Project Officer

This fixed term requisition will be reviewed in conjunction with temporary requisition (# 2209347), and there is no need to re-apply to this fixed term requisition, if you already applied to the temporary requisition (#2209347). Successful candidates could be offered both temporary and fixed term contracts.”

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), is the cancer agency of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and is based in Lyon, France.

In view of the growing number of complex grants managed at IARC, it is planned to strengthen and expand its support to the Scientific Branches both at the pre-submission level as well as at the implementation phase of projects with the addition of a Project Management Officer who will perform project management support which includes portfolio maintenance, project development, progress monitoring, methodology compliance, financial compliance verification, action item tracking, risk log tracking and support for report preparations. The incumbent will work with other professionals, to ensure a global and consistent approach to project planning, review and monitoring. The incumbent will provide project management support expertise and services to IARC’s Scientific Branches.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Coordinate and organise the project(s) related meetings.
2. Managing project(s) related agendas.
3. Assist in the preparation of technical reports, meetings’ minutes and other project(s) related documents.
4. Regular reporting and timely follow up on project(s) progress, status, and outstanding issues.
5. Liaise with all project(s) internal and external stakeholders.
6. Update and manage projects’ websites, including basic troubleshooting and problem solving.
7. Keeping timely track of project(s) milestones and deadlines.
8. Assist management of the project budget and liaise with financial office for different reports.
9. Ensuring appropriate internal and external information dissemination to stakeholders and project(s) partners.
10. Develop long-lasting relationships with funding bodies and contracts managers through daily contact, discussions, workshops etc.
11. Defining the project scope, goals and deliverables to support business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
12. Identifying and recommending the internal and/or external resources required for the timely completion of projects.
13. Supporting the development of proposals for new projects.
14. Designing, structuring and delivering client reports and presentations
15. Coaching project team members and supporting them to fulfil their objectives.

COVID-19 MEASURES

Due to the evolving situation resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, and depending on work requirements, this position may be partly occupied remotely, from the home of the candidate selected in the region Lyon, according to the teleworking clause for force majeure currently in force as part of the IARC teleworking policy during this pandemic period.

WHO COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting cultural differences
• Communication
• Ensuring the effective use of resources
• Producing results

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Essential: Master’s degree in Life Science, Public Health, Business Administration, Project Management or any other closely related fields to science, business administration and/or project management.

Desirable:

• PhD degree in Life Science, Public Health, Business Administration, Project Management or any other closely related fields to science, business administration and/or project management.
• Project management qualification i.e. PRINCE2, APM, AgileSCRUM, SAFE and/or PMI.
• Training in Software Development LifeCycles, DevOps, or any application based lifecycle management.
• Certification on Lean, Six Sigma, or ITIL v.4.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Essential: At least 1 year of relevant experience working in scientific or public health project management

Desirable: Experience coordinating large-scale public health international projects.

USE OF LANGUAGE SKILLS

Expert knowledge of English is essential. Working knowledge of French or another UN official language is desirable.

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential:

• Proven skills in the areas of project governance, management, planning, organizing,
• resourcing with a careful attention to detail to continuously monitor progress actions and initiatives.
• Ability to adapt and manage deliverables and resources in a climate of change and to think and act quickly, sometimes under pressure yet remain effective.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with teams in an international, multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary environment; separated by geographical locations and working under different time-zones.
• Ability to promote best practices, advise on improvements, independently perform research, and apply information from a broad range of sources.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, advocate, motivate, resolve conflict, and adapt relevant leadership styles to a variety of situations.
• Excellent communication (both oral and written), problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong coordination, organizational, management, and consultancy skills.
• Proactive, flexible, resourceful and able to work independently with limited supervision.

Desirable:

• Good understanding of main scientific concepts in life sciences research.
• Knowledge of cancer related topics/subjects.
• Familiarity with donor relations and the preparation of grant applications/agreements.
• Experience in website/content development and programming.

OTHER SKILLS ( IT SKILLS)

• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 package.
• Knowledge of ERP system, preferably SAP.

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 38,523 (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 1,402 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

● Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

● A written test and/or seminar presentation 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. IARC/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 IARC/WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

● WHO staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

● For information on IARC’S operations please visit: www.iarc.who.int

● IARC/WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

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

● IARC/WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

● Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Participating States are particularly encourage.