Peace and Security Associate Officer - WHO Health for Peace Agenda

Support the Global Health for Peace Initiative at the regional level.

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Cairo (Egypt)

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Application deadline 9 months ago: Wednesday 20 Aug 2025 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Support the Global Health for Peace Initiative at the regional level.

You have:

Demonstrated interest or experience in Social science and Peace building.
Skills in report writing and communication.
High ethical standards and integrity in work.
Ability to plan and organize effectively.

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Details

The Global Health for Peace Initiative (GHPI) builds on the work in the EMR and aims to leverage the knowledge and experience to push this agenda forward. Its main objectives are to foster social cohesion and build trust amongst communities in crises. The UN Volunteer will support EMRO to move forward with the Global Health for Peace Initiative (GHPI) at the regional level, including countries under conflict, in line with the Resolution submitted by Oman and Switzerland and endorsed by member states.

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Adviser for Health Promotion and Social Determinants of Health, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Assist in discussions on the way forward for the Global Health for Peace Initiative (GHPI) following the decision endorsed in the 75th World Health Assembly – Decision WHA75(24) –which requests a roadmap. • Contribute to the discussion on the application of the Global Health for Peace Initiative (GHPI) to countries beyond conflict settings to improve social cohesion, trust, and, where possible, promote peace as a key determinant of health. • Assist in documenting country experiences and lessons learned in programming and interventions under the umbrella of Health for Peace.

• Adaptability and Flexibility • Building Trust • Commitment and Motivation • Commitment to Continuous Learning • Communication • Ethics and Values • Integrity • Knowledge Sharing • Planning and Organizing • Respect for Diversity • Technological Awareness • Working in Teams

Demonstrated interest or experience in: • Social science
• Peace building
Skills in: • Report writing
• Communication skills

Cairo, Egypt is a family duty station with a wide range of services (health, education and leisure) and good living conditions. It has long been a center of the region’s political and cultural life, with high levels of tourism. Like other similar cities, Cairo offers good quality of life in terms of access to shopping centers, banks, medical services, educational facilities, cultural events, etc. The Arab Republic of Egypt has a unique geographical position in Northeast Africa, at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, on the Mediterranean and Red Sea, and its connection to Sub Saharan Africa through the Nile Valley.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a situation where you had to build trust among team members?	This question assesses your ability to foster trust and collaboration in a team setting.	Provide a specific example where your actions led to improved trust and teamwork.
How do you adapt to changing priorities in your work?	The interviewer wants to evaluate your flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell me about a time you had to communicate complex information effectively.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use for continuous learning and self-improvement?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a project where you contributed to social cohesion or peace-building efforts.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you document and share lessons learned from your work?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you respect diversity in your team interactions?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure technological awareness in your projects?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.