Project Officer

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The Office of the Regional Director’s (ORD) supports the Regional Director in the efficient delivery of his/her mandate and in the provision of effective leadership and coordination of the work of WHO in the African Region, including partnerships and collaboration with countries, the UN system, international organizations, bilateral and multilateral agencies and other stakeholders. The Office co-ordinates the Regional Director's engagement and collaboration with Member States, the African Union Commission, the UN system, development partners, donors and other stakeholders. It is also responsible for coordinating the preparation of policy, technical and managerial briefs on relevant health matters to facilitate the decisions of the Regional Director and it assists in monitoring compliance in the implementation of specific executive decisions and recommendations. The Office oversees the work of the Regional Office, Country Offices and Inter-Country Support Teams in the WHO African Region and the work of the WHO Secretariat with the Member States. ORD also oversees the implementation of the Transformation Agenda, and ensure effective change management.

• Using different tools (klaxxoon, SurveyMonkey, TPF), perform data collection and analysis related to the implementation of TA consolidation phase initiatives including assessment of AFRO transformation initiatives; • Support AFRO TAI in implementing the global Transformation Agenda in the Region; • Prepare and present summaries and analyses of survey data, including tables, graphs, and fact sheets that describe survey techniques and results. • Conduct preliminary research and interview to collect information on transformation and change at regional and country level; • Organize and prepare meetings using zoom, miro board, klaxoon, wooclap, and extract and exploit data collected in the reports and summaries of key points from the meeting; • Maintain the TA Monitoring Dashboard and regularly update information on TA consolidation activities, outputs and outcomes; • Maintain and regularly update a database of relevant stakeholders – change agents, consultants; • Contribute to the development of communication products that demonstrate TA progress in the Region including preparation of relevant background materials for use in meetings, correspondence and briefing. • Collaborate with other team members in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of TA activities. • Provide administrative support, including organizing travel and assisting in consultants follow up; • Other duties as may be assigned.

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

the national and/or international level; experience with communication is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization; • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners; • 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, Copilot, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;

The Republic of Congo is a low-middle income country, located in Central Africa sub-region.

The country shares boundaries with Gabon in the South-West, Cameroon and Central Republic Africa in the North and North East, the Democratic Republic of Congo in the East, Angola and Atlantic Ocean in the South.

Since 2014, the Republic of Congo is experiencing an economic downturn, affecting the economic growth (-5 per cent in 2017). Because of the persistent drop in the price of oil, this situation drove to the decline of the gross domestic product per capita, from $3,196 in 2013 to $1,658 in 2017. Nevertheless, the country is globally stable and safe in the main urban and rural areas.

Frequent disruptions are recorded in the electricity supply, particularly in Brazzaville (political capital) and Pointe-Noire (economic capital). The living cost is relatively affordable, but some concerns with the cost of decent housing should be noted. The population enjoys dressing in style and loves music both profane and religious.

According to United Nations security standards, life and travel in Brazzaville and in the other areas major are secure.

The Republic of Congo is a unique country. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential.