Programme Officer

Contract

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The WHO 13th General Programme of Work 2019 -2025 (GPW 13) aims at reaching 3 billion more people between 2019 and 2025 with a focus on three major strategic priorities i.e. 1 billion more people benefiting from universal health coverage (UHC), 1 billion more people better protected from health emergencies and 1 billion more people enjoying better health and well-being. Within this context and in furtherance of the EM Regional Director’s Vision 2020-2023, Health for All by All, the WHO Eastern Mediterranean region has embarked on a transformation process to fundamentally reposition, reconfigure and re-capacitate the regional operating model, such that its normative and technical work is of an even higher quality and more sharply focused on and translating directly into a measurable difference in people’s health at country level.

The Country Cooperation and Collaboration unit (CCU) is located in the office of the Chef de Cabinet (CDC). It promotes and contributes to the Organization’s wider efforts to strengthen WHO’s country focus and achieve the organizational objective of responding better to country needs. The programme ensures the development, use and monitoring of high-quality country cooperation strategies that address not only national and health development priorities but also the regional and global mandates and agreements to which countries have committed. It analyses data on the political, technical, managerial and administrative aspects of WHO’s country operations, provides strategic information to foster integrated country focused technical cooperation, contributes to efficient and effective country presence and supports the collaboration with United Nations agencies, and the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNSDCF). It promotes the involvement of WHO country offices and the countries themselves in the essential functions of the Organization. It contributes to assessment of the Organization’s performance at country level, highlights and shares country and sub-regional achievements and lessons learnt and promotes cooperation among countries for health development.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Country Collaboration and Cooperation Programme Officer or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Programme Officer will:

1- Development, implementation and evaluation of Country Cooperation Strategies (CCSs)

• Assist in the work related to the Country Cooperation Strategies (CCSs) by supporting CCS development/Updating, implementation and evaluation activities in the countries; • Update the CCS monitoring tools and maintain CCS data base and repository of relevant documents to monitor status of CCSs and prepare a time bound schedule for midterm and final evaluations, reviews and updates; • Support CCS Peer Support Group (PSG) work among country offices and the regional office network; • Support development of adapted CCS guidelines, templates, educational materials and M&E tools as well as relevant plans, briefings, updates, and reports when required; • Provide input towards the integration of gender, equity and human rights (GER) in the CCSs based on the conceptual frameworks and the organization mainstreaming focus; • Support activities to strengthening the work on United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF).

2- Integrated Country Functional Review (ICFR) approach & implementation supported:

• Support the implantation of Country Functional Reviews (CFRs) through assisting the development of required guidance, concept notes, templates, tools and plans; • Collect data from WHO Country Offices (WCOs) and RO units including data entry, data cleaning and follow up with WCO focal points for implementation of recommendations and regular updates on CFR Reports; • Update relevant dashboards to track CFR implementation modalities including modular updates, streamlining with mission to reflect implementation status and support analysis identify bottlenecks for necessary action; • Support development of mission calendar and country specific repositories of documents including but not limited to CFR baseline reports: mission reports and CCSs; • Support preparation of briefs and presentations to CFR Implementation Committee & Cabinet Meetings.

3- Engagement with 1 UN Reform and capacity building initiatives related to developing leadership, health diplomacy and 1 UN reform including UNSDCFs

• Support development of guidelines/templates for review of I UN engagement by WCOs to distil lessons learnt and inform further alignment in liaison with relevant departments at RO and HQ.
• Provide coordination with relevant stakeholders and technical support for organizing various initiatives and activities such as townhall meetings, seminars, retreats, workshops and other events (meeting logistics and arrangements, preparing agendas, speaking points, appealing presentations and other background material). • Monitor and regularly report on the work plan implementation and on its progress and results; • Support all CCU meetings at global, regional and country level particularly with preparing background and visibility material and logistics; • Assist in providing reporting or visibility products to internal stakeholders, Member States or the public (background briefings, attractive presentations, speaking points, infographics and other relevant materials); • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Results/expected outputs: • Regional collaboration and development of CCSs and implementation of CFRs enhanced; • Innovative and newer methods of improved outreach across country offices regarding CCU activities; • Providing guidance and expertise on strategizing implementation of CCU activities and particularly activities related to CCSs.

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to [WHO, EMRO]; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to [WHO] procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented; • Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and [WHO] in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority; • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues; • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. • Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities; • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; • Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary; • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards [WHO]’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

working and managing public health programmes providing technical and managerial support on programmatic issues, social development programs, or other relevant programmes; experience with UN or government health agencies is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization. and; • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners at three level of organization and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; • Excellent knowledge of computer applications specifically spreadsheets, power point presentations and the use of infographics. • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; • Sound security awareness; • Have affinity with or interest in changing lives and public health, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Cairo, Egypt is a family duty station with a wide range of services (health, education and leisure) and good living conditions. Cairo (and Egypt) has long been a center of the region’s political and cultural life, with high levels of tourism. Like other similar cities, Cairo offers good quality of life in terms of access to shopping centres, banks, medical services, educational facilities, cultural events, etc.

The Arab Republic of Egypt has a unique geographical position in Northeast Africa, at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, on the Mediterranean and Red Sea, and its connection to Sub Saharan Africa through the Nile Valley. The country is defined by desert and the Nile, the longest river on Earth.

Specialist UN Volunteer gets the following package: - Volunteer Living Allowance (around USD 2,309/Month) - Entry Lump-Sum = USD 4000 (one-time payment) - Exit Lump-Sum = USD 225/ month (upon completion of contract) - Medical and life Insurance premium/Cigna (100%) for UNV and dependents. - Access to UNV E-Campus for training and learning including access to LinkedIn learning.

Further entitlements and information at: https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service