender, and economic empowerment forums--> Perform all other relatedtasks as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: An advanced university degree in one of the following: economics, health economics, or in gender studies with an emphasis or specialization in economics.
Desirable: A PhD in economics

Experience

Essential: At least 7 years of progressive experience working in the field of labor economics in a national and/or international context. Experience in multi-disciplinary labour market and employment analyses and gender mainstreaming. Experience with national and global normative and policy processes in the health sector. Demonstrated exposure at the international level.
Desirable: Demonstrated experience in gender economics and analysing complex labour market micro-data using quantitative models at an advanced level and in analysing labour policies.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of health workforce development and health systems strengthening combined with essential knowledge of Gender and intersectionality based analysis. Ability to produce high-quality technical documents on various issues of Gender and health systems and health workforce development. Ability to lead and work as a member of a team to achieve common goal. Ability to communicate clearly, taking into consideration a working environment. Mastery of econometrics and statistical software: Stata or SAS or SPSS, etc.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Knowing and managing yourself

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 74,913 (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 5219 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.