Senior Adviser to the Executive Director Unitaid
Support Executive Director in strategic initiatives and partnership management.
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Overview
Support Executive Director in strategic initiatives and partnership management.
You have:
- Advanced level University degree in business, management, international development, public health, public administration, social/medical science or equivalent.
- At least 15 years of relevant experience in strategy and policy development in public health or development.
- Experience in partnership management at senior level.
- Extensive experience in the development field and in global health.
- Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams.
- Experience engaging with industry at a senior level, preferably including pharmaceutical and supply chain management industries.
- Experience engaging with and/or sitting on Boards of public health or international development organizations.
- High level influencing and negotiating skills and the capacity to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Expert knowledge of English and French.
- Intermediate knowledge of Portuguese or Spanish.
Contract
This is a P-6 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. More about P-6 contracts.
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
Unitaid is a multilateral partnership hosted by the World Health Organization. Unitaid is focused on making a unique and impactful contribution to the global response against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria in developing countries. It catalyses improvements for the larger response through forward-looking and time-limited investments that are designed to increase access to better, more effective and more affordable health products (i.e. preventatives, medicines and diagnostics). These investments typically target market-based interventions such as price reductions, improvements in quality and supply, and the introduction of innovative products more suitable for the populations in need.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Supports developing the vision and high-level strategy for the organization together with the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director and SMT; Interfaces with all stakeholders within and outside, provides high quality, strategic and timely advice to the Executive Director on the areas of policy, partnerships, private sector relations, projects, innovative financing and development; Leads on specific strategic projects as defined by the Executive Director based on new initiatives and approvals by the Board; Supports the effective management of the Governing bodies, through preparation of meetings and maintaining and developing strong relations with all Executive Board members; Develops and maintains strong, mutually supportive working relationships, and collaboration with each of the units within the Unitaid Secretariat; Ensures that the Executive Director's time is prioritized effectively and that follow up activities are thoroughly done and carried out in a timely appropriate manner; and Undertakes other assignments as assigned by the Executive Director.Note: The essential functions listed in this section are not limited only to the tasks listed and will include other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: Advanced level University degree in business, management, international development, public health, public administration, social/medical science or equivalent. Desirable: Training in health and development
Experience
Essential: At least 15 years of relevant experience in strategy and policy development in public health or development; Experience in partnership management at senior level; Extensive experience in the development field and in global health; Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams; Experience engaging with industry at a senior level, preferably including pharmaceutical and supply chain management industries; and Experience engaging with and/or sitting on Boards of public health or international development organizations. Desirable: Experience in health projects in at least one of the three Unitaid niches (HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria); Experience working in an international cross-cultural environment; Experience working in private sector in the health sector;Experience in complex grant management.
Skills
High level influencing and negotiating skills, and the capacity to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders in a complex partnership environment; Exceptional hands-on management style and the ability to address and resolve issues efficiently and deliver results; Flexibility and ability to work both independently and collaboratively; Superior relationships management, excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task and attention to details; Excellent judgment and rigorous analytical skills; Excellent writing and communication skills; Experience and enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment and work under bursts of high pressure; A successful track record of working with complex and sensitive issues and interacting with high level government officials, Corporate Executive Directors and intergovernmental bodies; and Demonstrated operational skills and superior judgment in evaluating opportunities and risks.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results 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: Intermediate knowledge of Portugese or Spanish.
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 102,715 (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 7652 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.
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Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
As a WHO staff member assigned solely and exclusively to support this Partnership, selected staff will have no right of reassignment or transfer outside the Partnership either during or at the end of his/her appointment, including pursuant to WHO Staff Rule 1050. (This does not apply to WHO fixed-term staff members reassigned from a non-Partnership position.)
UNITAID is a partnership hosted and administered by WHO, located outside WHO premises in Le Pommier, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex.
Potential interview questions
| Can you provide an example of a successful partnership you managed? | This assesses your experience in partnership management and your ability to collaborate. | Discuss a specific partnership, the challenges faced, and how you ensured its success. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects? | This evaluates your organizational and multitasking skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time you had to influence stakeholders for a project. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to effectively communicate complex information? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you describe your experience working in cross-cultural environments? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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