Senior Executive Officer

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

The Director-General's Office (DGO) provides support to the Director-General in directing the work of the Organization within the framework of WHO's Constitution, so as to maximize the Organization-wide contribution to the work of Member States in achieving significant gains in health status, and progressively realizing the objective of the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.

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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Coordinates and provides senior leadership in establishing new approaches, evidence-based policies and strategies and capacity-building initiatives for implementation across the three levels of the organization.

2. Provides strategic, technical, and operational support to DGC/DGO toward the effective execution of his/her functions and responsibilities.

3. Provides senior-level expertise and advice to the Chef de Cabinet and Senior Management in the areas under their responsibility, including the development and establishment of new strategies and policies for implementation.

4. Manages and develops DGO work plan objectives and ensures priorities are met and on track and advises senior management on developments and progress.

5. Manages the programme delivery and timelines of various programme projects of DGO in accordance with work plans and ensures the coordination of periodic reviews of programmatic/technical achievements and progress indicators for reporting activities.

6. Lead, coordinate and execute special projects and initiatives commissioned by senior management (DG, DGC/DGO) as needed.

7. Assess institutional implications of issues that affect the functioning of DGO and WHO, taking into account and in consultation with appropriate stakeholders, inter alia, risk management, legal and reputational considerations, and make recommendations on possible policies, strategies and other measures to address issues of concern and to advance mandated objectives.

8. Represent DGO on assigned issues, coordinating, developing and maintaining collaborative relationships and partnerships, including serving as a point of contact for partner institutions/individuals.

9. Act as Secretariat to support DGC/DGO for executive-level meetings and other senior management bodies convened by DGO, including meetings of the Global Policy Group, ADGs/EXDs, and HQ Directors. Oversee the preparation and planning of agendas, and the monitoring, follow-up and timely reporting on discussions and decisions.

10. Builds partnerships with other UN Agencies, Donors, research institutions, and other stakeholders to position the DGO areas of work and implementation into respective policies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential:

• Advanced university degree in public health, law, international affairs, business administration /management, or in another relevant scientific, management or policy-related field.

Desirable:

• An additional advanced degree in another relevant scientific, management, or policy-related field related field.

Experience

Essential:

• A minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 10 years in international public health, and significant experience in designing, leading and project-managing multi-phase/multi-stakeholder programmes and projects and formulating institutional strategies and policies in complex environments.
• Experience in providing senior-level advice and guidance to Senior Management/Decision makers, managing human and financial resources, as well as experience in the area of developing and establishing policies and strategies.

Desirable:

• Proven expertise in a senior-level strategy/policy environment, preferably in an executive office, or in the context of working with senior leadership, of a complex organization.
• Experience working in a United Nations or multilateral agency and/or international health management group.

Skills

Additional competency:

• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond.
• Strong skills in the area of developing and establishing polices and strategies
• Significant knowledge of global health architecture, including the roles of relevant major United Nations, multilateral and international organizations.
• Proven ability in providing advice to senior management, and in the effective management of complex programmes and projects.
• Integrity, tact, discretion, supervisory skills, diplomacy, negotiation skills, ability to work with multidisciplinary staff, national and international institutions, and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to synthesize complex issues and construct sound, persuasive and evidence-based outputs.
• Ability to work as a member of a team, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds and maintain a high standard of personal conduct.

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Producing results
• Driving the Organization to a Successful Future
• Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential:

• Expert knowledge of English.
• Intermediate knowledge of French.

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 106,023 (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 7227 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.

• 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.

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

• 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 for WHO jobs.

• 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.

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

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