National Professional Officer

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The objective of the programme is to support WHO Country Office (WCO) on PRSM, strengthen in-country coordination with United Nations (UN) agencies and implementing partners, coordinate the provision of victim-centered services and promote learning and development. Moreover, the programme aims to support Thailand in promoting health across the life course, mainstream gender, equity, rights and disability in WHO activities and address social determinants of health, to achieve the goal of effective universal health coverage leaving no one behind.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Preventing and Responding to Sexual Misconduct (PRSM) and Gender Equity Rights and Disability (GERD) 

• Coordinate the development and implementation of WCO PRSM Workplan and ensure alignment with regional and global guidance
• Facilitate the assessment of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH) risk in the country, and work with relevant colleagues to develop, implement and monitor risk mitigation plans
• Effectively coordinate WCO PRSM work with the UN Country Team (UNCT), contribute to the joint work, and facilitate WHO fulfilment of interagency requirements for PRSM and bring any gaps to the attention of the supervisor/WHO Representative
• Act as WCO Focal Point for PRSM and GERD, including violence against women (VAW): – report on the progress, challenges and best practices in Thailand. – work with programme and administrative colleagues in WHO in addressing SEAH complaints, concerns and allegations from victims and survivors, bystanders or witnesses in a safe and confidential manner, and ensure all victims and survivors are referred to the services they need, as necessary- document and share lessons learnt and participate in learning activities in the WHO global/regional/country PRSM/GERD network – work with colleagues to integrate and mainstream GERD in WCO programmes, health policies, strategies and plans; and support activities related to addressing VAW
• Strengthen capacity of WCO staff, collaborators and implementing partners on GER and PRSM; and facilitate use of key tools and processes (e.g. the Gender Score Card, SWAP analysis, etc.)

Family Health and Life Course

• Facilitate the implementation of priority activities related to the following areas: Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH), Healthy Ageing, and Social Determinants of Health (SDH), including scaling up of evidence-based parenting approaches and healthy cities.
• Coordinate data collection for assessments, surveys, research and regional and global reports that are relevant to Thailand
• Facilitate capacity building and cross country-exchange with Thailand, as may be requested by Member States

Others

• Draft necessary technical reports and documents as per requirements of the Organization, and to assist in preparation, organization and following-up of WHO organized meetings and
• Undertake any other related duties as assigned by the supervisors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Essential: A university degree in social sciences, gender, law, human rights, international development, international relations, public health or other development related fields.
• Desirable: Specialised training in prevention and response to sexual misconduct, gender, human rights, gender-based violence, elderly health, sexual and/or reproductive health

Experience

• Essential: A minimum of two years of relevant experience in plans and programmes related to public health and any of the following areas: mainstreaming gender, equity, rights and disability, sexual and reproductive health.
• Desirable: Exposure to international development and familiarity with the UN system is an advantage

Skills

• Integrity, objectivity, and professional competence – Strong communication, facilitation, and inter-personal skills
• Knowledge of the public health system in Thailand and its major challenges
• Planning, analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations with government officials, national and international organizations
• Project and time management skills
• Ability to think strategically, innovatively and work under tight deadlines on a results-oriented basis.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and ensure data protection

Use of Language Skills

• Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Thai.

Source: https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2406121