WHO Deputy Representative – P5  

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to help countries, and to coordinator international action, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies.

JOB PROFILE SUMMARY

The incumbent supports the head of the WHO office for countries, territories, or areas in ensuring that the office optimally addresses their technical and strategic programme management challenges. The deputy head of the WHO office will support the head of the WHO office technically and politically in guiding Member States to develop and implement national public health policy, strategy and plans consistent with the WHO General Programme of Work (GPW).

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent will perform the following, and other related responsibilities as required by the needs of the office:

1.     Support the head of the WHO office in providing expert, strategic, technical and programmatic advice guidance to Member States in their delivery and implementation of national public health policy, strategy and plans.

2.     Provide authoritative advice to the head of the WHO office, propose and develop national, technical public health strategies, policies and programmes for implementation through collaboration with national authorities, public health partners and stakeholders at the country level.

3.     Recommend health-development initiatives in the areas of health systems’ planning, management and strengthening, and partnership building at country level.

4.     Lead the country office’s technical and capacity-building work, including in the area of public health systems and programmes, ensuring their implementation in line with national strategies and results.

5.     Provide technical support to the head of the WHO office and partners in delivering sustainable measures following an emergency, situations of chronic or acute crisis, or in early recovery and transition.

6.     Provide oversight of and ensure the development and submission of monitoring and reporting on technical public health initiatives at country level.

7.     Deputize for and represent the head of the WHO office at official meetings with the government, national counterparts, donors, UN agencies and other stakeholders.

8.     Manage the overall compliance and performance management standards of the country office, including defining work planning parameters to establish performance standards, accountability, and indicators for progress monitoring and reporting.

9.       Ensure internal controls are in place and adhered to, in order to ensure due diligence and mitigate financial risk to the Organization at country level.

RECRUITMENT PROFILE

 Core Competencies

1.     Teamwork

2.     Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

3.     Communication

4.     Promoting innovation and organizational learning

5.     Promoting the Organization’s position in health leadership

6.     Creating an empowering and motivating environment

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

1.     Public health programming.

2.     Programme and financial management and/or the administration of complex health programmes and services at the international and country level.

3.     Leadership and managing large diverse teams and financial resources.

4.     Conceptualizing and coordinating the development of strategies and public health policies.

5.     WHO or other UN agencies’ governing mechanisms and procedures in planning and programme management.

6.     Ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, projects and programmes

7.     Ability to manage and adapt to complex and changing political, social, and economic contexts

8.     Strong skills in diplomacy and political acumen.

9.     Broader understanding of global health and international commitments

Educational Qualifications

Essential:

Advanced university degree (master’s level) in a relevant field (such as epidemiology, public health, medical, social sciences).

Desirable:

PhD in public health management, social sciences or another related field. Specialized training in epidemiology, health management or public administration.

Work Experience

Essential:

A minimum of 10 years of work experience relevant for the position (managing and developing technical public health programmes), a significant part of this to have been obtained in an international level.

Desirable:

Demonstrated experience in managing diverse teams and financial resources at international level.

Language requirements

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Arabic.

Information technology (IT) and other skills

Proficiency in computers and office software packages, handling of web-based management systems, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and Cloud Management Enterprise System such as Workday.

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 92,731 (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 1916 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 is a Core Predicable Country Presence (CPCP) position and “WHO policy for Fast Track Procedures for Emergencies” recruitment will apply.
• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level and candidates who previously applied to this position do not need to re-apply.
• 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.
• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.
• 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. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at [email protected].
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