Roster of Programme Operations Officer (NO-B)

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This is a NO-B contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education. More about NO-B contracts.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

  • Support in effective implementation of WHO collaborative programmes.

  • Support in efficient application of the renewed results-based managerial framework of WHO through programme development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of WHO’s programme of cooperation with countries in the Region.

  • Support the Division in the application of the WHO Business Management Systems (CEM, SPM, ERP etc), including supporting collaborative programmes, resource mobilization, and financial and technical implementation.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will perform the following duties:

Administration:

  • Provide support to the head of the department/unit head in the administrative operations of the office in key operational areas including human resources management, procurement, budget and finance, logistics, office administration; and ensure consistent delivery of services to coordinators and technical teams within the department.

  • Oversees quality assurance and compliance of transactions and provide advice to the head of the department by identifying internal operational and administrative risks; and proposing risk mitigation: management and corrective/compliance measures including creating awareness amongst the staff on the various compliance & programme requirements.

  • Enhance capacity of administrative staff within the department through training initiatives.

  • Ensure close collaborative working arrangements with other departments and units/programmes, at the regional and country office level, including HQ.

  • Ensuring adherence to WHO rules and regulations including SOPs and checklists for various operations of the department.

  • Serve as department’s focal point in emergency relief and disaster management operations.

Programme planning and management:

  • Provide support to the head of the department in the preparation of office operational budget including conducting of budget center programme budget and workplanning exercises.

  • Provide analytical inputs for financial and technical monitoring of programme implementation and prepare periodic reports for discussions in department’s meeting, recommending ways to accelerate implementation; assist in monitoring effective use of the human and financial resources of the department.

  • Provide support in full implementation of governing bodies resolutions and decisions, analyse and prepare follow-up plan of action, liaise with relevant departments/units and prepare periodic progress reports on implementation, highlighting operational bottlenecks and proposing solutions.

  • Facilitate biennium assessment of the operational workplans including preparation of budget centre reporting including conducting timely orientation and supporting technical teams for such assessments.

  • Participate actively in the work of the SEAR PPPMN Network.

Resource and grant agreement management:

  • Support allocation of financial resources/ award mapping of the operational and HR plans; providing periodic financial reports; data; and statistics in accordance with WHO's rules and regulations and donor requirements.

  • Review contracts and donor proposals and agreements and liaise with responsible technical officers and resource mobilization team within the regional office for finalizing donor agreements, timely initiation of the agreement, its smooth implementation, timely donor reporting and smooth closing donor agreements.

  • Perform any other duties as assigned within field of competence.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: First university degree in management, administration, social sciences or related field from a recognized university.

Desirable: Training in programme management or related field.

Experience

Essential: Minimum of two years of progressive work experience in general administration/programme management.

Desirable: Previous working experience in WHO or other UN agencies, preferably at the senior GS/NPO category.

Skills

  • Thorough knowledge of WHO goals, policies, rules and regulations, structure and functions.
  • Knowledge of programme planning, monitoring, and evaluation process.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Very good interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability and skills to manage high profile and sensitive/classified information.
  • Skills in quality assurance and compliance.

WHO COMPETENCIES

Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model: https://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=1

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

USE OF LANGUAGE SKILLS

Essential: Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and local language.

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REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at INR 24,76,526 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • This requisition will be used to establish a roster of qualified candidates to fill multiple positions of similar profile at NO-B Grade, in various departments/units in SEARO. Placement on the roster does not guarantee appointment to a position.
  • For assessment of your application, please ensure that: 1. Your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated; 2. All required details regarding your qualifications, education, training and experience are provided under relevant sections; 3. Your experience records are properly entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time.
  • 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.
  • For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.
  • WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
  • 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.
  • WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
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