Executive Officer

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Division is to define, advance, promote and monitor comprehensive policies and strategies that prevent, reduce, and mitigate drug-resistant infections and the overall impact of antimicrobial resistance globally based on the Global Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance and the 13th Global Programme of Work of WHO and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It also provides global direction and strategic leadership for the global response to antimicrobial resistance in coordination with Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and other United Nations and international agencies and facilitates the creation of common goal and vision through innovative partnerships, political engagement and promoting multisectoral engagement and synergy across the One Health spectrum in humans, animals, plants, food, feed and the environment. Its main objective is to support the development, implementation, and monitoring of One Health National Action Plans for Member States and facilitate the mainstreaming of effective strategies and actions, including on the prevention and control of infection, antimicrobial stewardship, awareness creation and communication, research and development in their health and development agendas in partnership with FAO, OIE and other key partners.The Office of the Director-General provides support to the Director-General and the Deputy Director-General in directing the work of the Organization within the framework of WHO's Constitution, so as to maximize the Organization-wide contribution to the work of Member States in achieving significant gains in health status, and progressively realizing the objective of the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Oversee and provide the senior executive level support to the ADG, ensure the timely delivery of outputs, and the preparation of regular communications between the ADGO, the Division and its various Departments; liaising on behalf of the ADG with staff at all levels throughout the Division, and with senior-most WHO management on issues of strategic, technical and programmatic relevance.
• Provide senior level advice and guidance to the Assistant Director-General on the technical and programmatic content of AMR workplans and oversee the technical aspects of the preparation of a coherent annual workplan for AMR as well as the completion of periodic assessment reports that will enable the ADG to carry-out his/her mandate effectively.
• Make recommendations regarding solutions, modifications, improvements and alternative actions in response to existing problems, and proactively advise the ADG on technical programme initiatives to build and maintain a working environment in which staff can best execute their workplans.
• Provide technical advice, expertise and leadership advice to the development and execution of advocacy efforts that will ensure effective commitment of critical partners at the highest level.
• Provide project management in respect of activities and priorities of the office of the ADG. Assist with initiatives under his/her responsibility in relation to the implementation and executive management of the office.
• Oversee steps and procedures related to grant management, engaging with stakeholders, interacting with cross-functional teams, in order to ensure alignment and optimum outcomes for effective grant management and performance.
• Oversee the preparation of data, analysis and background documentation to support agenda items and provide strategic guidance to Senior management to facilitate strategic decision-making on priority projects. Monitor implementation levels, provide qualitative feedback to the ADG and the Directors, and ensure pertinent follow-up actions where required.
• Represent the ADG in various technical level meetings internal and external across the three levels of the Organization, within the UN agencies, Member States, donors, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure the substantive technical preparation and organization of briefings and consultations attended by the ADG.
• Liaise with technical counterparts of other WHO Divisions in providing technical expertise in their respective areas.Perform all other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: An advanced level university degree in Business Administration, Management, a health technical area (such as public health) or another field related to the tasks of the position.
Desirable: Knowledge on the topic on AMR.

Experience

Essential:

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience working with increasing levels of responsibilities in the area of executive support, management or public health programmes, including experience in providing guidance to senior level decision-makers.
• Demonstrated experience at the international level.

Desirable: Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning systems or similar packages.

Skills

• The duties require an understanding of WHO policies, the UN system and general managerial practices, and knowledge gained through experience in establishing collaborative relationships with a range of staff across the three levels of the Organization.
• Strong skills and expertise in providing senior level advice and guidance to senior level decision-makers.
• Outstanding managerial, technical and programmatic skills and knowledge and advocacy skills; demonstrated managerial skills with a proven capacity to coordinate a wide range of stakeholders, working groups and staff in pursuance of global goals and policy initiatives.
• Experience translating data, reports and recommendations to messages for different target audiences.
• Excellent knowledge and proven skills in public health, executive support, and administration, specifically as applied to high-level meetings and engagements.
• Effective working relations with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Personal attributes include integrity, tact, and discretion.
• Ability to anticipate risk/problems and to make proposals to ameliorate these.
• High level of judgement, responsibility and initiative.

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
• Moving forward in a changing environment
• Creating an empowering and motivating environment

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 89,837 (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 6094 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.

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