Coordinator, Country Support Unit, P5, Fixed-term, Manila, Philippines

Overview

Lead the country support unit and strengthen WHO's effectiveness at country level.

You have:

• University degree in a health-related field and post-graduate degree in public health, public policy or closely related field from a recognized university.
• Minimum of 10 years work experience in public health, including several years of experience in international health.
• Sound knowledge in planning, implementation and monitoring of health programmes, particularly those areas of work related to ensuring effective country support.
• Expert knowledge of written and spoken English.
• Experience working in WHO, and in collaboration with UN and other organizations at country level.
• 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.

Contract

This is a P-5 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 10 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 141,247 USD and 177,015 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The WHO Western Pacific Region (WPR) is made up of 37 countries and areas. Serving the diversity of people and health situations requires a solid understanding of the evolving and dynamic social, cultural, economic, epidemiologic and demographic patterns and trends and the development levels of countries and areas in the Region.

The Division of Programme Management provides overall direction and coordination of regional technical cooperation through programme development and operations, country support and editorial services with countries and areas in the Western Pacific Region.

In support of the WHO 13th General Programme of Work (GPW13) and the Region's vision, priorities and new ways of working articulated in For the Future, the primary objective of the Country Support Unit (CSU) is to support and strengthen effective leadership of WHO's work at the country level in the Region.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the guidance and supervision of the Director, Programme Management, the incumbent leads the work of the country support unit and will perform the following duties:

1. To help ensure that WHO's country support plans, policies and strategies, including those involving global or regional initiatives and partnerships, have a strong focus on supporting Member States and achieving results at country level through alignment with the GPW13, For the Future, country cooperation strategies, and relevant country health and development plans:

(1) Ensure and facilitate active technical discussions among various technical programmes to identify, analyse and consolidate various technical assistance needs of Member States and, where relevant, assist to coordinate country support from global or regional partnerships and initiatives to address these needs.

(2) Encourage cross collaboration and discussion amongst and between regional and country offices teams in the development of policies, guidelines and tools to ensure WHO's relevant and effective engagement with Member States and partnerships are implemented.

(3) Lead/coordinate the preparation and running of key meetings such as the WR/CLOs consultations and the Regional Forum for Collaborating Centres, and oversee the provision of guidance to other units in the areas of Fellowships and Collaborating Centres;

2. To coordinate strategic and programmatic engagement between regional and country offices:

(1) Cooperate with WHO country offices in establishing mechanisms to ensure the technical assistance and support needed at country level are available and implemented;

(2) Support the development of country-specific approaches in enhancing WHO's performance at country level to achieve broader public health outcomes;

(3) Facilitate and build synergies on new and effective cross-programme country support and collaboration with partners and donors aimed at strengthening WHO's performance at country level;

(4) Coordinate the development, implementation, monitoring and dissemination of integrated and crosscutting work including dissemination of good practices, learning and evaluation work across the Region and beyond.

3. Coordinate and collaborate with the CSU network, and other related networks in achieving the establishment of effective leadership of WHO at country level- and a stronger presence in countries across the Region.

(1) Develop regional guidance in formulating WHO Country Cooperation Strategies to define WHO’s priorities in and with the country, in support of national priorities, and linked with WHO’s results-based management framework

(2) Coordinate and support the development and renewal of WHO Country Cooperation Strategies in the Region.

(3) Support WHO’s effective engagement within the UN system at country and Regional level, and provide guidance to WRs and country offices for effective engagement within the UN Country Team.

4. WHO reform activities to strengthen WHO’s country presence and performance in countries

(1) Oversee and guide the Strategic Knowledge Hub in its work to support divisions and country offices to use new ways of working (including the hypothesis-driven approach) to address health challenges facing the Region.

(2) In line with the Action Results Group's proposed plan of action, support the development and implementation of WHO reform activities in the Region that strengthen WHO’s performance at country level. Contribute to overall monitoring of and reporting on the implementation of the reform agenda.

5. Provide guidance and supervision to the unit and its team members.

6. Undertake other related and assigned duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in a health-related field and post-graduate degree in public health, public policy or closely related field from a recognized university.

Experience

Essential: Minimum of 10 years work experience in public health, including several years of experience in international health. Desirable: Experience working in WHO, and in collaboration with UN and other organizations at country level. Experience using the hypothesis-driven/problem solving approaches.

Skills

• Sound knowledge in planning, implementation and monitoring of health programmes, particularly those areas of work related to ensuring effective country support.
• 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.
• Ability to work smoothly with different teams within the Organization.
• Programme management, coordination and technical writing skills will be necessary.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Moving forward in a changing environment Producing results Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of written and spoken English.

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 3547 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.

• 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.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

• 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 are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs. (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion)

· 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 reasonableaccommodation@who.int

• 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.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

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