Programme Management Officer

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

The UN Volunteer will be based at the WHO European Center for Preparedness for Humanitarian and Health Emergencies (PHHE) in Istanbul and work under the direct supervision of the Head of Office, in close collaboration with the PHHE team. S/he will provide support to the Head of Office in the area of programme management and will collaborate with other team members on the implementation of activities. S/he may seek guidance for solutions to complicated programme matters from relevant staff.

Under the direct supervision of the Head of the WHO European Centre for Preparedness for Humanitarian and Health Emergencies (PHHE), the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Provide technical support to the Head of Office in the overall programme management, including the development, day-to-day operation, monitoring and evaluation of work plans to ensure the effective execution of the outbreaks and health emergencies programmes. • Assist the Head of Office in the development, implementation and monitoring of the technical and operational plans. • Ensure proper use of designated funds to achieve results as per defined indicators; underpin compliance with project management principles. • Consolidate inputs for the preparation of proposals, appeals, donor reporting, particularly technical reports, in line with donor agreements or ad-hoc requests, and submit to the Head of Office for review and approval. • Consolidate and disseminate information on programme management. Assist the Head of Office in the preparation of monitoring and progress reports, briefing notes, talking points, presentations and summary report for high level meetings. • Attend various programme management meetings and provide feedback to the Head of Office. • Review and edit technical documents as requested by the supervisor. • Work in close collaboration with the administrative staff and ensure the relevant tasks are carried out timely. • Perform any other related duties, as required by the supervisor.

Accountability, adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams

project management with experience in planning, grant management, and/or related field. Related experience in the context of outbreaks and/or emergency programmes.

Türkiye is an upper middle-income country, with highly urbanized cities and well-developed infrastructure systems. Most of Türkiye is assessed to be at security level 1-Minimal. Security level 2 Low applies to Istanbul and Ankara. Seismic activity remains one of the primary hazards in Türkiye. Türkiye’s population of nearly 81 million. Turkish is the official language. English predominates as the second language.

This assignment will be in Istanbul, which has a population of around 15M people, and straddles the European and Asian continents. Istanbul is a UN Hub for the Europe and Central Asia Regional Offices of several UN agencies, including UNDP, UNFPA, UN Women among others. There is a lively and large group of international community. Istanbul is a highly developed modern city with excellent accommodation that includes single house, apartments, etc.

Istanbul International Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport have direct connections with all European, Central Asian, and global cities. Travel to and from Istanbul is easy as there are many daily flights connecting Istanbul with major cities in the world.

Istanbul provides modern services and entertainment opportunities and an elaborate medical services system. The cost of living in Istanbul, compared to other capital cities in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, is relatively high. However, it is possible to find a reasonable price of accommodation and services.

Healthcare is exceptionally good with various public and private hospitals with experienced doctors and medical staff, some of whom speak English. No specific vaccination is required to enter Turkey.

The UN Volunteer is responsible for arranging her/his own housing and other living essentials. Please see the summary of UN Volunteer entitlements below. For further information, kindly review "UN Volunteers Unified Conditions of Service" document.

Summary of UNV entitlements for International UN Volunteers (Specialist):

• Volunteer Living Allowance-VLA (per month): approximately USD 2623 USD • Accommodation supplement: At the rate of 20% of VLA • Entry lump sum (one-time payment): USD 4000 • Exit allowance (per month): USD 225 (when successful completion of the assignment) • Family allowance based on eligibility and status (per month): USD 250 for 1 dependent, USD 450 for 2 or more dependents • Medical, life, dental, and disability insurance: Cigna Private Insurance • Annual leave: 2.5 days accrued per calendar month • Uncertified sick leave: 7 days for 12 months • Free access to several learning platforms & UN and UNV network