Program Management and Partnership Specialist

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 4,530 USD.

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OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE/DEPARTMENT

This is a requisition 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 general supervision of the Director, Planning, Budget & Evaluation (PBE), and the direct supervision of the PAHO/WHO Representative, the incumbent will be responsible for, but not necessarily limited to, the following assigned duties:

1. Provide technical support and advice to the Representative and Country Office team on strategic and operational planning, program management, budgeting, resource coordination and mobilization to enable the implementation of the PAHO/WHO technical cooperation program in the country, consistent with the Organization’s mandates, priorities and results-based management framework;
2. Collaborate and provide support for the coordination of the planning process; support the programming, control and evaluation of the PAHO/WHO Work Plan and the updating of the Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS); support the coordination and monitoring of the review, redefinition and re-alignment of the processes and resources of the Technical Cooperation Agreements in conformance with the PAHO/WHO Technical Cooperation Strategy 2;
3. Collaborate in the elaboration, analysis, approval and monitoring of projects for resource mobilization; provide technical support and guidance to the technical teams and national counterparts for the development, management, monitoring and reporting on project proposals for funding the approved BWP, including the monitoring and management control of the Technical Cooperation Agreements;
4. Support the project cycle (identification, design, piloting, negotiation, execution and evaluation of projects), in order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of all projects executed, regardless of the source of funds; contribute to the organizational learning through the gathering and sharing of lessons learned and good practices from the planning and program budget processes of project cycle;
5. Contribute to the gathering of strategic information and data; support and collaborate in the elaboration of political and technical reports; monitor, control and evaluate the management model of the Representation;
6. Support the elaboration, monitoring and control the process of the Strategic Relationship Matrix of the Technical Teams of the Representation;
7. Collaborate in the process of the PAHO/WHO South-South Cooperation and support the monitoring of the regional integration processes, with emphasis on MERCOSUR, borders) and the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO);
8. Collaborate in the UN Reform process in Brazil, related to the contribution to the national development process focused on the reduction of inequalities through the development and the articulation of the coherent vision and strategy that allows a unified approach towards common development goals;
9. Guide and support the Country Office’s BWP review process to verify compliance of the BWP with the business rules of the Operational Planning Manual, prior to its submission to Executive Management (EXM) for review/approval;
10. Monitor program expenditure and prepare the relevant reports to assist Technical Advisors with the monitoring and monthly tracking of the use of their awarded funds; assist with preparation of grant reports and ensure that required reporting is done in accordance with corresponding Agreements;
11. Maintain effective partnerships with all project stakeholders to exchange critical and technical information and resolve program/project implementation issues to ensure results are achieved as planned;
12. Maintain direct communication with national and international counterparts, facilitating the strategic mapping of the sector, alignment and harmonization through collaboration among organizations and relevant stakeholders;
13. Analyze and update information regarding key social actors in the health area, regarding trends and variations in policies, strategies, and actions for the better fulfillment of national health policies, as well as the regional and global agendas;
14. Participate in the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) managerial groups, particularly regarding the elaboration, implementation and monitoring of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF);
15. Participate actively in the Program Management Network (PMN) led by PBE and in the Resources Mobilization Network (RMN) led by ERP; review and analyze progress on technical matters, including inter-programmatic and inter-sectoral activities in the context of the PMN and the RMN;
16. Provide support to Risk Management Focal Point and Technical Advisors in completion of risk management analysis of BWP Programs and implementation of approved mitigation response plans;
17. Perform other duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education****:

Essential: A bachelor’s degree in a health or social science related to the functions of the post, from a recognized university.

Desirable: Training in public health, policy and planning, project management, health administration, public administration, management or any other field related to the functions of the post, would be an asset.

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: Five years of national progressively responsible experience in the areas of policy and health planning, project management, monitoring and evaluation, including experience in strategy formulation and strategic resource allocation.

Desirable: Experience in technical project management in the social fields, 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.
• Teamwork****: Collaborate and cooperate with others. - Works collaboratively with team members and counterparts to achieve results; encourages cooperation and builds rapport; helps others when asked; accepts joint responsibility for the teams’ successes and shortcomings. Identifies conflicts in a timely manner and addresses them as necessary; understands issues from the perspective of others; does not interpret/ attribute conflicts to cultural, geographical or gender issues.
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences****: Relate well to diversity in others and capitalize 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.
• Communication****: Express oneself clearly when speaking/Write effectively/Listen/Shares knowledge - Quality and quantity of communication targeted at audience. Listens attentively and does not interrupt other speakers. Adapts communication style and written content to ensure they are appropriately and accurately understood by the audience (e.g., power-point presentations, communication strategies, implementation plans). Shares information openly with colleagues and transfers knowledge, as needed.
• Knowing and managing yourself: Manages stress/Invite feedback/Continuously learn - Remains productive even in an environment where information or direction is not available, and when facing challenges; recovers quickly from setbacks, where necessary. Manages stress positively; remains positive and productive even under pressure; does not transfer stress to others. Seeks feedback to improve knowledge and performance; shows self- awareness when seeking and receiving feedback; uses feedback to improve own performance. Seeks informal and/or formal learning opportunities for personal and professional development; systematically learns new competencies and skills useful for job; takes advantage of learning opportunities to fill competencies and skill gaps.
• Producing Results****: Deliver quality results/Take responsibility - Produces high-quality results and workable solutions that meet clients’ needs. Works independently to produce new results and sets own timelines effectively and efficiently. Shows awareness of own role and clarifies roles of team members in relation to project’s expected results. Makes proposals for improving processes as required and takes responsibility for own work and/or actions, as necessary. Demonstrates positive attitude in working on new projects and initiatives. Demonstrates accountability for own success, as well as for errors; learns from experience.

Technical Expertise:

• Excellent knowledge of program planning, monitoring and evaluation; strong knowledge of technical cooperation actions at national, regional and global levels.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of international technical cooperation, with emphasis on the negotiation and management of international cooperation program and projects.
• Strong knowledge of public health and health policy. Practical knowledge of results-based management concepts and tools and their applications.
• Ability to work in a multicultural, multilingual, multidisciplinary work environment; knowledge of management and leadership concepts. Practical knowledge of results-based management concepts and tools and their applications.
• Ability to integrate managerial and technical inputs into recommendations for decision-making processes; ability to manage multiple issues and tasks in a complex organizational environment.
• Strong professional oral and writing skills in English and Portuguese, 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 English or Portuguese with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of Spanish and/or French would be an asset.

IT Skills:

Demonstrated ability to effectively use a computer and utilize software programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Other IT skills and knowledge of other software programs such as Visio, Microsoft SharePoint and Project would be an asset.

REMUNERATION

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

R $255,453.00

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Local Recruitment)

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.

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 committed to workforce diversity.

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

PAHO offers an attractive compensation package including an annual net salary (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.

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

Candidates must hold a permanent local working visa (citizenship or permanent resident card) of Brasilia, Brazil.

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 organizational purposes.