ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Our goal is to build a better, healthier future for people all over the world. Working through offices in more than 150 countries, WHO staff work side by side with governments and other partners to ensure the highest attainable level of health for all people.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to build the capacity of Member States to manage health emergency risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations.

The Department of Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention (EPP) supports countries in prevention and control of high threat diseases of pandemic and epidemic potential through forecasting, characterization of diseases /infectious risks and development of evidence-based strategies to manage infectious hazards.

The PIP Framework was adopted by Member States at the World Health Assembly in 2011. The Framework has three main components: sharing of influenza viruses with pandemic potential, benefit sharing and governance. Implementation of its benefit sharing component covers two distinct areas of work: the PIP Partnership Contribution (PC) and Standard Material Transfer Agreements 2 (SMTA2).

Continued implementation of its benefit sharing component requires work to manage the distribution of the Partnership Contribution funds for building capacity to prepare for the next influenza pandemic.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The responsibilities of the Technical Officer include:

• Manage and coordinate the operational implementation of PIP Partnership Contribution funds at HQ, regional and country levels.

• Develop and ensure continuous improvement and refinement of strategies, streamlined procedures and processes to ensure effective use of funds, timely reporting and monitoring of implementation. 

• Lead and manage the process to develop Regional Office and Headquarter annual PC work plans that are consistent with the High-Level Implementation Plan III deliverables and outcomes.

• Monitor and evaluate HLIP III implementation progress. 

• Act as the primary focal point for HQ and Regional Offices on project management issues. 

• Monitor and mitigate risks by resolving issues as they arise.

• Support and provide advice on the development and enhancement of programmatic and financial monitoring and reporting tools. 

• Provide substantive input and ensure timely development of programmatic and financial progress reports for internal and external partners and stakeholders. 

• Create a consistent approach to project implementation advocacy and information sharing. 

• Perform other related duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Advanced university degree in public health, business or social science
Desirable: Certification in project management

Experience

Essential:

• At least 7 years’ project management work experience at the international level, including management of complex health related projects with international partners.

• Direct experience managing multiple projects simultaneously as well as strong financial management experience.

• Experience in developing, implementing and monitoring complex work plans.

• Experience in reporting programmatic and financial data in annual reports and through online tools.

Desirable:

• Experience in WHO or the UN System, including at Regional or Country levels.

• Experience with influenza or respiratory viruses, or implementation of infectious disease prevention and control programmes.

• Experience in implementation of projects related to pandemic influenza preparedness and response, specifically in the areas of policy development, laboratory and surveillance, risk communication and community engagement, or access to countermeasures.

Skills

• Sound understanding of the PIP Framework and knowledge of pandemic preparedness and response.

• Solid experience in project management, including financial management.

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills to integrate planning and monitoring across HQ and regional offices.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.

• Ability to function effectively in a team setting in a cross-cultural environment.

• Tact, discretion and diplomacy.

• Effective writing of technical documents.

• High level of computer literacy, including ability to advise on data management.

• Familiarity with planning, management systems and practices.

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork

• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

• Communication

• Producing results

• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Expert knowledge of any other UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish).

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 77,326 (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 5696 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

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar TA positions at the same grade level
• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
• A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment 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.

  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.

• According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

  Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
• The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect.

  The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.

• The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff.

  Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process.

  Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to [email protected]

• An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment).

  All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct.

  To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

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• WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.
• The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years.

  For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.

• Please note that WHO’s contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW).

  The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition.

  A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website.

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