External Relations Officer
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Contract
This is a P-3 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 5 years of experience, depending on education.
Salary
The salary for this job should be between 123,917 USD and 162,260 USD.
Salary for a P-3 contract in Conakry
The international rate of 74,649 USD, with an additional 66% (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-3 contracts and their salaries.OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
L'unite Relations exterieures du bureau de pays renforcera les capacites du bureau en matiere de mobilisation des ressources, de plaidoyer et de partenariat avec tous les partenaires concernes, y compris les acteurs non-etatiques. Le Charge des relations exterieures fera office de conseiller principal du Representant de l'OMS et du bureau de pays pour les activites de mobilisation des ressources, de plaidoyer et de partenariat. En tant que membre cle de l'Equipe de haute Direction (SMO) du bureau de pays, le Charge des relations exterieures assurera la coordination, l'expansion, le developpement et la supervision du financement des bureaux de pays et des partenariats associes.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
- elaborer et mettre en œuvre un plan d'action novateur de mobilisation des ressources pour le bureau de pays, afin d'assurer un financement durable des activites de base et d'urgence; 2. entreprendre des recherches sur les interets et les exigences relatives aux demandes des principaux donateurs et des autres sources de financement du pays; rediger des propositions, organiser des seances d'information, elaborer des rapports et des points d'information a l'intention des donateurs, pour garantir l'etablissement de rapports precis et en temps utile;3. maintenir les relations avec les partenaires au moyen d'approches novatrices (par exemple, reunions trimestrielles d'information avec les partenaires), tout en communiquant de maniere concise, claire et convaincante l'orientation strategique annuelle/biennale de l'OMS; contribuer de maniere proactive aux negociations pour des accords rapides avec les donateurs; 4. superviser l'ensemble des activites liees a la mobilisation des ressources, a la gestion des subventions, aux besoins et aux deficits de financement ainsi qu'au processus d'attribution des distinctions; tenir a jour les calendriers et les jalons des projets; analyser les informations concernant les activites des projets et surveiller les progres vers l'atteinte des objectifs a l'aide de diverses bases de donnees de gestion de projets;5. assurer la liaison avec les bureaux regionaux pour obtenir les autorisations requises, y compris les autorisations juridiques et financieres pour les propositions et les accords des donateurs avant la signature. 6. gerer plusieurs projets tout au long de leur cycle de vie; assurer le suivi des taux d'execution et les delais de presentation des rapports et veiller a ce que les activites et les depenses soient conformes aux conditions enoncees dans les accords individuels conclus avec les donateurs; collaborer etroitement avec le personnel charge des achats, de la logistique, des ressources humaines et des services techniques pour assurer le suivi de l'execution globale des projets dans le bureau de pays;7. assurer la liaison avec les organismes de coordination dans le pays pour s'assurer que le bureau de pays participe aux activites de mobilisation des ressources a l'echelle du systeme et qu'il collabore efficacement avec le personnel des fonds mis en commun au niveau du pays pour obtenir un financement aupres de ces sources;8. en coordination avec le Charge de communication, utiliser efficacement les produits de communication pour informer les donateurs sur les strategies du secteur de la sante et de l'OMS et les encourager a financer la reponse globale du secteur de la sante aux populations touchees et aux plans et propositions strategiques de l'OMS;9. executer toute autre tache pertinente, a la demande du superviseur.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: Un diplome universitaire en sciences sociales, en relations internationales, en sciences politiques, en administration des affaires, en communication, en marketing, en gestion ou en economie obtenu dans un etablissement accredite ou reconnu. Desirable: Des etudes specifiques sur la mobilisation des ressources, sur la creation de partenariats, sur le developpement et/ou l'action humanitaire. Avoir suivi une formation aux renseignements sur les donateurs, en redaction de propositions et en gestion generale de projets.
Experience
Essential: Au moins cinq (5) annees d'experience connexe, acquise aux niveaux national et international, dans les domaines de la mobilisation des ressources et des relations exterieures. Avoir des realisations attestees en matiere d'activites de mobilisation des ressources. Desirable: une experience acquise a l'OMS, aupres d'autres organismes des Nations Unies ou dans un domaine similaire. Avoir une experience de travail dans un contexte d'urgence.
Skills
--> de solides competences interpersonnelles en matiere de representation et d'organisation, avec une capacite averee de faciliter et de renforcer la participation et la collaboration d'un large eventail de partenaires internes et externes;--> un succes avere en matiere de mobilisation des ressources, complete par la capacite de conceptualiser les idees et de promouvoir le consensus;--> d'excellentes competences d'analyse et de redaction;--> de l'integrite, du tact et de la discretion;une capacite de travailler et d'atteindre des objectifs sous pression.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Ensuring the effective use of resources Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of French. Desirable: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Other 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 64,121 (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 3056 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 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 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.
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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*For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.
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