Programme & Administrative Officer

The objectives of the Asia Pacific Centre for Environment and Health in the Western Pacific (ACE) are to: (1) generate scientific information, monitor  trends and analyse evidence for advocacy, programmes, policies and action on health, environment and climate change; (2) assist Member States in developing policies to protect and promote health and well-being by adapting global norms and standards, building capacity and providing technical assistance; and (3) engage with different sectors, relevant international agencies and donors, and stakeholders to accelerate policy and action on climate and health in the Western Pacific Region and beyond.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in finance, management, accountancy, economics, business administration, international development or a relevant health-related field.

Desirable: Training in public health planning, health policy or health programmes management.

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/ . 

Experience

Essential: A minimum of two years of relevant work experience in providing administrative and managerial service in an international context, in compliance with related rules and procedures.

Desirable: Previous work experience in WHO or other United Nations agencies.

Skills:

• • Experience with administrative, financial, and management principles, procedures, and policies of large public-sector organizations.
• • Knowledge of the principles and practices of administration, programme and project management.
• • Knowledge of quality assurance and compliance monitoring.
• • Skills in implementing financial budgetary principles.
• • Ability to analyse financial and administrative data.
• • Ability to engage with government, UN agencies and other development partners.
• • Ability to maintain excellent interpersonal working relations.
• • Ability to work with competing priorities under pressure.
• • Ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds and maintain a high standard of personal conduct.

Source: https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2500372