National Professional Officer (Health and Environment)

Contract

This is a NO-B contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be more than 3,476 USD.

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Position Number: 438253, National Professional Officer (Health and Environment)

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO country cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State's health development agendas and emergency/resilience programmes, and harmonized with the United Nations country teams.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Conduct assessment for WASH (water, hygiene, sanitation, waste management), vector surveillance and control and infection control inventory and needs.

2.Recommend suitable vector surveillance and control and WASH interventions in response to emergencies and identified priorities, including the list of required material, cost estimation and project proposals.

3.Provide training courses for MoPH and implementing partner's staff on vector surveillance and control, water supply and sanitation.

4.Follow up and report country progress on vector surveillance and control and WASH activities including WASH in health facilities and for health activities. Identify gaps and propose remedial actions.

5.Conduct field visits to ensure applicability and appropriate implementation of the recommended vector surveillance and control, WASH and infection control activities in the health facilities and for the health activities supported by the WHO, for medical waste management, safe and dignified burial of infectious bodies, health staff and patients' protection.

6.Conduct required training for MOH staff and WHO partners to build up local competences and ensure the compliance with the WASH standards for all health activities and standards for vector surveillance and control.

7.Provide technical input in the introduction of updated guidelines and protocols according to WHO standards and adaptation of existing protocols according to changes in context, vector surveillance and resistance data.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in environmental health, water and sanitation engineering, or other related field, with specialization or training in environmental health and/or water and sanitation. Desirable: - Advanced university (Master's level or above) in public health water, sanitation and hygiene.

-Degree or training in computer applications in water and sanitation project design and related database systems.

Experience

Essential: At least two years of relevant experience in the assessment, management and implementation of vector surveillance and control projects and water and sanitation activities or projects. Desirable: Relevant work experience of WHO mandate and goals or in UN organizations/agencies, international institutions, health cluster partners, recognized humanitarian organizations or NGOs.

Skills

1.Demonstrated knowledge invector surveillance and control and in water and sanitation field with proven ability to identify and solve technical problems in difficult circumstances.

2.Excellent analytical and organizational skills, with proven ability to elaborate and implement projects.

3.Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to promote cohesive actions and convince officials with tact and diplomacy.

4.Ability to write in a clear and concise manner, and to present factual information.

5. Knowledge of WHO, the UN System or NGO work in the field of response relief and/or of their practices and procedures as related to the work.

WHO Competencies

WHO global Competencies model at http://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=1

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Arabic. Desirable:

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 41,710 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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.

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

• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• 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.

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

• This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.

• Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line. For assessment of your application, please ensure that your profile on Stellis is updated; all experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time. Kindly note that CV/PHFs inserted via LinkedIn are not accessible.