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This is a P-5 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 10 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 151,225 USD and 189,520 USD.

Salary for a P-5 contract in Ankara

The international rate of 110,869 USD, with an additional 36.4% (post adjustment) at this the location, applies. Please note that depending on the location, a higher post adjustment might still result in a lower purchasing power.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to help countries, and to coordinate international action, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies. Within WHE, this project contributes to strengthening national capacities against COVID-19.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

To coordinate and oversee the planning, management, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the project “Strengthening national capacities against COVID-19”. Ensure the concerted approach of WHO in providing the required expert advice and support to the national authorities. Key duties:

1. Lead the project workplan development, implementation, adaptation and implementation.

2. Conduct needs assessment and analysis of project activities (financial, human resources, assets, etc.); coordinate the mobilization of the required resources to ensure that health threats are being detected, verified, and responded to in a timely, complete and accurate manner.

3. Monitor the implementation of the project according to established key performance indicators, ensuring that expenditure and reporting are in compliance with WHO rules and donor agreement. Analyze risks and implement mitigation measures.

4. Develop strategic partnership with the MoH and other partners, advocate on policies and best practices in consultation with the Regional Office; ensure that the required national procedures, skills, coordination mechanisms and health systems are strengthened to manage identified risks.

5. Establish and manage the task force for the coordination of project activities and related committees (Steering Committees, Advisory Committee etc.).

6. Contribute to strengthening the national capability to prepare and respond to health emergencies from all hazards. Oversee the workforce capacity building and training activities at central and provincial level.

7. Implement, in cooperation with the MoH, visibility activities related to the project; authorize the release of related information, communications, advocacy products and statements to internal and external partners.

8. Design standardized methods of capturing and consolidating evidence-based health interventions, document lessons learnt, best practices and trend analyses for promoting accountability, responsiveness and transparency.

9. Represent WHO in high level meetings with donors and partners. Prepare related technical documents, concept papers, presentations, situation analysis and develop periodic progress reports.

10. Perform other duties as required by the WR.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree (Master's level) in a health-related field, emergency, humanitarian or disaster management or a related field from an accredited/recognized institution. Desirable: Specialized training in emergency and outbreak management; specific training in humanitarian response. Medical degree.

Experience

Essential: At least 10 years of related experience, at the national and international levels, in multi-sectoral coordination, strengthening country capacities and responding to emergencies and disasters, including infectious disease outbreaks, natural disasters or complex emergencies. Experience in coordinating operational activities in preparedness and response with a range of actors. Desirable: Relevant work experience with WHO and/or UN agencies, health cluster partners; experience working in relevant nongovernmental or humanitarian organizations.

Skills

--> Strong operational competencies in managing and coordinating humanitarian program cycle, including efficient human and financial resource management.

--> Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to quickly comprehend strategic and tactical objectives and to formulate comprehensive plans to address challenges/risks.

--> Excellent skills in the assessment, monitoring, analysis and evaluation of emergency situations, with the ability to conceptualize and implement innovative strategies and advocate their implementation.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Creating an empowering and motivating environment Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of an official EURO 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 USD 89,837 (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 1273 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.

  • 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.

  • For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

  • WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

  • WHO's workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice.

  • WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

  • WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. 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.

  • Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.

Added 3 years ago - Updated 3 years ago - Source: who.int