Project Officer

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 103,732 USD and 140,894 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Country Support and Partnerships (CPA) supports the development and delivery of WHO’s strategic engagement portfolio in Member States with and without country offices. It aims to maximize WHO’s impact in countries by helping them realize their health and development ambitions and strategies in line with the European Programme of Work (EPW) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). CPA recognizes that each country is different and needs tailored collaboration. The Division works by bringing people and units together across WHO divisions, offices and key partners. The Division has the principal function to develop mechanisms that help the organization understand, strategize, implement and connect for country impact. In this, it focuses on gathering, analyzing and presenting information for country impact; developing, tracking and refining strategic country engagement plans; supporting programme implementation in countries; and facilitating effective collaboration and networks within the organization and with countries and partners. This includes working with partners and Member States to manage and respond to the health needs of refugees and migrants, with a focus on access to health services and on preparedness for refugee and migrant influxes.

CPA operates in particular proximity to Country Offices and provides opportunities for frequent mobility between assignments in the Division and in countries (in particular for team lead positions). Individual technical officers will have -in addition to their specific technical focus- a geographic responsibility by virtue of being a focal point for a limited number of country offices, for which they will provide support across all technical areas covered by CPA.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Within the framework of European Commission funded action implemented in the WHO Regional Office for Europe with the focus on improving access to healthcare for refugees and people displaced from Ukraine, the purpose of the position is to support the daily project implementation to enable successful execution of the assigned project in full compliance with the donor requirements and alignment with the WHO EPW priorities.

Key duties:

1. Support the Project Lead with the daily project management, incl. design of activities at country level, maintaining of efficient coordination and effective communication with participating countries, within the organization and with external stakeholders throughout the full cycle of the project.
2. Conduct research work for analysis of migration related health policies in the WHO European Region; compile inputs on policy, humanitarian, gender and economic aspects of governance for health and migration in order to inform project delivery.
3. Produce draft technical documents, information products, training packages and reports and provide technical assistance in the organization of various activities, such as workshops, meetings and technical assistance missions, in support of project implementation.
4. Provide country tailored technical assistance within the operational range of the project including the formulation, implementation and monitoring of WHO programme activities carried out in Member States.
5. Monitoring of project implementation work plans and schedules; monitoring and quality assurance of work packages and ensuring achievement of the targets within the pre-set constrains (scope, time, budget).
6. Draft progress reports and other technical communications (e.g., donor reports, progress reports, briefing notes) based on the technical inputs and field implementation updates.
7. 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 Project Lead.
8. Assist in coordinating and facilitating improved information and knowledge management within the team for the purpose of monitoring and evaluation, organizational learning and reporting, with a particular responsibility for maintaining and improving the activities databases/lessons learnt log.
9. Perform other related duties including replacing and backstopping as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATINS

Educational Qualifications

Essential: University degree (Bachelor’s level) in political science, international affairs, development studies, public health, or related area. Desirable: University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in any of the above disciplines or a combination of training and professional experience relevant to the position. Project Management certification.

Experience

Essential: At least 2 years of relevant work experience in project coordination, 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. Demonstrated experience working with multi-country initiatives and complex/large-scale projects.

Language Skills

Required: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable: Working knowledge of either French, Russian or German.

Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Moving forward in a changing environment Producing Results

Functional Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of refugee and migrant health, EU projects implementation and reporting modalities.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated writing and communication skills.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Interpersonal skills, diplomacy, tact and discretion, sound judgment and initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary and multi-national team(s).
• Emotional intelligence: Ability to identify and manage one’s own emotions, as well as helping others to do the same.

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 and/or an asynchronous video assessment 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.
• According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.
• 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.
• The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.
• The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int
• An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. 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.
• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. 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.
• WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.
• 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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