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Consultant – 2030 Strategy for Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs)

Multiple locations

  • Organization: WHO - World Health Organization
  • Location: Multiple locations
  • Grade: Consultancy - International Consultant - Internationally recruited Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Medical Practitioners
    • Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
    • Emergency Aid and Response
  • Closing Date: Closed

Purpose of consultancy

To contribute to finalizing the EMT 2030 to reflect the regional priorities according to each of the core objectives and the initiation of the re-classification cycle among classified EMTs.

Background

One of the primary objectives of the EMT Initiative is helping countries to strengthen the national surge capacity, the ability of their EMTs and other rapid response capacities to respond to emergencies contributing to their own health security. In times of crisis, national EMTs are in the best position to provide immediate assistance. Strengthening both national and international EMTs and increase interoperability with other rapid response capacities are essential components of a country's emergency preparedness and response to save lives, improve health and serve the most vulnerable and in need.

The EMT Initiative has meanwhile sought to adapt to the ever-changing context of health emergency operations and maintain its relevance to disasters and health-related emergencies that remain as frequent, severe, and complex as ever.

International surge is essential to support systems when overwhelmed, but strong national capacities and capabilities are the primary and most critical to a response. Strengthening the relationships between the two is the key to a strong global health response. The EMT initiative aims to enhance preparedness and promote the rapid deployment and efficient coordination of Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs) adhering to minimum standards to reduce the loss of life and prevent long term disability resulting from disasters, outbreaks and or other emergencies.

During the 5th EMT Global Meeting last October 2022, the EMT 2030 Strategy was presented to network partners and stakeholders. As stated in the document, the main goal of the strategy is for “populations affected by health emergencies have access to quality, lifesaving and essential health services through effective, scalable, interoperable and rapidly deployed emergency medical teams and other emergency capacities fully integrated resilient, national health systems.”

Deliverables

To provide technical expertise to the EMT Secretariat in the finalization of the EMT 2030 Strategy with the main focus on aligning regional priorities with the core objectives, and operational support to the EMT Secretariat in the initiation of the re-classification of selected EMTs.

  • Deliverable 1: Collate and organize information from WHO Regions on the output of discussions during the EMT Global Meeting regarding the context, priorities, foreseen challenges, and other relevant information in line with the presented EMT 2030 Strategy.
    Expected by 31 December 2030.
    • Activity 1.1 – Collect all relevant information listed above as an outcome of discussions during the Global Meeting.
    • Activity 1.2 – Collate and present all the collected information with the synthesis of the information.
    • Activity 1.3 – Contribute to the preparation of the appropriate presentation for the Strategic Advisory Group meeting scheduled in December 2022.
  • Deliverable 2: Launch the EMT 2030 Strategy, following its presentation to the Strategic Advisory Group.
    Expected by 30 April 2023.
    • Activity 2.1 – Disseminate the outcome of the EMT Strategic Advisory Group Meeting among all EMT FPs.
    • Activity 2.2 – Contribute to finalizing the respective priorities per region, and for each of the four (4) core objectives of the EMT 2030 Strategy.
    • Activity 2.3 – Provide guidance to the EMT Secretariat to incorporate all the inputs from the EMT RFPs into the EMT 2030 Strategy document.
    • Activity 2.4 – Provide a monthly report on the implementation plan that will cover till the end of 2023 of the EMT 2030 Strategy.
  • Deliverable 3: Contribute to the creation of the workplan incorporating all the strategic elements of the EMT2030.
    Expected by 31 July 2023.
    • Activity 3.1 – To organize the documents relevant to the EMT2030.
    • Activity 3.2 – Finalize templates of documents related to the correspondences with the EMTs, Regional Focal Points, mentors.
    • Activity 3.3 – Present a comprehensive plan that include all the foreseen activities related to the EMT2030.

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages

Educational Qualifications:

Essential:

  • Advanced university degree in health (medicine, public health, nursing or another related subject), international relations, or business or public administration.

Desirable:

  • Certification or diploma in health emergencies, humanitarian assistance, or project management.

Experience

Essential:

  • At least five years of experience in the development or implementation of strategic or operational documents, or project management and implementation.

Desirable:

  • Experience related to Emergency Medical Teams.
  • Experience or a good understanding of WHO, ICRC, IFRC, MSF or national emergency response systems.

Skills/Knowledge:

Essential:

  • Working knowledge about the EMT 2030 Strategy; and the EMT guiding principles, core, technical standards, and coordination mechanisms.
  • Ability to plan and organize tasks related to multiple simultaneous projects, and with attention to details.
  • Excellent interpersonal and team leadership skills, including ability to network and develop effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders and partners.
  • Ability to review, develop and implement program procedures, systems and processes.
  • Ability to maintain a positive and flexible problem-solving approach with a can-do attitude.
  • Good project management skills with expertise in proposal development, implementation of emergency and developmental related projects.
  • Ability to identify, pre-empt and manage program challenges.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft word, excel and other related software.

Languages required:

Essential:

  • Excellent knowledge of English.

Desirable:

  • Intermediate knowledge of another official WHO language.

Location

Off-site – Home based.

Travel

The consultant is expected to travel.

Remuneration and budget (travel costs are excluded):

Remuneration:

Band level B - USD 7,000 – 9,980 per month.

Living expenses (A living expense is payable to on-site consultants who are internationally recruited):

N/A

Expected duration of contract:

9 Months.

Additional Information

  • This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.
  • Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
  • A written test may be used as a form of screening.
  • If your candidature is retained for 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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  • Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
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  • Consultants shall perform the work as independent contractors in a personal capacity, and not as a representative of any entity or authority. The execution of the work under a consultant contract does not create an employer/employee relationship between WHO and the Consultant.
  • WHO shall have no responsibility whatsoever for any taxes, duties, social security contributions or other contributions payable by the Consultant. The Consultant shall be solely responsible for withholding and paying any taxes, duties, social security contributions and any other contributions which are applicable to the Consultant in each location/jurisdiction in which the work hereunder is performed, and the Consultant shall not be entitled to any reimbursement thereof by WHO.
  • Consultants working in Switzerland must register with the applicable Swiss cantonal tax authorities and social security authorities, within the prescribed timeframes (Guidelines issued by the Swiss Mission are available at: https://www.eda.admin.ch/missions/mission-onu-geneve/en/home/manual-regime-privileges-and-immunities/introduction/Manuel-personnes-sans-privileges-et-immunites-carte-H/Non fonctionnaires et stagiaires.html
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