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This is a P-2 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 2 years of experience, depending on education.
Salary
The salary for this job should be between 106,558 USD and 144,732 USD.
Salary for a P-2 contract in Geneva
The international rate of 57,661 USD, with an additional 84.8% (post adjustment) at this the location, applies. Please note that depending on the location, a higher post adjustment might still result in a lower purchasing power.Please keep in mind that the salary displayed here is an estimation by UN Talent based on the location and the type of contract. It may vary depending on the organization. The recruiter should be able to inform you about the exact salary range. In case the job description contains another salary information, please refer to this one.
More about P-2 contracts and their salaries.OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The Convention Secretariat serves as the Secretariat of the WHO FCTC and the Protocol; in accordance with Article 24 of the WHO FCTC and Article 34 of the Protocol and it is hosted by WHO. The objectives of the Convention Secretariat are: to encourage countries to become Parties to the treaties; to support Parties in fulfilling their obligations, to provide the necessary support to the Conference of the Parties (COP), the Meeting of the Parties (MOP) and its subsidiary bodies and to translate into programme activities the decisions of the COP and MOP. The Convention Secretariat is also responsible for the necessary coordination with competent intergovernmental organizations and bodies, under the guidance of the COP and the MOP.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
- Provide assistance in the conception, planning, management of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention and the Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol, their elected Bureaus and its subsidiary bodies;
- Plan, manage and follow the clearance process of the documentation the COP and MOP and their Bureaus;
- Support the organization of regional informal consultations, side events, and other programmes and activities of the COP and MOP;
- Support the process of COP and MOP applications for observer status;
- Prepare briefing notes, inputs to speeches and similar material;
- Draft and review official correspondences;
- Perform other duties in support to the team and the Convention Secretariat upon request.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: A first university degree in public administration, political science, law, social science, or other related field. Desirable: Advanced level university degree (Master's level or above) in public administration, political science, social science, or other related field.
Experience
Essential: At least two years of experience in the professional field of governance. Desirable: Exposure at the international level.
Skills
Knowledge in governing body meetings of the United Nations system; Knowledge in virtual governing body meetings,Sound knowledge of the United Nations system, Diplomacy, Excellent organizational skills, Positive, results-oriented and collaborative attitude at work,Ability to work under pressure, on multiple projects and keep to deadlines. Good understanding of intergovernmental processes, governance and external relations. Good analytical and writing skills, good communication skills, ability to work within and contribute to a team.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of one of the other official WHO languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
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 48,805 (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 3225 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.
As a WHO staff member assigned solely and exclusively to support this Partnership, selected staff will have no right of reassignment or transfer outside the Partnership either during or at the end of his/her appointment, including pursuant to WHO Staff Rule 1050. (This does not apply to WHO fixed-term staff members reassigned from a non-Partnership position.)
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