Technical Officer, Geneva, Switzerland 128 views

Technical Officer

( 2002524 )

Grade : P3

Contractual Arrangement : Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : 6 months

Job Posting: Jul 1, 2020, 3:31:59 PM

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 objective of the Strategic Health Operations Department is to ensure the establishment of strong emergency management system at all three levels of the Organization (based on incident management), implementation of operations and services according to agreed standards, and availability of a strong logistics and operational support capacity. The Department prioritizes support to the most vulnerable and low capacity countries.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Within the delegated authority, the incumbent is assigned all or part of the following duties which are performed according to the needs and agenda:

• Develop methods and plan including data collection tools for revising the PHEOC Framework.
• Collect information and conduct data analysis to update the PHEOC Framework.
• Support the development of EOC-NET and working groups, such as [email protected] mailbox and membership SharePoint, planning and conducting WG meetings and conference calls.
• Contribute in capacity-building, including training and exercises to strengthen operational capacities of WHO and partners .
• Contribute to development of EOC policies, technical standards, guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Provide direct support to Member States and International Organizations when required.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned, including literature reviews and operational researches.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Essential: A university degree in medicine/science/public health.
• Desirable: An advanced level degree (MA orPhD) in a public health related subject.

Degree or certificate in emergency management is an advantage.

Experience

• Essential: Minimum of five 5 years of experience in public health research, at least two of which are with an International Organization, ideally WHO.

Experience in conducting systematic reviews and other research on EOCs. Experience in EOC-NET and its working groups.

Knowledge and experience in SharePoint. Proven skills in communication with WHO and its partners. Experience in preparing for and delivering EOC training. .

• Desirable: Experience in public health emergency operations, monitoring and evaluation is an advantage.

Skills

Excellent organizational and analytical skills with ability to multi-task and produce results under pressure.

Proven experience in conducting health emergency and EOC related research.

Ability to write and synthesize technical information in a clear and concise manner.

Proven ability to work as part of a multicultural and multidisciplinary team.

Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to promote consensus, establish and maintain productive relationships.

Diplomacy, tact and discretion.

Ability to coordinate, plan and implement projects and activities with minimum supervision but work equally well as part of a team.

Excellent analytical skills complemented by good interpersonal and communication skills.

Excellent writing skills.

Ability to problem solve, communicates, and collaborates effectively with culturally diverse staff and external partners and delivers under tight timelines.

WHO Competencies

1. Fostering integration and teamwork

• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communicating in a credible and effective way.
• Producing results

• Tags

  data analysis

  data collection

  emergency management

  health emergencies

  logistics

  monitoring and evaluation

  operational research

  sharepoint

• Knowing and managing yourself

Use of Language Skills

• Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
• Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of WHO Languages.

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 60,962 (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 4222 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 positions at the same grade level
• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
• A written test 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.
• 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.
• For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int.
• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
• WHO’s workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice.
• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. 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.
• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
• *For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.