NPO (Administrative officer)

Contract

This is a NO-A 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 1 years of experience, depending on education. More about NO-A contracts.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO GPW13 in the context of biennial plans agreed on with the Ministry of Health and Medical Education of Syria and harmonized with the United Nations country team.

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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Draft, recommend and implement systems, norms and procedures, in compliance with existing policies, for the administration of human, financial and material resources, as well as for the monitoring, control and evaluation of such processes.
2. Assist in the planning, organization, operation and evaluation of the administrative and financial services.
3. Formulate general and specific budgetary estimates for projects; plan, organize and monitor the application, control and accounting of approved budgetary allocations by programmes.
4. Provide administrative support in the implementation of all WHO collaborative programme through preparation of relevant proposals for all planned activities as per plans of action and periodic monitoring/reporting of their implementation in compliance with rules and procedures.
5. Monitor procurement of services and supplies required to ensure smooth running of the Country Office and implementation of the WHO collaborative programme, track inventory, coordinate logistics and HR, ensure appropriate asset management, and review local contracts to ensure best value for money as per the delegated authority.
6. Provide a range of human resources services, including forecasting future needs, coordinating/facilitating recruitment, training and staff orientation and implementation of performance management in collaboration with the relevant RO/HRO.
7. Manage Information Technology support services provided by sub-contractors and in coordination with the Regional Office.

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in public administration or business administration or in other field related to the work to be performed

Experience

Essential: At least 1 year experience at the national level in administration project and budget management. Desirable: Previous experience in administrative or programme areas in WHO or an UN agency would be an asset, preferably in a developing country.

Skills

• Ability to work closely in harmony with government and international officials at all levels.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work harmoniously as a leader as well as member of a team.
• Thorough knowledge of administrative and management principles and practices (including, but not limited to the areas of Human Resources, Finance, Budget, Logistics, Procurement and Security).
• Good general knowledge of enterprise resource planning systems.
• Skills in programme formulation, design and research development an asset

WHO Competencies

Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model: https://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=

• • Teamwork*
  • Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences*
  • Communication*
  • Knowing and managing yourself
  • Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Local.

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REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 22,983 (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.

• 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.

• 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 through Stellis. For assessment of your application, please ensure that:

  (a) Your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated. (b) All required details regarding your qualifications, education and training are provided. (c) Your experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time.