Program Management and Partnership Specialist

Overview

Provide technical support for health program management.

You have:

• Bachelor's degree in a health or social science related to the functions of the post from a recognized university.
• Five years of national progressively responsible experience in policy and health planning, project management, monitoring and evaluation.
• Very good knowledge of Spanish with a working knowledge of English.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Word.

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 3,964 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 the country/ies to shape the subregional, regional and global health agendas. The PAHO/WHO Country Office is the basic organizational unit for technical cooperation within 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) and the Director, External Relations, Resource Mobilization and Partnerships (ERP), the incumbent will be responsible for, but not necessarily limited to, the following duties and responsibilities:

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; provide support to enable the implementation of the Programa a Favor del Sector Sanitario Público (PROSEPU), and other projects, in accordance with the Organization’s mandates, priorities and results-based management framework;
2. Contribute to the development of national strategies and policies through technical and policy advice and recommendations on plans of action for strengthening health systems and improvements in the planning and management of existing public health systems;
3. Develop and monitor work plans and budgets including resource mobilization for the work program and follow up on the implementation of planned activities;
4. Review data and provide analyses, capacity building and management, within the implementation and dissemination of PROSEPU and other public health systems projects;
5. Support the inclusion of sustainability, health equity, social justice, gender, and elimination of exclusion angle to the work and projects of the PWR;
6. Collaborate and support resource mobilization efforts for new projects and work programs;
7. Represent PAHO/WHO at meetings, as directed;
8. Collaborate in the process of the PAHO/WHO South-South Cooperation and support the monitoring of the regional integration processes, with emphasis on MERCOSUR and CELAC;
9. Collaborate in the elaboration, analysis, and monitoring of projects for resource mobilization; provide technical support and guidance to for the development, management, monitoring and reporting of project proposals and the approved BWP, including the monitoring and management control of the Technical Cooperation Agreements;
10. 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;
11. Prepare grant proposals, monitor program expenditure, prepare reports, monitor and track the use of funds, ensure reporting is according to Agreements;
12. Maintain effective communication with counterparts and support partnerships with all stakeholders ensuring results are achieved as planned;
13. Provide support to Risk Management (e.g., risk management analysis of BWP Programs and implementation of mitigation response plans);
14. Perform other related 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 primary health care 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 including the areas of policy and health planning, project management, monitoring and evaluation, including experience in strategy formulation, strategic resource allocation and budget management.

Desirable: Experience in technical project management, in health project management requiring coordination among different institutions, national and international, including government authorities and UN Agencies, 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.
• Moving forward in a changing environment****: Propose change/Adapt to change - Suggests and articulates effective and efficient proposals for change as needed when new circumstances arise. Quickly and effectively adapts own work approach in response to new demands and changing priorities. Is open to new ideas, approaches and working methods; adjusts own approach to embrace change initiatives.

Technical Expertise:

• Theoretical and practical knowledge of international technical cooperation, with emphasis on the negotiation and management of international cooperation program and projects.
• Excellent knowledge of program planning, monitoring and evaluation; strong knowledge of technical cooperation actions at national, regional and global levels.
• Practical knowledge of results-based management concepts and tools and their applications, especially related to outcome formulation and indicator development.
• Mature judgment, strong technical, analytical and conceptual skills; demonstrated ability to assess, analyze, synthesize and provide recommendations on key technical issues.
• Strong knowledge of public health and health policy.
• 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.
• Ability to create and advocate innovative approaches to facilitate and enhance project management capacity, as well as monitoring of these processes.
• Excellent organizational and analytic skills combined with strong professional communication 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 Spanish with a working knowledge of English.

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)

ARS $7,602,231.00

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 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 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 Argentina.

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.

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