Project Officer (Health Emergencies Learning Solutions)

Overview

Manage and facilitate knowledge networks for health emergencies learning solutions.

You have:

• A first level university degree in educational, social, or behavioral sciences, psychology, medicine, or related field relevant to the functions of the position.
• Two years of experience in managing knowledge networks, knowledge management.
• Demonstrated experience in developing learning resources from technical documents using different methodologies and formats.
• Demonstrated experience in writing technical documents.
• Expert knowledge of English.
• Intermediate knowledge of French.
• Demonstrated skills in the support of project (large or small) management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the theories, principles, methods in support of knowledge networks and communities of practice, and adult learning.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to network and facilitate training.

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 57,661 USD and 78,318 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to build the capacities of Member States to manage health emergency risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations. The Programme supports countries and coordinates international action, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies. The objectives of the Country Readiness Strengthening Department include the development and strengthening of core national capacities necessary to mitigate and respond to emergency risks and vulnerabilities. The Department prioritizes support to the most vulnerable and low-capacity countries. The goal of the Learning Solutions and Training Unit (LST) is to support Member States' workforce development plans on Health Emergency Preparedness, Readiness, and IHR implementation through a systematic and sustainable approach to learning. LST coordinates its activities with WHO Regional Offices, partners, and units within the Health Emergency Preparedness Division. It provides strategic direction for scaling up the IHR learning program, including through the adaptation at the country level of WHO designed learning packages and activities based on the needs identified.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

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

1) Reviews progress on the implementation of the USAID / BHA project: monitors on regular basis progress made on the design, development, and implementation of the various project's components, including milestones and deadlines; informs the Unit Head to review progress and discuss next steps; identifies potential issues or risks that could affect implementation of the project and work with the Unit Head to identify potential solutions; in close coordination with the unit's administrative assistant, maintains key documents pertaining to the project and monitors financial expenditures; organize meetings with the project's key stakeholders; prepares reports on progress and achievements as required.

2) Within the framework of the USAID /BHA project, facilitates the creation and dissemination of knowledge pertaining to the Readiness Knowledge Network with the relevant CRSand LST knowledge networks; documents the knowledge created; identifies learning activities and resources to be developed and their potential use in support of the knowledge network members; provides technical advice to colleagues as regard the establishment, maintenance, and facilitation of knowledge networks.

3) Facilitates the generation of resource materials related to knowledge networking, knowledge management, and innovative learning.

4) Assess the needs of learners through various methodologies (focus groups, surveys, etc.) as needed in learning resource development; propose and devise targeted, innovative learning methodologies (instructor-led, learner driven, communities of practice) and solutions for better learner engagement adapted to various environments and in particular to FCV countries.

5) Promote multi-disciplinary and cross-cutting approaches and activities to facilitate full participation within and outside WHO/WHE/CRS and key partners.

6) Perform other related responsibilities, including replacing and/or backstopping.

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: A first level university degree in educational, social, or behavioral sciences, psychology, medicine, or related field relevant to the functions of the position. Desirable: Training in project management, knowledge networking, and knowledge management professional experience with the design of engaging learning activities geared for adult learning.

Experience

Essential: Two years of experience in managing knowledge networks, knowledge management. Demonstrated experience in developing learning resources from technical documents using different methodologies and formats. Demonstrated experience in writing technical documents. Demonstrated exposure at the international level. Desirable: Experience in the design of multimedia learning applications and in the facilitation of adult learning events in face to face. Professional experience working in international organizations.

Skills

Demonstrated skills in the support of project (large or small) management. Demonstrated knowledge of the theories, principles, methods in support of knowledge networks and communities of practice, and adult learning. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to network and facilitate training. knowledge of International Health Regulations and related capacities e.g., points-of-entry, and event information site. Ability to communicate and write technical documents in a clear and concise manner. High degree of creativity. Tact, diplomacy, and discretion.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of other language.

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 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 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.

• 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.

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• 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 for WHO jobs.

• 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.

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• 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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