Programme Management Officer

Overview

Support WHO's health programme planning and evaluation in Tunisia.

You have:

• University degree in economics, social sciences, public or business administration is essential.
• Advanced university degree (Masters level or above) in economics, social sciences, public or business administration is desirable.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience in the area of monitoring and evaluation / Planning and programme management is essential.
• Experience in UN organizations/agencies, international institutions or NGOs is desirable.
• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of programme planning, budgeting, implementation and reporting in a results-based management environment is essential.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills are essential.
• Expert knowledge of English is essential.
• Expert knowledge of French is essential.
• Expert knowledge of Arabic is essential.

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 2,481 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

WHO is providing policy advice and technical support to advance health and wellbeing in line with national, regional and global health agendas, including GPW13, regional and country's health agenda in the context of SDGs and the UN Reforms.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Regularly collect and compile secondary data to monitor the performance on indicators defined in WHO programmes and projects related to SDG monitoring, regionalkey performance indicators and other national health goals. Maintain databases with relevant indicators to facilitate data usage for technical and administrative needs of the WHO Tunisia officeRespond to requests for data from the government, UN partners as well as other levels of WHO, in collaboration with technical and administrative teams of the WHO Tunisia office. Closely monitor the country office's budgetary and financial situation, implementation of projects and grants, and contribute to the development of donors' reports.Support planning activities of WHO Tunisia office and ensure proper budget allocation and funds distribution to the appropriate outcomes and outputs (programme budget development, strategic and operational planning)Plan evaluation activities of WHO programmes and projects, in collaboration with technical and administrative teams of the WHO Tunisia office including the periodic technical reporting (mid-term review and programme budget performance assessmentas well as reprogramming) and assist in its facilitation through the prescribed tools, as well as ensuring quality and timeline submission, and full compliance of the BC based on global and regional guidance.Support capacity building on results-based budgeting and reporting among the country staff, and on monitoring and evaluation at the national level, particularly with regards to GPW13 and SDG monitoring.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in economics, social sciences, public or business administration Desirable: Advanced university degree (Masters level orabove) in economics, social sciences, public or business administration

Experience

Essential: Minimumof two years of relevant experience in the area of monitoring and evaluation/Planning and programme management. Desirable: Experience in UN organizations/agencies, international institutions or NGOs.

Skills

Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of programme planning, budgeting, implementation and reporting in a results-based management environment. Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.Ability to prepare related overviews and reportsProven skills in project planning.Mature judgment.Good interpersonal skillswith integrity, courtesy and tactfulness

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Ensuring the effective use of resources Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of French. Expert knowledge of Arabic. Desirable:

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at TND 56,027 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

WHO Competencies

Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model: https://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=

• Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line through Stellis. For assessment of your application, please ensure that:

(a) Your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated; (b) All required details regarding your qualifications, education and training are provided; (c) Your experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time.

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