National Programme Officer

With the establishment of the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) and the upgraded Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund (GDF) with USD4 billion from recent replenishment, and catalysed by the global pandemic, China has enhanced its commitment on international development and engagement on global health, which has the potential to improve health for all and contribute to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the WHO Triple Billion targets.

Responding to the changing context, the WHO country office in China has focused its current Country Cooperation Strategy (2022-2026) with two strategic objectives, one of which is to work with China to promote global health and build a global community of health for all through collaboration on supply of global public goods and fostering strong global health partnerships. In addition, this post will play a key role in resource mobilization with China as an emerging donor and a key global health player, as seen in recent years.

The post will be in full collaboration with the three levels of WHO in HQ, regional and country offices, to support the development of WHO’s strategic engagement and dialogue with China on global health issues, and to implement the new CCS and deliver the strategic objectives, including through dialogue with government counterparts, and engagement with donors, development agencies, UN agencies, civil society and other global health partners.

Duties:

• The incumbent shall be physically located in the WHO China office in Beijing and in close coordination with the three levels of WHO, government partners, donors, development agencies, the UN system, civil society and other global health partners. More specifically, guided by CCS, the incumbent will:
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the strategic engagement with China on global health;
• Lead the work with counterparts in the Government of China and other key partners on initiatives of global health importance, e.g. the Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund (GDF)and others;
• Coordinate for WHO proposals to GDF and other opportunities, from planning through to implementation, reporting and completion; Provide guidance on overall project application, facilitate technical review process, advise on budget and procurement plans, coordinate on production of visibility activities and materials;
• Facilitate internal communication with WHO HQs, regional and country offices on South-South, trilateral and multilateral cooperation with China, and act as the focal point for strategic dialogue with China on global health issues;
• Manage delivery of research and/or products related to global health and provide technical analysis for collaborative activities with external academics and institutions, including AC funded activities and others;
• Identify emerging opportunities for collaboration with broad range of stakeholders on global health, to advance WHO’s strategic partnership with China;
• Prepare briefings and presentations on key global health issues for senior WHO representatives as needed; Draft speeches, fact sheets, talking points on global health events, and respond to relevant media enquiries;
• Perform other duties as required by the supervisor and WHO Representative.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in management, business administration, international relations and/or similar field.

Experience

• Essential: At least 5 years of experience in partnership and health programme management, international relations or international development. Knowledge of and strong experience in working with main stakeholders China.

Source:  https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2406077