Regional Operations and Logistics Support Lead

Contract

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 160,760 USD and 201,469 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of WHO's Emergencies Preparedness and Response (EPR) program is to support member states to:i) prepare for and prevent disease outbreaks and health emergencies, ii) promptly detect, report, and confirm outbreaks, and iii) strengthen and sustain their capacity to respond to and recover from the negative effects of health emergencies

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Within the framework of the delegated authority, the incumbent is assigned all or part of the following duties which are performed according to the needs and agenda: Finance, HR management support and Coordination Ensure the development and implementation of relevant finance/grant management and human resources policies for all staff within the EPR cluster, according to WHO norms and standards. Supervise grant management process, review proposals for funding, including the checking the quality of budgets, etc. Support human resource planning for emergency preparedness, detection and response activities. Identify OSL Staff to be deployed to emergency areas in a timely manner, based on the relevance of their experience. Collaborate with the HR team within EPR, to ensure that human resources needs are met at the regional, hub and country levels, before, during and after crises. Support other EPR units in recruitment efforts. Support the HR team to ensure performance management procedures and policies are followed. Facilitate the delivery of trainings and knowledge transfer activities to help build the capacity of staff at all levels of EPR organization. Office & Filed Operations Support Strengthening engagement of partners throughout the Region and support managers of units to understand and adhere to donor requirements, the implementation of international program standards and adherence to internal guidelines, policies and procedures. Ensure hub and country teams have security guidelines and policies in place and any EPR team members or EPR consultants have relevant security information before travel. Collaborate with the emergency preparedness, detection and response units within EPR to plan and catalogue and improve scenarios for their needs during emergencies. Collaborate with the health logistics and supply chain unit leads within OSL to ensure provision of adequate operational support for staff during both routine and emergency periods (i.e., Housing, safety, health, compensation). Work with member states and partners on the ground to share and monitor information on the security context to inform decision making around staff deployments. Monitoring and Evaluation Prepare and submit regular reports and evaluations to the OSL manager on the regional implementation of OSL strategies, policies and plans, including tracking of key performance indicators. Document best practices for OSL management processes and ensure lessons learnt are shared across the organization. Collaborate with M&E teams to ensure reporting in due time and form.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Advanced university degree in operations management or other related fields (i.e., business administration, logistics, transport, etc.) from an accredited/recognized institution Desirable: Training or demonstrated experience in the organization and delivery of emergency health response. Leadership or management trainings.

Experience

Essential: At least ten (10) years of proven experience in managing large scale operations in the public health or humanitarian sector, as well as emergency planning. Desirable: Prior relevant work experience in WHO/UN system, recognized humanitarian organizations, or with an international nongovernmental organization administration. Experience in supply chain management during major operations such as peacekeeping, military maneuvers, large food distribution, etc. Field experience in public health programs or emergency response programs in developing countries

Skills

Demonstrated project and operational management skills, including management of teams and budget/finance literacy skills. Sound organizational and planning skills complemented by ability to multi-task and produce results under pressure within short deadlines. Extensive experience working with donors and managing a portfolio of grants. Strong knowledge and experience in Emergency planning and preparedness at the local, state and national level. Demonstrated IT skills with emphasis on finance, human resources and operations management. Excellent interpersonal with proven negotiating abilities. Strong awareness and understanding of political sensitivities. The candidate will have a strong ability to: Set priorities for teams, meet critical deadlines and follow up on assignments, with minimum direction. Communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, high-level officials, public organizations and the general public to exchange or convey information. Exercise sound independent judgment within established policy and procedural guidelines. Prepare clear, concise and accurate reports, correspondence, informational packets and other written materials. Perform superior organizational, project management, problem solving and multi-tasking skills. Maintain composure and function effectively in potentially challenging circumstances. Logically analyze problems, interpret data, determine alternatives and propose solutions. Engage with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, in person and virtually. Maintain a reserved disposition when dealing with a crisis, so as not to provoke further worry in others. Adaptability and ability to make quick decisions as situations change and develop. Anticipate hazards and issues that might arise during an emergency and prepare accordingly. Perform detailed data and information analyses and make recommendations

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Creating an empowering and motivating environment Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond Creating an empowering and motivating environment### Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of French. Desirable:

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 92,731 (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 3184 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.

• Please note that WHO's contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at [email protected].

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