Coordinator, Programme Development and Operations (PDO)

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 168,077 USD and 210,639 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Regional Office is responsible for the implementation of WHO policies and programmes in the geographical area, in close collaboration with Member States. The Division of Programme Management provides general direction in the overall management of regional technical cooperation, programme development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation with a view to facilitating the achievement of WHO objectives. The PDO unit supports the Director of Programme Management (DPM) in effective application of results-based management and programme development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and coordinating/facilitating technical programme especially with respect to cross-cutting programmes and management of meetings and courses.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Director, Programme Management (DPM), to provide coordination, guidance and support in the overall programme management, strategic and operational planning, resource management and implementation, monitoring and evaluation with a view to facilitating the achievement of WHO objectives in collaboration with the Regional category and programme networks, Programme Management Officers' Network (PMOs Network), Budget and Finance Unit (BFU), Country Support Unit (CSU) and External Relations and Partnerships (ERP).

1. Programme Development and Operations

(a) Prepares detailed region-specific guidance for preparation of programme budget proposals and the operational planning process based on organization-wide guidelines received from WHO Headquarters (HQ), taking into account the regional policies, procedures and other decisions relating to programme budgeting in general or to specific country programmes and prepare the biennium Regional Programme Budgets to the Regional Committee ;

(b) Conducts initial review of draft workplans by budget centres (BC) for technical and budgetary accuracy for feedback to responsible officers, review and endorsement of draft workplans through the Programme Committee (PC) or other mechanism prior to approval by the Regional Director (RD); and

(c) Interprets Global Management System (GSM) policy, procedures and business rules on programme planning and management and provide guidance to all regional staff on use and application of programme planning and management aspects of the GSM.

2. Resource Management and Coordination

(a) Monitors the implementation of intercountry and country programmes through: frequent analysis of the GSM data, prepare regular awards monitoring reports to the PC for review and recommendation, and BCs for information and appropriate action, and provides advice to DPM, the PC, WRs/CLOs, and technical coordinators on the programme implementation status;

(b) Conducts regular analysis and projection on all resources by categories/programme and by BCs, and prepare a status report to DPM, the PC for review and guidance, and BCs for information and appropriate action;

(c) Conducts regular analysis of human resource (HR) funding requirements and funding gap for all BCs and positions funding check, and centrally-manage all Regional technical division key staff with funding gap to be funded by flexible funds and prepare the monitoring report to the PC;

(d) Coordinates the process of budget adjustments to support the regional and country technical cooperation programmes and liaises with technical staff to ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation of programme activities; and

(e) Closely monitors budget ceiling and coordinates ceiling adjustment across programmes/categories and BCs, and coordinates regular budget analysis, preparation and submission of budget ceiling increase requests to HQ.

3. As secretary of the Programme Committee (PC)

(a) Reviews and analyse proposals to ensure their adherence to the guidance provided and accuracy of information, make recommendations for review by the Programme Committee; and

(b) Prepares agenda and summary reports (e.g. six-monthly report of implementation by BC), documentation, PC report and as required, initiate action and correspondence based on PC decisions.

4. Cross-cutting Programme coordination

(a) Coordinates/facilitates cross-cutting programme coordination by developing specific guidance on integrating the work into programme budget planning, monitoring and assessment process; and

(b) Performs as secretary of Technical Coordinators Meeting.

5. As convenor of the Programme Management Officers' Network (PMOs Network)

(a) Maintains a network of PMOs and similar staff within the Region for reference group and peer support purposes;

(b) Organizes annual PMOs network meeting and monthly PMOs network TC/VC; and

(c) Initiates actions, correspondence and makes recommendations for review by the PC based on discussion;

(d) Conducts and organizes annual GSM training on programme management including HR management and provide field training in country offices and in-services training in PDO unit at the request of BCs ; and

6. Perform other related duties as required

(a) Provides first-level supervision to the Meeting and Courses (MAC) support function.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Advanced university degree in any of the following fields: public health administration/ management, health policy, programme planning or equivalent professional qualification from a recognized university. Desirable: Training in programme development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation is desirable.

Experience

Essential: Over 10 years of progressively responsible professional managerial experience in health programming and results-based management at national and international/multilateral organization. Desirable: Experience in working in a results-based management environment using ERP systems. Experience within the UN system or similar organization.

Skills

-Strong sense of leadership and responsibility.

-Proven skills in strategic planning, organization, coordination and management.

-Knowledge of the policies and programmes of WHO.

-Excellent communication, coaching and mentoring skills.

-Ability to work as a member of a team, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds and maintain a high standard of personal conduct.

WHO Competencies

Ensuring the effective use of resources Communication Teamwork Creating an empowering and motivating environment Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of written and spoken English. Desirable: Expert knowledge of another WHO language.

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 89,837 (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 3608 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.