Programme Manager

Contract

This is a P-5 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 10 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 110,869 USD and 138,944 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The WHO Academy is a priority of the WHOtransformation agenda and will deliveradvanced digital and classroom training to WHO staff and health stakeholders across the world. The first online coursesprototypes are scheduled to be launched in 2021 and the Academy will be aglobally accessible school for the future which combines the latest technologies in digital and remote learning with advancements in adult learningscience to offer innovative, personalised and multilingual training that meetspriority needs.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Providesadvice and technical expertise to the EXD to ensure to the strategic review,planning, development and establishment of the Academy.Conduct the overall coordination, management, implementation, and monitoring of the WHO Academy programmesand initiatives. Manage development of an updated business case and consolidate thesustainable business model for the establishment and development of theAcademy.Ensure developmentand implementation of workplans and manages roll out mechanisms to deliver measurablesimpact, ensuring thatappropriate risk-mitigation measures are in place and monitored.Designand implement policy guidance to improve performance management.Implement and manage changes to ensure strategicgoals and key priorities are achieved and are to the appropriate level of quality, on time andwithin budget.Manage the Academy team leads and develop and maintaina positive and inspiring working environment to empower the team and implement a new and agile way of working toboost effectiveness and efficiency.Ensure that the strategic goals of the Academy arealigned with the WHO transformation agenda and develop and implement an operational model. Buildsstrong partnerships with multiple stakeholders at country, regional andinternational levels to position the role of the WHO Academy in global spheres..Perform all other related duties as assigned. Provides senior programme management coordination and technical leadership in the establishment and implementation of the new WHO Academy in learning strategies, policy and capacity building initiatives for the Academy to become a centre of execellence for public health.Provideshigh-level advice and technical expertise to the EXD to shape the strategicreview, planning, and development of the Academy.Overall management, implementation, coordination andmonitoring of all the programmes covered by the Academy, bringing together management,learning quality and innovation, and ensure engagement andcapacity building oflearning ecosystems to position the WHO Academy as a global center of excellence.Oversee, review and develop an updated business caseand consolidate the sustainable business model for the establishment anddevelopment of the Academy.Coordinates the development development and implementationof all workplans and roll-out mechanisms to deliver measurable impact, ensuring that appropriaterisk-mitigation measures are in place and monitored.Designand implement policy guidance to improve performance management.Implement and manage changes to ensure strategicgoals and establishes key priorities ensuring they achieved and are to the appropriate level ofquality, on time and within budget.Manage and coordinate the Academy team leads and developand maintain a positive and inspiring working environment to empower the teamand implement a newand agile way of working to boost effectiveness and efficiency.Ensure that the strategic goals of the Academy arealigned with the WHO transformation agenda and develop and implement an operational model. Buildsstrong partnerships with academic institutions, UN counterparts and multiplestakeholders at country, regional and international levels.Perform all other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: An advanced university degree in business administration, economics, management, adult education, or related field relevant to the functions of the position. Desirable: Certification or training in Adult Learning.

Experience

Essential: A minimum of tenyears of relevant experience working in project or programme management, administration or related area. Experience working with the privatesector. Demonstrated experience at theinternational level. Desirable: Experience in business transformation and or in providingtechnical support to startup enterprises or organizations. Experience in staff development and learning and/or adult learning.

Skills

Candidates will be expected to beable to demonstrate:A sharp businessmind with an entrepreneurialskills and spirit.Strong skills in developing,coordinating and supporting new business activities and ability to develop andto evaluate operational and business proposals.Significant prior experience,including leadership and management positions, including with the privatesector. High-level organizational,analytical, strategicskills to evaluate, assess and identify strategic directions and priorities aswell as in developing strategies and plans.Concrete knowledge in the field of adult learning.Strong skills in working and managing staff in a multi-culturalenvironment.Strong skills and ability inestablishing strong partnerships with UNagencies, academic institutions,the private sector and other stakeholders.Strong cross-cultural skills,communication and diplomacy, and abilities in being a strategic thinker andinnovator. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple ongoing projects, responsibilities and relationships and problem-solving skills

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond Promoting innovation and organizational learning Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

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

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 89,837 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 3436 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• 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.

• 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/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

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

• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.