Technical Officer

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Under the direct supervision of team coordinator PCE, the incumbent will perform the following functions:Provide technical and scientific input to the work program of Climate Change, the Environment, and Health (CCE) and support the technical and scientific implementation of the CCE thematic priority in For the Future;Assist PCE in the coordination of the technical and scientific aspects of the CC&H projects in PICs including developing/updating national health adaptation plans, the consideration of health or health co-benefits in the climate change national adaptation plans including health co-benefits, climate change and health vulnerability and adaptation assessments, in collaboration with national counterparts and technical staff in DPS and with the relevant WHO country offices;Coordinate with the Asia-Pacific Centre for Environment and Health in the Western Pacific Region in strengthening the technical and scientific evidence and tools to provide timely, accurate and strategic information on climate change on health and the adaptation interventions;Implement the Pacific Islands Action Plan on Climate Change and Health and report their progress and achievements at the Pacific Health Ministers Meetings and other relevant meetings; andPerform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

Essential:

  • University Degree (Bachelors or above) from a university recognized in the International Association of Universities’ Worldwide Database of Higher Education Institutions, Systems and Credentials (WHED) in a field relevant to environmental health, public health, health systems, climate change, environmental science, environmental engineering or other related disciplines.

Experience:

Essential:

  • At least 5 years of working experience at the national and exposure at the international levels in the field of climate change, environmental health or environmental science, of which at least two years’ experience in technical and scientific works on climate change, the environment, and health at national and international settings; experience of working with low- and middle-income countries..

Skills: 

  • Proven skills in the areas of strategic planning, organizational and project management skills; Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of health implications of climate change and the environment;Ability to adapt and manage deliverables and resources and to think and act quickly, sometimes under pressure, yet remain effective;Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to give technical advice and guidance taking into consideration the views of multiple stakeholders and partners;Ability to promote best practices, advise on improvements, independently perform research, and apply information from a broad range of sources;Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, advocate, motivate, resolve conflict, and adapt relevant leadership styles to a variety of situations; andAbility to work harmoniously as a member of a team, adapt to diverse education and cultural backgrounds and maintain a high standard of personal conduct.

Language Skills:

Essential:

  • Expert knowledge of English.

Source:  https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2402546

Source:  https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2402546

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