Operations Officer
Manage operations and support health initiatives in collaboration with Islamic organizations.
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Overview
Manage operations and support health initiatives in collaboration with Islamic organizations.
You have:
- University degree in public/business administration, Management or related field.
- Master's degree in Business Administration or related field is desirable.
- At least 5 years' experience at the national level in administration and management.
- Previous experience in administrative or programme areas in WHO or UN agency is desirable.
- Expert knowledge of English and Local Language is essential.
Contract
This is a NO-C 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 5 years of experience, depending on education. More about NO-C contracts.
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
Position no. 421900
The Islamic Advisory Group (IAG)is a partnership established among four eminent international Islamicorganizations, namely Al Azhar Al Sharif, the International Islamic FiqhAcademy (IIFA), the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the IslamicDevelopment Bank (IsDB). The Group also comprises a number of eminent Shariahscholars and prominent health experts and academicians. The IAG receivestechnical and secretariat support from the WHO and the UNICEF. The IAGExecutive Committee (of designated representatives of the four foundingorganizations) is assisted by a Secretariat based at the WHO/EMRO under theDepartment of Communications, Resource Mobilization and Partnership (CRP). TheIAG scope of work is linked to the CRP's “Partnership” stream under outcome4.2 of WHO Corporate Priority 4 (CP4): Strengthened leadership,governance and advocacy for health. TheIAG's key objectives include: • Engage prominent Islamic scholars, organizations and NGOs to promote health causes andcounter rumors, misinformation and misperceptions around public health issuesparticularly polio vaccination, routine immunization, maternal and childhealth, breastfeeding, birth spacing, personal hygiene and care-seeking behaviorsfor pregnant mothers.• Coordinateresponse to the need for Shariah perspective on global health emergenciesDevelop Information EducationCommunications (IEC) materials, statements, key messages and media tools andpackages to engage religious personalities/influencers in health promotionactivities, and also raise awareness of communities, partners and stakeholdersWorking with OIC and developplan in line with Strategic Health Programme of Action (SHPA) 2023 forthe OIC Member States.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
- Plan, 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.
- Monitor the work planning and allocation of financial resources for the office using the GSM oracle system and other financial tools, providing financial reports, data and statistics. Prepare IAG annual plan and preparing feedback reports.
- Organize the annual IAG meeting in coordination with the partners and communication with Islamic Scholars
- Provide guidance on financial administration to managers and staff.
- Administer the implementation of all WHO collaborative programme through initiation of relevant proposals for all planned activities as per plans of action and periodic monitoring of their implementation ensuring objectives and priorities are met and on track.
- Organize the administrative functions at the office and manage the effective work of the administrative support in the office to ensure effective administrative services.
- 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.
- Coordinate with the National Islamic Advisory Group (NIAG) focal persons and share the IAG and IAG/EC guidance for the implementation of the activities at the country level.
- Support in establishing partnership with national universities in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Somalia for conducting workshops for their students of Islamic studies
- Collaborate with Al Azhar, the lead partner of IAG and Islamic University in Uganda for the preparation, implementation and communicating the feedback regarding the implementation of Students Training Project.
- Participate in supporting fundraising and resource mobilization activities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: University degree in public/ business administration, Management or in other field related to the work to be performed. Desirable: Master's degree in Business Administration, Management or related field relevant to the position.
Experience
Essential: At least 5 years' experience at the national level in administration and management, including supervision of staff. 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.
- 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 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
- Producing results
- Ensuring the effective use of resources
- Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Local Language.
REMUNERATION
Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at EGP 788,033 (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.
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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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you provide an example of how you managed a challenging project under pressure? | This question assesses your ability to handle stress and deliver results. | Discuss specific actions you took to ensure the project's success and how you prioritized tasks. |
| How do you promote teamwork and collaboration within your team? | Interviewers want to know your approach to fostering a positive work environment. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to communicate complex information to non-experts. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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