Project Officer

Overview

Support the implementation of NCD project in WHO Regional Office for Europe

You have:

• University degree (Bachelor's level) in public health, public administration, political science, social science, business, economics, international affairs, development studies or related area.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in complex/large-scale international project implementation, with exposure to public health / implementation of donor/EU-funded projects/programme.
• Expert knowledge of English.
• Intermediate knowledge of French, Russian, German is desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of alcohol policies, including screening and brief interventions, raising public awareness and capacity-building approaches.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the EU system and operational context, grant management and reporting requirements.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated writing and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary and multi-national team(s).

Contract

This is a P-2 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 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 102,060 USD and 138,623 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Special Initiative on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and Innovation (SNI)supports Member States in their work to free the WHO European Region from avoidable NCDs. SNI recognizes the urgency for immediate action as well as the need for a visionary paradigm shift that puts NCDs higher on the political and health agendas for future generations. Therefore, SNI takes a dual-track approach, promoting accelerated progress toward the NCD-related SDG commitments for 2030 (RACE to the Finish) while simultaneously championing the key generational shifts required, to address NCDs within the permacrisis (Vision2050), and achieve a sustainably healthier European Region. SNI's commitment is to support Member States to achieve a healthier population and to close the gap in NCDs including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes that persist within countries and across the Region. SNI is also charged with fostering Innovation in Public Health across the whole of the work of WHO in the European Region (not just for NCDs). SNI promotes an approach to innovation that is forward thinking and agile, institutionalizing innovation and adjusting to meet the changing needs of a vast region facing demographic, societal and environmental shifts, emergencies, and rapid technological advances. The work under this area includes supporting an ecosystem of innovators in health, matching innovative solutions with stated public health needs in countries, and pushing the envelope in trending areas such as the application of artificial intelligence to public health.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Within the framework of the WHO/EU Evidence into Action Alcohol (EVID-ACTION) Project,2022-2026, the purpose of the position is to support the daily project management and operational implementation of the project to enable successful execution of the agreed packages in full compliance with the donor requirements and alignment with the WHO EPW priorities.

Within the framework of the delegated authority, the incumbent is assigned all or part of the following responsibilities:

1. Support the Project Coordinator with the daily project/grant management, incl. monitoring and technical support in connection with assigned programmatic activities at regional/country level.
2. Maintain efficient coordination and effective communication with the project team/office(s), within the organization and with external stakeholders throughout the full cycle of the project (grant) management.
3. Preparation and monitoring of project/programme implementation workplans and schedules; monitoring and quality assurance of work packages and workflow follow-up ensuring achievement of the targets within the pre-set constrains (scope, time, budget), ensuring compliance with the set project/grant parameters and donor requirements.
4. Develop internal and external reporting and briefings on the project progress and implementation based on the technical inputs and field implementation updates.
5. Provide support in developing, updating and adapting relevant strategic or operational project documentation (including but not limited to plans, tools and templates, briefings, reports, advocacy and training materials, etc.) as per the needs and in coordination with the WHO Regional office for Europe.
6. Provide technical and organizational support for the preparation, carry out and proper reporting and follow-up on coordination meetings, capacity building events, international or national missions by WHO, other partners, experts, etc.
7. Support the Project Coordinator with establishment and implementation of specified components of the EVID-ACTION project related to the Specific Objectives agreed with the EU;
8. Support the Project Coordinator with development and dissemination of high-quality evidence tools and information materials (reports, policy briefs, factsheets) for policy makers, health professionals, researchers and government officials on different aspects of alcohol-related harm.
9. Support the Project Coordinator and Communications Officers with activities on raising public awareness, and particularly, development and implementation of a multi-media communications campaign focusing on alcohol and cancer awareness.
10. Form part of the administrative pool of the SNI team and supports the overall Team if, when, and as needed.
11. Perform other related duties including replacing and backstopping as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree (Bachelor's level) in public health, public administration, political science, social science, business, economics, international affairs, development studies or related area. Desirable: University degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in any of the above disciplines.

Experience

Essential: At least 2 years of relevant work experience in complex/large-scale international project implementation, with exposure to public health / implementation of donor/EU-funded projects/programme. Desirable: Relevant experience working with the United Nations or with WHO or with countries part of the WHO European Region.

Skills

1. Knowledge of alcohol policies, including screening and brief interventions, raising public awareness and capacity-building approaches.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of the EU system and operational context, grant management and reporting requirements.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of the GSM, financial and administrative aspects, work plans management
4. Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
5. Demonstrated writing and communication skills.
6. Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
7. Interpersonal skills, diplomacy, tact and discretion, sound judgment and initiative
8. Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary and multi-national team(s).
9. Emotional intelligence: Ability to identify and manage one's own emotions, as well as helping others to do the same.

WHO Competencies

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

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French, Russian, German.

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 50,377 (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 3573 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.

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• The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.

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