Program Management Advisor

Contract

This is a P-4 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 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 148,099 USD and 190,943 USD.

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OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE/DEPARTMENT

This requisition is for employment at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO)

PAHO Country Offices are responsible for ensuring that the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) country program of technical cooperation and its country presence provides adequate support to the national health development process and, at the same time, enables countries to shape the subregional, regional, and global health agendas. The PAHO/WHO Country Office is the basic organizational unit for technical cooperation with the country/ies, drawing on PAHO/WHO resources from all levels and all parts of the Organization.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the direct supervision of the PAHO/WHO Representative, and the general guidance of the Director, Planning, Budget and Evaluation (PBE), the incumbent is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to, the following assigned duties:

1. Provide technical advice and support to the Representation on planning, program management, budgeting, resource coordination and mobilization, and other managerial aspects to improve the delivery of technical cooperation in the context of the mandate of PAHO/WHO’s Governing Bodies, the Organization’s Strategic Plan and the objectives established in the Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS);
2. Collaborate and support the PAHO/WHO Representative (PWR) in the operational planning, implementation and assessment of the Country Office’s Biennial Work Plan (BWP), using the results-based management framework and ensuring that it is aligned with the Organization’s Strategic Plan and the Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS); lead the Country Office’s BWP preparation and review process, as well as the periodic Program Monitoring Assessment (PMA) process;
3. Coordinate the development, publication, communication, and use of analyses, projections, monitoring briefs and reports of public health initiatives and policies at country level;
4. Ensure the timely monitoring, reporting and evaluation of results and accomplishments; coordinate the preparation of reports to the Governing Bodies, other oversight committees and partners and donors as required;
5. Lead and collaborate in the preparation, negotiation, implementation and monitoring of extra budgetary projects and resource coordination and mobilization;
6. Maintain an updated stakeholder mapping, including an analysis of stakeholder areas of influence and interest;
7. Build and foster effective partnerships with external public health partners and stakeholders at the country level to enable strategic public health programs, exchange technical information and resolve program/project implementation issues to ensure maximum synergy and results;
8. Participate in the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) managerial groups, particularly regarding the elaboration, implementation and monitoring of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF);
9. Drive the process of developing, updating and evaluating the Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) for Haiti;
10. Implement the results-based management framework and develop the managerial tools to ensure the achievement of expected results by the Country Office;
11. Collaborate and support the planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of country cooperation projects;
12. Participate in the formulation of policies, guidelines and operating procedures for efficient and effective delivery of program management services; provide substantive inputs on administrative and procedural issues related to program/project formulation, implementation, monitoring and reporting;
13. Participate actively in the Program Management and Network (PMN) led by PBE; and in the Resources Mobilization Network (RMN) led by ERP; participate in the elaboration and implementation of inter-programmatic and inter-sectoral activities in the context of the PMN and the RMN;
14. Participate in managerial and supervisory activities in the Country Office, as requested;
15. Perform other related duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education****:

Essential: A bachelor’s degree in a health or social science and a master’s degree in public health, health administration, business, economics, management or in any other field related to the functions of the post from a recognized university.

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/. PAHO will also use the databases of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation http://www.chea.org and College Navigator, found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics, https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator to support the validation process.

Experience****:

Essential: Nine years of combined national and international experience in the areas of health planning, project management, monitoring and evaluation, including experience in, resource mobilization, strategy formulation and strategic resource allocation. Experience should also include negotiating and coordinating actions involving several institutions or partners.

Desirable: Experience in technical project management in the social field, preferably health project management requiring coordination among different institutions, national and international, including government authorities, would be an asset.

SKILLS****:

PAHO Competencies:

• Overall attitude at work****: Maintains integrity and takes a clear ethical approach and stance; demonstrates commitment to the Organization’s mandate and promotes the values of the Organization in daily work and behavior; is accountable for work carried out in line with own role and responsibilities; is respectful towards, and trusted by, colleagues and counterparts.
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences****: Relate well to diversity in others and capitalize on such diversity - Relates well to diversity in others and capitalizes on such diversity. Treats all people with dignity and respect. Relates well to people with different cultures, gender, orientations, backgrounds and/or positions; examines own behavior to avoid stereotypical responses; considers issues from the perspective of others and values their diversity.
• Teamwork****: Collaborate and cooperate with others - Works collaboratively with team members and counterparts to achieve and build rapport; helps others when asked; accepts joint responsibility for the team’s successes and shortcomings.
• Communication****: Write effectively/Share knowledge - Writes down ideas in a clear, structured, logical and credible way; drafts and supports the development of guidelines, policies and procedures. Shares relevant information openly and ensures that the shared information is understood; considers knowledge sharing as a constructive working method and demonstrates awareness of the Organization.
• Producing Results****: Work efficiently and independently/Deliver quality results - Monitors own and others’ work in a systematic and effective way, ensuring required resources and outputs. Aligns projects with Organization’s mission and objectives. Consistently solves own and team’s problems effectively as needed. Proactively engages in projects and initiatives, accepting demanding goals, in line with Organizational Strategies and Program of Work. Demonstrates accountability for work of team and sets an example, while explicitly articulating lessons learnt for own and team’s benefit.
• Ensuring effective use of resources****: Strategize and set clear objectives/Monitor progress and use resources well - Sets specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely objectives for own team and/or the Organization; systematically analyses and anticipates priority projects for own team and allocates necessary resources to achieve them; identifies the cross-Organizational resources needed for large- scale projects in line with key Organizational objectives. Anticipates foreseeable changes and adapts own and team’s projects in the face of unforeseen circumstances and/ or challenges; creates measures and criteria to monitor progress of overall projects against key Organizational objectives; creates cost-effective solutions for the Organization.
• Building and promoting partnerships across the Organization and beyond****: Develop networks and partnerships and encourage collaboration - Builds and negotiates strategic partnerships and alliances with a wide range of key stakeholders to ensure Organizational results and success. Creates innovative opportunities for promoting synergies inside and outside the Organization to improve Organizational success.

Technical Expertise:

• Theoretical and practical knowledge of international technical cooperation, with emphasis in the negotiation and management of international cooperation programs and projects.
• Practical knowledge of results-based management concepts and tools and their applications; especially related to outcome formulation and indicators development.
• Extensive knowledge of current and new concepts on planning, programming, monitoring and evaluation of technical cooperation programs to address priority areas of health development, and the ability to identify preventive, mitigating, and corrective intervention alternatives.
• Wide and varied knowledge of public health problems and health management processes including monitoring and reporting of program performance; mature judgment, strong technical, analytical and conceptual skills; demonstrated ability to assess, analyze, synthesize and provide recommendation on key technical and managerial issues.
• Sound technical expertise and ability to plan strategically to strengthen technical cooperation programs.
• Ability to integrate managerial and technical inputs into recommendations for decision-making process; ability to manage multiple issues and tasks in a complex organizational environment.
• Ability to create and advocate innovative approaches to facilitate and enhance project management capacity, as well as monitoring of these processes.
• Strong professional writing skills, including the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical/persuasive documents for consideration at the highest levels of the Organization.

Languages:

Very good knowledge of French with a working knowledge of Spanish or English. Knowledge of Portuguese would be an asset.

IT Skills:

Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software, spreadsheets and presentations, as well as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and management information systems. Other IT skills and knowledge of software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Word are considered essential.

REMUNERATION

Annual Salary****: (Net of taxes)

USD $75,602.00 post adjustment

Post Adjustment****: 71.4% of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level****.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and e-Manual.

For information on PAHO please visit: http://www.paho.org

PAHO/WHO is an ethical organization that maintains high standards of integrity and accountability. People joining PAHO are required to maintain these standards both in their professional work and personal activities.

PAHO/WHO also promotes a work environment that is free from harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and other types of abusive behavior. PAHO conducts background checks and will not hire anyone who has a substantiated history of abusive conduct.

PAHO/WHO personnel interact frequently with people in the communities we serve. To protect these people, PAHO has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. People who commit serious wrongdoing will be terminated and may also face criminal prosecution.

PAHO/WHO is committed to workforce diversity. PAHO/WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

PAHO/WHO offers an attractive compensation package including an annual net salary and post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station and exchange rates (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance). Other benefits include: 30 days annual leave, dependency benefits, pension plan and health insurance scheme. Benefits for internationally recruited staff may include home leave, travel and removal expenses on appointment and separation, education grant for dependent children, assignment grant and rental subsidy.

Candidates appointed to an international post with PAHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

All applicants are required to complete an on-line profile to be considered for this post.

Candidates will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration. A written test and/or interview will be held for this post. The post description is the official documentation for organization purposes.