Project Officer – Knowledge Management

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

In March 2020, WHO Africa Regional Office (AFRO) and UNV launched the Africa Women Health Champions with the ambition to deploy 100 young African Women, aged 22 to 35 across the 47 AFRO Country Offices, to serve as UN Volunteers as a pipeline for future public health careers in the region. By engaging in this partnership, WHO AFRO essentially aimed at: • Contributing to attaining gender parity among its workforce • Ensuring a succession plan by bringing in young talent to pair them with elder col-leagues for coaching and mentoring • Balancing geographical representation so that all Member States are represented in WHO’s workforce

The past three years (2019-2021) showed an increase by three-fold of the number of UN Vol-unteers hosted by WHO worldwide, including a significant increase in the number of national UN Volunteers and diversification of modalities. The initiative has significantly contributed to strengthen the WHO/UNV partnership on the continent. In the African region, the use of UNVs has gained momentum as the numbers are on the rise since 2019. In 2021, out of the 368 UN Volunteers who served with WHO worldwide, 175 were in the Africa Region, of which 67% were women including 61 Africa Women Health Champions. The incumbent will provide technical lead in the project communication and monitoring while also conducting outreach initiatives to promote the Africa Women Health Champions in the AFRO Region by working in close collaboration with clusters, WHO country offices and UNV Regional office.He/she will also provide project management support in the implementation of the technical and operational plans, coordinate the allocation and use of financial resources and manage grants in close consultation with related teams, to ensure the effective delivery of technical programmes in support.

During deployment, the duties may be modified, based upon the technical needs of the Programme.

Reporting to the WHO Head of the Country Office or the Director, Technical Cluster and working closely with counterparts at the respective Regional Office and HQ, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: 1. Design and produce multimedia communication assets (human-interest stories, short videos, social media content and other required Public Information Materials) capturing the Africa Women Health Inititative's results; 2. Draft and share the communications products with Communications team for publica-tion in relevant media channels; 3. Maintain and update regularly the projects’ communications plans; 4. Produce and submit regular reports on key communications activities / highlights; 5. Closely coordinate project communication and outreach initiatives with other country offices, clusters; • Collaborate, with technical leads and other teams, in the development, implementa-tion and monitoring of the technical, operational and HR work plans. Ensure proper use of designated funds to achieve results as per defined indicators; underpin com-pliance with project management principles. • Liaise with Resource Mobilization Officer to secure rapid funding for immediate needs; with sustainable, predictable financing for programme activities. 6. Coordinate the analysis, consolidation and dissemination of information on pro-gramme management. Contribute to the preparation of monitoring and progress re-ports, briefings, proposals, reports, communications and advocacy documents re-quired for strategic decision making. 7. Attend various project management meetings, coordinate relevant activities, ensure predictable follow-up on agreed action points with relevant stakeholders. 8. Develop efficient and innovative solutions to implement sound project management processes and principles. Perform any other related duties, as required by the func-tional supervisor.

• Ensure the effective use of resources: ability to identify priorities in accordance with the organization’s strategic directions. Develop and implement action plans, organize the nec-essary resources and monitor outcomes. • Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences: demonstrates ability to work constructively with people with different backgrounds and orientations. Respects dif-ferences and ensures that all can contribute. • Teamwork: develops and promotes effective relationships with colleagues and team members. Deals constructively with conflicts. • Producing results: produces and delivers quality results. Is action oriented and committed to achieving outcomes. • Communication: expresses oneself clearly in conversation and interaction with others; actively listens. Produces effective written communications. Ensures that information is shared.

communications, design, advocacy, public relations, media content development, journalism, or other related experience

• Demonstrated experience in gathering and producing communication content (, short sto-ries / articles, , and other PI materials). relevant professional work experience in knowledge management (reporting, information gathering and analysis etc), project management, with experience planning, grant man-agement, budget, finance and/or related field, including sound understanding of resource mobilization.

Desirable • Prior relevant work experience in WHO/UN system, health cluster partners, relevant non-governmental or humanitarian organizations, is desirable.

Computer skills: • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Ex-cel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office tech-nology equipment;

Functional Knowledge and Skills: • Strong grasp of communications, public relations and conducting outreach initiatives • Strong analytical skills and ability to analyse and synthesize information from multiple sources; • Excellent knowledge and expertise in project design, monitoring and evaluation; • Strong professional skills in the development of reports and persuasive documents. • Excellent written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; • 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; • 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.